YS Jagan Mohan Reddy

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YS Jagan Mohan Reddy Distributes Educational Kits To Govt School Students

Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy distributed educational kits to 43 lakh students in the state. The Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party released an amount of Rs. 1,043 crores and provided educational kits to the students of government schools and government-aided schools, under the Jagananna Vidya Kanuka scheme. In addition, the State Government also formed a committee comprising people of different working class, to enhance education… read-more

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 - 05:30 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Andhra Pradesh CM, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, Education Department, Educational Kits, Jaganna Scheme

Courtesy: The Hindu

AP SSC Students

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AP SSC 2023 Exams Begins, 6.64 Lakh Students To Appear

Andhra Pradesh SSC Exam 2023 started on April 3, across the state. Approximately 6.64 lakh students are eligible to appear for exams, at designated 3,349 examination centers in Andhra Pradesh. For the smooth conduct of the examination, the State Education Department has made elaborate arrangements, including free RTC bus services for students. The examination will be held between 9:30 am-12:45 pm and will conclude on April 18.

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 - 10:55 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: AP Govt, SSC Exams, Education Department, students, RTC Bus Service

Courtesy: Telegraph India

Atishi

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Delhi Education Minister Launches Happiness Curriculum

Education Minister of Delhi, Atishi  launched a 36-episode video series on the Delhi government's 'Happiness Curriculum'. Addressing the media, Atishi said that it will enable educators across the world help their students learn to live a happy and purposeful life. Taking over the education department, Atishi said,  development of self-awareness, expression, empathy and understanding of relationships are the key objectives of the curriculum… read-more

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 - 09:00 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Atishi, Education Department, AAP, Happiness Curriculum, Delhi Govt

Telangana Schools

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Telangana Govt Dismiss Dussehra Holiday Extension Rumours, Asks Students To Attend Classes From Oct 10

The Telangana Education Department dismissed all the rumours of extended Dussehra Holidays and said the educational institutions and schools are set to re-open from October 10. Notably, there were rumours that the K Chandrashekar Rao-led Telangana government extended Dussehra holidays for schools, colleges, and other educational institutions till October 26. However, Telangana Education Minister P Sabitha Indra Reddy said no such notice was… read-more

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 - 01:01 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Telangana, Education Department, Dussehra Holidays, Rumours Dismissed, educational institutes

Gender Equality Program

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Odisha To Implement Gender Equality Programs In Over 20,000 Government Schools

Odisha's Department of School and Mass Education announced a collaboration with Breakthrough and Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab, South Asia, to incorporate a gender equality program into the curriculum throughout government schools. It involves interactive conversations to help children reflect on culturally established gender stereotypes. By August 2022, almost 18,000 middle and 5,000 secondary schools will have included the program… read-more

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 - 10:20 AM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: Odisha, Gender Equality, government schools, Education Department, gender equality program

Courtesy: ANI

Telangana Rains

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Telangana Govt Extends Holidays For Educational Institutions Till July 18

The Telangana Education Department declared holidays for schools and educational institutions, amid heavy rainfall till July 18. The decision to extend holidays was taken during a meeting held by State CM K Chandrashekar Rao, with Education Minister P Sabitha Indra Reddy and other officials, considering the rainfall situation in Telangana. Furthermore, the CM also alerted NDRF, SDRF and rescue people after the IMD alert of heavy rainfall for… read-more

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 - 05:50 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Schools Shut, rainfall, Telangana, imd alert, Education Department

Courtesy: Times Now News

Telangana Students Goes Back To School After Vacation

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Telangana Schools Resume Offline Classes, Students Welcomed With Flowers

After long pandemic, and summer vacations, the Telangana schools reopened on June 13, and welcomed students, for offline classes. The Telangana Education Department decided to resume offline classes, amid reduced number of Covid-19 cases.  In the past two-years, this is the first time, schools reopened on time, after vacation. In order to welcome students of class 1-8, the school management and teachers decorated the buildings and greeted… read-more

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 - 03:10 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Telangana Schools, Education Department, offline classes, students, Covid-19

CM Basavaraj Bommai

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Karnataka Govt To Take Appropriate Action Over Textbook Controversy: CM Bommai

The Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai said, after reviewing the report of the Education Minister, the BJP-led Karnataka Government will take action over the textbook controversy. On May 31, CM Bommai  said, "Appropriate action would be taken after getting the report."  Notably, the revised syllabus of Class X students in Kannada created controversy with allegations of insulting poet Kuvempu's state anthem and other revolutionaries.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 - 05:51 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: CM Basavaraj Bommai, Karnataka, Textbook Controversy, review, Education Department

Student in classroom

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Schools To Reopen From Jan 24, CM Thackeray Approves Proposal: Maharashtra

Maharashtra schools for pre-primary to class XII students are set to reopen from January 24. However, the schools will function only in regions with low number of COVID-19 cases. Notably, Maharashtra CM took the decision, considering the proposal of School Education Department official. Furthermore, all the schools which will reopen, need to follow strict SOPs, and ensure the staff are vaccinated.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 - 07:50 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Mumbai, Maharashtra CM, Schools Reopen, Covid-19, Education Department

Schools closed in Afghanistan's Kunduz

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Schools In Afghanistan's Kunduz Closed Due To Political Violence

Political violence in Afghanistan's Northern Province of Kunduz led to the closure of schools. Over 30,000 students have been deprived of schooling, due to conflicts between the former security forces and the Taliban, said the provisional education chief, Mawlawi Ismail Abu Ahmad, according to Tolo News. Efforts have been initiated for the return of students to school. Earlier, 170 member policy units for security had been announced… read-more

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 - 10:02 AM / by Madhvi Jha

Tags: Afghanistan, Taliban, Schools, Education Department, World news

Courtesy: ANI