AQI of Delhi

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Delhi AQI Is Worse, Triggers Ban On Non-Essential Construction, Closure Of Schools

Severe Air Quality of National Capital Region (NCR)-Delhi triggered a ban on construction works, and closure of schools. According to sources, the concerned authority expressed health concern, as the Air Quality Index (AQI) fell to very poor category, on November 2. Alarmed by the situation, Centre's pollution control panel ordered an immediate ban on non-essential construction work, stone crushing and mining, along with four-wheelers odd-… read-more

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 - 09:02 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Delhi, air quality index, Pollution, CM Arvind Kejriwal, Schools, construction

Kerala people

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Nipah Virus Alert: Kerala Government On High Alert

The virus gripped the coastal state of Kerala for the fourth time and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) informed that it has sought 20 more doses of the anti-body vaccine from Australia. It has also said that the mortality among the infected is very high in the virus (between 40 and 70 per cent) compared to the mortality in Covid, which was 2-3 per cent.

Sat, 16 Sep 2023 - 11:24 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: nipah virus, Kerala Government, Vaccine l, ICMR, Schools

Courtesy: News 18

School Students

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BMC Issues Closure Notice To 210 Schools Threatening Closure

In shocking news, the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) threatened to close down 210 unauthorised schools in the city. The closure of schools will affect over 35,000 schoolchildren studying at these institutes.  Students are facing an uncertain future as the BMC issued a notice to these schools, asking to acquire the necessary permissions or face closure. In the past also, the BMC issued a notice and shut down 62 schools.

Tue, 16 May 2023 - 10:00 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Schools, BMC, Closure Notice, Mumbai Education

Schools

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Pondicherry Schools Will Remain Close Amid H3N2 Cases Rise

Amid rising H3N2 cases, all schools for classes 1 to 8 in Puducherry will remain closed for 10 days starting tomorrow. In a circular, "All schools in Puducherry to remain closed from 16th to 26th March in wake of the spread of H3N2", Puducherry Education minister A Namassivayam told reporters.  The decision was taken following reports of children falling sick owing to the H3N2 subtype of seasonal influenza.

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 - 03:27 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: India, Schools, Union Territories, H3N2 Cases, Indian Education

Courtesy: Times of India

School Closed

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Odisha Schools Suspended For 2 Days In Puri, Other Cities Owing To Flooding

The flood in the Mahanadi river system has displaced over 4.67 lakh people across 12 districts in Odisha. Angul, Bargarh, Boudh, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Khurda, Nayagarh, Puri, Sambalpur, and Subarnapur are the worst affected districts. Meanwhile, in Puri, the district government has ordered that all schools, both public and private, remain closed for two days due to the current flood situation in the district.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 - 08:03 PM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: Odisha, Schools, closed, Floods, Puri

Courtesy: Zee News

Anti-Drugs

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Coimbatore Schools & Colleges To Introduce Anti-Drug Clubs

Following the increased threat of drug usage among students, the Coimbatore district government has directed that all schools and institutions establish anti-drug societies. The development of these clubs will be assisted by NCC, NSS, and scout teams. In addition, the district administration will establish a drug coordination cell to work with stakeholder agencies such as police, excise, and health to combat drug misuse.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 - 04:30 PM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: anti drug clubs, Coimbatore, Schools, College, Tamil Nadu

School Education department of Andhra Pradesh government

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Government Of Andhra Pradesh Undertakes Measures To Make Schools Safer

The Andhra Pradesh government's School Education department has begun a novel attempt to make schools a safer environment for kids by maintaining a record of bullying and sexual harassment. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) have been developed to safeguard the safety and security of students, particularly female students. Teachers and other school personnel are being instructed on child protection policies and the prevention of child… read-more

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 - 08:00 PM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: Andhra Pradesh, Government, Schools, Safety, students

Courtesy: Free Press Journal

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin

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TN Govt Issues Notices To Schools For Shutting Amid Kallakurichi Student Suicide Case

Tamil Nadu Government issued notices to 987 private schools for shutting down, amid the Kallakurichi student suicide case. In the issued notice, dated July 19, they sought an explanation behind the shut down of schools against the government's order, which said it will take strict action if any school closes in connection with the death of a 17-year-old student. Notably, on July 18, a student of Kallakurichi school committed suicide.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 - 07:01 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Tamil Nadu Government, Schools, Suicide Case, School Shut, Notices

Courtesy: ANI

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

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Schools To Be Accredited Shortly, All Institutes To Be Included In NIRF Rankings: Union Education Minister

National Institutional Ranking Framework would include every higher education institution, according to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's announcement on July 15 that institutional accreditation will be standardized by the next year. He went on to explain that there will soon be a system in place that would call for all schools across the country to be accredited. He stated openness and self-declaration will be the criteria for… read-more

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 - 06:17 PM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: Schools, National Institutional Ranking Framework, union education minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, institutional accreditation

Courtesy: India today

Telangana CM

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Telangana CM Declares 3 Days Holiday For Educational Institutions Due To Heavy Rainfall

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao announced three days of holiday for educational institutions beginning July 11 due to severe rainfall in the state on July 10. Waterlogging and floods in low-lying regions have been recorded in several districts. Streams and tributaries were overflowing. Heavy to very large rain, with extremely heavy amounts possible, is expected to fall in isolated locations over a few districts from July 11-12… read-more

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 - 09:00 PM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: Telangana, Schools, colleges, closed, heavy rains

Courtesy: Zee news