Tripura Govt Intends To Re-Enroll Students Who Dropped Out Due To Covid Pandemic
Tripura government has decided to readmit all students aged 6 to 14 who had to discontinue their education. The decision was taken after the education department performed a study that revealed 8,850 students in Grades 1 through 8 had dropped out due to closure of physical education classes because of Covid pandemic. As part of School Cholo Abhiyan, the department will embark on an inquiry to re-enroll all dropout children.
Tags: Tripura, Schools, children, school dropout, Government
Courtesy: Free Press Journal
31 Students Test COVID-19 Positive In Tamil Nadu Government School; School Temporarily Closed
Thirty-one students tested COVID-19 positive in Theni Government Secondary School in Theni district, Tamil Nadu on July 8. Additionally, 10 parents were also COVID-19 positive. According to the health authorities, pupils and parents at the school have been instructed to isolate themselves. The school has been closed temporarily by the District Education Department. The health department is working to locate potential contacts. District health… read-more
Tags: Tamil Nadu, students, Covid-19, covid positive, Schools
Courtesy: ANI
Over 1.30 Lakh Schools Reformed As Part Of 'Operation Kayakalp,' 1.90 Crore Children Enroll In Schools: UP
"Operation Kayakalp," which is being carried out to upgrade the amenities in government schools, has modified more than 1.30 lakh schools. Since then, more than 1.90 crore kids have been enrolled in these council schools. The elementary, secondary, and higher education sectors have undergone significant improvements under the Adityanath administration, claims a government spokesperson. Children from low-income households who attend council… read-more
Tags: Operation Kayakalp, children, Enroll, Schools, Uttar Pradesh
Courtesy: Free Press Journal
Schools In Mangalore, Udupi Closed Due To Heavy Rainfall In Karnataka
In the midst of persistent heavy rain in Karnataka, Dakshina Kannada DC Dr. K V Rajendra and Udupi DC Kurma Rao M proclaimed a holiday for all educational institutions in the districts on July 5. The decision was made after the IMD anticipated severe to extremely heavy rains in Karnataka. In addition, IMD forecasted thunderstorms and lightning throughout North Interior Karnataka for the following five days.
Tags: Karnataka, Holiday, Schools, heavy rains, Deputy Commissioner of Police
Courtesy: Zee news
Delhi Govt Implements New Assessment Guidelines For Govt, Govt-Aided, Recognized Unaided Schools
Delhi government issued new assessment rules for government, government-aided, and recognized unaided schools on July 1. Students' conduct and other academic topics, will be evaluated for the influence of the mindset curriculum. This will be in addition to the existing assessment standards, which are based on co-curricular and academic activity. "In order to prepare students for real-world challenges, schools must prioritize competency-based… read-more
Tags: Delhi, Schools, government schools, government aided schools, Deputy Chief Minister
Courtesy: Free Press Journal
Delhi Education Dept To Appoint Retired Principals, Vice Principals Of Govt Schools To Oversee NIOS
The Education Department in Delhi will appoint retired principals and vice-principals from government schools to oversee the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) study centers. They will be in charge of creating a centralized timetable for running lessons, as well as assuring excellent teaching, delivering study materials, communicating with parents, and counseling them. The appointed coordinators must also obtain a pass rate of at… read-more
Tags: Delhi, NIOS, Schools, Delhi education department, Retires Principals
Courtesy: Zee News
Delhi Minister Imran Hussain Urges State-Of-The-Art School To Be Built At Ballimaran
Imran Hussain, Delhi Food and Civil Supplies Minister, said on June 9 that the Delhi Government will construct a state-of-the-art school in his Ballimaran assembly seat. According to an official statement, he has urged Education Department staff to expedite efforts to provide world-class educational facilities for students in Ballimaran. Hussain also directed them to investigate the possibilities of establishing a Delhi government school on… read-more
Tags: State of the art school, Delhi, Food and Civil Supplies Minister, Imran Hussain, Schools
Courtesy: India Today
Jitendra Singh Unveils Boys High School Building In Budgam, J&K
Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, inaugurated a refurbished Boys High School building with a smart class facility and a digitalized system at Ompora Municipality in Budgam on May 30. To commemorate eight years of Modi government, he gave Rs 10,000 cheques, school bags, Ayushman Bharat (Golden cards), and Saksham scholarships. He stated the Centre has introduced PM CARES for Children Scheme, an endeavor to assist children… read-more
Tags: Jammu and Kashmir, boys high school, Schools, pm cares for children scheme, Jitendra Singh
Courtesy: ANI
Heavy Rains In Brazil Kill At Least 31 People; Schools Open As Shelter
At least 29 individuals were killed by landslides caused by torrential rains in the Brazilian state of Pernambuco on May 28. Two individuals perished after being carried away in river floods in Alagoas, Brazil. Flooding has caused over 1,000 individuals to flee their homes. The city of Recife has opened schools to assist the homeless people. 33 municipalities in Alagoas have announced a state of emergency.
Tags: Brazil, Landslides, heavy rains, flooding, Schools
Courtesy: Zee News
Karnataka's Decision To Retain Eggs In School Meals Approved By Centre In 7 Districts
The Karnataka government's plan to maintain eggs on the mid-day meal menus of seven backward districts in the coming academic year has been authorized by the Centre. Many religious diviners in the state were against the pilot program. Only Raichur, Yadgir, Bidar, Kalburgi, Koppal, Bellary, and Vijayapura would benefit from the expansion. The Centre has instructed the state government to supply the eggs by the third quarter of 2022-23.
Tags: Karnataka, Eggs, Schools, school meal, Mid-day meals
Courtesy: Indian Express