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Determination and hard work key to achieving any goal: Himachal CM
Shimla, April 22: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday emphasised unwavering determination and persistent hard work as the foundational pillars of success.
Nepal's Education Minister resigns amid ongoing Teachers' protest and government inaction
Kathmandu, April 21: Nepal's Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Bidhya Bhattarai, has resigned from her post on the 20th day of ongoing protests by teachers from community and government schools across the country.
New ideas, innovative thinking of students must be harnessed: Sarbananda Sonowal
New Delhi, April 20: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday called for harnessing students' new Ideas and innovative thinking to realise the vision of Viksit Bharat
Harness ideas of students to achieve Viksit Bharat 2047: Sonowal
New Delhi, April 20: Harnessing new Ideas and innovative thinking of students is key to realising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said on Sunday.
Dia Mirza visits transformed Government school with modern facilities and STEM labs
Mumbai, April 16: Actress Dia Mirza, on Wednesday, paid a visit to a government school that has undergone a remarkable transformation—complete with clean drinking water, modern toilets, STEM labs, and smart classrooms.
Nepal to convene Parliamentary session to address demands of protesting teachers
Kathmandu, April 16: The Nepal government has convened a parliamentary session on April 25 to address the demand of protesting teachers in the country and pass the School Education Bill.
Kerala Education Minister calls for united stand against imposition of Hindi titles for English textbooks
Thiruvananthapuram, April 15: Kerala's General Education Minister V. Sivankutty has called for a united stand from other states on the National Council of Educational Research and Training's (NCERT) reported decision to use Hindi titles for English-medium textbooks.
Fundamental right of university to have autonomy: Suryabanshi Suraj on Odisha University (Amendment) Act, 2024
Bhubaneswar, April 15: After the Odisha University (Amendment) Act, 2024, came into effect in the state, Odisha Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj on Tuesday said that it is the a "fundamental right" of a university to have autonomy, adding that the state government is creating a more progressive environment by enabling universities to collaborate with foreign institutions and industries.
A new dawn has arrived in higher education: Suryabanshi Suraj on Odisha University (Amendment) Act, 2024
Bhubaneswar, April 13: The Odisha University (Amendment) Act, 2024 has come into effect in the State following the assent of the Governor of Odisha, Dr Haribabu Kambhampati.
Uttarakhand; CM Dhami inaugurates smart classroom, new school building in Haridwar
Haridwar, April 10: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday participated in the Pratibha Samman Samaroh-2025 at Saraswati Vidya Mandir Inter College in Haridwar, where he inaugurated a newly constructed school building and a state-of-the-art smart classroom.
Do not want to get into blame game: Delhi Minister Ashish Sood visits schools in Patparganj Vidhan Sabha
New Delhi, April 8: Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood on Tuesday attacked the Aam Aadmi Party after inspecting schools in the national capital and said that the previous government developed two schools in Patparganj Vidhan Sabha.
Nepal: Teachers stage nationwide strike, demand new education act
Kathmandu, April 7: Teachers in Nepal, under the banner of the Nepal Teachers' Federation, announced a general strike in school education on Monday, demanding a new School Education Act.
Telangana govt to bring out new 'Policy Document' for best education system soon
Hyderabad, April 5: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Friday ordered the Education Commission to prepare a comprehensive policy document to design the best education system and the government is ready to earmark substantial funds to establish a high-quality education structure in the state soon.
Telangana to bring out new policy document for best education system
Hyderabad, April 4: The government of Telangana will bring a policy document to design the best education system with a focus on skill development.
NEP 2020 policy of the people, by the people and for the future of people: Dharmendra Pradhan
New Delhi, April 2: Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday hit out at Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, saying that corruption and governance deficit were the defining features of the country’s educational past, and the NEP 2020 represents a decisive break from this inglorious past.
Education must focus on character building, not just professional success: Rajnath Singh
Tumakuru (Karnataka), April 1: Emphasising the need for character building, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated on Tuesday that the primary objective of education is character development. “I believe that the purpose of professional education institutions should not be limited to ensuring students' success in their professions.”
MP: 'CM Rise' schools renamed as 'Sandipani Vidyalayas'
Bhopal, April 1: The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet has decided to rename the 'CM RISE' schools, originally launched under the Shivraj Singh Chouhan-led BJP government, as 'Sandipani Vidyalaya'.
Himachal: Vocational teachers resume protest, demand direct government recruitment
Shimla, March 31: Vocational teachers in Himachal Pradesh have once again taken to the streets, this time joined by their families, demanding direct government recruitment instead of employment through private outsourcing companies.
Congress didn't let rural population study English: UP minister takes jibe at Sonia Gandhi's NEP remarks
Prayagraj, March 31: With the Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) chairperson Sonia Gandhi criticising the National Education Policy (NEP), Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjay Kumar Nishad took a jibe at the Opposition party on Monday, claiming that the "public rejected Congress" because their own Education Policy was bad, as the party "did not allow rural population to study English."
NEP is Indianisation of education system... Sonia Gandhi should know about it: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis
Nagpur, March 31: Maharashtra Chief Devendra Fadnavis on Monday lauded the New Education Policy (NEP) saying that NEP is "Indiansation" of the education system of India.
'Communal, coercive agenda', Sonia Gandhi attacks Modi govt on education
New Delhi, March 31: Sonia Gandhi, MP and Chairperson of the Congress Parliamentary Party, has accused the Modi-led government at the Centre of following an agenda “leading to damaging consequences in the domain of education.”
PM Modi inaugurates Loitering Munition Test Range at Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited facility in Nagpur
Nagpur, March 30: After visiting the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh headquarters in Nagpur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited facility and was accompanied by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
India will become a world leader by merging tradition and modern knowledge: Rajasthan Guv
Jaipur, March 29: Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagde said that India can achieve the status of 'Vishwa Guru' by integrating traditional wisdom with modern knowledge. He highlighted that addressing university vice-chancellors as Kulguru is a step towards reviving the ancient Indian education system, which he described as exemplary.
Himachal Pradesh government elevates Directorate of Elementary Education to School Education
Shimla, March 29: The Himachal Pradesh government has approved the elevation of the Directorate of Elementary Education to the Directorate of School Education, which will now oversee education from pre-nursery to Class 12.
CBSE launches parenting calendar to strengthen school-parent collaboration
New Delhi, March 28: New Delhi (India), March 28 (ANI): The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has introduced the Parenting Calendar for the 2025-26 academic session, aiming to foster stronger school-parent partnerships, promote holistic student development, and create a well-connected school community.
Recruited 4,656 teachers to provide quality education: Tripura CM
Agartala, March 26: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday said that the state government has taken various significant steps to provide quality education to students and recruited 4,656 teachers in the last five financial years.
Himachal signs pact with UNESCO to enhance education quality
Shimla, March 26: The Himachal Pradesh government, on Wednesday, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) to enhance the quality of education in the state, government officials said.
Maharashtra: Supriya Sule targets MahaYuti govt over incidents of crime
Mumbai, March 22: NCP-SP MP Supriya Sule on Saturday claimed that during the 100 days of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis-led MahaYuti government, "only crime rate has increased". Sule targeted the MahaYuti government and the chief minister over the much discussed 100 day programme announced for all the departments by setting an ambitious targets for them.
Coaching Institutes Bill introduced in Assam Assembly; CM Sarma says will bring transparency
Guwahati, March 22: The Assam government on Friday tabled the Assam Coaching Institutes (Control and Regulation) Bill, 2025 in the state Assembly to ensure strict adherence to rules, bring transparency in private coaching institutes and help in the overall welfare of students.
Tamil Nadu's children should not suffer because of petty politics: Jayant Chaudhary on three-language policy
Bhubaneswar, March 22: Amid the ongoing debate over the three-language policy, Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary on Friday stressed the importance of teaching multiple languages to children at a young age.
Tripura govt to resolve tribal Kokborok script issue soon: CM Saha
Agartala, March 21: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday said that the state government would not compromise with students' future and would resolve the tribal 'Kokborok' language script issue soon.
Implementation of CBSE pattern will be fatal to classical language Marathi, culture, and tradition: Supriya Sule
Mumbai, March 21: NCP-SP MP Supriya Sule on Friday took strong objection to the Maharashtra School Education Minister Dadaji Bhuse's announcement for implementing the CBSE pattern from the academic year 2025-26 for Class 1 in government schools, saying that it will be fatal to the classical language Marathi, culture, and tradition and urged the decision be reconsidered as it has been made without taking the stakeholders into confidence.
Punjab to enhance parental, community role in school panels
Chandigarh, March 21: To increase parental participation in the management of government schools for enhancing the quality of education, the Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday gave its nod to amend the Punjab Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Rules of 2011.
Trump signs executive order to begin dismantling Education Department
Washington, March 21: US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to formally begin the process of dismantling the Education Department, saying that his administration is returning education back to the states.
Trump signs executive order to shut down Department of Education, says essential programs will be preserved
Washington DC, March 21: US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to begin the process of shutting down the Department of Education, stating that while essential programs like Pell Grants and Title I funding for children with disabilities would be preserved and reassigned to other agencies, the overall department had failed to improve education despite massive spending increases over the past four decades.
CBSE pattern in Maha govt schools from academic year 2025-26: Education Minister Bhuse
Mumbai, March 20: Maharashtra Education Minister Dadaji Bhuse announced on Thursday that the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) pattern will be implemented in government schools across the state from the academic year 2025-26.
Trump plans to sign executive order to dismantle Department of Education: Report
Washington, DC, March 20: US President Donald Trump is planning to sign an executive order on Thursday (local time) that aims to eliminate the US Department of Education, delivering on his campaign promise, USA Today reported, citing senior Trump administration officials.
Andhra Pradesh to encourage private universities: Lokesh
Amaravati, March 19: The Andhra Pradesh government will encourage private universities, Minister for Education, IT and Electronics Nara Lokesh said on Wednesday.
Andhra Pradesh : Education minister Nara Lokesh slams previous YSRCP government for decline in academic standards
Amaravathi, March 19: The Minister for Education, IT and Electronics, Nara Lokesh, on Wednesday expressed deep concern that the academic standards in schools in the State have plunged deeply due to the imprudent decisions of the previous YSRCP government, according to the press statement.
Haryana CM proposes 'futuristic' budget of Rs 2.05 lakh crore
Chandigarh, March 17: In his maiden Budget address, second-time Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday proposed the “futuristic” Budget of Rs 2.05 lakh crore for 2025-26, up 13.70 per cent from revised estimates of 2024-25.