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Ludhiana: Crackdown on eve-teasing launched near educational institutes

The extensive operation resulted in the issuance of 436 challans and the impounding of nine vehicles; the initiative aimed to create a secure environment, especially for school and college-going students, and to discourage anti-social behaviour around high-footfall public places

Police conducting a drive to combat the menace of eve-teasing near schools and colleges in Ludhiana on Thursday. (HT photo)

cities

Published on Apr 25, 2025 06:50 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Delhi-NCR schools allegedly violate Right to Education Act, details here

Several parents complained that schools insist they either take a school leaving certificate or let the child repeat the class in the 6th or 7th grade.

education

Published on Apr 20, 2025 02:28 PM IST

PTI | , New Delhi

With early heat waves, schools in Delhi cut outdoor activities, offer hydrating drinks to students

cities

Published on Apr 09, 2025 05:48 PM IST

PTI |

Dilapidated govt school buildings in Delhi to be restored soon: Sood

Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood inspected four dilapidated government schools in east Delhi on Tuesday and said the students will be relocated.

education

Published on Apr 08, 2025 02:45 PM IST

PTI | , New Delhi

Review: Tempest on River Silent is a coming-of-age tale in coming-of-age nation

The novel by Sandeep Khanna encapsulates India's journey from the tumultuous 1970s to the modern 2010s, blending traditional mindsets with contemporary outlooks

The cover of Tempest On River Silent by Sandeep Khanna

htcity

Published on Apr 04, 2025 04:56 PM IST

ByKriti Kambiri

WB govt should take urgent steps to fill up invalidated posts in schools: CPI(M)

The response by CPI(M) came after Supreme Court invalidated the appointment of 25,753 teachers and other staff in state-run and state-aided schools.

education

Published on Apr 03, 2025 04:08 PM IST

PTI | , Kolkata

UK Government blocks Conservative Party's attempt to ban mobile phones in school

Labour MPs defeated a Conservative amendment which would have forced headteachers to introduce a policy that stopped the use and carrying of phones by pupils.

MPs heard young children are suffering from back problems normally seen in middle-aged people because of phone use (Peter Byrne/PA)

education

Published on Mar 18, 2025 04:15 PM IST

PA_Media |

Heatwave forces South Sudan to shut schools as health risks rise for students

South Sudan has closed schools again during a heatwave, with temperatures expected to reach 42°C.

Due to an ongoing excessive temperature that has led several pupils to collapse, South Sudan declared on Thursday that all schools will be closed for two weeks.(AFP)

world news

Published on Feb 21, 2025 06:09 PM IST

PTI |

St. Stephens College, schools in Delhi, Noida receive bomb threat emails

The schools include Shiv Nadar School in Noida and Ahlcon International School in Delhi's Mayur Vihar-1.

Noida: Senior police officers at the Shiv Nadar School, which received a bomb threat, in Noida, on Friday(PTI)

education

Published on Feb 07, 2025 10:58 AM IST

ByHT Education Desk

UK's Prince Edward visits British School, interacts with students in Delhi

Prince Edward, who is on a three-day visit to India, met Maharashtra Governor and Chancellor of State Universities C P Radhakrishnan at Raj Bhavan in Mumbai

Britain's Prince Edward (R), Duke of Edinburgh expressed satisfaction at how India and UK relations are strengthening, and the UK's desire to see more collaboration between the two nations.(AFP)

education

Published on Feb 03, 2025 06:44 PM IST

ANI | ByHT Education Desk, New Delhi

Delhi DoE issues notice regarding the resumption of normal classes in schools

The notice was issued after The Commission for Air Quality Management revoked actions under Stage-III of the extant Schedule of GRAP, with immediate effect.

DoE directed all the Heads of Schools to circulate the information among students, staff members and parents of the students. (HT Photo)

education

Updated on Jan 19, 2025 08:19 AM IST

ByHT Education Desk, New Delhi

CBSE issues show cause notices to 29 schools for violating bye-laws

The board found that the majority of them had enrolment irregularities and did not comply with academic and infrastructural standards.

The CBSE has issued show cause notices to 29 schools for violating bye-laws

education

Updated on Jan 17, 2025 09:33 AM IST

ByHT Education Desk

Kejriwal built schools, gave free power to pay back for mandate: Bhagwant Mann in Delhi roadshow

india news

Published on Jan 16, 2025 08:58 PM IST

PTI |

Delhi AQI 'severe': GRAP-4 reimposed. Are schools closed? What advisory said

The order applies to all government and private schools across all boards.

School students wait for transport amid dense morning fog(PTI)

india news

Published on Jan 16, 2025 09:55 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Bihar: Schools till Class 8 closed in Patna, Darbhanga due to cold

All schools for children up to class 8 in Darbhanga and Patna will remain closed till January 17 and 18, respectively, due to prevalent cold weather

Vehicles crossing in low visibility due to fog at JP Setu in Patna, Bihar, India, Wednesday,15, 2025.(Santosh Kumar/ Hindustan Times)

education

Updated on Jan 16, 2025 08:11 AM IST

ByRuchir Kumar

School timings revised in Chandigarh as weather remains cold

In Chandigarh, classes in physical mode were suspended for classes up to eighth standard. Read details below.

As per the revised timings, physical classes for students of grade 9 to 12 in Chandigarh will start only after 9:30 am and conclude by 3:30 pm. (Ravi Kumar/HT)

education

Updated on Jan 05, 2025 08:20 PM IST

ANI | , Chandigarh (haryana)

Explained: Centre scraps ‘no-detention policy’. Will Classes 5, 8 students fail?

This means that students who fail their year-end exams may not automatically be promoted to next class. Instead, they'll get another chance.

Severeal states and UTs have already scrapped the no-detention policy.(HT_PRINT/File image)

india news

Published on Dec 24, 2024 10:44 AM IST

ByHT News Desk | Edited by Nayanika Sengupta

CBSE conducts surprise inspection in 29 schools, says majority violating norms

The CBSE has announced it will issue show-cause notices to schools found breaching regulations and is considering legal action against the offenders.

education

Updated on Dec 19, 2024 07:36 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk | Edited by Nilesh Mathur

Faridabad schools asked to conduct classes up to 9th and 11th in hybrid mode

The notice comes in line with the provisions of Stage IV measures of GRAP which is aimed at addressing the worsening air quality index in the Delhi-NCR region.

DSE Haryana has asked d all schools (government and private) to conduct classes in schools for students up to Class 9 and 11 in “Hybrid Mode” with immediate effect. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

education

Updated on Dec 19, 2024 11:08 AM IST

ByHT Education Desk, New Delhi

US college closures are expected to soar, says Fed Research

The number of colleges that close each year is poised to significantly increase as schools contend with a slowdown in prospective students.

The effects of the so-called demographic cliff are amplified by low graduation rates and a shrinking share of high schoolers enrolling in college immediately after graduating, the researchers said. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

education

Published on Dec 04, 2024 01:16 PM IST

Bloomberg |

Close to 40,000 pre-schools in Gujarat shut for one day, here's why

Nearly 40,000 preschools across Gujarat, having around 10 lakh children enrolled with them, remained shut as a mark of protest on Tuesday.

Nearly 40,000 pre-schools across Gujarat remained closed on Tuesday owing to a confusion regarding the directives by the government concerning the registration process. (Representative image/Unsplash)

education

Published on Dec 03, 2024 05:17 PM IST

PTI | , Ahmedabad

Schools, colleges closed in Puducherry owing to Cyclone Fengal, details here

The Puducherry government has declared a holiday for all schools and colleges owing to the heavy rainfall caused by Cyclone Fengal.

Puducherry government has declared a holiday for schools and colleges owing to Cyclone Fengal. (PTI image)

education

Published on Dec 03, 2024 01:47 PM IST

ANI | , Puducherry

Obese kids could be prone to heart attacks: Warning signs every parent must know

Simple steps to manage childhood obesity and prevent future heart disease: The ultimate guide for parents and schools

From junk food to healthy habits: A doctor’s guide to fighting childhood obesity (Photo by Shutterstock)

lifestyle

Updated on Nov 30, 2024 08:57 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

MCD schools to screen inspirational movies for classes 4 and 5

According to the MCD, films like Chandu Champion, Srikant Balla's Inspirational Journey, Guthali Laddu, I Am Kalam, and 12th Fail will be shown to the students

For younger students in classes one to three, motivational cartoon films will also be screened to suit their interests and comprehension levels. (HT Archive)

education

Published on Nov 30, 2024 05:51 PM IST

PTI | , New Delhi

Delhi DoE orders schools to conduct classes in hybrid mode

The relaxation permits educational institutions to conduct classes in a "hybrid" format, allowing students to attend either in person or online.

education

Published on Nov 26, 2024 10:20 AM IST

ANI | , New Delhi

Manipur schools further shut till November 26, govt issues fresh order

Director L Nandakumar of Directorate of Education (Schools) said that the earlier order regarding the resumption of normal classes in schools stood cancelled.

The Manipur government has informed that all schools of valley districts will continue to remain closed on November 25 and 26, 2024. (Representative image/Reuters)

education

Published on Nov 25, 2024 10:01 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Imphal

Physical classes in Gurugram, Faridabad schools suspended till Nov 25

Gurgaon Schools Closed: Gurugram District Commissioner Ajay Kumar issued on order which noted poor AQI levels in almost all urban, rural parts in the district.

Gurgaon schools closed: Physical classes have been suspended till November 25(Representative image)

education

Published on Nov 25, 2024 08:15 AM IST

PTI | , Gurugram

Manipur to resume normal classes from tomorrow after weeklong shutdown

The closure of the schools came into force in areas where curfew had been imposed following a government order issued on November 17, 2024.

education

Published on Nov 24, 2024 06:37 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Imphal

Delhi air pollution: SC orders closure of NCR schools, Grap 4 restrictions

The Supreme Court censured the Commission for Air Quality Management for Delhi and adjoining areas for delaying the imposition of GRAP 3 and 4 curbs.

The Supreme Court’s comments came on what is possibly Delhi’s worst day in terms of air quality.

india news

Updated on Nov 18, 2024 07:19 PM IST

ByAbraham Thomas

Online classes for Delhi school students except for 10th and 12th standard: CM

The announcement came hours after the CAQM invoked stricter pollution control measures for the Delhi-NCR under Stage 4 of the GRAP

Online classes for Delhi school students except for 10th and 12th standard(Representative image)

education

Published on Nov 18, 2024 08:27 AM IST

PTI | , New Delhi

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The extensive operation resulted in the issuance of 436 challans and the impounding of nine vehicles; the initiative aimed to create a secure environment, especially for school and college-going students, and to discourage anti-social behaviour around high-footfall public places

Several parents complained that schools insist they either take a school leaving certificate or let the child repeat the class in the 6th or 7th grade.

With early heat waves, schools in Delhi cut outdoor activities, offer hydrating drinks to students

Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood inspected four dilapidated government schools in east Delhi on Tuesday and said the students will be relocated.

The novel by Sandeep Khanna encapsulates India's journey from the tumultuous 1970s to the modern 2010s, blending traditional mindsets with contemporary outlooks

The response by CPI(M) came after Supreme Court invalidated the appointment of 25,753 teachers and other staff in state-run and state-aided schools.

Labour MPs defeated a Conservative amendment which would have forced headteachers to introduce a policy that stopped the use and carrying of phones by pupils.

South Sudan has closed schools again during a heatwave, with temperatures expected to reach 42°C.

The schools include Shiv Nadar School in Noida and Ahlcon International School in Delhi's Mayur Vihar-1.

Prince Edward, who is on a three-day visit to India, met Maharashtra Governor and Chancellor of State Universities C P Radhakrishnan at Raj Bhavan in Mumbai

The notice was issued after The Commission for Air Quality Management revoked actions under Stage-III of the extant Schedule of GRAP, with immediate effect.

The board found that the majority of them had enrolment irregularities and did not comply with academic and infrastructural standards.

Kejriwal built schools, gave free power to pay back for mandate: Bhagwant Mann in Delhi roadshow

The order applies to all government and private schools across all boards.

All schools for children up to class 8 in Darbhanga and Patna will remain closed till January 17 and 18, respectively, due to prevalent cold weather

In Chandigarh, classes in physical mode were suspended for classes up to eighth standard. Read details below.

This means that students who fail their year-end exams may not automatically be promoted to next class. Instead, they'll get another chance.

The CBSE has announced it will issue show-cause notices to schools found breaching regulations and is considering legal action against the offenders.

The notice comes in line with the provisions of Stage IV measures of GRAP which is aimed at addressing the worsening air quality index in the Delhi-NCR region.

The number of colleges that close each year is poised to significantly increase as schools contend with a slowdown in prospective students.

Nearly 40,000 preschools across Gujarat, having around 10 lakh children enrolled with them, remained shut as a mark of protest on Tuesday.

The Puducherry government has declared a holiday for all schools and colleges owing to the heavy rainfall caused by Cyclone Fengal.

Simple steps to manage childhood obesity and prevent future heart disease: The ultimate guide for parents and schools

According to the MCD, films like Chandu Champion, Srikant Balla's Inspirational Journey, Guthali Laddu, I Am Kalam, and 12th Fail will be shown to the students

The relaxation permits educational institutions to conduct classes in a "hybrid" format, allowing students to attend either in person or online.

Director L Nandakumar of Directorate of Education (Schools) said that the earlier order regarding the resumption of normal classes in schools stood cancelled.

Gurgaon Schools Closed: Gurugram District Commissioner Ajay Kumar issued on order which noted poor AQI levels in almost all urban, rural parts in the district.

The closure of the schools came into force in areas where curfew had been imposed following a government order issued on November 17, 2024.

The Supreme Court censured the Commission for Air Quality Management for Delhi and adjoining areas for delaying the imposition of GRAP 3 and 4 curbs.

The announcement came hours after the CAQM invoked stricter pollution control measures for the Delhi-NCR under Stage 4 of the GRAP

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