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1st year BTech student of GITAM University jumps off 5th floor, dies

In a horrifying incident, a young female student has committed suicide on the campus of GITAM University in Telangana's Sangareddy district. The deceased student was identified as 18-year-old Renu Shri . A disturbing video of the suicide als…

Unacademy sacks tutor, Karan Sangwan after he praises British-made laws

Unacademy , an Indian edtech company, has sacked a tutor, Karan Sangwan , for making a remark in his lecture asking students to vote for educated candidates. The company said that the classroom is not a place to share personal opinions and views. …

Teachers Honored for Their Dedication to Education at Independence Day 2023 Celebrations

50 teachers from CBSE and Kendriya Vidyalaya schools across India were invited as special guests to the 77th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort on August 15, 2023 . The teachers were selected for their outstanding dedication and commitm…

NHRC issues notice to Jadavpur University over student's death

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to Jadavpur University over the death of Swapnadip Kundu . The NHRC has sought a report from the university within four weeks on the steps taken to prevent ragging and the measures in …

UGC takes ragging issue seriously, sends probe team to Jadavpur University

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced that it will send a probe team to Jadavpur University to investigate the death of Swapnadip Kundu . The team will be headed by a senior official from the UGC and will comprise experts on ragging …

First-year Jadavpur University student dies after falling from hostel balcony, family alleges ragging

On August 10, 2023, a first-year student of Jadavpur University , Swapnadip Kundu , died after falling from the second-floor balcony of the university's main hostel . The student's family has alleged that he was ragged to death by seniors. T…

Himachal Pradesh Schools, Colleges Closed Today Due to Heavy Rains

All schools and colleges in Himachal Pradesh are closed today, August 14, 2023, due to heavy rains. The decision was taken by the state government in view of the safety of students and staff. The heavy rains have caused widespread damage in Himacha…

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot Expresses Concern Over 20 Suicides in 8 Months in Kota

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has expressed concern over the recent spate of suicides in Kota, a major education hub in the state. In the last 8 months, at least 20 students have committed suicide, mostly due to academic pressure. Gehlot ha…

UGC & NMC Asks Colleges, Universities to Mark Anti-Ragging Week till 18 August

The University Grants Commission (UGC) and the National Medical Commission (NMC) have asked colleges and universities to observe an anti-ragging week from August 12 to August 18. This is in the wake of the death of a first-year student from Jadavpu…

No Sunday Holiday In Uttar Pradesh Schools tomorrow

There is no Sunday holiday in Uttar Pradesh schools tomorrow, August 13, 2023. The Yogi Adityanath government has directed all basic and secondary schools of the state to stay open on Sunday for the implementation of Har Ghar Tiranga and Meri Mati M…

NCERT forms 19-member high-level committee to develop new school textbooks

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has formed a 19-member high-level committee to develop new school textbooks under the National Education Policy (NEP). The committee will be headed by Mahesh Chandra Pant, the chance…

Canada starts accepting PTE scores for Student Direct Stream applications

Canada started accepting Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic scores for Student Direct Stream (SDS) applications on August 10, 2023. This means that international students who are applying for a study permit to Canada through the SDS program can…

Govt to Build Research Parks at 8 IITs, IISc Bangalore

The Central Government of India has announced that it will build research parks at 8 IITs and IISc Bangalore. The research parks will be set up at a cost of Rs. 1,000 crore. The research parks will be used to promote research and development in eme…

School Teacher Removed from Service in Madhya Pradesh for Violating Two-child Norm

A school teacher in Madhya Pradesh's Bhind district has been removed from service for violating the government's two-child norm. The teacher, identified as Ganesh Prasad Sharma, had concealed information about his three children while apply…

Why Indian Students worrying about the Proposed UK Visa Fee Hike

The proposed UK visa fee hike is worrying Indian students for a number of reasons. First, the hike will make it more expensive for Indian students to study in the UK. This could discourage some students from applying to UK universities, or could for…

Parliamentary Panel asks Health Ministry to set-up Helpline to Counsel Students who Fail Exams

A parliamentary panel has asked the Health Ministry to set up a 24x7 helpline to counsel students who fail exams. The panel said that the helpline should be staffed by qualified professionals who can provide emotional support and advice to students …

UP Private Schools to Close on August 8 against Arrest of Azamgarh School Principal

All private schools in Uttar Pradesh will be closed on August 8, 2023, in protest against the arrest of a school principal in Azamgarh . The principal and a teacher of a private school were arrested after a 17-year-old girl student allegedly jumped…

Bihar Education Dept Asks District Authorities to Ramp Up Inspections of Schools, Colleges

The Bihar Education Department has asked district authorities to ramp up inspections of schools and colleges in the state. The department has also asked to ensure that no teachers are engaged in non-teaching assignments. The department has taken th…

Bill in Lok Sabha, for making teaching of moral ethics in educational institutions compulsory.

BJP MP Ravi Kishan introduced a bill in the Lok Sabha on August 4, 2023, for making teaching of moral ethics in educational institutions compulsory. The bill, titled the "Moral Ethics Teaching in Educational Institutions Bill, 2023", prop…

CBSE Alert Schools Against Fake Letters Attributed To It By Wizcorp Edtech To Grab Tenders

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has alerted schools against fake letters attributed to it by Wizcorp Edtech to grab tenders. The CBSE said that it has not issued any such letters and that Wizcorp Edtech is not its authorized vendor…
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