The Himachal Pradesh government will enforce a dress code for teachers in state-run CBSE schools from October 1, 2026, as a part of a larger initiative to bring greater uniformity and discipline to the institutions.

While presiding over a review meeting with education department officials, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu instructed authorities to finalise the teachers' dress code and uniforms for students. The Chief Minister also tasked officials with formulating a separate colour scheme for school buildings to give state-run CBSE schools a distinct identity.

The Chief Minister directed the department to finalise a common logo for the institutions, as a part of the measures to create a uniform identity for all government-run CBSE schools and ensure discipline in the system to enable a proper learning environment.

Student attendance will also undergo a major change. Under the new system, attendance of students will be recorded three times a day, with an emphasis on punctuality to ensure that students are present in all classes.

During the meeting, Sukhu reiterated the government's focus on providing quality and affordable education in the rural areas. He said that adequate staffing would be essential for ensuring uninterrupted education for students.

Accordingly, officials were instructed to ensure that vacancies are filled up in time whenever they arise. In this regard, the government has appointed teachers in the institutions, and the department has been asked to address future recruitment requirements to ensure that schools have a sufficient staff of teachers.

Officials were directed to make all necessary arrangements for ensuring smooth implementation of the new directives. This includes finalising the teacher dress code and student uniforms, colour scheme for buildings and a common logo before the directives are enforced.

The proposed changes reflect the state government's efforts to strengthen the functioning and identity of CBSE-affiliated schools, especially in rural areas. Along with infrastructure and staffing, the administration is laying emphasis on discipline and uniformity within schools.

With the teachers' dress code proposed to come into force on October 1, 2026, the education department is expected to prepare the necessary arrangements before the deadline. The new attendance system and common visual identity are also expected to become a part of the larger framework for state-run CBSE schools in Himachal Pradesh.

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The in-charge headmaster of a government school in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur has been suspended after a video showing him sprinkling Ganga water inside his office went viral on social media, prompting the education department to order a departmental inquiry.

Gyan Prakash, in-charge headmaster of Shivanandan Higher Secondary School in Muraul block, was seen in the video reciting mantras and sprinkling Ganga water around his office and chair in what appeared to be a “purification” ritual. The video, recorded on September 4, came to the attention of education officials after it was widely circulated online.

Following the incident, Muzaffarpur District Education Officer (DEO) Kumar Arvind Sinha sought an explanation from Prakash. The education department's preliminary assessment described the conduct as an act of indiscipline and negligence of duty.

The department also withheld the headmaster’s salary and ordered a formal departmental inquiry. Officials said such conduct could adversely affect the academic environment of a government school and emphasised that government employees are expected to uphold principles of impartiality, scientific temper and mutual respect in educational institutions.

The controversy emerged shortly after a change in the school’s leadership. Prakash took charge as in-charge headmaster on September 2, succeeding former in-charge headmaster Sushil Kumar Chaudhary. The timing of the ritual led to speculation online about the reason behind the act.

Prakash, however, denied that the ritual had anything to do with caste or religion. He said offering prayers was part of his regular routine and that he usually begins his day by paying respects to Goddess Saraswati.

According to Prakash, he sprinkled Ganga water while performing his routine prayers after taking charge of the school. He claimed that some teachers jokingly suggested that he “purify” the office and chair, following which the video was recorded.

The headmaster also alleged that the video was later circulated on social media with malicious intent. He maintained that there was no discriminatory intention behind the act and insisted that all teachers were treated equally.

“There was no such intention on my part. All teachers are equal. There is no question of caste, religion or faith in this,” he said.

The departmental inquiry is now expected to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident and determine whether the headmaster’s conduct violated service rules or affected the functioning and environment of the government school.

For now, the suspension and salary withholding remain part of the department’s administrative action, while the headmaster’s explanation and the circumstances behind the viral video are subject to the inquiry.

A class seven student from Delhi died on 27th August due to severe health problems after spending more than a month in the hospital. However, her family claims that this was because of harassment done by a teacher on her for not bringing a book to the school. 

The family was informed about the condition of the girl when the school contacted them around 9:30 am on 22nd July and told them that the student was unwell and they should bring her back home. The grandfather reached the school premises and supposedly saw the little girl in a troubled state and took her to the hospital. The girl was admitted to the hospital for approximately one month and five days before she passed away despite receiving treatment. 

During the treatment, the girl told the grandfather that she was harassed by a teacher for not bringing the book to the school. The family members believed that her health condition deteriorated after the harassment and took her to the hospital.

 Following her death, the family members approached the school and demanded a police case against the teacher for harassing the student and requested strict action to be taken against the person responsible for the incident. The family further accused that the school administration did not keep in contact with them concerning the child’s health issues after her condition deteriorated and she was sent back to the hospital. 

The child’s family is grief-stricken over the loss of their daughter, and the incident has also created an adverse reaction among the people about the child’s suffering before her death and what led to her being sent back to the hospital. However, the cause of death and the connection between the incident and the condition needs to be investigated and analyzed to take legal actions if required

It is getting harder and harder to pick the best possible school board for children in India. With the heated debate regarding CBSE and education reform, many parents are asking themselves whether they should instead choose ICSE, IB, Cambridge or the State Boards. But it is not a matter of which Board is best. It is a matter of which Board is best for my child based on their strengths, interests and ambitions?

Any given school board cannot guarantee a child success. Different systems nurture different talents and for some, they may even be counter-intuitive. A JEE/NEET aspirant needs to take a different path than an overseas university bound student and their academic needs would require far more tailored support based on what exactly they are looking for in life

For kids that are determined to crack JEE/NEET and get into IITs, NITs, AIIMS and other premier institutes in India, the CBSE board is often most convenient to follow. The CBSE syllabus generally aligns with the NCERT books and other resources that are key to cracking competitive exams in India. India's coaching culture is also built around NCERT and thus CBSE students need not have to look anywhere else for comprehensive learning or practice material. This is not to say that ICSE, IB, Cambridge or State Board students cannot clear these exams, since they most definitely can. But to do so, they might require extra effort and practice alongside their existing school syllabus.

The ICSE board, on the other hand, is known to produce graduates that are exceptionally proficient in English, reading, writing and comprehension. This board encourages in-depth learning and detailed answers and for many, this is a great foundation if they wish to pursue a career in humanities, law, journalism, literature, etc. On the downside, ICSE students may have to put in extra effort if they wish to appear for JEE/NEET as compared to their CBSE counterparts.

The International Baccalaureate or IB is a unique programme that encourages extensive research, essays, presentations and critical thinking rather than rote learning and formula plugging

This can be advantageous for students that are looking to pursue higher education in foreign universities, especially if they are looking to study in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore, etc. In many ways, the IB curriculum is similar to what is taught in these foreign universities and thus can prepare students for said environment. However, this board's syllabus does not take into account India's premier exams like JEE/NEET and students may have to put in extra effort if they wish to take them.

If overseas education is what you have in mind for your child, you may also want to consider the Cambridge syllabus. This is similar to the IB in many ways and provides the student with a comprehensive understanding as well as specialisation in a particular field of study, depending on what they choose to study

. This syllabus is widely accepted by universities across the UK and the rest of the world. However, once again, Cambridge does not follow India's NCERT system and thus students may need extra guidance if they are looking to write JEE/NEET or take any competitive exams in India.

Many parents overlook the State Boards while considering their child's career path but there is no doubt that the State Boards nurture and produce some of the most talented engineers, doctors, civil servants and professionals in the country. The syllabus followed by most State Boards is also more cost-effective than other boards and provides better guidance for state-level competitive exams and admissions. However, it is important to note that not all State Boards are the same. The syllabus differs from state to state and depending on what state a child resides in, they may have to prepare separately for exams like JEE/NEET if that is the path they wish to take.

Therefore, it is important that parents don't choose a school board for their child solely based on popularity or reputation. CBSE can be a better option for kids that are determined to take up JEE/NEET and enter premier institutes in India. ICSE can be helpful for children that want to specialise in humanities, language, reading and writing. The IB syllabus is a great fit for students looking to purse higher education in foreign universities, the Cambridge syllabus provides extensive specialisation and is also widely accepted internationally while the State Boards are a cost-effective and state-specific alternative.

The biggest myth about school boards is that one board can give a child an upper edge over others in terms of education. However, it is a known fact that some of the highest scorers in JEE/NEET, competitive exams and even overseas university placement come from CBSE, ICSE, IB, Cambridge AND the State Boards. A school board cannot make or break a child's career based on their performance in it. It all boils down to how well a child is taught and guided by the faculty and how much effort they are willing to put into their education and dream.

The wisest decision a parent can make for their child is to research what board would best specialise in and suit their child's character, rather than choosing a board based on popularity. It could be CBSE, it could be ICSE, IB, Cambridge or the State Boards. But in the end, the board isn't what makes the path; it just lays the way to the destination the child and their parent desire.

The Delhi government has ordered strict action against schools, daycare centres and childcare facilities found compromising the safety of children, with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta directing officials to fix accountability not only on individuals involved in incidents but also on school managements found negligent.

The directive comes amid growing concerns over incidents involving children in educational institutions, daycare centres and school transport services across Delhi.

As part of the enforcement action, authorities have sealed a private daycare and playschool in Jafrabad following allegations of abuse involving a three-year-old child. An inspection conducted by the office of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Yamuna Vihar, reportedly uncovered multiple regulatory and fire-safety violations at the facility.

According to the inspection report dated August 31, the centre did not possess a fire safety certificate, sanctioned building plan or completion and occupancy certificate. Officials also found that the emergency exit and staircases were blocked, while the only fire extinguisher available at the premises was non-functional.

The inspection reportedly identified several additional violations. A borewell had allegedly been installed without permission, rooms had inadequate ventilation and basement spaces were being used for conducting classes, contrary to provisions of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957.

The premises were also reportedly being operated commercially from a residential property. Officials found a kitchen on the first floor where domestic LPG cylinders were being used. Following the violations and the absence of satisfactory permissions and explanations from the school's director, authorities sealed the facility in the interest of public safety.

Chief Minister Gupta said inhumane treatment and negligence affecting children would not be tolerated. She stressed that school managements would also face accountability wherever institutional negligence was established.

The government is also examining stronger verification and monitoring mechanisms for school transport personnel following concerns over incidents involving children. Measures under consideration include improved background verification of staff and enhanced monitoring of school buses.

In another proposed safety measure, the Delhi government plans to discuss stronger monitoring systems with neighbouring states for buses travelling to and from the National Capital. One proposal involves integrating GPS systems of buses from other states with Delhi's monitoring mechanism to enable quicker intervention during emergencies.

Medical Rooms Planned in Government Schools

Alongside stricter enforcement, the Delhi government has announced plans to establish dedicated medical rooms in government schools to improve access to basic healthcare and counselling.

The initiative will initially be introduced in 100 government schools as a pilot project before being expanded in phases to cover 1,086 schools. The government has allocated ₹5 crore in the 2026-27 Budget Estimates for the pilot programme.

Trained health workers will provide first aid, basic health assistance, temporary rest facilities and counselling. The medical rooms will also support health-awareness programmes and maintain relevant student health records.

Girl students experiencing menstrual discomfort will have access to a safe and private space. The initiative is aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and aims to create safer, healthier and more supportive learning environments for children across Delhi government schools.

 The Tamil Nadu School Education Department has ordered an inquiry after a video allegedly showed a 13-year-old Class 8 student being made to sweep the floor of a kindergarten classroom at a government-aided school in Shanarpatti near Natham in Dindigul district.

The incident reportedly took place on Monday when housekeeping staff were unavailable at the school, which has more than 400 students and 11 teachers.

Student allegedly asked to clean classroom

According to sources, Class 8 students were allegedly asked to sweep the kindergarten classroom in the absence of housekeeping staff.

A parent later confronted school teachers over the incident. The school's headmistress reportedly said the girl had cleaned the floor voluntarily and denied that she had been pressured by teachers.

However, another parent recorded the incident and shared the video on social media. The video subsequently went viral, triggering concerns over students being assigned cleaning duties.

Education officials begin inquiry

The School Education Department has now initiated an investigation into the allegations.

Dindigul Chief Education Officer K Selvakumar said the District Education Officer (DEO) would inspect the school and speak to the teachers and the student.

“We have lodged an inquiry into the matter. The District Education Officer will be inspecting the school and investigating issues with school teachers and also the student. Based on the report, appropriate action will be taken,” he said.

The department is expected to take further action after the inquiry report establishes the circumstances surrounding the incident.