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Belarusian authorities have intensified their crackdown on teachers, accusing them of ties to extremist groups, according to a report by the Human Rights Center "Viasna." Since 2020, at least 140 educators have been arrested, dismissed, or fined, sparking an international outcry.
Severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall and the overflowing Ganga River has forced the closure of 76 schools across Bihar, West Bengal, and Uttar Pradesh, leaving several districts battling the deluge. The rising water levels have inundated vast areas, displacing thousands and leading to ongoing rescue operations.
Himachal Pradesh is taking a big step to improve its education system by recalling teachers and officers who are working in other states. Education Minister Rohit Thakur recently announced that these educators will return to help boost the quality of education within the state. This decision is part of a larger plan aimed at improving schools and providing better opportunities for students.
On September 20, Kolkata will be the epicentre of a major protest rally, uniting various groups to demand justice for the horrific rape and murder that took place at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9. The demonstration will feature a relay torch march, beginning at 4 pm from Hiland Park and stretching 42 kilometres to Shyambazar.
The Union Cabinet has given the green light to establish the National Centre of Excellence (NCoE) for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR) in Mumbai.
Aaranyak, a leading biodiversity conservation organization, recently organized a one-day teacher orientation training program in Assam’s Kamrup (Metro) district, as part of the Wipro-earthian Sustainability Education Program.
A coordinator in the Raigad Zilla Parishad’s primary education department has been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 40,000 to release the pending salaries of four teachers, the ACB said on Thursday.