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Aimed at reforming the state's unaided educational sector, the Kerala government has decided to take stringent action against institutions failing to comply with established norms. The initiative, driven by growing concerns over excessive fees, inadequate infrastructure, and the commercialization of education, seeks to protect students' interests and ensure quality learning environments.
The Directorate of Education (DoE) has unveiled guidelines for ten bagless days in government and private schools, specifically targeting students in classes six to eight. This initiative is part of a broader effort to make learning more experiential, enjoyable, and less stressful, in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has announced the postponement of the Odisha Civil Services (OCS) Preliminary Examination 2023 due to the impending cyclonic storm ‘DANA.’
The Himachal Pradesh government has launched an initiative encouraging public degree and Sanskrit colleges to adopt nearby government schools. This program aims to leverage the infrastructure and expertise of colleges to bolster educational opportunities in local schools, ultimately enriching the learning environment for students.
A nationwide district-level study conducted by the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS) in Mumbai has revealed that child marriages are concentrated in eastern and central India, with Murshidabad, East Midnapore, and West Midnapore in Bengal showing the highest prevalence rates.
The Calcutta High Court on October 22 put a hold on the suspension of 57 medical students from RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.
Ten school students from Thrissur found themselves under scrutiny by Kerala's Excise Narcotic Enforcement Squad after mistakenly entering the squad's office in Adimaly, Idukki district, and asking for a matchbox to light a beedi rolled with ganja.