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Haryana elections: BJP’s second list of 21 candidates out, six MLAs dropped
With this, the BJP has fielded 87 candidates and three segments where the party is yet to announce the candidates are Faridabad-NIT, Sirsa and Mahendergarh.
Published on Sep 10, 2024 03:56 PM IST
Atishi asks DDEs to inspect schools weekly to ensure availability of facilities
The inspections will focus on ensuring basic facilities such as drinking water, toilets, lighting, cleanliness, and the availability of quality desks.
Published on Aug 13, 2024 10:40 AM IST
PTI | , New Delhi
NIRF 2024 Rankings out, IIT Madras retains top spot in overall category
NIRF Rankings 2024: The Ministry of Education has released the latest India rankings. IIT Madras has topped the overall category.
Updated on Aug 12, 2024 03:36 PM IST
HT Education Desk | Edited by Gaurav Sarma
Ragging in higher educational institutions is a disease: WB Education Minister
West Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu called on senior students to love their juniors, and asked junior students to respect their seniors.
Published on Aug 05, 2024 04:58 PM IST
PTI | , Kolkata
Education Ministry launches ‘Shiksha Saptah’ to mark 4th anniversary of NEP 2020
As part of the Shiksha Saptah campaign, the Department of School Education and Literacy has provided a list of suggested activities for schools.
Published on Jul 28, 2024 05:55 PM IST
ANI | , New Delhi
On NEET row, Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav's attacks on Centre. Pradhan hits back
Opposition demanded Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. Rahul Gandhi questioned the Union minister's understanding about ongoing NEET issue.
Updated on Jul 22, 2024 01:26 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
‘Govt sabotaging children’s education’: Congress over textbook delay
Congress alleged that the textbooks have not been finalised by NSTC yet and it will require another 10 to 15 days to print them out.
Published on Jul 05, 2024 12:52 PM IST
Delhi Education Minister Atishi orders cancelling transfer of 5,000 teachers
The Delhi Education Minister has directed the state chief secretary to withdraw the transfer order that was issued without her directions. Read details below.
Published on Jul 04, 2024 04:33 PM IST
PTI | , New Delhi
Dharmendra Pradhan to continue as Education Minister; 2 new MoS deputed
Chaudhary has also been deputed as the MoS (Independent Charge) of the Skill Development Ministry. Majumdar will also be MoS in the Ministry of DONER.
Published on Jun 11, 2024 08:18 AM IST
PTI | , New Delhi
BJP marginalised apple growers: Minister
He said in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP had talked about increasing the import duty on apples to 100%, but in contrast, it reduced it from 70% to 35%. After the import duty was reduced, apples were imported into the country from about 44 countries, the brunt of which is being borne by the orchardists financially.
Updated on May 19, 2024 07:04 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Shimla
Atishi's request to parents as multiple Delhi-NCR schools receive ‘bomb threats’
Mother Mary's School, DPS Dwarka, Sanskriti School Chanakyapuri, Amity School Saket, DPS Noida and others have received bomb threats.
Updated on May 01, 2024 11:23 AM IST
TS TET 2024 registration begins, direct link here
TS TET 2024 registration begins at tstet2024.aptonline.in. The direct link to apply is given here.
Published on Mar 27, 2024 02:14 PM IST
Gender curriculum reshaping education sector: Punjab edu minister Bains
He said what sets this programme apart is its bold approach to challenging stereotypes, question biases, and foster a culture of equality within the school system.
Updated on Mar 12, 2024 04:43 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Mohali
Punjab budget session question hour: No teacher in 26 Chabbewal, Garhshankar schools, says Congress MLA
Education minister Harjot Singh Bains told the House that the govt is making efforts to ensure full strength of teachers in ‘kandi’ belt schools
Updated on Mar 08, 2024 08:04 AM IST
Gurpreet Singh Nibber, Chandigarh
HP government schools setting high standards of excellence: Education minister
Education minister Rohit Thakur was speaking as a chief guest at the launch of “Mere Shehar Ke 100 Ratan” scholarship, which is aimed at covering the coaching fee for competitive exams of underprivileged students
Published on Feb 25, 2024 10:51 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Shimla
2 Rajasthan school teachers suspended over 'love jihad' charge; probe ordered
Another teacher is also facing an investigation in this regard, Rajasthan education minister Madan Dilawar said.
Published on Feb 24, 2024 09:50 AM IST
Himachal govt to collaborate with foreign institutes: Education minister
The statement came in response to a private members resolution introduced by MLA Chaitanya Sharma regarding the integration of foreign educational institutions into the state’s educational framework
Updated on Feb 24, 2024 10:12 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Shimla
Maulana Azad 66th death anniversary: Educationist’s contributions recalled, compilation of letters launched
Maulana Azad Memorial Academy held a memorial program at Eram Girls’ Degree College to commemorate the 66th death anniversary of Maulana Azad, India's first education minister.
Updated on Feb 22, 2024 06:45 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Bihar govt agrees to agitating teachers’ demand for offline competency tests
A delegation of teachers also met deputy chief minister Samrat Choudhary for a discussion on their broader issues and said the BJP leader assured them he would speak to the CM
Published on Feb 16, 2024 01:57 PM IST
Contractual teachers in Ludhiana seeking regularisation scale
The agitating teachers claimed that the state government had in July last regularised 12,700 teachers, but left 120 of them, as they had at the time not completed 10 years in service
Updated on Jan 23, 2024 05:28 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Delhi schools to remain closed for next 5 days for students up to Class 5
Winter vacation: Schools in Delhi will remain closed for the next 5 days due to the prevailing cold weather conditions, for students from nursery to Class 5.
Updated on Jan 07, 2024 10:29 AM IST
Hooda objects to judicial probe into House proceedings against Congress leader
During December 15 sitting, deputy CM Dushyant Chautala had accused former education minister Geeta Bhukkal of sheltering Kartar Singh, the Jind school principal who was arrested recently for allegedly sexually exploiting girl students
Updated on Dec 18, 2023 02:04 PM IST
80% of heart attack deaths in Gujarat within 11-25 age group over six months
In view of the rising number of heart attacks, nearly two lakh school teachers and college professors will be provided training in performing CPR.
Published on Dec 02, 2023 10:56 PM IST
PTI |
Have worked to develop infrastructure for universities: Atishi
Officials added that the Delhi government has constructed two new state-of-the-art academic blocks that comprise eight storeys each
Updated on Nov 17, 2023 05:38 AM IST
No difference between India, Bharat: Union education minister amid NCERT row
Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that there is no difference between India and Bharat, and that some people are creating controversy over it.
Updated on Oct 27, 2023 07:32 AM IST
Manipur readmitted 15,641 displaced students to schools: Education minister
The state education minister informed that the students were also provided with all facilities to overcome bottlenecks in their education, including identity cards. The number of schools in the state is 4,617, including 2,422 primary schools
Updated on Oct 26, 2023 08:00 PM IST
Punjab BJP chief Jakhar seeks guv intervention in teaching job aspirant’s suicide case
Jakhar was accompanied by the family members of the deceased. Speaking to reporters, Jakhar said: “This incident is a blot on the face of the state government.” The BJP leader also demanded a time-bound action in the case and urged the governor to personally intervene to ensure justice for the aggrieved family.
Updated on Oct 26, 2023 07:38 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Teaching job aspirant’s suicide: Cops promise action after kin file complaint against Punjab minister Harjot Bains
The woman’s kin said they will continue their protest and will cremate the body only after a case is registered against the Punjab education minister Harjot minister
Updated on Oct 25, 2023 06:40 AM IST
Karam Prakash
In Karnataka, minister backs move to allow students to wear hijab
On Sunday Sudhakar had announced that students will be allowed to wear the hijab during competitive and government recruitment exams in the state.
Updated on Oct 24, 2023 08:05 AM IST
Assistant professor’s suicide: Arrest education minister: Sukhbir
Sukhbir said that despite the assistant professor mentioning the name of the minister in her suicide note, no action has been taken against him
Updated on Oct 23, 2023 06:10 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana