Panaji: Two years ago, Goa introduced several changes to its school schedule as part of the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP). One of the key reforms was advancing the start of the academic year from June to April. Sources now said education officials are reviewing the implementation of the NEP in the state,…
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Gorakhpur: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday called upon educational institutions under Maharana Pratap Shiksha Parishad to equip students with skills in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity and space science, while also strengthening efforts to make farmers self-reliant through advanced agricultural practices.Chairing the parishad’s general meeting at the Gorakhnath temple, the CM,…
s Calcutta University (CU) has raised concerns over academic quality following its decision to allow students to progress into the fourth year of their degree programme after securing a minimum of just 30% marks in all papers across the first six semesters. Previously, a minimum of 40% was required to earn an honours degree, failing…
Govt schools in Chandigarh Chandigarh: At a time when govt schools in Chandigarh continue to face questions over stalled contracts of mental health counsellors and vocational teachers, the education department has warned employees against sharing office-related information with the media, saying such communication adversely affects the department’s “reputation and image”.In a June 11 communication issued…
A leaking dilapidated classroom in Government School at Kotur village of Dharwad taluk. Dharwad: The decision of several southern states, including Karnataka, to stay away from the implementation of the new National Education Policy (NEP) has triggered concerns over worsening infrastructure in govt schools, with officials and education experts pointing to a sharp decline in…
Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu on Wednesday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Act East” policy, saying it has reshaped the state’s identity “from a mere border area to a strategic gateway and civilisational frontier of India”.In a letter to the Prime Minister on behalf of the people of Arunachal Pradesh, Khandu congratulated Modi on…
Gauree.Malkarnekar@timesofindia.comPanaji: From this academic year 2026-27, textbooks aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) are now in force in all classes from I to VIII, as per the revised books provided by the NCERT. Local contextualisation has been carried out for the social science subject, known as ‘the world around us’ in primary classes.Director of…
Former education minister V Sivankutty T’puram: Former education minister V Sivankutty accused UDF govt of misleading the public about the implementation of PM SHRI scheme, claiming that Kerala had neither implemented the programme nor received central funds under it. His remarks came a week after general education minister N Samsudheen said that govt was examining…
Chandigarh: A 14-year legal battle over the state of public education has culminated in a high court order forcing the Chandigarh administration to audit and defend its compliance with federal free-education laws, school by school.The Punjab and Haryana high court has ordered the secretary of the school education department to file a comprehensive, school-wise affidavit…
