State anthem mandatory in West Bengal schools, Darjeeling opts out: Uniformity vs. identity debate explained

When the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education told every government and aided school to open assembly with the state anthem Banglar Mati, Banglar Jal, the Hills read a larger message: Uniform ritual, uniform identity. The Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) pushed back, saying the order won’t apply to Darjeeling schools. In a letter to the…

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RBSE to conduct board exams twice a year from 2026‑27: Students get second chance to improve marks

RBSE to conduct board exams twice a year from 2026‑27 The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) has announced a significant change in its board examination system, beginning from the 2026‑27 academic session. According to Education Minister Madan Dilawar, the board will now conduct board exams twice a year for both Class 10 and Class…

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Sports should get same importance as education and culture: Union Minister Harsh Malhotra

Sports should get same importance as education and culture: Union Minister Harsh Malhotra New Delhi, November 8 (ANI): The Sansad Khel Mahotsav 2025, East Delhi, a flagship initiative to promote local sporting talent and physical fitness, has entered its second day. The event, which was inaugurated on Thursday by Harsh Malhotra, Union Minister of State…

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Centre invested Rs 21,000 crore in Northeast’s education sector in 11 years: Sitharaman

Gohpur (Assam), Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday claimed that the central government has invested Rs 21,000 crore in the education sector in the Northeast in the last 11 years.Connectivity has also received a boost in the region during the period, with new states put on the railway map and several greenfield airports constructed,…

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Arunachal CM enhances Dorjee Khandu merit scholarship, inaugurates new college blocks

Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu inaugurates two new blocks at Dorjee Khandu Govt College in Tawang Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh Chief MinisterPema Khandu on Saturday announced a major enhancement of the Dorjee Khandu merit scholarship, while inaugurating the academic and administrative blocks at a college in Tawang.The chief minister said the scholarship amount, instituted in memory…

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AFCAT-I 2026 exam notification released: Registration begins November 10 onwards at afcat.cdac.in

AFCAT-I 2026 exam notification released The Indian Air Force (IAF) has officially released the short notification for the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT‑I) 2026, inviting applications from aspiring men and women to join as Group A Gazetted Officers. This recruitment is for both the Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non‑Technical) branches, with training…

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GSEB Gujarat Board 2026 timetable released for class 10, 12: Exams to begin February 26 onwards, check details

GSEB Gujarat Board 2026 timetable released for class 10, 12 The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) has officially released the timetable for the 2026 board examinations for Classes 10 and 12. According to the schedule, both SSC and HSC exams will commence on February 26, 2026, and continue until March 16, 2026….

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Four-day school week gets community nod in Missouri’s largest districts: What the vote means for students and teachers

Four-day school week gets community nod in Missouri’s largest pilot districts Two Missouri school districts, Independence and Hallsville, have officially won community approval to continue their four-day school weeks, becoming the first large districts in the state to do so under a new law requiring voter consent.The outcome reflects a growing shift in Missouri’s education…

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When food insecurity enters the classroom: Cambridge educators see hunger rise amid SNAP cuts

As the federal government shutdown extends beyond five weeks, the impact on Cambridge families is growing more visible — particularly among households with school-age children. With delays and cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), many parents are struggling to keep food on the table, forcing local food pantries to step up their outreach.According…

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