Delhi Schools

Spike in hand, foot and mouth disease puts parents on alert in Delhi NCR

The viral infection, marked by fever, rashes and ulcers, is spreading through classrooms and day-care centres, with experts emphasising hygiene and early recognition as key to prevention

Delhi govt flags water, electricity issues in 799 schools, calls for action

The Delhi government has flagged gaps in water and power availability in 799 schools across the city and directed officials to take urgent measures to address them. A report compiled by the education department, based on data collected from schools through forms, highlighted critical infrastructure issues affecting their daily functioning. According to the report, out of 703 schools connected to the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) and Municipal Engineering Services, 59 schools reported intermittent water supply while 48 schools reported erratic or no supply at all. These schools are being compelled to rely on tanker services or submersible pumps for their water needs. Additionally, 22 schools were found to be fully tanker-dependent, with four of them having applied for DJB connections, the report stated. The report also found that 10 schools have no water supply. Among them, three are undergoing reconstruction while seven depend on neighbouring schools or tankers. Of these, two schools have

40% of Delhi students take pvt tuition, twice the national average: Survey

Nearly four out of ten school students in Delhi take private coaching, much higher than the all-India average of one in four, according to the National Sample Survey's Comprehensive Modular Survey on Education. Delhi ranked sixth highest in the country on the proportion of students taking coaching. At the top was Tripura, where 78.6 per cent of students reported taking private coaching, followed by West Bengal and Odisha. The report underlined that Delhi students' reliance on tuition begins as early as the primary stage and is higher than the national average. This rises sharply at senior levels, with households spending far more than the national average on coaching. The survey found that 39.1 per cent of students in Delhi were taking or had taken private coaching during the current academic year, against the all-India average of 27 per cent. The Comprehensive Modular Survey (CMS) on Education is part of the 80th round of the National Sample Survey (NSS), conducted across India ..

School in Delhi's Dwarka receives bomb threat e-mail, premises evacuated

Maxfort School in Delhi's Dwarka was evacuated on Friday morning after it received a bomb threat via e-mail, officials said. The Delhi Fire Service (DFS) received a call about the threat at 7.05 am. Police teams, bomb disposal squads and fire tenders are conducting searches inside the school in Dwarka's Sector 7. "The building has been evacuated and thorough checking is underway to ensure the safety of the students," an official said.

Over 50 Delhi schools receive bomb threats; second such scare this week

Police teams, supported by fire services and bomb disposal squads, swiftly began search operations after receiving the alerts

Delhi school evacuated after bomb threat; police, bomb squad on site

Search operations are underway after a threat call to DPS Dwarka

Delhi may teach non-Hindi languages to children, says CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta proposed the launch of a student exchange programme with students from other states to foster mutual understanding and harmony, officials said on Sunday. This initiative was discussed during a recent meeting with the Department of Art, Culture, and Languages, an official statement said. The chief minister noted that efforts will be made to explore possibilities for teaching non-Hindi languages to children in Delhi, enabling them to understand the social and cultural identities of other states, the statement added. The exchange would give children the opportunity to learn about different cultures and lifestyles, and help foster mutual understanding and harmony, Gupta said, adding that such an initiative would significantly strengthen the nation's unity in diversity. Emphasising the importance of promoting and expanding the art and culture of various states across the national capital, the chief minister noted that the Department of Art, Culture and .

At least 40 Bengaluru schools receive bomb threat emails; probe underway

Following the emails, bomb disposal squads and dog units were dispatched to the affected schools as the authorities launched thorough checks and precautionary evacuations

Over 45 schools in Delhi receive bomb threat emails; panic among students

Earlier on Wednesday, several schools in the national capital received bomb threats, triggering panic and prompting immediate evacuations

Two more Delhi schools receive bomb threats via email, students evacuated

St Thomas and Vasant Valley schools in Delhi received bomb threats via email on Wednesday, marking the third such scare in three days; no suspicious items found during search

St Stephen's College, school in Dwarka get bomb threat, search op underway

The St Stephen's College and St Thomas School in Delhi received bomb threats through email on Tuesday, prompting a rush of emergency services at both premises and a thorough search operation by authorities, police said. A team comprising the Delhi Police, a bomb squad, dog squad, the fire department rushed to the spot and carried out a detailed inspection. Deputy Commissioner of Police (North) Raja Banthia said St Stephen's College reported that they received the bomb threat at 7:15 am. "The mail said that four IED bombs and two RDX have been planted in the premises and library of the college. It further said that it will explode by 2 pm," Banthia was quoted as saying in a police statement. Teams from Maurice Nagar Police Station and other agencies reached the spot. The entire premises was cordoned off and a thorough check is being conducted. So far nothing suspicious has been found, officials said. The fire department received a call regarding bomb in St Stephen's College at 8.50

ED seizes 322 mule accounts, dummy firms in ₹2K cr 'Delhi classroom scam'

ED raids 37 sites in Delhi, recovers fake contractor bills, government files and 322 mule-linked passbooks in Rs 2,000 crore classroom construction scam probe

Delhi schoolkids face surge in obesity and hypertension, warns Aiims study

A new Aiims study reveals a worrying rise in obesity, hypertension and hidden metabolic risks among Delhi schoolchildren, especially those in private schools

Delhi HC issues notice to govt, police over plea on school bomb threats SOP

The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued notices to government's chief secretary and police in the capital after a plea alleged failure on their part in formulating a comprehensive mechanism to combat emergent situations such as bomb threats in schools. Justice Anish Dayal called it a serious issue, saying it required the urgent attention of authorities especially when repeated hoax calls had become very common and troubled children, their parents and schools. The plea before Justice Dayal claimed authorities were in contempt of the court's November 14 2024 order which directed them to develop a comprehensive action plan with a detailed standard operating procedure (SOP) to address such concerns. The directions required the government agencies and police to develop the mechanism within eight weeks of the issuance. On Thursday, the court sought an update on the matter and posted the hearing on May 19, when government and police officials were asked to remain present. In his plea, ..

Delhi Cabinet approves draft bill to regulate fees in private, govt schools

Earlier this month, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta had stated that her government is committed to transparency and protection of children's rights in education

Delhi HC tears into DPS Dwarka for mistreating students over unpaid fees

An inspection report led by the District Magistrate showed that these students were made to sit in the library, not allowed to eat at the canteen, and even stopped from talking to their classmates

Delhi govt targets dummy schools, issues notices, starts de-recognition

The action comes amid rising concerns over dummy schooling and the neglect of Economically Weaker Section (EWS) students

Delhi School EWS admissions result 2025 released today at edudel.nic.in

The first computerized draw of lots was held today, March 5, 2025, at 2:30 pm. It marks a significant milestone in the admission process for private, unaided recognised schools in Delhi

Delhi elections 2025: Here's what will stay open, what will remain closed

To allow people to participate in the Delhi assembly elections 2025, schools and colleges will remain closed on February 5, 2025. The Haryana government also announced paid leave for employees

Govt to take action against 'Dummy' schools: What is a 'dummy' school?

The state government and the CBSE were ordered by the Delhi High Court on Monday to take action against "dummy" schools that purportedly allow students to sit examinations without attending classes