Page 22 - Schools

Opening schools last thing on govt's mind: Karnataka Education Minister

S Suresh Kumar said on Friday stating that opening schools is the last thing on his mind as he considers himself more of a guardian of children who are studying in schools across the state

Czech Republic tops record Covid-19 infection surge in Eastern Europe

Starting Monday, all theaters, cinemas and zoos will be closed for at least two weeks.

No decision yet on reopening of schools, cinemas in state: Telangana govt

The Telangana government on Wednesday issued guidelines under 'Unlock 5' but no decision has been taken on re-opening of schools and cinema theatres

TN schools to open from Oct 1 for class 10-12 students on voluntary basis

The government made it clear that assemblies, sports or other events that can lead to overcrowding must be strictly avoided

Schools reopen with few students amid Covid-19 scare in Jammu & Kashmir

As on Sunday evening, Jammu and Kashmir had recorded 1,001 Covid-related deaths, 769 in Kashmir and 232 in Jammu regions

Rajasthan imposes Section 144 in 11 districts after surge in Covid-19 cases

The Rajasthan government decided to impose Section 144 in eleven districts of the state from Monday in view of rising Covid-19 cases

Supply gadgets with internet packages to EWS students: Delhi HC to schools

Delhi High Court directed private unaided as well as government schools to supply gadgets of optimum configuration along with Internet packages to EWS/DG students for accessing online education

Education Ministry launches alternative academic calendar for next 8 weeks

Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' released an alternative academic calendar for secondary classes for the next eight weeks as schools continue to be closed in view of Covid-19

FSSAI bans sales, junk foods ads in school canteens, within 50 m of campus

The Food Safety and Standards Regulations, 2020 in this regard has been notified now after consideration of stakeholders'' comments, FSSAI said in a statement

Health Ministry issues SOP for partial reopening of schools from Sept 21

Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry issued standard operating procedures for partial resumption of teaching activities in schools for students of Classes 9 to 12, on voluntary basis, from Sept 21

France coronavirus update: 22 schools closed due to Covid-19 spread

Twenty-two schools and over 100 classes in France were closed due to the spread of the coronavirus, Education Minister Jean-Michel Blanquer announced

Covid-19: New York City reopens gyms, postpones start of new school year

Each gym has to pass a virtual inspection, no indoor group fitness classes are allowed, and swimming pools will remain closed

Unlock-4: Schools, coaching classes to remain shut till Sep 30 in Rajasthan

Schools, colleges and coaching classes will remain closed till September 30, according to 'Unlock-4' guidelines issued by Rajasthan for activities outside Covid-19 containment zones

States may permit schools to call 50% staff, students of 9th to 12th: MHA

Ministry of Home Affairs released Unlock 4 guidelines which said that states, UTs may permit up to 50 per cent of teaching and non-teaching staff to be called to the schools from Sept 21

Bangladesh extends shutdown of schools till October 3 due to Covid-19

The government had previously announced that the shutdown would be extended to September 30 but later issued a revised statement on the matter, bdnews24 reported on Friday

Nitish Kumar inaugurates higher secondary schools in 3,304 panchayats

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday inaugurated a number of new higher secondary schools and several upgraded ones in 3,304 panchayats across the state

Maharashtra: Forced to travel 50 km for e-classes, children demand internet

Around 200 children were forced to travel 50 km daily to reach an area with Internet connection to attend online classes from their remote coastal villages in Maharashtra

Madhav Chavan on challenges to education in Covid-19, and doable solutions

Undaunted by the challenges the pandemic has posed for education, Chavan offers radical - but doable - solutions to Anjuli Bhargava

Over 100,000 school students attend neighbourhood classes in Tripura

On its first day, over 100,000 school students in Tripura attended neighbourhood clases in open places maintaining social distancing, a state minister said

Final exams crucial step in student's career, states can't cancel them: UGC

UGC said states cannot say that its July 6 directive, asking universities and colleges to conduct final year examinations by September 30 amid the Covid-19 pandemic, was not binding