Sikkim plans to close 17 more primary schools as enrolment drops due to low fertility rate, ETEducation
Lepcha also said inclusive education for children with special needs requires more trained teachers Gangtok, The Sikkim government is planning to temporarily close 17 more primary schools this year due to declining enrolment, Education Department Secretary Tashi Chophel Lepcha said on Wednesday, attributing the trend to the state’s low fertility rate. Speaking at the State […]
Kashmir start-up bets on laser power tech; Pune likely among first rollout hub
Prime Movr Targets Pune for Pilot of Laser Energy Transmission Systems PUNE: A Kashmir-based deep-tech start-up is looking to bring futuristic, wire-free power solutions to Pune, positioning the city as a potential early adopter of its laser-based energy transmission technology. Prime Movr, which has developed a system to convert laser beams into usable electrical power, […]
Delhi govt rolls out ‘Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana’ to support girls’ education, ETEducation
The new scheme replaces the Ladli Scheme New Delhi, The Delhi government has rolled out the ‘Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana’, aimed at supporting the education and long-term financial security of the girl child through phased financial assistance from birth till higher education. In a gazette notification issued on March 30, the Department of Women and Child […]
Minerva 2026 showcases youth energy, talent and leadership at ISBM College
Minerva 2026 at ISBM celebrates student talent and leadership PUNE: The vibrant spirit, creativity, and leadership potential of students were on full display at Minerva 2026, a flagship event organized by ISBM College of Commerce. The event aimed to go beyond academics and provide a platform for the holistic development of students. Speaking on the […]
Nursery to UKG in govt schools from 2026-27 academic year: Telangana CM, ETEducation
Revanth also announced that education from nursery to Class 12 will soon be offered in 100 Young India Integrated Residential Schools, one in each assembly constituency Hyderabad: Chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday said nursery, LKG and UKG classes will be introduced in govt schools from the 2026-27 academic year, on the lines of […]
NEET MDS 2026 application correction window opens at nbe.edu.in: Check direct link, list of editable fields here
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has opened the application correction window for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Master of Dental Surgery (NEET MDS) 2026. Candidates who have already registered can now edit their application forms by visiting the official website nbe.edu.in.As per the official notification, candidates can make changes […]
Artemis II | Mission moon
NASA’s Artemis II mission to fly by the moon, comprising the Space Launch System rocket with the Orion crew capsule, lifts off from the Kennedy Space Centre in Cape Canaveral, Florida, U.S. | Photo Credit: Reuters An irony hides in the context of the NASA Artemis II launch on April 2. The U.S. has both […]
Water bell reintroduced in Ganjam schools, ETEducation
DEO AK Patro said the initiative will benefit schoolchildren, who often neglect drinking adequate water Berhampur: Ganjam district administration has decided to reintroduce water bell in all 3,889 govt and privately-run schools across the district from Saturday. Under the initiative, a bell will be rung every hour during school time reminding children to stop all […]
Best paper announced at IEEE international conference on computing theory and wireless communications
IEEE CCWC 2026 highlights breakthroughs in compliance-native AI and QCaaS PUNE: The IEEE International Conference on Computing, Communication and Web Technologies (CCWC 2026) announced its Best Paper Awards, recognizing two outstanding contributions that address some of the most urgent questions at the intersection of artificial intelligence, governance and nextgeneration computing infrastructure.The conference received about 3,434 […]
University of Washington professor fired from director role after sending email criticising Iran war
University of Washington professor fired after sending email criticising Iran war In recent weeks, at least three cases across the United States have brought renewed attention to the limits of academic expression, particularly around the Middle East.At the centre of one such case is Aria Fani, an associate professor at the University of Washington. He […]