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Only 27% UP Students Have Electronic Devices, Online Education Is Impractical: Akhilesh Yadav

Education | Reported by Press Trust of India | Sunday August 23, 2020

The Samajwadi Party chief on Saturday termed state government's decision to introduce online education in view of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as an "impractical step" as only 27% children in Uttar Pradesh have a laptop or smartphone.

How The Coronavirus Pandemic Has Pushed Many UP Students Out Of School

India News | Written by Alok Pandey | Wednesday August 12, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has extracted a huge cost from Uttar Pradesh's children from Saharanpur to Sonbhadra - 1058 kms apart, with schools shut for over four months now.

The Curious Case of "Anamika Shukla", Listed As Teacher In 9 UP Schools

India News | Written by Alok Pandey | Tuesday June 9, 2020

An Uttar Pradesh school teacher was employed by at least nine schools allegedly without taking a single class, in a bizarre case that once again highlights corruption in the state's education system.

Assam Makes Government School, Colleges Free; Pitches "Graded" Reopening

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhary | Monday June 8, 2020

The Assam government will suggest centre to open up schools and colleges in a "graded" manner, state education minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Sunday, as he made a number of announcements including making admissions in government institutions free for all.

Uttar Pradesh Bars All Schools From Increasing Fees For Next Academic Session

Education | Press Trust of India | Monday April 27, 2020

The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday directed all schools, irrespective of the boards they are affiliated to, not to hike the fees for the academic session 2020-21 in the interest of the students and parents following the COVID-19 outbreak.

UP Schools Not To Take Advance School Fee, Transportation Fee During Lockdown

Education | Written by Anisha Kumari | Friday April 24, 2020

The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) has directed schools not to ask for advance fee or charge transportation fee from students during the lockdown period.

Schools, Colleges In UP To Remain Shut Till March 22 Amid Coronavirus Scare: Yogi Adityanath

Education | Edited by Anisha Singh | Friday March 13, 2020

All schools, colleges, technical and vocational education institutes will remain closed till March 22 in Uttar Pradesh.

UP School Manager, 2 Others Arrested For Board Exam Fraud: Cops

Cities | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday March 2, 2020

The manager of the Uttar Pradesh Board examination centre and his son were among the three people arrested for running a massive cheating racket in the trans-Yamuna area of Prayagraj district.

"Put Rs. 100 In Answer Sheets": UP School Principal's Advice To Students

India News | Written By Alok Pandey, Edited By Swati Bhasin | Thursday February 20, 2020

A school principal in Uttar Pradesh has been arrested after he was caught on camera giving tips to students on cheating in board exams. The Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Board (UPSEB) exams began across the state on Tuesday.

Maoists Blow Up School In Bihar's Gaya, Leave Behind Anti-CAA Pamphlets

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 19, 2020

Suspected Maoist rebels blew up a school building in Bihar's Gaya district and left behind pamphlets denouncing the CAA-NPR-NRC and the "fascist BJP government", a senior police official said on Wednesday.

Uttar Pradesh Government School Teachers Should Learn Foreign Languages: Yogi Adityanath

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday February 11, 2020

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said that the state government teachers should be taught foreign languages so that they can get employment in abroad too.

Principal Suspended After Students Made To Lug Heavy Sacks Of Foodgrain In Uttar Pradesh

Cities | Press Trust of India | Tuesday February 11, 2020

The principal of a government school was on Monday suspended for allegedly making students lug heavy sacks of foodgrain onto a handcart.

Video Shows UP School Children Transporting Foodgrain Sacks, Probe Ordered

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday February 8, 2020

The district administration on Friday ordered a probe after a video went viral on social media showing primary school students lugging heavy sacks of foodgrain onto a handcart and transporting them to a government school in Ballia.

Cook On Phone, 3-Year-Old Falls Into Cooking Pot In UP School, Dies

Cities | Reported by Kamal Khan, edited by Debanish Achom | Tuesday February 4, 2020

A three-year-old girl died after falling into a boiling pot of vegetables being cooked under the midday meal scheme at a school in Uttar Pradesh's Mirzapur, officials said on Monday. The family members of the child alleged the cook had earphones plugged in and did not pay attention to the children who were playing dangerously close near the stove.

Schools In Agra, Lucknow Till Class 8 To Remain Closed Till December 31

India News | ANI | Sunday December 29, 2019

All schools in Agra will remain closed on December 30 and 31 due to cold wave conditions.