Education
Mentioned in 82 district briefs on 15 November 2026.
Madhya Pradesh11
- SagarConfirmedExperts conducted an educational session on health, yoga, and medicinal plants at a school in Jamunia Chikli.
- BhopalReportedEducational assessments indicated performance metrics for government primary school students.
- ChhindwaraOfficial statementThe state announced ₹85 crore Sandipani schools for Chhindwara, Balaghat, and Dindori.
- KhargoneReportedA 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck the region, prompting residents to evacuate homes and schools.
- ShivpuriReportedShivpuri is hosting the 70th National School Games athletics events, welcoming hundreds of athletes from multiple states.
- BalaghatOfficial statementThe state announced ₹85 crore Sandipani schools for Chhindwara, Balaghat, and Dindori.
- RatlamReportedA woman and her two young children were found dead in a well after leaving home for school.
- BarwaniReportedChildren's Day 2026 was marked with school fairs and cultural programmes across the state.
- MandlaOfficial statementThe state government announced ₹85 crore Sandipani schools, which includes coverage across select districts.
- PannaOfficial statementThe Chief Minister ordered fresh tenders as part of plans to establish new medical colleges and MBBS seats statewide over two years.
- DindoriOfficial statementThe Madhya Pradesh government announced ₹85 crore Sandipani schools for Chhindwara, Balaghat, and Dindori.
Haryana6
- SonipatReportedStudents in Sonipat protested against pollution and demanded online exams.
- JindUniversity cultural events concluded in Jind alongside broader green rail mobility reports.
- NuhOfficial statementThe Haryana Commission called for a comprehensive school safety audit following recent incidents.
- MahendragarhPolitical rallies and allegations coincided with board exam result announcements and micro-irrigation project clearances.
- PanchkulaOfficial statementThe human rights panel called for a time-bound safety audit of all schools in Haryana following a Panchkula school assault case.
- Charkhi DadriThe board announced the 12th supplementary examination results, providing official outcome statistics for students.
Uttar Pradesh5
- LucknowReportedThe Bondhu Mahal Durga Puja Committee is utilizing festival savings to fund the education of 40 students.
- BareillyAllegationA school teacher was arrested following allegations of molesting Class 3 girls during computer lessons.
- AligarhReportedState education minister Sandeep Singh's engagement ceremony took place in the district.
- ChandauliConfirmedThe Allahabad High Court set aside a patent injunction due to insufficient examination of infringement.
- KannaujReportedA study examined information access and education regarding vegetable farmer pesticide safety knowledge.
Odisha5
- KhordhaReportedA student suffered critical burns in a petrol fire during a Children's Day science exhibition at a school.
- KendujharRecognition has been expressed by state leadership for a local educational residential school.
- KoraputReportedA Koraput teacher won a state award for science education.
- RayagadaConfirmedForest department officials arrested four individuals, including a temple priest and a retired teacher, following the seizure of a leopard skin.
- KandhamalReportedA missing Kandhamal teacher was rescued after 15 days.
Rajasthan5
- KotaReportedA patient referred from Baran passed away following delivery at a medical college hospital.
- Sawai MadhopurReportedA regulator demanded a report regarding medical college ragging allegations.
- BaranReportedA woman died after delivery following a referral from Baran to a Kota medical college hospital.
- BundiReportedA teacher on election duty was found dead under unexplained circumstances.
- DeegReportedA tragic death of a student was reported from a hostel setting.
Telangana5
- NalgondaReportedThe South Indian History Congress began at Mahatma Gandhi University, with historians discussing democracy.
- SuryapetReportedThe South Indian History Congress has begun at Mahatma Gandhi University.
- KarimnagarReportedSchools across Karimnagar held Children's Day celebrations and diabetes screening camps.
- JagtialReportedCultural events and student talent showcases marked Children's Day at Surya Global School.
- MedakReportedEighteen students escaped safely after a school bus driver suffered a seizure in Medak.
Jammu and Kashmir5
- JammuReportedThe Chief Minister attended the first convocation of Cluster University of Jammu.
- KupwaraReportedA minor student died following a school wall and fencing collapse during a break.
- BudgamOfficial statementAuthorities imposed prohibitory orders in view of an upcoming examination.
- RajouriOfficial statementA show-cause notice was issued to the Government Medical College over alleged open dumping of biomedical waste.
- PulwamaOfficial statementThe Transport Department recommended filing an FIR against a school management.
West Bengal4
- North 24 ParganasReportedTwo students died by suicide during a video call in the district.
- NadiaReportedA student died in a freak accident when her hair became entangled in a generator during a Kali Puja immersion event in Taherpur.
- Purba BardhamanReportedSuvendu Adhikari visited an injured police constable at Burdwan Medical College.
- MaldaReportedA monitoring order issued for Malda Medical College sparked a governance discussion.
Bihar4
- GayaReportedThe sons of a local porter successfully cleared the NEET and JEE examinations.
- RohtasConfirmedEight government schools in Bihar were selected for recognition under a national school cleanliness rating.
- MadhepuraReportedA student was reported as a cyber crime suspect involving family members.
- KaimurConfirmedEight government schools from Bihar were selected for a national cleanliness and green school honor.
Assam4
- TinsukiaReportedThe National Health Mission issued a tender for constructing a GNM School and Hostel.
- SivasagarReportedThe RGIPT Sivasagar campus celebrated its 6th convocation, awarding diplomas to 143 students.
- KokrajharReportedThe Martyr Sujit Narzary Merit Scholarship awarded funds to top students.
- BiswanathReportedThe Chief Minister's Relief Fund received contributions from a local school and tea factory.
Nagaland4
- KohimaReportedKDLSA and local schools observed Children’s Day.
- TuensangReportedTuensang students celebrated heritage and culture under the 'Roots and Wings' theme.
- MokokchungReportedA book on Lotha Naga clan politics and electoral democracy was launched at Fazl Ali College.
- KiphireReportedKDLSA and schools in Kohima and Kiusam observed Children’s Day.
Maharashtra3
- ThaneConfirmedA government postgraduate nursing college is set to begin operations in Thane.
- NashikOfficial statementThe Government of Maharashtra invited tenders for school classroom construction in Igatpuri and road improvement in Vilholi Gaulane.
- AmravatiReportedThe Supreme Court ruled that mere failure to supervise construction cannot sustain a criminal case against school administrators.
Chhattisgarh3
- BilaspurReportedThe Kerala High Court rejected an unrecognised CV Raman University degree, leading to a student's LL.B. admission cancellation.
- RaipurOfficial statementA mahant sought recruitment for 29 posts at the Raipur Dental College.
- Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-GandaiReportedA unique identity issue was raised as two students in Chhattisgarh and Haryana reportedly share the same Aadhaar number.
Tamil Nadu3
Karnataka3
- RaichurReportedThe Kannada Sahitya Sammelana commenced with calls from organizers for compulsory Kannada education up to class 7 and concerns over closed Kannada medium schools.
- ChitradurgaReportedMinister Raghumurthy visited his childhood school in Chitradurga to mark Children's Day after 57 years.
- ChikkaballapurReportedChikkaballapur MLA Pradeep Eshwar suffered a leg fracture and reportedly continues teaching students despite medical advice.
Andhra Pradesh2
Uttarakhand2
- DehradunCommercial activity and political engagements continue alongside public demonstrations regarding a criminal case from another district. Medical and nursing education sectors are also seeing reported growth.
- AlmoraConfirmedUttarakhand medical capacity reached 1,700 seats with the opening of three new government medical colleges.
Punjab1
Puducherry1
Jharkhand1
Tripura1
Arunachal Pradesh1
Manipur1
Meghalaya1
Ladakh1
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