Washington’s proposed 20-minute lunchtime mandate faces fierce opposition from 18 school districts due to concerns over costs, scheduling conflicts, and operational challenges. The rule, introduced by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), aims to provide students with more time to eat, but many districts argue the financial and logistical burden is too high. Some experts and parents support the rule, citing health benefits, while school leaders urge flexibility in addressing lunchtime policies.
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The NTA has opened the NEET UG 2025 application correction window from March 9 to March 11 on neet.nta.nic.in. The exam is scheduled for May 4 in offline mode from 2 PM to 5 PM. As per the information, the city intimation slip will be released by April 26, and the admit card by May 1.
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has fined Vision IAS Rs 3 lakh for misleading advertising regarding civil services exam success rates. The institute's selective disclosure suggested all successful candidates followed the same course path, which was false, with fees varying from Rs 750 to Rs 1,40,000.
The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the admit card for the 2025 Probationary Officer (PO) prelims exam on February 28, 2025. Registered candidates can download their hall tickets from sbi.co.in until March 24, 2025. The exam is scheduled for March 8, 16, and 24, and candidates must carry a printed admit card and valid photo ID to the exam center.
On February 20, 2025, 21 civil servants from the US Digital Service resigned in protest of Elon Musk's tech-driven overhaul of federal services. They cited concerns that Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) would disrupt vital public services like Social Security and student aid. The resignation highlights the risks of talent loss and questions the potential consequences of Musk's reforms, which critics argue could undermine critical systems that millions of Americans depend on.
Kimberly Diei, a University of Tennessee pharmacy student, faced expulsion over explicit social media posts deemed unprofessional. After suing the university for violating her First Amendment rights, she won a $250,000 settlement in 2023. Diei’s case highlights the importance of protecting students’ free speech and personal expression outside academic settings.
The Uttar Pradesh government has announced an ₹8.08 lakh crore FY26 budget, with key allocations for education (₹1.06 lakh crore), healthcare (₹50,550 crore), and agriculture (₹89,353 crore). Infrastructure development receives the highest share of ₹1.79 lakh crore. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasized a focus on uplifting the poor, farmers, youth, and women under the 'priority to the deprived' theme.
The Bundelkhand University will close UP BEd JEE 2025 registrations on March 8, 2025. Interested candidates can apply at bujhansi.ac.in. Late applications with a fee will be accepted from March 9 to March 15, 2025. The registration process began on February 15, 2025, and admit cards will be released on April 14, 2025.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that NEET UG 2025 scores and merit lists will continue to be used for admissions to BDS and BVSc & AH courses, as per regulatory body rules. Candidates can refer to the upcoming NEET UG 2025 information bulletin, which will be available soon on the official website, neet.nta.nic.in, for further details.
The APPSC will release the Forest Range Officer admit card on March 10, 2025. Candidates can download it from psc.ap.gov.in. The exam is scheduled for March 16, 2025. Applicants should regularly check the official website for updates and ensure they have their admit cards before the exam. Candidates can read the official notice here.