A powerful winter storm has swept through multiple U.S. states, triggering school closures, delays, and emergency warnings. Heavy snowfall in the Midwest, icy conditions in the Mid-Atlantic, and impending disruptions in the Northeast have forced districts to prioritize safety. Authorities urge residents to stay alert as hazardous road conditions persist, impacting daily life and transportation.
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IGNOU has extended the last date for admissions to its academic programmes until March 31, 2025, except for certificate and semester-based programmes. Students can apply through the respective portals for ODL and online mode programmes. Applicants are required to create a DEB ID and upload relevant documents. The registration fee is non-refundable, and the cancellation policy includes deductions from the fee. For more details, students can refer to the Common Prospectus on IGNOU's website.
The State Bank of India will soon announce the SBI Clerk Prelims Result 2025 for exams held between February 22 and March 1. Successful candidates will advance to the Mains Exam on April 10. The selection process includes prelims, mains, and document verification. The starting basic pay for selected Junior Associates is Rs 26,730.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will soon release the JEE Mains 2025 Session 2 City Intimation Slip in the third week of March. Available on jeemain.nta.nic.in, the slip provides candidates with exam city details and exam dates. The actual exam centre will be mentioned in the admit card. Candidates should prepare to carry necessary documents and items to the exam hall. Visit the official website for updates and further information.
Rising tuition costs continue to burden medical students, with average debts reaching $200,000 for public school graduates and $230,000 for private school graduates in 2024. However, some public institutions offer significantly lower tuition. The University of New Mexico leads with the most affordable in-state tuition at $19,576. Texas dominates the list, hosting seven of the ten most cost-effective public medical schools.
As India awaits Union Budget 2025, key expectations in education include GST reduction, bridging the skill gap, boosting vocational training, enhancing digital infrastructure, and improving teacher training. Investments in innovation, higher education reforms, and AI integration are also anticipated, aiming to make education more affordable, accessible, and aligned with industry needs.
IBPS has announced the IBPS PO Mains Result 2024. Candidates who took the exam in November can check their results at ibps.in by entering their registration number and date of birth. The result link will remain active until February 7, 2025. Candidates can check the direct link here.
The recent wildfires in Los Angeles have caused widespread destruction, affecting thousands of students and schools. With over 40,000 acres burned, several schools were destroyed or damaged, disrupting education across the city. The Los Angeles Unified School District has shifted to remote learning for many schools while working on recovery efforts. As campuses rebuild, community support and resilience remain vital for students' academic and emotional recovery.
A powerful snowstorm swept through East Tennessee on February 19, covering the region in up to three inches of snow and creating hazardous road conditions. In response, multiple school districts announced closures for February 20, while some shifted to remote learning or delayed schedules. The National Weather Service issued advisories, urging residents to minimize travel due to icy roads.
IIT Roorkee has released the GATE 2025 toppers' list on gate2025.iitr.ac.in. The results were announced on March 19, and scorecards will be available from March 28. The list includes AIR 1 holders from 37 subjects, along with their raw marks and GATE scores. Candidates can check the direct link here.
The Goa Board (GBSHSE) has announced the HSSC 2025 results on March 27, with a pass percentage of 90.64%. Students can check their results at results.gbshsegoa.net using their seat number and registration ID. Marksheets will be available for schools from March 29. The exams were held from February 10 to March 1, with 33,668 students appearing.