Bihar's Kishanganj district has mandated private CBSE-affiliated schools to teach Urdu, following a DISHA meeting highlighting its absence. Schools must report compliance to the Bihar Education Project Office. Additionally, the Bihar government will probe issues with the recent 70th BPSC examination after student protests and subsequent police action in Patna.
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Andhra Pradesh Education and IT Minister Nara Lokesh announced the AP Intermediate Results 2025, marking the highest pass percentage in a decade. With 70% of first-year and 83% of second-year students passing, government colleges showed notable improvement. GJC second-year results hit 69%, the best in ten years. Lokesh praised students and educators, encouraging those who didn’t pass to stay motivated. Results are available online and via WhatsApp for student convenience.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) concluded Session 1 of the JEE Main 2025 on January 30. Paper 1 was held from January 22 to 29, while Papers 2A and 2B were conducted on January 30. NTA is expected to release the provisional answer key soon, with results announced by February 12, 2025.
APPSC has announced the schedule for Group 1 Mains exams, set for 3-9 May 2025. These descriptive exams will use tablets to display questions, with traditional pen-and-paper for answers. Telugu and English papers are qualifying in nature. Passing these papers is crucial for further selection stages.
Tyler Hansford, a rural Mississippi superintendent and Trump supporter, opposes using public funds for private school tuition, arguing it harms small communities. While Trump pushes school choice policies, Hansford highlights barriers like transportation and special education access. The issue has divided Republicans, with some prioritizing personal freedom and others defending public school funding, making it a key policy battleground.
Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) has released the merit list for its 2025 Apprentice recruitment for 1,765 vacancies. The list, published on March 23, 2025, includes Graduate, Diploma, and Trade Apprentice positions. Candidates can now check the merit list on the official NCL website, nclcil.in. The recruitment process included shortlisting based on qualifications, document verification, and a medical examination. Candidates can also access the selection process details and eligibility criteria... Expand
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U.S. President Joe Biden recently signed the first federal anti-hazing law, aiming for increased transparency and accountability on college campuses. The Stop Campus Hazing Act requires universities to report hazing statistics and implement prevention programs. Hazing involves activities that humiliate, harm, or degrade individuals, and students are encouraged to recognize, document, and report such incidents to authorities.
The Bihar School Examination Board declared Class 12 results, with Science students achieving remarkable scores. Priya Jaiswal from West Champaran secured a record-breaking 484 marks out of 500. The top five Science scorers excelled, reflecting improved STEM education. The Science stream achieved an 89.50% pass rate. Top merit holders will receive significant incentives from the Bihar government.