West Bengal Education Department will advance summer vacation in state-run schools to April 30 due to rising temperatures and humidity, announces Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Instead of starting in mid-May, the break will now begin for primary, secondary, and higher secondary institutions earlier to protect students from increasing heat, with temperatures already reaching 34.4 degrees Celsius.
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The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) has released the 2025 date sheet for Class 10 and 12 exams. Scheduled to start on March 4, 2025, the exams will include a wide range of subjects for both regular and State Open School candidates. Key subjects like Hindi, Mathematics, and Science will be tested alongside vocational courses under the National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF), providing a comprehensive assessment for all students.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has commenced registrations for the Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate (CUET PG) 2025, with applications open until February 1, 2025. Conducted under the Ministry of Education and UGC, CUET PG offers a single-window admission process for postgraduate programmes in Central, state, deemed, and private universities. The exam is scheduled between March 13 and 31, 2025.
Recent wildfires have left over a dozen Los Angeles schools severely damaged, with five destroyed entirely. Rebuilding could take years and cost hundreds of millions of dollars. California’s Proposition 2 fund, a $10 billion bond for school construction and repairs, is seen as a key resource but may be depleted quickly due to high demand. Smaller districts fear they will struggle to secure necessary funds. Mental health support and temporary solutions are immediate priorities.
The Punjab State Council of Educational Research and Training (PSCERT) has released the Punjab State Teachers Eligibility Test (PSTET) 2025 results on February 19, 2025. Candidates can check their scores and download scorecards from pstet.pseb.ac.in. The exam, aimed at assessing teacher eligibility for Punjab schools, includes two papers for primary and upper primary levels. Qualifying candidates will receive a certification valid for seven years. To access their results, candidates need their... Expand
The RBSE has released the REET 2025 admit cards, available for download on reet2024.co.in. Candidates must bring a printed admit card and photo ID to the exam. This year's question paper features five answer choices and negative marking for incorrect answers. Changes to marking and OMR rules have also been implemented.
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released its 2025 exam calendar, providing important dates for various recruitment exams, including the Integrated 70th CCE Mains from April 25 to April 30, 2025. The calendar includes details on multiple posts, such as Assistant Professor and Assistant Engineer, along with their respective exam dates. Candidates can download the full calendar from the official BPSC website to streamline their preparation for the upcoming exams.
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President Trump has proposed replacing the EB-5 investor visa with a $5 million gold card program for wealthy foreign investors. The gold card would raise the investment threshold, providing a faster path to US citizenship and permanent residency compared to the EB-5 visa. The new initiative aims to attract high-net-worth individuals while generating greater revenue to fund domestic projects. However, legal challenges could arise, as the EB-5 visa is backed by Congress, requiring further... Expand