The Tamil Nadu government has declared a five-day holiday for schools, colleges, and government offices from January 14 to 19, 2025, in celebration of Pongal. An additional holiday on January 17 was announced to accommodate widespread travel for celebrations. January 25 will be a working day to compensate for the extra holiday.
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The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has announced the release schedule for the RPSC Librarian Grade 2 Admit Card 2024. Candidates can access the exam city slip from February 9, while the admit card will be available from February 13, 2025. The exam is set for February 16, 2025, with two papers totaling 400 marks. Negative marking applies.
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.
Telangana has officially enforced Scheduled Caste (SC) sub-categorization, becoming the first state in India to do so after Supreme Court approval. The move aims to fairly distribute reservation benefits among SC sub-castes. Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy highlighted the meticulous legal process involved. The new policy divides 59 SC sub-castes into three groups based on backwardness, allocating reservation percentages accordingly.
AI is reshaping U.S. classrooms, but concerns over its impact on reading skills are growing. A RAND Corporation survey found that 40% of English teachers now use AI tools, raising questions about declining reading proficiency. As students rely on AI-generated summaries, deep reading, critical thinking, and writing skills may suffer. Experts urge a balanced approach to AI in education.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will soon announce the CMAT 2025 results. The provisional answer key was released on January 31, and challenges were accepted until February 2. The final answer key will be published before the results. Candidates can check and download their scores from exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT/ once the official link is activated.
The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) has announced the results for the Jammu and Kashmir Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) Prelims 2025. Candidates can check their results on jkpsc.nic.in, where a merit list displays the roll numbers of those who have qualified for the Mains. The Mains exam is expected in mid-2025, followed by an interview for final selection.
Iowa’s Education Savings Account (ESA) program has seen a remarkable 60% increase in participation, with over 27,000 students now using taxpayer funds to attend private schools. The surge is part of a broader trend towards expanding school choice in the state, as private school enrollment grows by 9%. The ESA program, which provides up to $7,800 per student, will be available to all Iowa families starting in 2025, with an estimated $218 million in funding by the end of the 2024-25 school year.
The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) has released the CMA December 2024 results on February 11. Candidates who took the exam between December 10 and 17 can check their scores on icmai.in. The pass percentage and rank lists for Intermediate and Final groups have also been published. Candidates can download their results by entering their credentials on the official website.
Heavy Vehicle Factory, Avadi, Chennai, has opened online applications for apprenticeships in 2025-26 under the Apprenticeship (Amendment) Act 1973. Available vacancies include positions for Graduate and Diploma holders in Engineering and Non-Engineering fields. Selected candidates will undergo one-year training, with stipends ranging from Rs 8,000 to Rs 9,000 per month. Applications are to be submitted through the NATS portal by March 17, 2025, with certificate verification scheduled for... Expand