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PM POSHAN Scheme: Centre enhances 'Material Cost' by 9.5 pc, to pay extra Rs 954 cr in FY26
New Delhi, April 10: In an effort to strengthen the PM POSHAN Scheme, the Ministry of Education has enhanced the 'Material Cost' by 9.50 per cent and new rates will be applicable across all the states/UTs from May 1, it was announced on Thursday.
Coaching Institutes Bill introduced in Assam Assembly; CM Sarma says will bring transparency
Guwahati, March 22: The Assam government on Friday tabled the Assam Coaching Institutes (Control and Regulation) Bill, 2025 in the state Assembly to ensure strict adherence to rules, bring transparency in private coaching institutes and help in the overall welfare of students.
72 student suicide deaths reported in last five years: Odisha CM
Bhubaneswar, March 10: At least 72 student suicide incidents have been reported in various government, private schools and colleges across the state since 2020, said Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi in Odisha Assembly on Monday.
PM Modi reschedules time for GIS inauguration in Bhopal for students
Bhopal, Feb 23: As he got to know that Madhya Pradesh Board exams for Classes 10 and 12 will begin on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has adjusted 15 minutes in his schedule for the inauguration of the Global Investment Summit (GIS) in Bhopal.
Students at NMIMS Telangana suffer food poisoning
Hyderabad, Feb 20: More than 50 students of Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) in Jadcherla suffered food poisoning after having their meals on campus on Thursday.
Odisha Higher Education Dept opens help desk for welfare of Nepali students
Bhubaneswar, Feb 19: Odisha Higher Education Department on Wednesday announced the opening of a 24x7 help desk to ensure the safe return of the students of Nepal who left the campus and the welfare of other Nepali students who are currently staying at the KIIT Deemed University in Bhubaneswar.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan praises PM Modi's 'Pariksha Pe Charcha'
New Delhi, February 10: Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his concern about student welfare during the ongoing 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' initiative.
No tender to be placed, scooty will be provided as per students choice either petrol or e-scooty, says MP CM Yadav
Bhopal, February 8: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday clarified that no tender process would be involved in distributing scooties to meritorious students, and they would receive them directly based on their choice, petrol or electric.