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Panchkula school shocker: Boy played PUBG, which may have influenced assault on 6-year-old girl, claims victim's uncle
Panchkula school news: The uncle of the six-year-old girl assaulted at a Panchkula school has claimed that the eight-year-old accused boy played PUBG and other aggressive video games, which may have influenced his behaviour. Police are investigating the incident, while the boy has been sent to an observation home following a psychological evaluation. The school principal and two teachers have also been suspended.
Panchkula school case update: Boy used brick kept as doorstop to hit KG girl, lied to parents that someone else attacked her before confessing she used to tease him
Panchkula School Case News: A Class III student allegedly attacked a six-year-old KG girl at a Panchkula government school using a brick kept as a classroom doorstop. He initially blamed other students but later confessed, claiming she used to tease him. Police have also flagged security lapses, while the school principal and two teachers have been suspended.
Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirmed a visa for Javits Frimpong's mother after his tragic murder. Frimpong, a 15-year-old immigrant from Ghana, was shot on his way to school. No arrests have been made yet, and the investigation continues. His father reported that Frimpong had been bullied at school days before his death. Ghanaian officials are collaborating with U.S. authorities to seek justice for this unfortunate incident.
Giant 'heat storms' are scorching the Earth. This is the story of the biggest one on record
Heat storms have increased dramatically, causing severe global consequences including excess deaths and environmental catastrophes. Recent heat storms have been identified as a new classification, representing larger and more persistent heat events. The intensity of these heat storms has worsened due to climate change and greenhouse gas emissions. Associated weather patterns have significantly disrupted ecosystems and agriculture worldwide.
Cyclone Arnab coming? Schools shut across Odisha; Andhra Pradesh on high alert as Bay of Bengal depression inches closer; heavy rain, 75 kmph winds likely
Cyclone Arnab: A depression over the Bay of Bengal is moving towards the north Andhra Pradesh-south Odisha coast, triggering school closures, evacuation preparations and a red alert in southern Odisha, even as questions swirl over whether the system will turn into Cyclone Arnab.
No vada pav, samosa, chocolates near schools anymore: Maharashtra bans junk food within a 50-metre radius; check list of banned items & penalties
Maharashtra FDA has banned junk food sales within fifty meters of schools. This move aims to promote healthier eating habits among students statewide. Principals and school management will face action for any violations of this new rule. Inspections will begin soon across the state to ensure strict compliance. The department also addressed a recent MPSC examination paper leak complaint.
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Hyderabad school terminates teacher who allegedly gave 'Kalma' recitation as homework to Class 2 students
A Hyderabad school terminated a teacher for assigning religious homework to young students. Parents and BJP workers protested the school's actions, demanding immediate closure. Police intervened and detained several protesters, including local BJP leaders. Allegations suggest the school introduced religious teachings into its curriculum. An investigation into the matter is currently underway by authorities.

Dalit girl made to sit outside her classroom during exams as she was menstruating
In Coimbatore, a Dalit eighth-grader was allegedly barred from her classroom during her period and forced to take her annual exam on the staircase. Following a departmental inquiry, the school principal has been suspended.

Christchurch's Haeata Community Campus school suspends student who attacked teachers with scissors
A 16-year-old student from Christchurch's Haeata Community Campus has been suspended for allegedly attacking two teachers with scissors in front of other students. The student is required to attend a board meeting to decide further action, which could range from reinstatement to exclusion from the school. Police are investigating the incident.

Chennai teacher suspended for hitting student who failed to recite Hindi poem
A Hindi teacher at Bhavan's Rajaji Vidyashram School in Kilpauk has been suspended following allegations of hitting a Class III student for failing to recite a Hindi poem. The parents lodged a formal complaint, which also mentioned threats made by the teacher. The school took swift action, but the principal has yet to comment. The director of private schools plans to review the case. CBSE’s strict policies prohibit corporal punishment, reinforcing the need for child safety mechanisms in schools.

Badlapur Protests: Thane English medium school suspends sweeper for sexually abusing two KG girls, 10 trains diverted
Badlapur School News: In Thane, Maharashtra, a school's principal and two staff were suspended after allegations of sexual abuse of two young girls. Parents, demanding justice, blocked train tracks at Badlapur railway station, disrupting services. The police detained a school attendant and initiated measures against implicated officials and school management.

Badlapur KG girls sexual abuse case: Maharashtra orders SIT probe, minister assures maximum punishment
Badlapur School Case: Maharashtra's response to the sexual assault at a Badlapur school includes forming an SIT and proposing a fast-track court trial. Education Minister Deepak Kesarkar announced strengthened safety measures, including mandatory operational CCTV cameras and the creation of Vishaka Committees in schools. The implicated school faces severe sanctions, and regional train services have been disrupted due to the incident.

UP: Schools in Prayagraj to remain closed till Jan 6 amid cold wave
The order by District School Inspector, Prayagraj, P N Singh stated that the Principal, all teachers and non-teaching staff will remain present in the school during the said period and carry out government work.

DoE on hijab issue: Will seek Goa school's version
Officials from the Directorate of Education in Goa are planning to seek an explanation from a school after a group of its female students were taken to a mosque and allegedly made to wear hijabs. The school, which is aided by the government, has already suspended the school head and is conducting an inquiry. The Students Islamic Organisation of India, which organized the visit, claims that the issue is being blown out of proportion. Some Hindu outfits have demanded action, but the organization states that the visit was meant to promote understanding and harmony.

Schools, societies in Delhi-NCR bolster Covid preparedness amid fresh fears
Just when people were taking a breather from long months of Covid-led pandemic and life was normalising with offices and colleges and schools back to routine, the news from China of a new variant surging and causing havoc has again made citizens and authorities anxious.

Continuous rains prompt suspension of classes till 8 on Saturday across Noida, Gr Noida schools
The weather department has forecast heavy rainfall in the National Capital Region, including Gautam Buddh Nagar district in Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday. Gautam Buddh Nagar saw continuous rainfall since Thursday as drizzles continued on Friday evening, leading to waterlogging in certain parts of Noida and Greater Noida. Congestion on roads due to the rains was also reported from parts of the district, especially during the peak traffic hours in the morning and in the evening, even as police said the situation is largely under control in the twin towns adjoining Delhi.

COVID-19: As schools close, some principals worry about interrupted practicals, some say wise move
The circular on school closure does not mention the period for which this measure will remain in force, which means uncertainty continues to loom around, she said. "In many schools, the practical exams had already commenced and will now be interrupted abruptly."

Uttarakhand CM orders arrest, suspension of school principal for 'showing disrespect'
The incident happened yesterday at the 'Janata Darbar' of the chief minister here when the principal of a government school in Nagaon area of Uttarkashi district made a transfer request.

Ryan International school gardener detained in boy's murder
SIT teams yesterday searched the school here for clues while a CBSE panel also inspected the premises to examine loopholes in security arrangements.

Gurgaon schoolboy murder: Probe to be concluded in 7 days, say police
The boy, a Class II student, was allegedly killed by a bus conductor, Ashok Kumar, who also tried to sexually abuse the minor.

Kendriya Vidyalaya takes action after video goes viral
KVS suspends KV-Muzaffarpur Principal, transfers Vice Principal 14 staff members, rusticates students who beat fellow student.

Pro Jayalalithaa protests complete a week, to continue
Protests by Jayalalithaa supporters continued with some of them conducting special prayers in temples for the speedy release of their leader.

Absconding principal files anticipatory bail in court
Rai, who had served as election agent of RJD President Lalu Prasad, said the matter would come up tomorrow.

Midday meal tragedy: Principal and husband remain at large
The police would approach court tomorrow for attachment of property of the absconding duo, Kumar said.

Midday meal deaths: Principal absconding, no arrests yet
Principal of the govt school in Chapra whose 23 children died in the tragedy suspected to have been caused by poisoned food is absconding.

Chhapra midday meal toll rises to 23
"The condition of all 25, including 24 children and woman cook Manju Devi, is improving," Azad said.
Mongolpuri rape case: Police yet to make headway
Police is yet to make any headway in its probe into the rape of a seven-year-old girl in a municipal school here.

State government officials officials feeling unsafe in Gujarat: Manmohan Singh
PM Manmohan Singh has said that his govt been getting regular complaints that minorities and few other segments of society are feeling insecure in Gujarat.
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