Directorate of Education

02 Jan

FIR Registered After DoE Complaint Over Alleged Misinformation on Stray Dog Circular

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New Delhi, January 2, 2026: Delhi Police on Friday registered an FIR following a complaint filed by the Directorate of Education (DoE) over the alleged spread of misleading information on social media regarding a government circular related to the appointment of nodal officers for stray dog-related matters. Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood said the action was taken after what he described as false and distorted claims were circulated online, including a social media post by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal. The post had suggested that school teachers in the capital were being directed to count stray dogs…

29 Dec

Delhi Government Orders Schools to Appoint Nodal Officers for Stray Dog Issues, Teachers Raise Objections

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New Delhi, December 29, 2025: The Delhi government has directed all educational institutions, including schools, to designate nodal officers to handle issues related to stray dogs and submit their details to the Directorate of Education (DoE), a move that has triggered strong opposition from teachers’ associations. According to a circular issued by the Caretaking Branch of the DoE, district education officers have been instructed to compile information on nodal officers appointed in schools, stadiums and sports complexes under their jurisdiction. The details to be submitted include the name, designation, contact number and email ID of the nominated officers. The department…