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09 Aug

Modern Science, Computer, and Robotics Laboratories Being Established to Meet Present Requirements, Says Chief Minister

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaEducation, Haryana, Nayab Singh Saini, Robotics, Smart Classrooms

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini stated on Sunday that modern science, computer, and robotics laboratories established according to contemporary needs will open new avenues of experimentation, research, and innovation for students. He added that technology-enabled smart classrooms will make the learning process more engaging and interactive for the younger generation. The Chief Minister was addressing an inauguration ceremony for new educational facilities at O.P. Jindal Modern School in Hisar. During his visit to the school campus, he inaugurated the 'Utkarsh' administrative block, the 'Uday' Special Educational Needs (SEN) wing, the 'Udgam' swimming pool, and the 'Utsav'…

10 Jul

Haryana Government Continuously Strengthening Educational Infrastructure in State Schools Claims Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaDhanda, Education, Haryana, Infrastructure, School

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda announced that the state government is consistently upgrading the basic infrastructure of public schools under the leadership of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. Speaking after the inauguration of newly constructed school buildings at the Government Girls Senior Secondary School in Kahnaur and the Government Senior Secondary School in Kalanaur, Dhanda noted that public schools have transformed into modern centers for qualitative learning, personality development, and skill enhancement. The Education Minister highlighted that the new facility at Kahnaur stands as a testament to the administration's commitment to female empowerment and higher educational standards.…

31 May

Punjab Aims to Become Top Education Hub and Halt Student Exodus to Canada, Says CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Singh Mann, Education, Harjot Singh Bains, Punjab, Sikhya Kranti, Student Toppers

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Four years after launching a sweeping transformation of Punjab’s education system, the Bhagwant Mann Government is now setting its sights on a bigger goal: turning Punjab into the country’s leading education destination and reversing the long-held perception that quality education can only be found abroad. Pointing to Punjab’s rise past Kerala in national education rankings, the growing dominance of girls among board toppers, and the success of 359 government school students in JEE Main, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said the state’s Sikhya Kranti (Education Revolution) has begun delivering tangible results on the ground. Speaking at the ‘Sitaare…

30 May

Punjab Celebrates National Education Milestone with Mega Parent-Teacher Meetings

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabEducation, NITI Aayog, Punjab, Sikhya Kranti

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a magnificent celebration of its meteoric rise to the top of the national education rankings, Punjab Government led by Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann today held simultaneous Mega Parent-Teacher Meetings (PTMs) across over 19,000 government schools, transforming the state into a vibrant arena of participatory learning. Divulging the details of ‘Sikhiya Da Maha Jashan’, Punjab Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains said that the grand event marks Punjab’s No. 1 ranking in the NITI Aayog’s School Education Quality Report 2026, where it surpassed Kerala, long considered India’s gold standard in school education, on key foundational…

14 May

Punjab Government Schools Lead Educational Turnaround with 100 Per Cent Pass Rate in Class 12 Results; CM Mann Meets Toppers

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCM Bhagwant Mann, Education, Mann, PSEB, Punjab, Punjab Girls, Results, Schools, Success, Toppers

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab’s government schools have scripted a major turnaround in public education, with 416 Government Schools recording a perfect 100% pass result in the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) Class 12 examinations under the Bhagwant Mann Government’s Sikhya Kranti. As girls dominated the merit list and pass percentage once again, Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday hailed the daughters of Punjab for spearheading the state’s educational resurgence after three students, Supneet Kaur from Mansa and Suhani Chauhan and Divyanshi from Ludhiana, scored a flawless 500 out of 500 marks. In a major boost to confidence in government…

12 Apr

Education and study are the keys to success in life: Ranbir Gangwa

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaBaba Saheb Ambedkar, Education, Haryana, Hisar news, PWD Minister, Ranbir Gangwa

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Public Works Minister Ranbir Gangwa stated on Sunday, April 12, 2026, that the life of Bharat Ratna Baba Saheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar proves that education and study can overcome any obstacle, regardless of a lack of resources. Speaking at a felicitation ceremony held at Saint Shiromani Guru Ravidas Bhawan in village Balak, Hisar, to commemorate Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's birth anniversary, the Minister emphasized that Ambedkar's struggle serves as the greatest example of dedication to books and knowledge. Minister Gangwa urged the youth to make books their lifelong companions, echoing Baba Saheb's belief that education is the primary…

07 Mar

Quebec Teacher’s Gender Policy Challenge Sparks Legal Battle Over Witness Anonymity

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaAnonymity, Charter rights, Education, Gender Policy, Pronouns, Quebec Court

Montreal (Rajeev Sharma): — The Quebec Superior Court heard pivotal arguments on Friday in a case that could reshape the provincial education landscape and the boundaries of parental rights. A high school teacher, identified in legal filings as A.B., is taking the provincial government to court, alleging that her Charter rights were violated when she was ordered to conceal a student’s gender identity from their parents. The legal challenge centres on a 2021 provincial education policy that allows students aged 14 and older to change their names and pronouns at school without requiring parental consent. The teacher alleges that in…

02 Mar

UNESCO Condemns Deadly Missile Strike on Girls’ School in Iran as “Grave Violation” of International Law

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsConflict, Education, International Law, Iran, Minab, School, students, UNESCO, West Asia

Paris/Tehran (Rajeev Sharma): The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Monday, March 2, 2026, expressed profound alarm over the devastating impact of the ongoing military escalation in West Asia on educational institutions. The agency issued a stern warning that attacks on schools constitute serious violations of international humanitarian law following a catastrophic missile strike on a girls’ primary school in southern Iran. Preliminary reports from the city of Minab indicate that the attack on the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls' elementary school resulted in the deaths of more than 100 people, with some estimates citing a toll as high…

07 Dec

Punjab Govt Grants ₹30 Crore to Punjabi University; CM Mann Vows Education Uninterrupted

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCM Mann, Education, Punjab government, Punjabi University

Chandigarh, 7 December 2025: Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced at Zaria Foundation’s 10th anniversary, a commitment to shape the future of studentsPunjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has taken another big step in the field of education by announcing the release of 30 crore rupees to Punjabi University Patiala. He made this announcement while addressing students at an event organized at the Punjabi University campus on the occasion of Zaria Foundation's 10th anniversary. The Chief Minister clarified that this amount is being given so that there is no disruption in students’ studies and the institution can continue its educational activities…

21 Nov

Mann Government’s Future Guarantee: Every Child Aged 3-19 Will Receive the Light of Education! Door-to-Door Survey Begins for 2026-27 Education Plan

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjabEducation, Mann Government, Survey

Chandigarh, November 21, 2025: The Bhagwant Mann government of Punjab has launched a historic initiative in the field of education, directly connected to the future of every family. This door-to-door survey, which began on November 18, 2025, is not merely a formality but a guarantee of a secure future for you and your children. The Mann government’s goal is to ensure that no child in the state is deprived of the right to education.The Punjab government has begun implementing its commitment to bring the right to education to every child in the state. This is happening for the first time—education…