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India.com
4 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
Noida, Ghaziabad School Holiday: Four-Day Holiday Starts Today; Sparks Debate Over Learning Process
The Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Department has ordered the closure of government primary schools in Noida and Ghaziabad from August 14 to August 17, according to TOI reports. Private schools, however, remain unaffected and are expected to remain open on August 14. The announcement of the holiday has sparked concern among teachers regarding its impact on the learning process. A primary school teacher in Noida pointed out that this four-day break comes soon after schools were closed for a week due to the Kanwar Yatra. "Just a few days back, schools were closed for nearly a week due to the Kanwar Yatra. Now again there is a four-day holiday. This will hamper the teaching-learning process, especially for younger students," said a primary school teacher in Noida, TOI reported. The four-day break includes a restricted holiday for Chehlum on August 14, Independence Day celebrations on August 15, Janmashtami holiday on August 16, and Sunday on August 17. Basic Shiksha Adhikari (BSA) of Noida, Rahul Panwar, clarified that private schools can decide whether to remain open on August 14. 'Aug 14 is a restricted holiday. If any private school wants to remain open, they can,' he said. However, on Aug 15, all schools will reopen briefly for flag hoisting and Independence Day celebrations, said the official. Officials shared details of the Independence Day programme. "Majorly, Independence Day celebrations will take place in higher secondary schools on Thursday and Friday. Saturday is a holiday for Janmashtami," said Dharmendra Kumar, district inspector of schools (DIOS) of Ghaziabad, TOI reported. Kumar also mentioned the other necessary instructions to all schools regarding flag hoisting, cultural events, and safety protocols. On the other hand, another school teacher from Ghaziabad encouraged the announcement of a day break in school and said, "It's good that it's a long weekend. It gives everyone time to relax and recharge. Teachers, too, need some rest in the middle of a hectic term."
Time of India
02-08-2025
- Time of India
Prayagraj to establish road safety clubs in govt, aided junior high schools
Prayagraj: Road Safety Clubs are being established in all the govt and govt-aided junior high schools (classes 6 to 8) of Prayagraj for road safety awareness among schoolchildren. These clubs will educate children about road safety rules and traffic regulations through various activities and educational programs. Students will also be introduced to the concept of helping people in need during emergencies and instil a sense of responsibility, compassion, and civic duty among students from an early age. To ensure active participation, the Basic Shiksha Adhikari (BSA), Prayagraj, Devbrat Singh, issued guidelines to Block Education Officers (BEO), instructing them to activate and monitor the functioning of these clubs. In addition to in-school activities, students will also be encouraged to participate in competitions organised by the transport department during road safety awareness months, fortnights, and weeks. The decision was taken after a recent meeting of the district school vehicle transport safety committee chaired by the district magistrate. In the meeting, emphasis was laid on the importance of road safety to ensure that children commute safely between school and home. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Brain tumor has left my son feeling miserable, please help! Donate For Health Donate Now Undo It was agreed that awareness must be cultivated not just among students, but also among teachers and parents. Integrating road safety with education is now seen as a critical component of the 2025-26 school action plan. Each school will appoint a Road Safety Nodal Teacher to oversee the implementation of the road safety curriculum and activities. The Transport department will conduct competitions like quizzes, speech, painting, slogan writing, and essay writing contests on road safety themes. Moreover, regular awareness messages will be delivered during morning assemblies. Schools will also share videos and important information related to traffic rules via WhatsApp groups. Parents will be sensitised through PTMs (Parent-Teacher Meetings), and the installation of CCTV cameras at school entry and exit gates has been made mandatory to further enhance student safety. Meanwhile, BSA Devbrat Singh directed school managers and administrators not to charge more than the prescribed maintenance fees for school transportation and added that any complaints in this regard will be dealt with strictly. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
30-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Differently abled students in govt schools to get regular physiotherapy
Prayagraj: Children with disabilities enrolled in govt schools in Prayagraj will now receive regular physiotherapy sessions aimed at enhancing their quality of life and learning capabilities. The initiative is part of Samagra Shiksha programme under its Integrated Education component. The programme specifically targets children aged 6 to 14 who are affected by various types of disabilities and are already enrolled in schools. Basic Shiksha Adhikari (BSA) Devvrat Singh said a physiotherapist, Rajendra Kumar Yadav, was temporarily appointed for the academic session 2025-26, up to May 31, 2026. "He is instructed to visit at least 50 schools every 20 working days in a month and provide therapy to each identified child at least twice a month. The services will be extended to children who require physical rehabilitation in accordance with medical advice." The visits will be confined to schools that have students with special needs. In Prayagraj district, 7,200 differently abled children are currently registered, with the highest number—476—in Bahiriya Block. Bahadurpur and Chaka blocks follow with 324 and 354 children respectively. Among these, 60 were identified as requiring physiotherapy. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Beyond Text Generation: An AI Tool That Helps You Write Better Grammarly Install Now Undo To further support these children, medical assessment camps will be held at block resource centres (BRCs) starting Aug 1. The first camp will be organised at Manda, followed by camps in Meja on Aug 2, Uruwa on Aug 4, Jasra on Aug 5, Shankargarh on Aug 6, Kidhiara on Aug 7, and Karchhana on Aug 8. These camps will include medical examinations, disability certification and distribution of assistive devices. District coordinator for inclusive education Vikas Pandey said under the PM SHRI scheme, additional camps will be organised from Aug 5 onwards. These will begin with a camp at BRC Jasra for students of Composite School Bikar. Subsequent camps will be held at various locations including BRC India (Aug 13), BRC Saidabad (Aug 18), BRC Holagarh (Aug 20), BRC Phulpur (Aug 26), and BRC Koraon (Aug 30).
The Wire
27-07-2025
- Politics
- The Wire
Govt School Teacher in UP Suspended For Allegedly Making 'Objectionable Remarks' on Kanwar Yatra
New Delhi: A government schoolteacher in Uttar Pradesh's Sultanpur district was suspended after a student accused him of making 'objectionable remarks' about the ongoing Kanwar Yatra, the Indian Express reported. The incident reportedly occurred after the student sought permission to meet a group of Kanwariyas that included some of her relatives. The teacher, identified as Om Prakash, allegedly denied her request and made remarks that led to protests among villagers. The controversy came to light after two videos went viral, one, showing the student levelling allegations against the teacher, and another purportedly showing Om Prakash admitting to having made a 'mistake'. Om Prakash, a Dalit, was posted as an assistant teacher at the Composite School in Samratpur, Sultanpur. The district's Basic Shiksha Adhikari (BSA), Upendra Gupta, told the Indian Express that the teacher has been suspended prima facie and an inquiry is underway. He said students can be heard in the videos alleging that the teacher made objectionable comments. A colleague of the suspended teacher said the incident took place last Tuesday (July 22) when a group of locals gathered at the school to protest against Om Prakash. The village headman, Rajesh Tiwari, also arrived to calm tensions. 'People told me that a student informed them that on July 17, when she sought permission from Om Prakash to meet a group of Kanwariyas – which included some of her relatives – he not only denied her request but also allegedly made objectionable remarks about those participating in the Kanwar Yatra,' Tiwari recounted, as per the Express report. He added that Om Prakash later came out of the school building and appeared to admit his mistake in front of the crowd.
Indian Express
26-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
UP teacher suspended over ‘objectionable' remarks on Kanwar Yatra
A GOVERNMENT school teacher in Uttar Pradesh's Sultanpur has been suspended after a female student allegedly accused him of making 'objectionable remarks' about the ongoing Kanwar Yatra when she sought permission to meet a group of Kanwariyas that included some of her relatives. The incident came to light after videos went viral — one in which the teacher Om Prakash, who is in his 50s, purportedly admits to his 'mistake', and another showing the student levelling allegations against him. Suktanpur's Basic Shiksha Adhikari (BSA) Upendra Gupta, said the teacher has been suspended prima facie and an inquiry has been initiated against him. He added that in the viral video, students can be heard alleging that the teacher made 'objectionable' remarks. Om Prakash, a Dalit, was posted as an assistant teacher at the Composite School in Samratpur, Sultanpur. According to a teacher, the alleged incident took place on Tuesday when a group of people reached the school and staged a protest against the teacher. The village pradhan, Rajesh Tiwar, also reached the spot and tried to pacify the students. 'People told me that a student informed them that on July 17, when she sought permission from Om Prakash to meet a group of Kanwariyas — which included some of her relatives — he not only denied her request but also allegedly made objectionable remarks about those participating in the Kanwar Yatra,' said pradhan Tiwari. He added that a few minutes later, teacher Om Prakash came out of the school building and purportedly admitted to his mistake in front of the crowd.
