student support

Chandigarh, April 11 The Punjab government has released nearly Rs 13 crore under the pre-matric scholarship scheme, benefiting over 92,000 students across the state, a minister said on Saturday.Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities Minister Dr Baljit Kaur said the amount was disbursed...

Visakhapatnam, April 10 In a gesture of support towards international students affected by the ongoing conflict in West Asia, the Andhra Pradesh government has provided financial assistance of Rs 1 lakh to two Iranian students studying in the city.Visakhapatnam district collector M Abhishek...

Chandigarh, April 9 Parents will now receive daily SMS alerts regarding their children's school attendance as the Punjab government rolled out a state-wide attendance-tracking system under its Mission Samrath 4.0, a flagship foundational learning programme, on Thursday.Declaring it as the next...

New Delhi, April 8 The Delhi government announced on Wednesday that it has appointed designated contact persons to coordinate the implementation and liaise with the "My Career Advisor" app.The app is a structured, data-driven platform that guides students on career choices related to emerging...

New Delhi, April 7 Vice President (V-P) C.P. Radhakrishnan said on Tuesday that scientific advancement in India should be guided by its ethical values, and that modern technologies like artificial intelligence should be used responsibly and accountably.Addressing the 39th Convocation Ceremony...

New Delhi, April 6 The Delhi government on Monday invited applications for scholarships from students belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) categories for the academic year 2025-26, according to an official notice.The notice stated that...

POONCH, APRIL 04: The Indian Army organized an informative session on the Youth Employment Scheme at Gursai Mohri, Poonch.Students were briefed on skill development, self-employment schemes, vocational training, financial assistance, and career counselling. The interactive session clarified...

Mumbai, April 3 – Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has been quietly supporting the martial arts community, a fact that contestant Vispy revealed during an episode of the quiz reality show, Wheel of Fortune.Following the intense "Double Dhamaka" round, Vispy took a moment to express his...

Jaipur, April 1 – Rajasthan Education Minister Madan Dilawar has announced that the government will cover the full cost of preparation for the UPSC exam for the top three students from the state – Sonu Mehra, Navya Meena, and Khushi Chaudhary – to support their aspirations to join the civil...

Mohali, March 25 Punjab Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities Minister Dr Baljit Kaur said on Wednesday that the state has ranked second in the country in disbursing scholarships to Scheduled Caste and other students, with nearly 10 lakh students benefiting under the Bhagwant Mann...

March 24, New Delhi — The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu celebrated the Golden Jubilee Scholarship Day, honoring Nepali students who have benefited from the flagship program.Established in 2002 to commemorate 50 years of India-Nepal economic cooperation, the scholarship now supports 200 students...

New Delhi, March 13 – A first-year undergraduate student at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi was found dead in his hostel room at the New Vindhyachal Apartments on campus, officials said on Friday.The incident has raised concerns among students and the institute's administration...

Nanded, March 12 The Maharashtra government has approved ₹17.94 crore for the construction of a new hostel for students of the Shri Guru Gobind Singhji Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI) in Nanded, officials said.The old hostel building at the ITI had become dilapidated and unfit...

Houston (US), March 5 Hundreds of students gathered at the University of Texas for a candlelight vigil to honor the victims, including a 21-year-old student of Indian origin, who were killed in a mass shooting in a US city.The vigil was held on Wednesday evening near the university's iconic...

Guwahati, February 27 The police have launched an investigation after a "hidden camera" was found in the bathroom of the girls' hostel on the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) campus in Guwahati, an official said on Friday.The TISS authorities had informed the police and filed a...

Guwahati, February 26 – Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched three major welfare initiatives on Thursday aimed at strengthening financial support for students and empowering youth across the state, particularly those pursuing higher education.Unveiling the schemes at a program...

Gandhinagar, February 26 – Board examinations for Classes 10 and 12 began across Gujarat on Thursday, with the state's Minister of Education, Rivaba Jadeja, visiting an examination center in the Gandhinagar district and urging students to approach the exams with confidence rather than anxiety...

Shillong, February 25 Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma announced on Wednesday that his government will provide scholarships to over one lakh students on March 6 to mark the completion of eight years of the MDA dispensation.Responding to the budget discussion in the assembly, Sangma...

Gandhinagar, February 25 – A total of 16.63 lakh students across Gujarat will begin their Standard 10 and Standard 12 board examinations on February 26, with the state government assuring comprehensive arrangements to ensure a smooth and secure process.The examinations will formally commence...

Guwahati, February 25 – Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated on Wednesday that investing in children’s education is the strongest way to secure the state's future, as the government continues to implement various welfare initiatives aimed at removing barriers to learning.In a post...