Education
Jharkhand Students Suspend Protest for Two Months, Hint at New Agitation
Student groups in Jharkhand have announced a two‑month suspension of their ongoing protest, while warning that fresh agitation could follow.
20 Aug 2026
Former Mizoram CM Zoramthanga to Receive Delayed Degree After 60 Years
Former Mizoram chief minister Zoramthanga will be presented with a university degree that was postponed for six decades due to insurgency-related disruptions.
20 Aug 2026
10 Uttarakhand Schools Closed as Dog Attacks Surge
Ten schools across Uttarakhand have been ordered to shut from today after a spike in dog attacks near school premises, prompting authorities to prioritize student safety.
20 Aug 2026
Train delay of 1 hour 24 minutes jeopardises exams of 70‑75 students at RB College, Dalasinsarai
A train arriving 1 hour 24 minutes late at Shahpur Patori station in Samastipur put around 70‑75 students en route to an exam at RB College, Dalasinsarai at risk, prompting a special DRM train as a rescue measure.
20 Aug 2026
IIM Bangalore Launches BSc (Hons) in Data Sciences and Economics with 80 Seats
IIM Bangalore has opened admissions for its new BSc (Hons) programmes in Data Sciences and Economics, offering a total of 80 seats—40 per stream—promising focused learning and close faculty interaction.
20 Aug 2026
NCERT appoints 20-member expert panel to draft new Political Science textbooks
The National Council of Educational Research and Training has constituted a 20‑member committee to develop revised Political Science textbooks for schools.
20 Aug 2026
Jharkhand students suspend protest for 60 days after exam cancellation
Students in Jharkhand have called off their ongoing protest for two months after the state cancelled the scheduled examinations.
20 Aug 2026
Key Updates for Students from Today's School Assemblies (Aug 20)
Mathrubhumi English released a bulletin summarising the most important announcements made in school assemblies on August 20, covering academic schedules, upcoming events and student guidelines.
20 Aug 2026
Odisha CM Inspects Mega Redevelopment Plan for SCB Medical College in Cuttack
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik reviewed the proposed mega‑redevelopment of the SCB Medical College in Cuttack, outlining the project's scope and timeline.
20 Aug 2026
5.7 Lakh Indian Schoolchildren Trained to Question Answers in New Critical‑Thinking Drive
A nationwide programme titled “Stop, think, check” has taught 5.7 lakh students to verify information and think critically, aiming to curb misinformation.
20 Aug 2026
Jharkhand students march in ‘Abhar Yatra’ after government accepts demands and cancels exam
Students in Jharkhand staged an 'Abhar Yatra' after the state government agreed to their demands and announced the cancellation of a scheduled exam.
20 Aug 2026
Jharkhand students call off 26‑day JPSC‑JSSC exam protest, issue two‑month deadline to Soren government
After a 26‑day sit‑in over the JPSC‑JSSC examinations, students in Jharkhand have suspended the protest and warned the Hemant Soren administration to resolve the issue within two months.
20 Aug 2026