CBSE results: Govt schools outshine private schools

CBSE results: Govt schools outshine private schools New Delhi: Central government schools like Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNV) and Kendriya Vidyalayas (KV) in Delhi have fared better than private schools in this year's Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 12 examination, an official statement said on Monday. At 91.20 per cent and 95.53 per cent, the pass percentage of JNV and KVs respectively has been better than of the private schools, which have a pass percentage of...
06:35 PM, May 28, 2012

Jaipur court to hear case against Sri Sri

Jaipur court to hear case against Sri Sri New Delhi: A Jaipur court is likely to hear a case against spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. The Art of Living founder had alleged that government schools were breeding grounds for Naxalism. The petitioner wants the court to direct the police to lodge an FIR against the spiritual leader. "It's often seen that boys from Government schools are into Naxalism and violence. Those from the private education system are...
01:30 PM, Apr 02, 2012

'37 pc Delhi govt school toilets very dirty'

'37 pc Delhi govt school toilets very dirty' New Delhi: Thirty seven percent of toilets in the capital's government schools are "very dirty" and in "subhuman" condition, a survey done by the NGO CRY has revealed. The study by Child Rights and You (CRY) on Thursday said 318 toilets were scrutinised in 44 schools across the city and the situation was the worst in schools in the northwest, northeast and outer districts of Delhi. Interestingly, the survey revealed...
12:00 PM, Mar 30, 2012
FTN: Is Sri Sri Ravi Shankar being unfair to Govt schools?

FTN: Is Sri Sri Ravi Shankar being unfair to Govt schools?

The spiritual leader said that often boys from government schools are into Naxalism and violence. ...
11:49 PM, Mar 22, 2012

I studied in govt school, I'm not a Naxal: Sibal

I studied in govt school, I'm not a Naxal: Sibal New Delhi: HRD and Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal slammed spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar for his comment that government schools were a breeding ground for Naxals. "Sorry to hear his comments and this is not true. I studied in a government school and I am not a Naxalite," Sibal said. Earlier Sri Sri Ravi Shankar came out with a bizarre statement. The spiritual leader said that government schools were...
02:06 PM, Mar 21, 2012

Govt schools breeding ground for Naxals: Sri Sri

Govt schools breeding ground for Naxals: Sri Sri Jaipur: As Odisha struggles with the Italian hostage crisis, spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has come out with a bizarre statement. The Spiritual leader said that government schools were a breeding ground for Naxals. "It's often seen that boys from Government schools are into Naxalism and violence. Those from the private education system are not into these things. They move ahead with an ideal (adarsh) and teachers are responsible...
08:51 AM, Mar 21, 2012

Sports teacher a real-life hero!

Sports teacher a real-life hero! New Delhi: This is Dausa's very own 'Chak De' moment. And doing a real-life Kabir Khan is Irfan Ahmad. From honing sporting skills and spirit of his students to making sure they stay fit, to helping them land government jobs, he's telling them the importance of learning to lose gracefully, this sports teacher is a real-life hero! For 20 continuous years, students from this government school have been participating in...
10:10 AM, Nov 25, 2011

Student beaten to death for not doing homework

Student beaten to death for not doing homework Incident took place at state run George High School in Orissa. ...
11:20 PM, Feb 18, 2010

5 students crushed to death in school stampede

5 students crushed to death in school stampede There were 2000 students in a building meant for half the number. ...
08:17 PM, Sep 10, 2009

J-K govt mulling board exams for Class 3, 5 students

J-K govt mulling board exams for Class 3, 5 students The Education Dept believes this will improve the results of govt schools. ...
12:08 PM, Aug 23, 2009
MP to make mid-day meal prayers compulsory in state

MP to make mid-day meal prayers compulsory in state

Minority groups are finding the govt's policies hard to digest. ...
12:54 PM, Jul 31, 2009

Drop in govt schools as kids opt for private education

Drop in govt schools as kids opt for private education There has been a breakdown of system at Kerala's government schools. ...
12:36 PM, Jul 24, 2009

Govt to pass tough laws to check teachers' attendance

Govt to pass tough laws to check teachers' attendance 25 pc govt school teachers across India don't show up in classes. ...
12:23 AM, Jun 08, 2009

Reasonable fee hike in Delhi schools, parents happy

Reasonable fee hike in Delhi schools, parents happy It's a relief for parents expecting a flat 50 per cent increase on monthly fee. ...
09:25 PM, Jan 28, 2009
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