Amid rising Covid-19 cases, Karnataka minister says will close schools if needed
3 years ago

Amid rising Covid-19 cases, Karnataka minister says will close schools if needed

Hindustan Times  

With Covid-19 cases rising among students in various schools and colleges, Karnataka primary and secondary education minister B C Nagesh said the government will not backtrack from stopping exams and schools if situation arises. The pandemic clusters emerged among students of residential schools in Bengaluru rural, Mysuru and Chikkamagaluru. However, the Standard Operating Procedure is maintained very strictly in the exams because we make sitting arrangements maintaining physical distance," Nagesh said. The statement came amid rising Covid-19 cases emerging among students.

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Seek reports on school dropouts, Calcutta HC to Bengal govt on Covid impact
1 year, 8 months ago

Seek reports on school dropouts, Calcutta HC to Bengal govt on Covid impact

Hindustan Times  

KOLKATA: The Calcutta high court has asked the West Bengal government to call for reports from districts on the strength of students in schools before and after the Covid pandemic and take steps to bring back students who dropped out of schools. West Bengal was among the dozen-odd states that had secondary school dropout rates higher than the national average …

Uptick in COVID cases: Union Health Ministry writes to Karnataka to examine situation at micro level
1 year, 9 months ago

Uptick in COVID cases: Union Health Ministry writes to Karnataka to examine situation at micro level

The Hindu  

Concerned over the rise in COVID-19 cases in Karnataka, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan on Thursday wrote to the State to examine the situation of COVID-19 at the micro level and maintain focus on implementation of necessary measures for prompt and effective management. What is worrisome is the number of ICU admissions have “Hence, Bengaluru needs to be added to …

Karnataka govt issues Covid-19 guidelines amid surge in global cases | Details here
1 year, 11 months ago

Karnataka govt issues Covid-19 guidelines amid surge in global cases | Details here

India Today  

The Karnataka government has issued new guidelines on tackling Covid-19 infections in the state amid the global surge in cases. On Monday, Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai said that preventive measures for Covid-19 will be implemented step-by-step across the state. “The current Covid situation was discussed at the cabinet meeting today, about the need to create awareness among the public …

Covid: Delhi schools step up measures, experts not in favour of closure
2 years, 4 months ago

Covid: Delhi schools step up measures, experts not in favour of closure

India TV News  

Highlights Rise in COVID-19 cases in Delhi has brought back concerns about school-going children Health experts believe schools should not be closed As a result of Covid cases, school managements are bringing measures Covid News: The rise in COVID-19 cases in Delhi has brought back concerns about school-going children, prompting the institutions to come up with online classes and recorded …

Will Bengal schools, colleges be shut over rising Covid-19 cases? Here's what govt says
2 years, 5 months ago

Will Bengal schools, colleges be shut over rising Covid-19 cases? Here's what govt says

India TV News  

Highlights West Bengal schools and colleges will not be shut immediately amid rising Covid-19 cases The education minister said a decision on this will be taken on the advice of the Health Department West Bengal reported 2,950 new COVID-19 cases on Friday with a positivity rate of 16.92 per cent West Bengal schools and colleges will not be shut immediately …

Bengaluru: 31 school students test Covid positive, fresh cases inch closer to 600-mark
2 years, 6 months ago

Bengaluru: 31 school students test Covid positive, fresh cases inch closer to 600-mark

India TV News  

Highlights At least 31 students tested positive for Covid 19 in Bengaluru. Covid 19 Bengaluru: At least 31 students tested positive for Covid 19 and the number of new Covid cases rose to 582 in the last 24 hours in Karnataka's Bengaluru city. Twenty-one students of the New Standard English School studying in Class 6, and 10 students of MES …

Around 30% Students Haven't Returned to Schools After Pandemic: Odisha Govt Report
2 years, 7 months ago

Around 30% Students Haven't Returned to Schools After Pandemic: Odisha Govt Report

News 18  

The education of millions of children in India was gravely impacted due to the closure of schools following strict lockdowns during the pandemic. The School and Mass Education secretary, Bishnupada Sethi, weighed in on the issue and said that students were not attending school despite the government making provisions for a midday meal and implementing a learning recovery plan. According …

64 school students test COVID- 19 positive in Odisha's Raygada
2 years, 7 months ago

64 school students test COVID- 19 positive in Odisha's Raygada

Firstpost  

Bhubaneswar: Sixty-four students living in two hostels in Odisha’s Raygada district were found to be COVID-positive as the state reported 71 new cases on Sunday, officials said. Forty-four residents of Anwesha Hostel at Kotlaguda were found to be COVID-positive, hostel matron Namita Samal said. In Bisamkatak block, 20 students of Hatamuniguda Government High School were found to be COVID-positive. District …

60 students of Patiala law university test positive for Covid-19, hostels to be vacated
2 years, 7 months ago

60 students of Patiala law university test positive for Covid-19, hostels to be vacated

India Today  

The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law in Patiala, Punjab, was declared a containment zone after 60 students tested positive for Covid-19. READ | Covid-19 worsens asthma in children, finds study India has been witnessing a spike in daily Covid-19 cases since the past few weeks, with several cases being reported from schools and colleges across many states. COVID-19 TALLY …

Surge in Covid symptoms cause concern in Delhi-NCR schools, demand for medicines spike
2 years, 7 months ago

Surge in Covid symptoms cause concern in Delhi-NCR schools, demand for medicines spike

India Today  

The Covid numbers have started surging in the national capital region, again. Several private schools in Noida were shut for a week after Covid cases were reported in children. READ | Covid cases in India double in a week but no major spike in fatalities Juhi said, "We are following all the Covid protocols not only at home but also …

Jharkhand govt issues guidelines for schools amid spike in Covid-19 cases | Details
2 years, 7 months ago

Jharkhand govt issues guidelines for schools amid spike in Covid-19 cases | Details

India Today  

The Jharkhand government issued new standard operating procedures for schools in view of the rising Covid-19 cases in the state. The state government has asked schools to prohibit mass gatherings, increase Covid-19 testing, frequent sanitisation and made masks mandatory to restrict the spread of the virus to a minimum. The schools across the state have been asked to adhere to …

What About Kids at Malls & Functions, Ask Experts as Rising Covid Cases Bring Back School Closure Demand
2 years, 8 months ago

What About Kids at Malls & Functions, Ask Experts as Rising Covid Cases Bring Back School Closure Demand

News 18  

With a rise in the number of school-going children catching coronavirus in India, especially in Delhi and neighbouring areas, the demand to shut schools and cancel exams is back. The virus spread irrespective of opening of schools,” believes Naman Jain, Education Expert and Director, Silverline Prestige School, Ghaziabad, who is currently running the school in accordance with strict Covid-19 protocol. …

Covid-19 in Delhi: Schools wait for protocol, say closures will set back
2 years, 8 months ago

Covid-19 in Delhi: Schools wait for protocol, say closures will set back

Hindustan Times  

Schools in the city said they are waiting for directions and guidelines from the directorate of education to act on positive Covid-19 cases on campus, adding that they hoped institutions are not required to be shut, and that closures will only exacerbate the learning gaps that have come about over the past two years. Even as the Delhi Disaster Management …

Covid cases surge: Delhi-NCR schools take preventive measures to avoid closure
2 years, 8 months ago

Covid cases surge: Delhi-NCR schools take preventive measures to avoid closure

India TV News  

Schools in Delhi-NCR region have started taking various measures, including frequent sanitisation, to restrict the spread of Covid to avoid shutdown of the campus. "School closures, in any way, are not the solution as the students have backtracked in learning and it has taken a huge toll on their social and emotional well-being," she said. The Shri Ram Millenium School …

Coronavirus News Updates: Gujarat Sees 11 Covid Cases, No Death; Active Tally 154
2 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus News Updates: Gujarat Sees 11 Covid Cases, No Death; Active Tally 154

News 18  

Coronavirus News Updates: Gujarat’s Covid-19 tally increased by 11 in the last 24 hours to touch 12,24,129, while the death toll remained unchanged at 10,942, an official said on Friday. Noting a “slight” rise in Covid-19 cases, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said earlier in the day that he has directed the education department to issue guidelines on Friday in …

Covid-19 cases rising in Delhi-NCR schools: Where do we stand?
2 years, 8 months ago

Covid-19 cases rising in Delhi-NCR schools: Where do we stand?

India Today  

Covid-19 cases have been increasing once more in Delhi-NCR schools after schools in various states of India reopened in March for offline classes. RISING COVID-19 CASES IN NCR SCHOOLS A top private school in Vasant Kunj recently reported at least five students and staff members testing Covid-positive. The Noida district administration has asked schools to share details of students showing …

What Delhi government's new Covid-19 advisory for private schools says
2 years, 8 months ago

What Delhi government's new Covid-19 advisory for private schools says

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi government on Thursday issued an advisory to all private schools in the national capital in wake of the rising Covid-19 cases. The directorate of education added that private schools in Delhi are advised to take all possible precautionary measures to prevent any such spreading of Covid-19. The education department’s advisory comes hours after a private school in South …

After Ghaziabad and Noida, Delhi school reports Covid-19 case
2 years, 8 months ago

After Ghaziabad and Noida, Delhi school reports Covid-19 case

India Today  

A Covid-19 case was reported in a private school in South Delhi. "We are keeping an eye on the situation," Aam Aadmi Party MLA Atishi said after the case of infection was reported in the Delhi school. Earlier, several private school children in Noida and Ghaziabad tested positive for Covid-19. In the advisory, the schools asked parents to monitor Covid-19 …

Covid cases among Noida, Ghaziabad school students leave parents jittery
2 years, 8 months ago

Covid cases among Noida, Ghaziabad school students leave parents jittery

India Today  

With at least three schools having shut offline classes due to Covid infection among students, the associations of parents of schoolchildren in Noida and Ghaziabad are sceptical about sending their children to the institutes. So far, three schools in the two cities have suspended offline classes till next week after students tested positive and many others are reviewing the situation. …

2 Ghaziabad schools shut physical classes as 5 students ‘found’ Covid positive
2 years, 8 months ago

2 Ghaziabad schools shut physical classes as 5 students ‘found’ Covid positive

Hindustan Times  

Two schools in Ghaziabad have been shut after five students were claimed to be found infected with Covid-19. The health department officials said that they have set up camps which will test school staff and children for next three days. The officials said that the school in Indirapuram reported two children infected while three were reported from the school in …

Parents see decline in learning, behavioural changes in children during Covid-19 pandemic: Study
2 years, 9 months ago

Parents see decline in learning, behavioural changes in children during Covid-19 pandemic: Study

The Hindu  

During the troughs and crests of each wave of COVID-19 over two years, parents, especially those from lower socio-economic groups who were struggling to make ends meet with the threat of job loss and pay cuts, watched helplessly as their children struggled with online classes. In comparison, 59% of parents whose children were in private schools said they observed a …

State schools need our urgent attention
2 years, 9 months ago

State schools need our urgent attention

Hindustan Times  

Close to four million students shifted to State-run schools in 2020-21, according to the Union ministry of education’s Unified District Information System for Education report. The report shows that the bulk of the drop in the enrolment from pre-primary to Class 12 was found in the early classes and that nearly 75% of schools did not have internet facilities and …

Photos: Signs of normalcy in India after two years of COVID curbs
2 years, 9 months ago

Photos: Signs of normalcy in India after two years of COVID curbs

Al Jazeera  

Nearly two years after India went into the world’s biggest lockdown to slow the spread of COVID-19, students are heading back to school across the vast country – a sign of normal life resuming as infection rates fall. India’s daily coronavirus infections rose by less than 10,000 for a third straight day on Wednesday, a level last seen in late …

MP govt orders to reopen schools for Classes 1 to 12 with full attendance
2 years, 10 months ago

MP govt orders to reopen schools for Classes 1 to 12 with full attendance

India Today  

Madhya Pradesh schools to reopen: Madhya Pradesh government has issued an order to reopen all schools for classes 1 to 12 with full attendance with immediate effect in the state. As per the officials, Madhya Pradesh School Education Department has issued a circular on February 12, 2022, which instructs all schools and hostels across the state to reopen at 100 …

Tamil Nadu schools reopen for nursery, kindergarten
2 years, 10 months ago

Tamil Nadu schools reopen for nursery, kindergarten

India Today  

Tamil Nadu nursery, kindergarten, and play schools will be reopened, said the state government. School reopening guidelines School reopening guidelines were released by the Ministry of Education on Thursday, February 3, 2022. The school reopening guidelines will include precaution, timetable, assessment, emotional, and mental health. Read: School reopening guidelines released by Education Ministry Read: Covid-19: Reasons why India needs to …

Amid drop in Covid cases, UP schools to reopen for all classes, offices to function at full capacity | Details
2 years, 10 months ago

Amid drop in Covid cases, UP schools to reopen for all classes, offices to function at full capacity | Details

India Today  

On account of a drop in Covid-19 cases, the Uttar Pradesh government released revised Covid-19 guidelines on Friday. Additionally, private and government offices are permitted to function at full capacity. Government and private offices are permitted to function at full capacity. COVID CASES IN UP Uttar Pradesh recorded 2,321 fresh Covid-19 cases and 13 deaths in 24 hours on Friday.

Coronavirus live | Bengal govt to reopen primary schools after evaluating situation: Mamata
2 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus live | Bengal govt to reopen primary schools after evaluating situation: Mamata

The Hindu  

Data from human trials of India’s first homegrown mRNA COVID-19 vaccine are likely to be presented to authorities for evaluation by the end of the month, and company officials are aiming to roll out the product before April, two senior scientists connected to the Department of Biotechnology told The Hindu. Here are the updates : West Bengal Bengal govt to …

Covid-19 death toll remains cause of concern in West Bengal
2 years, 10 months ago

Covid-19 death toll remains cause of concern in West Bengal

India Today  

West Bengal on Tuesday registered 736 new Covid-19 cases and 32 fatalities in the last 24 hours. Even as the case positivity ratio in the state has dropped in the past few days, the number of Covid-related deaths remains a cause of concern in the state. As the daily data shows atleast 30 people are dying due to Covid, Bakin …

Schools reopening amid declining Covid-19 cases: From Bihar to Gujarat, check full list here
2 years, 10 months ago

Schools reopening amid declining Covid-19 cases: From Bihar to Gujarat, check full list here

India Today  

Schools reopening 2022: With a decline in the number of cases of Covid-19 across India, several state governments have reopened their educational institutions, with the necessary Covid-19 guidelines. Here's the list of states and cities that have reopened their schools and colleges: Bihar On February 7, schools in Bihar reopened for physical classes for students from classes 9 to 12 …

Odisha schools, colleges and universities to reopen with strict Covid-19 protocols
2 years, 10 months ago

Odisha schools, colleges and universities to reopen with strict Covid-19 protocols

India Today  

"The Odisha government on Thursday decided to reopen educational institutions in the state for students from Class 8 and above from February 7, 2022. Likewise, the physical or offline classes for students of KG to Class 7 will re-open from February 14," said Chief Secretary Suresh Chandra Mohapatra. Reasons for reopening educational institutions Addressing a presser, Suresh Chandra Mohapatra said, …

Odisha schools, colleges, universities set to reopen on Monday as Covid cases dip | Check details
2 years, 10 months ago

Odisha schools, colleges, universities set to reopen on Monday as Covid cases dip | Check details

India TV News  

Highlights Odisha government said that schools from classes 8 to 12 will reopen from February 7. Physical classes for students up to class 7 will begin from February 1, said Odisha Chief Secretary. As Covid-19 cases dipped in the state, the Odisha government on Thursday said that schools from classes 8 to 12, colleges, other technical education institutions, and hostels …

As Covid cases decline, Bengal govt decides to reopen schools, colleges soon. Check details here
2 years, 10 months ago

As Covid cases decline, Bengal govt decides to reopen schools, colleges soon. Check details here

India TV News  

Highlights The West Bengal government said that schools for classes 8 to 12 will reopen in state from Feb 3. The West Bengal government on Monday said that schools for classes 8 to 12 will reopen in the state from February 3 as the Covid-19 pandemic situation improved in the state. Addressing a press conference on Monday, Chief Minister Mamata …

Schools reopening 2022: From Jharkhand to Telangana, check list here
2 years, 10 months ago

Schools reopening 2022: From Jharkhand to Telangana, check list here

India Today  

Schools reopening 2022: With Covid-19 cases getting under control, several state governments are still keeping their educational institutions closed for the safety of the students. Assam Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that the state government is planning to reopen schools from February 15, 2022. Haryana The Haryana government has also decided to reopen its schools for students …

Madhya Pradesh: Shivraj Singh Chouhan says decision on reopening schools to be taken after consulting experts
2 years, 10 months ago

Madhya Pradesh: Shivraj Singh Chouhan says decision on reopening schools to be taken after consulting experts

Firstpost  

Though there is nothing to worry, the administration should continue to adopt COVID-19-appropriate behaviour and follow the mandatory requirement of wearing masks, the chief minister said Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said the decision on reopening schools in the state will be taken after consultation with experts and review of the COVID-19 situation. The state government …

Bangalore schools to reopen from Jan 31
2 years, 10 months ago

Bangalore schools to reopen from Jan 31

India Today  

Bangalore schools will be reopened from January 31, Monday, and classes will be conducted with all Covid-19 guidelines in place, it was decided at a meeting today. On January 27, State Education Minister BC Nagesh had said that he would ask for the cabinet’s opinion regarding when Bangalore schools should be reopened and that a date would be decided after …

Rajasthan to reopen open schools? Here’s what health minister has to say
2 years, 10 months ago

Rajasthan to reopen open schools? Here’s what health minister has to say

Hindustan Times  

Rajasthan health minister Parsadi Lal Meena on Friday said the Covid-10 pandemic situation is normal in the state with only a few deaths and hospitalisations being registered across districts. Rajasthan health minister parsadi Lal Meena. We will also take a decision soon on the reopening of schools,” the health minister was quoted as saying by news agency ANI. The state …

Centre likely to issue advisory on reopening schools soon: Sources
2 years, 10 months ago

Centre likely to issue advisory on reopening schools soon: Sources

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: With the COVID-19 vaccination drive for children aged 15 gathering pace, the Centre is likely to issue an advisory soon to reopen schools across the country. Sources have told ANI that, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has asked the National Expert Group to suggest ways and work on modalities to open schools nationwide. Top sources have also told …

Covid-19: Reasons why India needs to reopen schools
2 years, 10 months ago

Covid-19: Reasons why India needs to reopen schools

India Today  

Schools in India have been closed for over 650 days due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and the surge in cases of variants like Omicron. The report “India Needs To Learn - A Case for Keeping Schools Open” captures key findings from this study and the imperatives for India to build back better. Covid-19: Countries that kept schools open A …

UP schools to remain closed till February 15 amid surge in Covid-19 cases
2 years, 10 months ago

UP schools to remain closed till February 15 amid surge in Covid-19 cases

India Today  

UP schools closed: After witnessing a surge in the cases of Covid-19, schools in Uttar Pradesh will remain closed till February 15, 2022. UP schools closed: Official statement According to several media reports, an order was issued by the additional chief secretary Avanish Awasthi stating that the closure of schools has been extended from January 30 to February 15, 2021. …

UP schools to remain closed till February 15 to contain Covid spread
2 years, 10 months ago

UP schools to remain closed till February 15 to contain Covid spread

Hindustan Times  

All schools will remain closed in Uttar Pradesh till February 15 for physical classes, to contain the spread of the coronavirus disease, an official order issued by the state government said. Uttar Pradesh extends closure of schools till February 15. Online classes will continue as usual in view of the upcoming secondary board examinations, announced Uttar Pradesh additional chief secretary …

2,000 medical students, doctors infected with Covid-19 in AP
2 years, 11 months ago

2,000 medical students, doctors infected with Covid-19 in AP

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Nearly 2,000 medical students and government doctors have been infected with Covid-19 in recent days in Andhra Pradesh. Of the total infected, a majority were medical students attending to patients in both Covid-19 and non-Covid-19 out-patient wards in 11 government medical colleges attached to various hospitals. AP Junior Doctors’ Association president Dr Jaswanth said, “We have been receiving reports …

Mangaluru: 5 schools and a college closed due to Covid-19 spike
2 years, 11 months ago

Mangaluru: 5 schools and a college closed due to Covid-19 spike

India Today  

The department of education has ordered the suspension of classes in five schools of the city along with the suspension of classes in a college due to a recent spike in the number of Covid-19 cases in the campus. Closure for a week An official communication in the city stated that classes will be suspended in a total of six …

Andhra Pradesh sees 74 per cent attendance in schools
2 years, 11 months ago

Andhra Pradesh sees 74 per cent attendance in schools

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The number of students attending schools has gone up to 74 per cent on the second day against 61 per cent on the first day of reopening of schools after Sankranti vacation in the state. Minister for education Adimulapu Suresh here on Tuesday said that more students were turning up at the schools to attend classes given the rise …

Schools, colleges in Puducherry to remain closed till Jan 31 due to pandemic: Min
2 years, 11 months ago

Schools, colleges in Puducherry to remain closed till Jan 31 due to pandemic: Min

Deccan Chronicle  

Puducherry: Home and Education Minister of Puducherry A Namassivayam said on Tuesday that all schools conducting classes for students of Standards X to XII would remain closed till January 31 as he said coronavirus is spreading in the Union Territory. He told reporters after holding discussions with officials of the Health and Education Departments earlier that colleges also would remain …

Will consider demand for school reopening in 10-15 days: Maharashtra health minister
2 years, 11 months ago

Will consider demand for school reopening in 10-15 days: Maharashtra health minister

India Today  

Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope said on Sunday the demand for reopening of schools in Maharashtra will be considered after the next 10-15 days in light of students suffering education loss and the low incidence of Covid-19 infection in children. Speaking to reporters, the health minister said, "Demands are rising from certain quarters for reopening of schools as children are …

All schools, colleges to remain closed till Jan 23 in UP
2 years, 11 months ago

All schools, colleges to remain closed till Jan 23 in UP

India Today  

Amid rising Covid-19 cases in Uttar Pradesh, it has been decided all schools and colleges in the state will remain shut till January 23, 2022. Schools and colleges in Madhya Pradesh will remain closed till January 31. Similarly, schools in Bengaluru will remain closed till January 31. While schools in Kerala for students up to class 9 will remain closed …

'No evidence that reopening schools caused Covid surge': World Bank Education Director
2 years, 11 months ago

'No evidence that reopening schools caused Covid surge': World Bank Education Director

India TV News  

Highlights There is no justification now for keeping schools closed in view of pandemic: World Bank official There is no relation between opening schools and spread of coronavirus, he said. There is no justification now for keeping schools closed in view of the pandemic and even if there are new waves, closing schools should be the last resort, according to …

Cancel Board Exams 2022, Demand Students as Covid Cases Increase
2 years, 11 months ago

Cancel Board Exams 2022, Demand Students as Covid Cases Increase

News 18  

As the Covid-19 cases continue to rise and restrictions continue to be imposed across states, the demand to defer board exams for this year has also continued to see an increase, in different parts of the country. Consider mental health!— Muskan January 11, 2022 Read|Will Omicron Delay Board Exams 2022? !— A Student January 10, 2022 Class 10th and 12th …

Kerala schools shut for physical classes up to Class 9 till Jan 21
2 years, 11 months ago

Kerala schools shut for physical classes up to Class 9 till Jan 21

India Today  

Considering the increase in Covid-19 cases in the state, the Kerala government on Friday announced the suspension of physical classes of school students up to Class 9 till January 21, 2022. Details of school closure As per the decisions taken in the high-level meeting, schools will only be closed for classes up to Class 9 and students of Classes 10 …

Kerala schools closed for Classes 1 to 9 amid spike in Covid-19 cases
2 years, 11 months ago

Kerala schools closed for Classes 1 to 9 amid spike in Covid-19 cases

India Today  

Kerala schools have been closed for Classes 1 to 9 and online classes will be conducted from January 21, 2022. Kerala schools closed only for Classes 1-9 Kerala government has decided to close schools for Classes 1 to 9 for two weeks from January 21, 2022, due to the surge in Covid-19 cases. The CM has also urged the education …

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