Govt school students boycotts class, stage protest against headmistress in Tamil Nadu
1 year, 10 months ago

Govt school students boycotts class, stage protest against headmistress in Tamil Nadu

New Indian Express  

VIRUDHUNAGAR: Students from the Government High school in Lakshmiyapuram near Srivilliputhur on Thursday boycotted classes, and staged a protest against the teachers for allegedly making the students wash their glasses. During the protest, the students alleged that Rajeshwari, the headmistress, who lives in Tenkasi, is irregular to school and often condemns the students. Upon information, officials from the Revenue Department and Education department reached the spot and held a peace talk with the students while assuring that actions would be taken," sources added. An official from the education department said that only 10% of the students have raised such allegations against the teachers.

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Power employees, unemployed youth hold protest in Shimla, raise various demands

Hindustan Times  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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2 months ago

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India TV News  

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WATCH: Students Protest Against Teacher's Misconduct At Telangana's Tribal Residential School
3 months, 4 weeks ago

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ABP News  

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

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New Indian Express  

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10 months, 1 week ago

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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India TV News  

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1 year, 2 months ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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1 year, 2 months ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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1 year, 3 months ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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1 year, 3 months ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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1 year, 4 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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1 year, 4 months ago

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The Hindu  

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1 year, 7 months ago

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The Hindu  

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1 year, 7 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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1 year, 9 months ago

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The Quint  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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2 years, 7 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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2 years, 10 months ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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2 years, 11 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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Ban on hijab in Indian classrooms sparks protests - both for and against
2 years, 11 months ago

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The Independent  

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Students in Koppa stage protest demanding permission to wear saffron shawls
3 years ago

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The Hindu  

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3 years, 4 months ago

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India Today  

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3 years, 7 months ago

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India Today  

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3 years, 7 months ago

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Op India  

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4 years, 11 months ago

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Live Mint  

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5 years ago

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Firstpost  

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5 years, 1 month ago

School kids accuse teacher of making casteist slur

India TV News  

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