Education NewsFeed

May 9, 2025

British Council Cancels Lahore Exams Due to Violence

The British Council has cancelled all exams scheduled for May 8 in Lahore due to security and safety concerns following India's unprovoked strikes in Pakistan, which left 26 people dead. The decision prioritizes candidate safety and urges students and parents to rely on official platforms for updates. Pakistan denies involvement in the attack but vows retaliation, while Turkiye supports an independent probe into the incident.

https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1309640-cambridge-british-council-call-off-friday-exams-in-four-regions

May 9, 2025

Grossmont Teachers Union Protests Potential Layoffs Tonight

The Grossmont Union High School District is facing a potential teacher layoff, prompting a protest by the local teachers' union ahead of a crucial meeting on Thursday night. The union is concerned about the impact of layoffs on student education and teacher morale.

https://www.cbs8.com/video/news/local/teachers-union-protests-against-layoffs-ahead-of-grossmont-union-high-school-district-meeting/509-226559e9-1713-4c7a-aaf3-59461b360fdc

May 9, 2025

India Closes Schools Amid Indo-Pak Tensions Escalate

The Indian government has ordered schools and institutions in Punjab, Rajasthan, and Jammu and Kashmir to remain closed until further notice. This decision comes amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan. The move is part of the country's efforts to maintain law and order in the region.

https://www.lokmattimes.com/education/ca-exams-postponed-until-further-notice-due-to-india-pakistan-security-situation-a525/

May 9, 2025

India Closes Schools Amid Ongoing Border Tensions

India-Pakistan tensions have led to a nationwide school closure in several states, including Punjab, where schools are shut for three days, and border districts closed indefinitely. Jammu and Kashmir has also shut schools in five districts on May 9. The move comes after India's anti-terror strikes in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam massacre.

https://indiatoday.in/india/story/punjab-rajasthan-jammu-and-kashmir-schools-close-india-pakistan-tension-rise-pahalgam-attack-2721851-2025-05-08

May 9, 2025

Jammu and Kashmir Schools Closed for Two Days

Schools in Baramulla and Kupwara districts, as well as those near Srinagar and Awantipora airports, will be closed on May 9 and 10 to ensure student safety.

https://www.lokmattimes.com/mumbai/mumbai-siddhivinayak-temple-bans-garlands-and-coconuts-amid-india-pakistan-tensions-a517/

May 9, 2025

Kerala Class 10 Results Out on March 26

The Kerala Class 10th exams were conducted from March 3 to March 26, 2025, with results available on official websites including pareekshabhavan.kerala.gov.in and through the Saphalam app. Students can access their results using registration number, password, and date of birth. Those who fail will have options for supplementary exams and re-evaluation, with details to be released by the board following the declaration of results.

https://www.ndtv.com/education/results-kite-kerala-gov-in-kerala-board-sslc-10th-result-2025-when-and-where-to-check-scorecards-direct-link-here-8369446#pfrom=home-ndtv_mainnavigation

May 9, 2025

Pakistan's Budget Falls Short of Development Needs

Pakistan's government is facing a budget constraint, with the current allocation of Rs921 billion for the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) insufficient to meet total requirements of Rs2.9 trillion. Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal stated that the PSDP needs to be around Rs1,600 billion to cover ongoing and new initiatives under the Uraan Pakistan Programme. The government has already revised the PSDP downward from Rs1,400 billion to Rs1,100 billion in the current fiscal year, with an initial allocation of Rs900 billion granted by the Planning Ministry.

https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1309822-rs921bn-set-aside-for-uplift-projects-in-budget-ahsan-iqbal

May 9, 2025

Punjab Closes Schools Amid India-Pakistan Border Tensions

The Punjab government has ordered the closure of all educational institutions for three days due to escalating tensions along the India-Pakistan border. In Chandigarh, schools will remain closed till Saturday, while in Jammu and Kashmir, they will be shut for two days starting Friday. The Rajasthan government has also cancelled leave for police personnel near the international border and closed schools in five districts: Sri Ganganagar, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, and Barmer.

https://www.ndtv.com/education/schools-closed-in-delhi-ncr-today-all-you-need-to-know-8367886#pfrom=home-ndtv_mainnavigation

May 9, 2025

Punjab Schools Closed Amid Law and Order Crisis

The School Education Department in Punjab, Pakistan has declared a two-day closure of all educational institutions due to the current law and order situation. Provincial Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat announced that schools, colleges, and universities will be closed on May 9-10, with intermediate exams and practical tests postponed for two days. Academic activities are expected to resume from May 12, except for O-Level and A-Level examinations which will continue as scheduled.

https://www.brecorder.com/news/40361778/across-punjab-2-day-closure-of-all-educational-institutions-ordered