Other School News
Eleven children and the van driver were injured when the vehicle overturned. Five students and the driver were referred to Kota’s New Medical College Hospital, while the others were treated at a local health centre.
Organised by Mahamanav Pratishthan and the 'One Notebook, One Pen' campaign, the event aimed to generate interest in learning among Pardhi children, distribute educational material, and encourage youth to follow BR Ambedkar’s path of education.
"A portion of the false ceiling of the auditorium in St. Paul's Senior Secondary school in Bundi fell on Friday morning when the Independence Day function was going on," Priti Bala Sharma, Chief District Education Officer (CDEO) told PTI.
The programme, originally set for Seth MR Jaipuria School on August 19, will be rescheduled due to precautionary measures taken after a flood advisory.
CM Mamata Banerjee visited the state-run SSKM hospital to check on the students. Officials said the children, from various schools across West Bengal, suffered dehydration due to the rains and high humidity but are now stable.
Independence Day 2025: Anganwadi workers, boys and girls from child care institutions, children supported under PM CARES will be among the special guests at 79th I-day celebrations.
Sood alleged the previous AAP government had ignored recurring floods in six Nithari schools due to concretised ponds and poor drainage. The Delhi government plans asset mapping and repair work to address the issue and prevent further disruptions.
The students were from government-run schools in East Singhbhum district and were selected through a science olympiad.
The Telangana government has also announced holidays in five districts, including Warangal, Hanumakonda, Jangaon, Mahabubabad, and Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, due to heavy rain.
Independence Day 2025: The group is chosen for their exceptional role in empowering women and children across the country, the Women and Child Development Ministry said in a statement.
