Deogarh District Closes Schools up to Class X Till June 20 Amid Severe Heatwave Conditions

Deogarh, June 18: In response to intense heatwave conditions affecting the district, the Deogarh district administration has ordered the closure of all schools up to Class X until June 20, 2026, as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety and well-being of students.  Pic Credit: Pexel According to an official order issued by the District Education Office, all government and private schools from primary level…

Odisha Matric Re-evaluation Process Completed Early by BSE, Results to Be Released on June 19

Bhubaneswar, June 17: The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha has successfully completed the re-evaluation of answer sheets for the 2026 Matriculation Examination well ahead of the scheduled timeline, ensuring smooth academic progression for students. According to official sources, more than 3,300 students had applied for re-checking of their answer sheets. As many candidates applied for multiple subjects, over 9,000 answer sheets were re-evaluated by…

New Book on Property Tax in Europe Spotlights Lessons with International Relevance

THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS—Property tax experts from across Europe came together last week to discuss comparative insights and policy lessons at a conference signaling the launch of Property Tax in Europe: A Changing Landscape—the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy’s newest book in a series on international property taxation. Edited by Riël Franzsen, Roy Bahl, and William McCluskey, Property Tax in Europe features in-depth case studies from more than a dozen countries—including successful institutional transitions, use of the…

Noida International University Organizes Grand Educator’s Meet 2026 in Varanasi to Strengthen Academic Collaboration

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh: Noida International University (NIU) successfully organized an impactful Educators’ Meet at The Amayaa Hotel, Varanasi, bringing together distinguished academicians, teachers, counselors, and education professionals on one platform to discuss the evolving landscape of education, student development, and institutional collaboration. The event was graced by Dr. Brijesh Kumar, Founder of L-1 Coaching Institute, who attended as the Chief Guest. The gathering was further…

Government Temporarily Restricts Telegram Access in Select Context Ahead of NEET (UG) 2026 Re-Exam

New Delhi, June 16: In view of concerns related to exam integrity and the upcoming NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination, authorities have implemented a temporary restriction on certain online communication platforms, including Telegram, as a precautionary measure. The restriction will remain in place until June 22, 2026. Officials stated that the decision has been taken to prevent the potential misuse of digital platforms for the circulation…

SIP Achievers Summit Recognises 120 Students for Outstanding Board Results

 Photo: SIP Abacus felicitated its 120 meritorious alumni (past students) for their excellence in academics Hyderabad, June 14, 2026: SIP Abacus Achievers Summit was held in the city on Sunday at TGSRTC Kalabhavan, Bagh Lingampally, to celebrate the academic achievements of 120 SIP Abacus alumni who secured over 90 percent marks in SSC and Intermediate examinations. Ms. Uma Swaminathan, National Manager, SIP Abacus, Chennai, inaugurated the…

Global EDVentures 2026 Awards Celebrated at Galgotias University; INR 10 Crore Support for Three Student Startups

Greater Noida, June 12 : Galgotias University felicitated student innovators who represented India at EDVentures 2026 in Hong Kong, where Project TACTO emerged as the winning project among teams from 10 countries. During the felicitation ceremony, the University announced funding support under its INR 10 crore Galgotias Innovation Fund for three student-led startups working across sustainability, agritech, robotics, and inclusive learning technologies. The selected ventures…

Disha Publication Launches Errorless 202 PYQ Series With Self-Grading Revision System for JEE 2027

    New Delhi, June 12:Disha Publication , a leading name in India’s educational publishing space, has launched the Errorless 202 New Syllabus Chapter-wise & Topic-wise 25 Years JEE Main PYQ Series (2026–2002) for JEE 2027 aspirants to help students move beyond conventional question-solving and adopt a more structured preparation approach. As competition intensifies and preparation strategies become increasingly data-driven, Previous Year Questions (PYQs) continue…

Odisha Govt Pulls Up Colleges Over Low Usage of Free Wi-Fi, Orders Immediate Corrective Measures

Bhubaneswar, June 11 (UDN): Concerned over the underutilisation of free Wi-Fi services in higher educational institutions, the Odisha Government has directed colleges and universities across the state to take immediate measures to increase student engagement with the facility. The Higher Education Department observed that despite the availability of free internet access in campuses, daily data consumption by students remains significantly below expectations in several institutions.…

AI-Powered Railway Control System for Efficient Urban Train Operation

Researchers develop a new reinforcement learning framework for precise, real-time, and sustainable automatic railway control Urban railways play a key role in sustainable transportation systems. However, achieving precise and energy-efficient train control under diverse operating conditions of urban railways remains a challenge. Researchers from Japan have now developed a recurrent reinforcement learning framework for urban railway speed control that combines expert-guided learning and safety filtering.…