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  • Punjab extends school and college holidays till September 7 amid floods

    Punjab extends school and college holidays till September 7 amid floods

    Chandigarh: The Punjab government has extended holidays in all educational institutions till September 7 as flood conditions continue to affect large parts of the state.

    Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains said that, on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, all government, aided, recognized, private schools, colleges, universities and polytechnic colleges in Punjab will remain closed until September 7, 2025.

    He added that the decision was taken keeping in view the safety of students and staff as the state remains engulfed in floods.

  • Punjab’s Schools to remain closed till September 3: Harjot Singh Bains

    Punjab’s Schools to remain closed till September 3: Harjot Singh Bains

    Punjab News: In the light of prevailing flood situation in Punjab, all government, aided, recognised and private schools in the state will remain closed till September 3, 2025, informed S. Harjot Singh Bains, Minister of School Education, Punjab.

    He said that this decision has been taken following the directions of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann to prioritise student safety and well-being during this challenging time.

    The Education Minister stated that the state government is taking all necessary measures to mitigate the flood’s impact and ensure public well-being. He also urged parents to prioritise their children’s safety and security during this tough period and cooperate with the administration by following instructions. Meanwhile, he exhorted teachers to maintain close contact with the district administration to provide support to the community in need.

  • Punjab’s Schools to remain closed till September 3: Harjot Singh Bains

    Punjab’s Schools to remain closed till September 3: Harjot Singh Bains

    Punjab News: In the light of prevailing flood situation in Punjab, all government, aided, recognised and private schools in the state will remain closed till September 3, 2025, informed S. Harjot Singh Bains, Minister of School Education, Punjab.

    He said that this decision has been taken following the directions of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann to prioritise student safety and well-being during this challenging time.

    The Education Minister stated that the state government is taking all necessary measures to mitigate the flood’s impact and ensure public well-being. He also urged parents to prioritise their children’s safety and security during this tough period and cooperate with the administration by following instructions. Meanwhile, he exhorted teachers to maintain close contact with the district administration to provide support to the community in need.

  • Schools will remain closed till September 3

    Schools will remain closed till September 3

    Schools will remain closed

  • Two children killed, 17 injured in shooting at Catholic school in Minneapolis

    Two children killed, 17 injured in shooting at Catholic school in Minneapolis

    Minneapolis: Two children were killed and 17 others injured in a shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis on Wednesday, police said. The incident occurred during the first week of classes at the Annunciation Catholic School.

    Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said the attacker, identified as Hamalvar, was armed with a rifle, shotgun and pistol. He walked towards the church in Lesver and opened fire through the windows at children seated on benches during a prayer meeting.

    The deceased were aged 8 and 10. Among the injured, 14 were children. The attacker was also killed in the incident, and police believe he shot himself.

    Mayor and police officials said dozens of children were inside the hall at the time of the attack. The matter is under investigation.

  • Class 8 student stabbed by classmate in Gujarat’s Mahisagar

    Class 8 student stabbed by classmate in Gujarat’s Mahisagar

    Mahisagar: A Class 8 student was allegedly stabbed by a classmate at a government school in Balasinor town of Gujarat’s Mahisagar district, police said on Friday. The incident took place on Thursday evening when students were leaving school after the holiday.

    Police said the accused attacked the student with a knife, causing injuries to his shoulders, waist and abdomen. The injured boy was admitted to hospital and is now out of danger. A complaint has been registered under sections 115 (1), 118 (1)(2) and 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Act.

    According to investigators, other students revealed that a dispute over sports on August 20 led to the attack. They alleged the accused had brought the knife in his school bag and was seen taking it out before the assault.

    The incident comes just days after a Class 10 student in Gujarat fatally attacked his classmate with a paper cutter on August 19 following an earlier quarrel. The victim, Nayan Sindhi, succumbed to excessive bleeding during treatment.

  • US pauses foreign truck driver visas after fatal accident linked to Indian driver

    US pauses foreign truck driver visas after fatal accident linked to Indian driver

    Washington: The US government has suspended work visas issued to commercial truck drivers with immediate effect.

    The decision is expected to affect drivers from several countries, including India, who were seeking employment in the US transport sector.

    The move comes days after a Punjabi truck driver allegedly drove in the wrong direction, crushing a car and killing three people on the spot. The incident has sparked debate over safety standards for foreign drivers.

    US Secretary of State Mark Rubio said the decision was not aimed at any particular country but was part of a broader review of eligibility and safety requirements for overseas truck drivers.

  • Punjabi truck driver kills 3 in Florida highway crash, enters US illegally in 2018

    Punjabi truck driver kills 3 in Florida highway crash, enters US illegally in 2018

    Washington: A horrific road accident in Florida, USA, claimed the lives of three people after a speeding car collided with a truck attempting a U-turn.

    Authorities said the truck driver, identified as Harjinder Singh, suddenly turned the vehicle to make a U-turn, blocking the entire road. A speeding car rammed into the truck, causing severe damage. The impact was so forceful that the roof of the car collapsed.

    A video of the incident shows the truck making a sudden turn, leading to a queue of vehicles on the road after the collision.

    Rescuers had to use hydraulic jacks to extricate the victims. Two occupants of the car died on the spot, while the driver, who was pulled out alive, succumbed to injuries at a local hospital.

    Singh, who reportedly entered the US illegally in 2018, has been charged with murder. US authorities have also said he will be deported.

  • SC allows Punjab govt to continue services of 1,158 assistant professors, librarians

    SC allows Punjab govt to continue services of 1,158 assistant professors, librarians

    Chandigarh: The Supreme Court has granted relief to the Punjab government by allowing 1,158 assistant professors and librarians to continue in their posts until fresh recruitment is carried out.

    Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains shared the development on his social media account, saying the apex court had accepted the state government’s request to retain the faculty members until new appointments are made.

    In July 2025, the Supreme Court had quashed the recruitment of these 1,158 posts, overturning a 2024 decision of the Punjab and Haryana High Court which had earlier upheld the appointments. The ruling was seen as a major setback for the Punjab government at the time.

    With the latest order, the professors and librarians will continue working until the recruitment process for new appointments is completed.

  • BAGHAPURANA BLOCK PRIMARY EDUCATION OFFICER SUSPENDED AFTER VIRAL VIDEO EXPOSES MISCONDUCT

    BAGHAPURANA BLOCK PRIMARY EDUCATION OFFICER SUSPENDED AFTER VIRAL VIDEO EXPOSES MISCONDUCT

    Secretary School Education Anindita Mitra takes strict action on directions of EM Harjot Singh Bains

    Punjab News: In a decisive move to uphold accountability and integrity in the education system, the Punjab Government on Tuesday suspended Devi Prasad, Block Primary Education Officer (BPEO) of Baghapurana, after a video exposing his misconduct went viral on social media.

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    The action was taken by Secretary School Education, Punjab, Ms. Anindita Mitra, on the directions of Punjab School Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains. The viral video raised serious concerns about the officer’s conduct, prompting immediate intervention by the department.

    “The Punjab Government has zero tolerance towards negligence or misconduct in the education system. Strict action will be taken against any official found violating rules or failing in their duties,” said School Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains. He emphasized that the Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government is committed to ensuring discipline and highest ethical standards in school administration for the benefit of students and staff.