Delhi Schools

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Children attend a class after schools reopened for nursery to Class VIII standard students, as COVID-induced restrictions ease, at a School in New Delhi, Monday, Feb. 14, 2022. (PTI Photo/Vijay Verma)

Delhi schools reopen for all classes

As the virus induced restrictions eased, schools reopened for classes 9 to 12 on February 7 while classes nursery to 8 reopened from today

14 Feb 2022 1:06 PM

Parents would not be forced to send their children to school. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi schools to reopen from Nov 1; physical attendance voluntary

The announcement comes amid a low COVID-19 case count in the Union Territory

27 Oct 2021 3:05 PM

Parental approval will be required for children to attend school. (Photo: PTI/File)

Delhi govt issues SOPs for reopening of schools, colleges from Sep 1

According to the order, up to a maximum of 50 per cent of the seating capacity of the classroom will be allowed

30 Aug 2021 3:02 PM

Written consent is to be obtained from the parents of all students who are willing to visit the school. (Representational image: PTI)

COVID-19: Delhi govt issues SOPs for partial re-opening of schools

Schools in Delhi will partially resume classes and students are permitted to visit their schools for admission-related work and practicals

10 Aug 2021 12:35 PM

on August 1, the Education Department of the state had issued the Standard Operating Procedures for the re-opening of schools from August 2 for classes 9th to 12th and August 16 for classes 6th to 8th. (Representational image: PTI)

As COVID-19 cases drop, many principals, students feel Delhi schools should reopen

With Covid-19 cases now dropping, Delhi has relaxed most restrictions on public movement and outdoor activities

08 Aug 2021 11:00 AM

The distance of student’s residence from school, sibling quota, parents being alumni of the school, single child, and first child are some of the criteria listed by schools for admissions to the entry level classes.

105 Delhi schools directed to put process on hold

The application process for admissions to entry level classes in over 1,600 private schools began on Saturday.

17 Dec 2018 6:14 AM

DMC fumes over Gayatri mantra order to schools

Minorities panel: Notice violates nation’s ‘secular polity’

08 Oct 2018 1:17 AM

The circular issued on September 6 by education department provided for recital of national anthem, prayer, Gayatri Mantra besides patriotic slogans in morning assemblies in schools. (Representational Image | File)

North civic body gets notice over ‘Gayatri Mantra’ order in Delhi schools

Delhi Minorities Commission issued notice to civic body over order for recital of 'Gayatri Mantra' in schools run by education dept.

07 Oct 2018 9:07 PM

Directorate of Education collects personal data of students in govt schools

With the help of the data set, the number of such students could be ascertained.

20 Sep 2018 4:37 AM

Flying of kites is a common feature in Delhi as a hobby of youth and generally increases before festivals and national holidays. (Photo: File)

Delhi: Govt asks schools to discourage students from flying kites

'Flying of kites sometimes leads to accidents causing harm and injury to humans, animals and birds,' Directorate of Education told schools.

13 Aug 2018 4:14 PM

According to the plea, the schools had collected the excess fees citing the need for paying teachers in accordance with Sixth Pay Commission. (Photo: File/Twitter)

Delhi HC issues notices to govt, private schools for refunding excess fees

High court-formed committee found out that 531 pvt schools had charged excess fees, recommended it be returned with 9 pc interest.

31 May 2018 12:49 PM

In the selected NDMC schools, one hour shall be set aside each week for every class, when teachers and students will use Khan Academy in the tab-based smart lab. (Photo: Representational)

Now, NDMC schools to conduct tab-based smart classes

Tablet-based smart labs will be set up in 28 schools, covering over 150 teachers and about 11,000 students of class 6 to 12.

12 Apr 2018 4:17 PM

Govt checklist for city schools’ safety

117 points listed, ‘zero tolerance’ for violation.

20 Nov 2017 2:43 AM

The high court had stayed the directorate of education notification for fixing the upper age limit for nursery admissions at four years. (Representational image)

Nursery admission: Dejected parents focus on schools in NCR area

Many parents are even disappointed because they have not got admission in schools of their choice.

17 Mar 2017 3:10 AM

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