#Education

Schools Demand Enrollment Relief as Political Tensions Rise in Meghalaya

Meghalaya schools seek grant-in-aid flexibility while the Congress party warns of growing youth unrest and corruption in state recruitment processes.

Walrik Marak • 12 Oct 2026

Chümoukedima Students Union Wraps Up Three Day Literary Meet

Chümoukedima students gathered for a three-day literary meet focusing on creativity, cultural identity, and career development from October 7 to 9.

Kiyeto Swu • 12 Oct 2026

Nagaland Institutions Mark World Mental Health Day with Public Outreach

Nagaland institutions observed World Mental Health Day 2026 with student-led plays, talks, and workshops focused on reducing stigma and fostering support.

Kiyeto Swu • 12 Oct 2026

Massive Pay Gaps Fuel Teacher Unrest in Meghalaya

Teachers in Meghalaya demand better pay as internal salary gaps reach Rs 2 lakh, threatening classroom stability and upcoming student exams.

NEWire Desk • 12 Oct 2026

Assam Launches Nameri Wild Classroom for Students

Assam launched the Nameri Wild Classroom initiative, offering students field-based training in wildlife conservation at the Nameri Tiger Reserve.

Timungpi Terang • 11 Oct 2026

St Joseph’s College Honors Graduates at 36th Ceremony

St Joseph’s College, Jakhama held its 36th Graduation Day on October 10 to celebrate academic achievements and inspire students for their future paths.

Naro Jamir • 11 Oct 2026

Kohima College Commerce Department Launches Student Startup Incubator

Kohima College marked a decade of its commerce department by launching a new student entrepreneurship incubation program to boost business skills.

Kiyeto Swu • 11 Oct 2026

Modern College Hosts Fourth Annual Autumn Fiesta

Modern College in Piphema held its fourth Autumn Fiesta, featuring a singing competition, sports, and E-sports to celebrate student talent and creativity.

Naro Jamir • 11 Oct 2026

Wokha Officials Rally to Stop Child Marriage

Wokha district leaders marked International Day of the Girl Child by pushing for an end to child marriage and better education for local girls.

Naro Jamir • 11 Oct 2026

Nagaland Spelling Bee Returns for 11th Edition in Kohima

The 11th Nagaland Spelling Bee Championship hits Kohima on October 20. Over 100 students will compete for cash prizes totaling thousands of rupees.

Kiyeto Swu • 11 Oct 2026

VPP Candidate Myrboh Vows Education Reform in Shillong By-Election

VPP candidate Batskhem Myrboh promises to fight for affordable, quality education in Meghalaya at the national level if he wins the Shillong by-election.

Walrik Marak • 11 Oct 2026

Nagaland Teachers Call Off Strike After CM Promises NTET Relief

Teachers in Nagaland back off from a planned hunger strike after Chief Minister Rio promised to address demands for NTET exam exemptions.

Naro Jamir • 10 Oct 2026

Guwahati Hosts Heritage Festival Celebrating Srimanta Sankardev

Students and artists gathered in Guwahati for the two-day Bina Chowdhury Srimanta Sankardev Heritage Festival to honor Assam's cultural traditions.

Bibar Daimary • 10 Oct 2026

Poll Reveals Public Backlash Against Domestic Child Labor in Nagaland

A Morung Express poll shows 68% of respondents reject using domestic child labor as a trade-off for education, labeling the practice modern slavery.

Kiyeto Swu • 10 Oct 2026

Assam Launches Hands-on Wildlife Education at Nameri Tiger Reserve

Assam Forest Department starts Nameri Wild Classroom, offering residential wildlife training to students at Nameri Tiger Reserve through immersive study.

Timungpi Terang • 10 Oct 2026

Gauhati University Denies Approval for Brahmin Community Event

Gauhati University disavows a viral poster advertising an unauthorized Brahmin community freshers' event, urging students to ignore unofficial claims.

Timungpi Terang • 10 Oct 2026

Nagaland Seeks Global Partnerships to Overhaul School Education

Nagaland's Education Department is partnering with international and corporate groups to boost digital infrastructure and vocational training.

Naro Jamir • 10 Oct 2026

Meghalaya Teachers Threaten Statewide Protests Over Unmet Demands

Deficit school teachers in Meghalaya are planning protests after the government failed to address a six-point ultimatum regarding pay and pension funds.

NEWire Desk • 10 Oct 2026

Sumi Students Demand NSSB Reschedule Exam Over Ahuna Festival Conflict

The All Sumi Students’ Union is pushing the NSSB to reschedule a November 14 exam that clashes with the traditional Ahuna festival in Nagaland.

Naro Jamir • 9 Oct 2026

International NGOs partner with Nagaland government to boost public schools

Germany’s Childaid Network and Mumbai’s Rotary Club join forces with the Nagaland government to upgrade state schools through a five-year program.

Naro Jamir • 9 Oct 2026