#Education

Experts Call to Save Khasi Language at Memorial Lecture

Scholars at the Rev Dr John Roberts Annual Memorial Lecture urged immediate action to preserve the Khasi language as a core pillar of cultural identity.

Walrik Marak • 24 Jul 2026

Prof. Saroj Kanta Barik to Lead NEHU as Interim VC

President Murmu appointed Prof. Saroj Kanta Barik to lead NEHU starting July 27 after the current Vice-Chancellor finishes his term on July 26.

Walrik Marak • 24 Jul 2026

VPP and NEHU Students Back Nationwide NEET Protests

Meghalaya's VPP and NEHU students demand Education Minister Pradhan's resignation and push the state government to break silence on NEET irregularities.

NEWire Desk • 24 Jul 2026

Nagaland Disburses Over Rs 254 Crore in ST Scholarships

Nagaland's Higher Education Department paid out Rs 254.97 crore in ST scholarships to 40,791 students via the DBT system for the 2025-26 academic year.

Kiyeto Swu • 24 Jul 2026

KSU Honors Meghalaya Students for IIT Success

The KSU honored three Meghalaya students for securing seats at top Indian Institutes of Technology following their JEE Advanced 2026 performance.

NEWire Desk • 24 Jul 2026

Meghalaya Students and Church Leaders Demand Accountability for NEET and CBSE Failures

NEET aspirants and a Tura church forum are demanding a transparent investigation into exam leaks and CBSE marking errors to restore student confidence.

NEWire Desk • 24 Jul 2026

Meghalaya Makes Early Childhood Care a Priority for Economic Growth

Meghalaya is prioritizing early childhood development, targeting the quarter of its population under age eight to boost future workforce productivity.

NEWire Desk • 24 Jul 2026

Tripura equips Vidyajyoti schools with robotics and VR labs

Tripura is adding robotics, drones, and VR labs to all Vidyajyoti schools to boost tech skills and learning engagement under the National Education Policy.

Nihar Jamatia • 23 Jul 2026

VPP and NEHU students join national protest over NEET paper leak

Meghalaya's VPP and NEHU students back national NEET protests, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resign over systemic exam failures.

NEWire Desk • 23 Jul 2026

Staffing Crisis and Administrative Chaos Hits NIT Nagaland

NIT Nagaland faces over 40 vacant staff positions, missed convocations for three batches, and alleged management failures regarding recruitment and governance.

Kiyeto Swu • 23 Jul 2026

Tura Church Forum Demands Probe Into NEET Leaks and CBSE Marking Flaws

The Tura Church Leaders’ Forum demands an independent investigation into NEET paper leaks, CBSE marking errors, and police conduct at student protests.

NEWire Desk • 23 Jul 2026

AIMS Inspection Reveals Severe Staffing and Infrastructure Crisis in Imphal Schools

The AIMS organization reports a collapse in government school standards in Imphal West, citing teacher shortages, low enrollment, and crumbling facilities.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 23 Jul 2026

Sikkim Chief Minister Dismisses Bankruptcy Rumors, Announces New Relief Measures

Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang denies financial crisis claims, citing a robust budget and rolling out new farmer subsidies and free medical education seats.

Aiden Bhutia • 23 Jul 2026

NEET Exam Leak Sparks Political Brawl Over Accountability

Assam Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi and CM Himanta Biswa Sarma clash over the government's response to the NEET examination paper leak controversy.

Bibar Daimary • 23 Jul 2026

Assam Public Schools Bleed Students to Private Sector

Assam government schools lost over 735,000 students in nine years while private enrollment surged by nearly a million, according to state assembly data.

Bibar Daimary • 23 Jul 2026

Assam Education Department Plans Expansion for Adarsha Vidyalayas

Assam education officials are expanding English-medium Adarsha Vidyalayas and adding senior secondary sections to 13 schools to boost academic performance.

Timungpi Terang • 23 Jul 2026

Dimapur Church Sets Benchmark for Disability Inclusion

Aoyimti Baptist Church is championing disability support through its partnership with the Anitet Early Intervention Centre for local children.

Naro Jamir • 23 Jul 2026

Assam Protests Intensify Over NEET Paper Leaks and Minister Resignation

Students and protesters across Assam demand Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation following alleged NEET-UG paper leaks and systemic failures.

Timungpi Terang • 23 Jul 2026

IOCL and Army Honor 30 Students After NEET Success

Thirty students from poor families passed the NEET 2026 exam following a joint Indian Oil and Army coaching program in Tinsukia.

Timungpi Terang • 23 Jul 2026

Conrad Sangma Distributes Development Funds and New School Buses in Shillong

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma distributed state development funds and new buses to local schools and community groups in a Shillong ceremony.

NEWire Desk • 23 Jul 2026