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Ludhiana: Educators press for pay, pension benefits during protest at PAU

Ludhiana: Educators press for pay, pension benefits during protest at PAU

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University and college teachers from across Punjab staged a protest at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) on Monday, demanding release of 7th pay commission arrears, grant of 60% dearness allowance (DA) and resolution of long-pending pay and pension-related issues. Teachers protesting on the PAU campus in Ludhiana on Monday. (HT Photo) The state-level dharna was organised by the Punjab Federation of University and College Teachers Organisations (PFUCTO) and the Punjab Agricultural University Teachers Association (PAUTA) at Thapar Hall on the PAU campus. Teachers from various state universities, along with members of the Punjab and Chandigarh College Teachers Union (PCCTU) and government college teachers, participated in the protest. The protesting teachers demanded the grant of 60% DA, release of arrears under the 7th pay commission with effect from January 1, 2016, and rectification of pay anomalies. They also sought fixation of basic pay at ₹57,700 instead of ₹15,600 during the probation period and restoration of full pay benefits. The participants further demanded restoration and implementation of benefits under the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) on the pattern applicable …

More than 10 attempts, no IIM goal: Inside the minds of educators who still write CAT | Education News

More than 10 attempts, no IIM goal: Inside the minds of educators who still write CAT | Education News

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As discussions around CAT 2025 increasingly point to changing paper patterns and the growing presence of non-engineers among top percentile scorers, an unusual group continues to quietly walk into CAT exam centres every year — not as aspirants, but as educators. Across India’s CAT coaching ecosystem, several faculty members who train thousands of aspirants annually continue to register for and take the Common Admission Test (CAT) themselves. They are not chasing IIM admission letters or MBA seats. Instead, the exam serves as a diagnostic tool — a way to decode shifting trends, test classroom strategies, and experience, first-hand, the pressures their students face. Read More | CAT 2025: Four months of preparation to 99 percentile, how engineers Prateek Pradhan and Naitik Singhal cracked CAT For these tutors, CAT is no longer just an entrance test; it is part of their professional practice. “Would you eat food at a restaurant where the chef did not himself taste the food?” said Hriday GS, CAT educator, who is the director (Academics) at AnkGanit Solutions Pvt Ltd, and has been …

Teachers Trapped On ‘Animal Planet’: Educators Asked To Keep Out Stray Dogs, Even Venomous Wildlife | Education and Career News

Teachers Trapped On ‘Animal Planet’: Educators Asked To Keep Out Stray Dogs, Even Venomous Wildlife | Education and Career News

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Last Updated:December 11, 2025, 04:22 IST Officials behind these directives defend the measures as necessary for student safety and compliance with higher judicial or administrative mandates In Chhattisgarh, the state’s Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI) reportedly instructed teachers to actively prevent the entry of stray dogs—and even snakes, scorpions, and other venomous creatures—into school premises. Representational image A controversy has erupted over government authorities in some states issuing directives that push teachers into roles far outside the classroom. In parts of India, educators are being assigned duties ranging from monitoring stray dogs to guarding against venomous wildlife. In Jammu and Kashmir, teachers across government and private schools have reportedly been formally designated as nodal officers for monitoring and reporting stray dog populations. Under a new order, educators must coordinate with municipal and animal husbandry authorities and display their contact information for rapid response. For many teachers, the mandate felt surreal: the people trained to teach mathematics and literature are suddenly responsible for tracking feral dogs. Then in Chhattisgarh, the state’s Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI) reportedly …

Khan Sir ties knot: Who is famous educator’s wife, why was wedding private and when is the reception?

Khan Sir ties knot: Who is famous educator’s wife, why was wedding private and when is the reception?

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Famous YouTuber and educator Khan Sir announced his marriage to his students and revealed that due to the India-Pakistan tensions, he chose not to invite anyone to the wedding. Patna: Popular teacher and YouTuber Khan Sir recently got married. The renowned educator, who runs a coaching institute for competitive exam aspirants in India, recently informed his students about his marriage. In a video, Khan Sir explained to his students why he secretly tied the knot. Khan Sir, known for his teaching skills and massive online following, kept the news of his marriage secret, but fans are very excited to know about his wife.  Who is Khan Sir’s wife? The identity of Khan Sir’s wife has not been made public. She is referred to as AS Khan on the wedding card. Khan Sir has not shared any photographs or further details about her, maintaining his usual preference for privacy. Despite this, his fans are eager to know more about his wife, though Khan Sir has remained discreet about revealing her full name or any photographs. The wedding and …

TN teachers’ associations demand probe into POCSO cases against educators

TN teachers’ associations demand probe into POCSO cases against educators

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The Teachers Joint Action Committee, comprising members from various teachers’ associations, has demanded a thorough investigation into recent cases filed under the POCSO Act against teachers on exam duty.  The demand follows multiple incidents, including the arrest of a 44-year-old teacher who was on invigilation duty for the Class 12 public examination in Krishnagiri. The teacher was reportedly taken into custody after a student accused him of misconduct. However, the associations claim that some teachers are being unfairly accused of harassment simply for reprimanding students caught engaging in malpractice during the examinations. In response, the committee has urged the School Education Department to install CCTV cameras in all examination halls for Classes 10, 11, and 12. According to the associations, the installation of cameras would ensure transparency, safeguard both students and teachers, and help determine the facts in such incidents. R. Srinivasan, State Legal Secretary of the Tamil Nadu Headmasters’ Association, reiterated the importance of CCTV surveillance. He said that it would be unfair if teachers are framed for misconduct while merely performing their duty …

World Teachers’ Day: Celebrate teachers and their role in transforming education

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To celebrate all teachers across the globe, the World Teachers’ Day is observed every year on October 5. Since 1994, the World Teachers’ Day has been celebrated. World Teachers’ Day is co-convened in partnership with the International Labour Organization (ILO), UNICEF and Education International (EI). It commemorates the anniversary of the adoption of the 1966 ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the status of teachers. The 1966 ILO/UNESCO Recommendation has set benchmarks regarding the rights and responsibilities of teachers, and standards for their initial preparation and further education, recruitment, employment, and teaching and learning conditions. In 1997, the Recommendation concerning the status of higher-education teaching personnel was adopted to complement the 1966 Recommendation. October 5 is a day to celebrate how teachers are transforming the education system and to reflect on the support they need to fully deploy their knowledge and vocational skills. The theme for this year’s World Teachers’ Day is “The teachers we need for the education we want: The global imperative to reverse the teacher shortage”. The aim this year is to put the importance …