By Neeraj Kumar Patna: In a significant move aimed at alleviating concerns among educators, the Bihar government has announced a temporary halt to its teacher transfer policy. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, addressing an appointment letter distribution programme in Patna on Wednesday, assured teachers recently designated as “special teachers” that they would remain in their current…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: In a significant setback for teachers awaiting transfers in Bihar, the Patna High Court has temporarily halted the state’s teacher transfer and posting policy. The court, led by Justice Prabhat Kumar Singh, has directed the state government to clarify its transfer policy within three weeks, stating that a final decision will…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: A grand appointment letter distribution programme is being planned by the Education Department for 1.87 lakh employed teachers in Bihar who have successfully passed the competency test. This initiative will formalise their status as state employees. The distribution programme will be held across 31 districts, including the Patna headquarters. Senior district…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Approximately 4,000 teachers in Bihar are at risk of losing their jobs following an investigation that revealed serious credential discrepancies. It was found that 80% of these teachers scored below the required 60% in the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET), while 20% possess fraudulent certificates, including disability, caste, residence, and sports…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Patna University is set for a major infrastructure transformation, with 11 projects in progress or on the horizon. Over Rs 370 crore in funding has been approved by the state government and the Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) for various development schemes. Some works, including the renovation of Wheeler Senate Hall…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: The Nitish Kumar-led government in Bihar has finally acceded to the teachers’ demands for extended holidays during the Chhath festival. An official order has now been issued to close all schools in the state from 6th to 9th November in observance of the festival. This decision follows reports of dissatisfaction among…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: The new teacher manual introduced by the Education Department of the Bihar government has created a significant divide among the teaching community. While the newly appointed teachers under the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) are pleased with the changes, contractual teachers are voicing strong dissatisfaction, particularly regarding the new transfer policy….
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: The Bihar Education Department has begun implementing the transfer manual following its issuance. Education Minister Sunil Kumar reiterated today that all teachers will receive their appointments by December. Addressing concerns raised by teacher unions about potential corruption in the transfer process, the minister assured that measures have been taken to prevent…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: A shocking revelation has surfaced in Bihar, where the double admission of 352,600 students has been exposed. According to reports, 176,300 students have been registered in both government and private schools. The District Education Officers (DEOs) have been informed of this and instructed to rectify the situation immediately. As of now,…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Despite the government providing more facilities than ever before, the enrolment situation in government engineering colleges remains concerning. While teachers have been appointed and placement opportunities have improved, students from Bihar continue to show little interest in these institutions. Not only are students from outside the state hesitant to apply, but…
