In a significant development, the Maharashtra government has sanctioned ₹15 crore for the long-awaited Mahajyoti Hostel and Training Center project in Nagpur. This 12-storey facility, under the Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Research and Training Institute, aims to provide modern hostel and training amenities for students from OBC, SC, ST, and minority communities. The allocation comes after Minister Chhagan Bhujbal's strong criticism of the state's inaction on backward class welfare, particularly highlighting the poor condition of existing hostels and a troubling incident at an OBC girls' hostel. The funding, allocated under the 2025-26 budget, is seen as a response to mounting political pressure. Opposition leaders, including Shiv Sena (UBT)’s Nitin Tiwari and NCP’s Anil Deshmukh, have criticized the move as symbolic and insufficient, calling it a damage-control measure following recent failures related to caste-based reservations. The government's decision places Mahajyoti’s executive director in charge of fund utilization, with strict accountability measures. Political observers view the timing of this investment as directly linked to Bhujbal’s recent outburst, with the project's completion now under close scrutiny. #news #Newsone #MahajyotiHostel #NagpurNews #MaharashtraGovernment #OBCWelfare #SCSTMinoritySupport #StudentFacilities #BudgetAllocation #EducationNews
In response to severe flooding caused by heavy overnight rains on September 23, 2025, the West Bengal government has declared early Durga Puja holidays for all schools in Kolkata. Education Minister Bratya Basu announced that all government-run educational institutions will remain closed on September 24 and 25 to ensure student safety amid waterlogged roads and prevent accidents. Teachers have been instructed to work from home during this period. The torrential rains, among the heaviest in nearly four decades, have led to widespread waterlogging, disrupting daily life and public transport. At least eight individuals have died due to electrocution from submerged electrical installations. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert, predicting continued heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across southern West Bengal, including Kolkata, until September 26. #news #Newsone #KolkataNews #HeavyRain #SchoolClosure #WeatherAlert #CityUpdates #PublicSafety #RainImpact #EducationNews
Nationwide student protests have erupted over alleged irregularities in major examinations like NEET and UPSC. A report by Swarajya Magazine highlights how issues such as paper leaks, cancellations, and opaque processes have led to widespread dissatisfaction among aspirants. These protests are reshaping India's political landscape, with students demanding accountability and transparency #StudentProtests #NEET2025 #UPSCExams #ExamIrregularities #EducationNews #TransparencyDemand #PaperLeaks #ExamCancellations #AccountabilityMatters #IndiaStudents #PoliticalImpact #EducationReforms #AspirantsVoice #YouthProtests #News #Newsone
