school safety
Tragic School Wall Collapse in Tamil Nadu Claims Class 7 Student's Life: Safety Concerns and Political Fallout
Dec 17, 2025 12:25 am CST
A fatal wall collapse at a government school in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvallur district has claimed the life of a Class 7 student and injured another during midday meal. Chief Minister MK Stalin announced compensation while opposition parties demand urgent safety audits of all school buildings across the state, highlighting concerns about educational infrastructure maintenance.
Chhattisgarh Teachers Protest New Directive to Monitor Dangerous Wildlife on School Premises
Dec 11, 2025 02:34 am CST
Chhattisgarh's education department has issued a controversial order requiring government school teachers to monitor and prevent snakes, scorpions, and other dangerous animals from entering school premises. The directive, justified by a Supreme Court ruling, has sparked outrage among educators who argue it unreasonably expands their responsibilities beyond teaching duties and places them at personal risk, especially in rural and remote schools where wildlife encounters are common.
Fatal Shooting at Kentucky State University: One Dead, One Injured, Suspect in Custody
Dec 10, 2025 06:45 am CST
A shooting at Kentucky State University has left one person dead and another critically wounded, with police securing the campus and apprehending a suspect. The incident prompted an immediate lockdown of the historically Black university in Frankfort, Kentucky, with Governor Andy Beshear confirming law enforcement presence at the scene.
Eighth-Grade Student Undergoes Surgery After Air-Gun Pellet Injury at Bengaluru School Festival
Dec 03, 2025 02:52 am CST
A Class 8 student at New Baldwin International Residential School in Bengaluru required emergency surgery after being struck by an air-gun pellet during a school festival. The incident, which occurred at a balloon-shooting stall with insufficient safety barriers, has raised serious concerns about supervision and safety protocols at school events.
Investigation Underway After Crude Bombs Thrown Near Bhubaneswar School Gate
Nov 28, 2025 11:28 pm CST
Police are investigating after unidentified individuals hurled crude bombs near Kendriya Vidyalaya-3 in Bhubaneswar, causing panic but no injuries. Multiple investigative teams and the National Investigation Agency are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the motorcycle-riding perpetrators responsible for the low-intensity explosive incident.
Bihar Teen's Dangerous Road Stunts Targeting Schoolgirls Prompt Police Investigation
Nov 28, 2025 12:11 am CST
Police in Bihar's Nalanda district have launched an investigation after viral videos showed a teenager performing dangerous stunts on busy roads to intimidate schoolgirls. The footage, which sparked public outrage, shows the boy jumping into traffic and performing somersaults to frighten passing students, raising serious concerns about public safety and the growing trend of dangerous social media-inspired behaviors among youth.
Headmaster Assaulted in Bengal for Defending Girl Students Against Harassment
Nov 26, 2025 01:53 am CST
A school headmaster in West Bengal's Malda district was physically attacked after confronting youths who were harassing female students. The incident resulted in three arrests and increased police patrols near the school, highlighting ongoing safety concerns for students in educational institutions.
15-Year-Old Student Dies by Suicide After Alleging Sexual Harassment by School Principal in Chhattisgarh
Nov 25, 2025 02:49 am CST
A 15-year-old girl in Chhattisgarh's Jashpur district committed suicide at her school after leaving a note accusing the principal of sexual harassment. Police have arrested the principal and discovered the school was operating an unauthorized hostel housing 33 students. A multi-department investigation and magisterial inquiry are underway to determine the full circumstances of this tragic incident.
Alarming Rise in Student Suicides: 13-Year-Old's Death Highlights Urgent Need for School Mental Health Reforms
Nov 22, 2025 10:37 pm CST
A concerning trend of student suicides continues as a 13-year-old girl in Maharashtra jumped from her school building, with her father alleging teacher harassment. This marks the fourth similar tragedy this month, including cases in Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, and Jaipur, raising critical questions about student mental health support, teacher accountability, and the urgent need for comprehensive anti-bullying measures in educational institutions across India.
7-Year-Old Girl Sexually Assaulted and Injected by Unknown Man on School Grounds in Gujarat
Nov 22, 2025 10:06 pm CST
A disturbing investigation is underway in Gujarat's Mehsana district after a 7-year-old student was sexually assaulted on two consecutive days and administered an unknown injection on her school campus. Police have registered a case under POCSO Act and are reviewing surveillance footage to identify the perpetrator while awaiting medical reports on the injected substance.