A 31-year-old school secretary in Union City has been arrested following a police investigation into allegations that she engaged in sexual relationships with two students, authorities said.According to police, officers responded over the weekend to a report of a domestic battery. During the investigation, officers were informed that the woman’s husband had discovered her with […]
UAE School Bus Time Limits: New 45-60 Minute Caps for Child Well-being Parents and policymakers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are increasingly debating the impacts of extended school bus journeys on children’s well-being, after reports highlighted that some students were spending two hours or more on buses daily. Responding to these concerns, UAE authorities […]
Saudi Arabia announces revised school timings for Ramadan/Representative Image As Ramadan approaches, education authorities across Saudi Arabia have finalised adjusted school schedules to reflect the demands of the holy month. Start times will vary by region, with most morning classes beginning between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m., while continuing and adult education programmes will largely […]
A Canadian Sikh influencer stirred a row after posting a video of himself dancing and promoting his new magazine following a deadly school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia.Gurdeep Pandher shared the video on social media showing himself performing bhangra. He said the performance was intended to “carry hope across borders.”Pandher is described as a […]
A trans teenager who carried out one of Canada’s deadliest school shootings had previously tried to kill his own family by setting their home ablaze, a neighbour has claimed.18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar shot dead their 39-year-old mother and 11-year-old stepbrother at their home in Tumbler Ridge earlier this week before driving to Tumbler Ridge Secondary […]
Ten people including the shooter are dead after an assailant opened fire at a school in Canada Tuesday in one of the country’s deadliest mass casualty events in recent history. The attack brought to Canada the type of mass shooting more common in the neighbouring US, and was carried out by a shooter described as […]
TOI Correspondent from London: Counter-terrorism police are leading the investigation into an “American-style” stabbing of two boys, aged 12 and 13, at Kingsbury High School in northwest London.Police were called at 12.40 pm local time on Tuesday to reports of a stabbing at the comprehensive secondary school in Kingsbury. Armed police were on the scene […]
UAE School Admissions 2026-27: New Age Cut-Off Policy Explained for Dubai Parents Dubai parents are facing a major shift in early school admissions for the 2026–27 academic year after the UAE introduced a revised age cut-off policy that affects entry into Foundation Stage 1 (FS1), Foundation Stage 2 (FS2/KG1) and beyond. This update has stirred […]
UAE Schools Reveal Ramadan Timetable and Holiday List / Image: file As the holy month of Ramadan approaches (expected to begin on February 19, 2026), the Ministry of Education (MoE) and the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) have structured a calendar that prioritizes both learning and spiritual reflection. This year’s schedule is uniquely balanced; […]
UDAIPUR, February 2 (Udaipur Kiran): A grand, dignified and emotionally charged farewell ceremony was organised on Sunday at MDS School to honour the Class 12 students. The well-organised programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, teachers and parents, creating a vibrant and memorable atmosphere. The ceremony began with a Ganesh Vandana presented by Kimaya Somani, which […]
