‘Shiksha Yatra’ to Bring Out-of-School Children Back to Education Launched in Assam

  GUWAHATI: The Assam government has launched ‘Shiksha Yatra: From Challenges to Aspirations’, an initiative aimed at identifying, enrolling and mainstreaming out-of-school children (OoSC) during the 2026–27 financial year. ALSO READ: Badminton World Championships: Sindhu, Ayush Exit as India’s Singles Challenge Ends Under the initiative, District Quality Managers and Education Volunteers of Samagra Shiksha will conduct…

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New Bill Seeks To Restrict Social Media Access For Children Under 13

  GUWAHATI: Children below the age of 13 could soon be barred from creating accounts on social media and online gaming platforms without verified parental consent, under a new private member's bill introduced in Parliament. ALSO READ: Rishabh Pant Seeks CM Dhami’s Help After 3-Year Struggle to Buy Land in Uttarakhand BJP MP Baijayant Panda has…

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Developmental Delays in Children: Early Signs and Timely Support Matter

  Recognising developmental delays early can help children access support and build essential skills for everyday life A child’s earliest years are a crucial period of growth, marked by rapid development in learning, communication, movement and social interaction. From tracking objects with their eyes and recognising familiar faces to understanding cause and effect, identifying colours…

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Telangana Man Out on Bail in POCSO Case Allegedly Kills Six, Including Wife, Children and Teen Complainant

  GUWAHATI: A 35-year-old man who was out on anticipatory bail in a Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) case allegedly killed six people, including his wife, two young sons, a 17-year-old girl who had accused him of sexual harassment, and two members of her family in Telangana's Ranga Reddy district. ALSO READ: E20 Petrol…

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Three-Day Inclusive Summer Camp for Children with Special Needs Concludes in Guwahati

  GUWAHATI: A three-day summer camp aimed at promoting inclusive learning and holistic development for children, including those with special needs, concluded in Guwahati on Friday, July 3. The camp brought together around 90 students and offered a mix of recreational, creative and educational activities designed to encourage participation, confidence and social interaction in an…

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Kamrup Metro Targets Nearly 2 Lakh Children in Three-Day Pulse Polio Drive from June 28

  GUWAHATI: The National Immunization Day (NID) will be observed across Kamrup Metropolitan district on Sunday, June 28, with health authorities targeting 1,99,591 children below the age of five under the Pulse Polio immunisation campaign. ALSO READ: Three Arrested in Maharashtra TET Paper Leak Racket; Exam Questions Seized Before Scheduled Test The three-day drive, which will…

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Assam Aims to Vaccinate 45 Lakh Children in Statewide Pulse Polio Drive on June 28

  GUWAHATI: Assam is set to launch an extensive Pulse Polio immunisation campaign on June 28, targeting nearly 45 lakh children below the age of five across the state. ALSO READ: Guwahati: Athgaon Road Over Bridge Approaches To Undergo Repairing, Alternate Routes Announced Although India was declared polio-free more than a decade ago, the country continues…

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