In a major development to break the ongoing stalemate between North Eastern Hill University’s (NEHU) top administration and its students and teachers, the Ministry of Education on Thursday formed an inquiry committee to probe into the various allegations against the administrative mismanagement of the university.

North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) VC’s move to pacify the agitating students by appointing two local tribal teachers as Pro VCs has not gone down well with them as they continue to stage their indefinite hunger strike, which entered the 10th day on Thursday.

After massive protests following suicide of a student, the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati (IIG) on Friday announced the implementation of several initiatives to support students' mental well-being which includes dedicated counselling services at the hostel level and medical check-ups.

The Directorate of School Education and Literacy in Meghalaya has issued an urgent advisory on road safety, emphasizing the need for increased vigilance among students, parents, and schools to prevent accidents. The directive comes in light of recent concerns about dangerous commuting practices among students, particularly those riding two-wheelers without helmets or licenses, which puts their own lives and others at risk.

Students at IIT Guwahati continued their protests for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, demanding the resignation of certain faculty members they accuse of putting severe ‘mental pressure’ on students.

Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBOSE) will introduce biannual board examinations starting in 2025. This new approach aims to provide students who do not pass the board exams with an opportunity to retake them within one to two months.

A probe has been ordered by Arunachal Pradesh police in Papum Pare district after alleged admission of students with fake degrees and recruitment of ineligible people as teachers at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) in the state.

The Nivedita Girls’ Upper Primary and Secondary School situated near Babupara in Tura organised a 3D show for the student. More than 130 students and around 10 teachers attended this show. Out of which, 80 students were from Nivedita school and rest were from other schools.

Meghalaya government has urged professionals and students working and studying abroad to register with the government portal while assuring details will be kept confidential.