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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in World

India Moves to Limit Junk Food Sales Near Schools

India is moving closer to restricting sales of foods high in fat, salt and sugar within 50 metres of schools. The proposed rules would affect shops, restaurants and food vendors near schools nationwide, targeting products such as soft drinks, chips, samosas, pizzas and burgers. The move is part of broader efforts to address rising obesity, particularly among children, while businesses warn of possible sales losses. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Over 5,000 schools open doors to pilgrims for Khamenei’s funeral

Schools in Tehran have been opened for people to stay while on pilgrimage to attend Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s funeral. According to a report by Iran’s ISNA news agency, the country’s minister of education said that more than 5,000 schools and about 40 to 50 thousand classrooms nationwide are open to welcome pilgrims of Khamenei. More than 10 million people, including representatives from more than 100 countries, are expected in Tehran for the funeral. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

Israel extends closure of schools, workplaces until March 7 

Israel’s military said it was extending the closure of educational establishments and workplaces until 8pm (1800 GMT) on Saturday, as the US and Israel continued striking targets in Iran for the third consecutive day. "The Home Front Command has updated the defensive guidelines until Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 20:00," the military said, extending an earlier advisory. "The IDF emphasises that, in accordance with these guidelines, gatherings, educational activities, and workplace operations are prohibited, with the exception of essential sectors." Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

Powerful winter storm shuts schools, disrupts travel across US Northeast

Children across parts of the US Northeast will stay home on Monday as a powerful winter storm forced school closures and pushed offices and transit systems onto emergency schedules, with officials across the region warning of heavy snow, strong winds and dangerous travel conditions. The storm has already snarled travel along the East Coast from Washington to New England, with airlines cancelling thousands of flights. NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani declares state of emergency and orders non-essential vehicles off city roads. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Teachers barred from crossing Israeli checkpoints to reach Jordan Valley schools

Israeli forces have blocked Palestinian teachers from reaching schools in the Jordan Valley, preventing them from crossing through the Hamra and Tayasir military checkpoints, the Wafa news agency is reporting. The report quoted Azmi Balawneh, director of education for the Tubas governorate, as saying that dozens of teachers were forced to wait for hours as Israeli forces kept both checkpoints closed. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

UN expert accuses Israel of ‘scholasticide’ in Gaza

More than 660,000 children are currently out of school in Gaza, and of its estimated 815 schools, 97 percent have been damaged or destroyed, Farida Shaheed says. The UN special rapporteur on the right to education described the collapse of Gaza’s education system due to Israel’s war as a “scholasticide”, which is the intentional destruction of educational infrastructure or the targeting of teachers and academics. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Palestinian children denied return to school

Hundreds of thousands of Palestinian children were unable to begin a new school year on Monday after Israel raided schools in the West Bank and destroyed them in Gaza. The UN relief agency UNRWA said 660,000 children in Gaza were out of school for a third year, putting them at risk of becoming a “lost generation”. It said remaining schools were being used to shelter displaced families. “Gaza is in ruins. So is its education system,” UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini said. “Today, instead of going back to school, like most… Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Uncategorized

Schools to remain open on May 28

All government schools across Punjab will remain open on May 28 to commemorate Youm-e-Takbeer, according to a notification issued by the School Education Department on Tuesday. As per the circular, special programmes will be held in schools including national songs, speeches, and tributes to the Pakistan Armed Forces to mark the significance of the day when Pakistan became a nuclear power. The Education Department has directed that speech competitions, art displays, and national song contests be organized at the district level in government schools across Punjab. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Punjab shuts all educational institutions until Sunday over security threats

Punjab government has decided to close all schools, colleges, and universities across the province until Sunday in light of the prevailing security situation. The decision applies to both public and private educational institutions. As a result, there will be no classes on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in all schools throughout Punjab. The same directive extends to colleges and universities, which will also remain closed until Sunday. Read More…

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