Tamil Nadu schools

Tamil Nadu Upgrades 20 Government Schools, Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi Reassures Teachers On TET Verdict

Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi inaugurated the upgradation of 20 government high schools and assured support for teachers impacted by the recent TET ruling. CM MK Stalin also reaffirmed the state’s commitment to its two-language policy and unique State Education Policy. Scroll down to read more.

Sep 02, 2025, 15:24 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Schools To Conduct Monthly Assessments For Classes 1 To 9

Tamil Nadu will introduce monthly assessments for Classes 1 to 9 this year, featuring Higher Order Thinking (HOT) questions to move beyond rote learning and build deeper understanding in core subjects. Scroll down to read more. 

Sep 01, 2025, 15:45 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Govt Approves Upgradation Of 20 High Schools, 200 Teachers To Be Appointed

The Tamil Nadu School Education Department has announced that 20 government high schools will be upgraded to higher secondary schools in the 2025–26 academic year. As part of the initiative, 200 postgraduate teachers will be appointed across these institutions. Scroll down to read more details.

Aug 18, 2025, 11:58 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Closes 208 Schools Amid Declining Student Admissions

Tamil Nadu’s declining birth rate and shrinking student enrolments have led to the temporary closure of 208 government schools this year, with over 1,200 institutions across the state recording zero new admissions in 2024-25. Scroll down to read more. 

Aug 17, 2025, 09:04 AM IST

Influenza A Virus Subtype H3N2 Scare: Will Schools Be Shut In Tamil Nadu? MK Stalin Govt Answers

The cases of Influenza A Virus Subtype H3N2 are on the rise in the country with most patients having symptoms of cough and cold, body ache, and fever.

 

Mar 16, 2023, 09:45 AM IST

Heavy rains batter Tamil Nadu, Chennai witnesses record showers; schools shut in several districts

For the next few days, most areas in Tamil Nadu Puducherry-Karaikal are expected to receive moderate rainfall.

Nov 02, 2022, 07:18 AM IST

Tamil Nadu: Shut Schools, postpone exams, former CM urges TN Government amid rise in flu cases- Read here

Tamil Nadu recently reported a spike in flu cases, the recent spike has prompted the neighbouring UT to declare holiday in schools till September 25, scroll down for more details.

Sep 19, 2022, 14:33 PM IST

Which states are opening schools, colleges from this week? Check complete list here

Schools are reopening in states such as Haryana, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana from February 1. Check complete list below. 

Jan 31, 2022, 20:05 PM IST

Tamil Nadu schools, colleges to open from February 1, no night curfew from January 30

The DMK government has also withdrawn the complete lockdown on January 30 (Sunday). The decision I this regard was taken following a meeting chaired by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, which was also attended by state’s Health Minister Ma Subramanian, Chief Secretary V Irai Anbu, and other officials.

Jan 28, 2022, 06:37 AM IST

Schools to reopen for classes 1 to 8 from November 1 in Tamil Nadu

According to the Government, the decision was taken given the immense pressure faced by students who have been confined at their homes.

Sep 28, 2021, 22:19 PM IST

Tamil Nadu schools gear up to reopen soon, check guidelines

Schools with smaller classrooms will face problems as they would need enough faculty to teach students in the shift system. 

Aug 23, 2021, 14:30 PM IST

COVID-19: Tamil Nadu schools to close from THIS date, class 12 boards will be held as planned

"The government of Tamil Nadu hereby order that schools shall be closed for classes 9th, 10th and 11th with effect from March 22 until further orders," state Chief Secretary Rajeev Ranjan said.

Mar 20, 2021, 18:30 PM IST

Tamil Nadu extends COVID-19 lockdown till October 31, takes this important decision for schools

Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami took an important decision for school students.

Sep 29, 2020, 21:27 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi in Chennai, assures all help to rain-affected Tamil Nadu

PM Narendra Modi will pay a visit to DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi on Monday.

Nov 06, 2017, 10:27 AM IST

Chennai rain: Light showers expected; Schools remain shut in Kanchipuram and Thiruvallur on Monday

Light showers will continue in parts of Tamil Nadu on Monday with the Meteorological department predicting a decreasing trend in Rains over the next few days. Schools and colleges continued to remain shut in Kanchipuram and Thiruvallur owning to incessant rains and water-logging.

Nov 06, 2017, 10:15 AM IST