Indian Air Force, Indian Army and firefighting personnel worked tirelessly to contain a major fire that erupted in the hilly area of Kasauli in Himachal Pradesh in May. Dry conditions significantly contributed to the rapid spread of the fire, which destroyed stretches of the forest landscape. However, after hours of firefighting efforts, including Bambi bucket operations, the fire was finally brought under control.

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), an organisation that focusses on enhancing school education through the development of educational material and school curricula, is now set to offer doctoral and postgraduate programmes. The organisation, which has been granted the ‘deemed to be university’ status, is expected to roll out courses in the field of education, such as educational technology and teacher training, deepening its contribution to education.