15th January, School News Headlines Today: The morning assembly is a tradition that has been followed for years. The assembly is often held in the morning and requires all teachers and students to congregate on the school grounds or the hall.
The format of the assembly isn’t set and can differ from school to school. However, the primary activities remain the same. The principal delivers a speech, and students read the news headlines. Talent shows, debates, speeches and role plays are often included in the school assembly.
Prayers, yoga and physical activity can also be a part of the morning school assembly. However, today we bring you the top news headlines, which increase awareness among the students about global and domestic affairs.
You can check out the news headlines for 15 January to be read during the morning school assembly below.
National News Headlines for Today’s School Assembly January 15
1) Maldives set March 15 for the withdrawal of Indian troops as the diplomatic row between the two countries widened.
2) Delhi schools will reopen from Jan. 15, while the holidays were extended by 2 days in Noida due to the cold.
3) GRAP 3 restrictions were imposed in Delhi as the air quality further deteriorated to the “severe” category.
4) Suspended BSP MLA Danish Ali joined Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Manipur.
5) Makar Sankranti and Pongal will be celebrated on January 15 in India. PM Modi fed cows at his residence to celebrate the festival.
6) The 2024 Pongal festival will commence on January 15 and last till January 18.
International News for Today’s School Assembly
- Anti-China leader Lai Ching-te won the 2024 Taiwan presidential election, while US President Joe Biden refused to acknowledge Taiwan’s independence.
- Protests erupted in Yemen after US and UK strikes on Houthis.
- The Israel-Hamas war crossed 100 days and a death toll of over 20,000.
- Pro-Indian opposition in Maldives defeated President Mohamed Muizzo’s party in local polls.
- All prison guards and hostages taken during Ecuador’s prison riots were released as per President Daniel Noboa.
Sports News for Today’s Assembly
- India beat Afghanistan by 6 wickets in a dominant second T20I to seal the series by 2-0.
- Indian women’s hockey team kept Olympic hopes alive by beating New Zealand 3-1.
- Malaysia Open 2024: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the silver medal in the Men’s Doubles after losing to the Liang-Wang pair in the finals.
Important Days on 15 January
- Indian Army Day
- Wikipedia Day
- Makar Sankranti
Thought of the Day
“Soldiers do not fight because they hate what is in front of them. They fight because they love what is behind them.” – G.K. Chesterton
