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Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
Sanskrit to be introduced inpre-primary classes in state
Jaipur: In a major initiative, Rajasthan is preparing to introduce Sanskrit as a subject in pre-primary classes across state govt schools. This is being spearheaded by both the Sanskrit and the education departments and aims to teach children aged 3 to 5 the ancient language, said to be the first such programme in the country. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The Sanskrit education department has already developed a set of books tailored for young learners, confirmed govt officials. These are designed to be used in both Sanskrit and Hindi/English medium govt schools, highlighting the inclusive approach of the initiative. Currently, the state boasts of 2,369 Sanskrit schools, comprising 1,867 govt-run institutions and 502 private ones. The educational material includes illustrations depicting food items, numbers, animals, birds and modes of transport, each accompanied by their corresponding Sanskrit words. To enhance the learning experience, the teaching material features interactive activities that encourage children to match words with pictures, fostering better recollection of the vocabulary. Aligning with the National Education Policy (NEP), each book concludes with a comprehensive list of all the words taught, presented in Sanskrit, Hindi and English, along with a column for children to write down the equivalent word in their mother tongue. Priyanka Jodhawat, commissioner of Sanskrit education, emphasised the importance of this initiative, "Simple Sanskrit words have been provided in the books so that children can use them in conversation and familiarise themselves with the language from a young age." The books also introduce concepts such as numbers through colorful balls, along with lessons on the days of the week, body parts and moral stories, all illustrated for better engagement. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now While the decision on implementing the timeline is still pending at the state govt level, the initiative has already garnered attention. YS Ramesh, director of Central Sanskrit University, Jaipur, and head of the curriculum development committee for these books, said, "Rajasthan is the first state to implement the pattern of the NEP in Sanskrit education by preparing books in Sanskrit for pre-primary classes. " As the state prepares to implement the new language policy, many are hopeful that it will not only promote Sanskrit learning but will also instill a sense of cultural heritage among younger generations.
India Today
3 hours ago
- India Today
Two terror associates caught in J&K's Bandipora, Chinese grenades, ammo seized
Security forces in North Kashmir's Bandipora on Sunday caught two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist said that a joint naka was established by the police and army, and during searches, the two LeT associates were arrested along with arms and ammunition."From their possession, 2 Chinese grenades, 2 UBGL grenades and 10 rounds of AKs were recovered," officials added. The arrested have been identified as Ab Majid Gojri, a resident of SK Bala, and Ab Hamid Dar, a resident of Meanwhile, the police have registered a relevant case under UAPA and have initiated an Wednesday, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted searches at two locations in Srinagar and Handwara districts of Jammu and Kashmir in a terror funding case relating to 'The Resistance Front' (TRF), a proxy outfit of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).The searches, conducted at the houses of arrested persons on Wednesday, led to the seizure of crucial documents related to the case, which NIA took over from the state police in May this year, a statement said on people were earlier arrested in the case by the state police. During the investigation, NIA uncovered a foreign trail of funds, which is being probed further revealed that local youths were being instigated into anti-national activities and were being funded by the terror outfits, said the statement issued by the NIA, without citing further LeT and TRF are proscribed terrorist organisations.- EndsMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Jammu and Kashmir
Time of India
4 hours ago
- Time of India
Lord Krishna all for peace, harmony; cops must imbibe his ideals: CM
Lucknow: Police personnel must imbibe the ideals of Lord Krishna and work towards fostering peace and harmony in society. The call was given by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at a cultural event held on the occasion of Shri Krishna Janmashtami at Reserve Police Lines in Lucknow on Saturday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Calling the police the backbone of society, he said their duty extends beyond maintaining law and order as they also play a vital role in promoting unity and social harmony. The Chief Minister said that the incarnation of Lord Krishna in Mathura 5,000 years ago is not just a celebration, but also an enduring source of inspiration for citizens and police personnel in fulfilling their national duties. Quoting the teaching "Karmanye Vadhikaraste Ma Phaleshu Kadachana" as the foundation of duty, he noted that Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar reinforced the same spirit by including citizens' duties in the Constitution. The CM urged police personnel to adopt this principle in their lives to help bring about positive change in society. Quoting Lord Krishna's teaching "Paritranaya Sadhunam Vinashaya Cha Dushkritam," CM said that protecting the virtuous and eliminating evil creates a positive environment in society. He added that the empowerment of righteous forces paves the way for peace, harmony, and development, while evil elements breed chaos and insecurity. Yogi called upon police personnel to integrate the ideals of Lord Krishna into their duties. He said that it is the responsibility of the police to completely reject negative forces and guide society on the path of unity and peace. He praised the grand celebrations of Janmashtami in police stations, police lines, and training centres, which reflect the solidarity and enthusiasm of the police family. CM directed the police personnel to consider these celebrations as a source of inspiration and continuously work to create a positive environment in society. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now On the occasion, CM witnessed the cultural programmes organised by Lucknow Police Commissionerate, themed on patriotism and cultural richness. The event was attended by cabinet minister Swatantra Dev Singh, Rajya Sabha MP Dinesh Sharma, former minister and Legislative Council member Mahendra Singh, mayor Sushma Kharkwal, MLA Neeraj Bora, principal secretary (home) Sanjay Prasad, director general of police Rajeev Krishna, along with several senior police officers.
