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New Indian Express
5 days ago
- General
- New Indian Express
Telangana's Nirmal district moves to demolish unsafe school buildings after roof collapse injures two students
ADILABAD: In a bid to prevent accidents before the new academic year begins, the Nirmal district administration is actively identifying and demolishing school buildings in dilapidated condition. Engineering officials have been instructed to inspect and certify such structures for safe demolition. Recently, the roof of an old building at the Government Primary School in Antarni village, Kubeer mandal, collapsed. Two students who were playing in the premises were injured. They were immediately shifted to Bhainsa area hospital, where they are undergoing treatment and are reported to be safe. District Collector Abhilasha Abhinav directed officials to seek immediate permission for the demolition of unsafe school buildings. In the case of the Antarni school, a demolition certificate had already been obtained, but action was delayed due to unseasonal rains in late May. The collector emphasised the need for precautionary measures to avoid such incidents. She also instructed education officials to identify all unsafe school and government buildings across the district, submit their details to the engineering authorities, obtain demolition certificates and take timely action. It is learnt that the incident at Antarni occurred after the Badi Bata programme held in the morning. While most teachers and students had left the premises afterward, a few students stayed back to play. During that time, the roof collapsed, injuring two of them. District Educational Officer Rama Rao has begun collecting detailed reports on unsafe buildings from Mandal Educational Officers to coordinate further action.
Hindustan Times
27-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Ludhiana: Grant withdrawal leaves govt school infra projects in limbo
In a setback to the ongoing infrastructure projects in government schools across the district, unused development grants have been withdrawn by the education department. The grants, which were allocated for the academic year 2024–25 to support smart school initiatives and infrastructure development, were withdrawn by the end of the financial year, on March 31. Since then, no funds have been released for completion of undergoing work, leaving construction sites deserted and vendors unwilling to resume without payments. At Government Primary School, Giaspura, over ₹15 lakh in grant money was withdrawn, bringing building work to a standstill. 'The construction of new rooms and facilities was in full swing, but ever since the grant lapsed, it has been halted completely,' said Sukhdhir Singh Sekhon, officiating head teacher of the school. 'We are nearing two months without any clarity on when the funds will return.' Several other schools with large-scale infrastructure plans have also been affected. One school principal, who requested anonymity, said vendors are refusing to proceed without clearance of dues. 'It becomes extremely difficult when teachers are asked to manage payments or answer for delays. It's not only financially draining but also humiliating,' the principal added. The land allocated within school campuses for construction of classrooms, libraries, and smart facilities now stands unused as the work has been further delayed. When contacted, Anil Matharoo, the district coordinator of the Smart School project, admitted that some schools with ongoing infrastructure projects had been affected. 'The proposal to reissue the withdrawn grants has already been submitted to the central government. We are hopeful that the funds will be released soon,' he said.
Daily Express
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
A most humble Governor
Published on: Sunday, May 25, 2025 Published on: Sun, May 25, 2025 By: Datuk Teddy Chin Text Size: The writer (left) with Ahmadshah and Toh Puan at the Istana when he received his ASDK in 2004. On the right is Datin Marcella Mally. ON Tuesday (20.5.2025) evening, at a private hospital in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah lost an illustrious son. Tun Ahmadshah Abdullah passed away at the age of 79. The late Tun Ahmadshah needs no introduction to Sabahans, unless one has been sleeping or been overseas all this while. He was born at Kampung Inanam near Manggatal on Dec 9, 1946, the youngest of six siblings. He was buried beside his wife who passed away a few years ago in his village. He began his education at the Government Primary School at Darau, Manggatal (now SK Darau) in 1952. He then attended the La Salleh Secondary School in Tanjung Aru until 1967. The late Tun then began a distinguished career as a civil servant. He became a Customs Officer in Kota Kinabalu on 1 March 1968. He later became an Executive Officer (Rural) and was posted to the Beaufort District Office as an Assistant District Officer (Rural) or ADO on 10 November 1969. It was while in the civil service that he was sent to outh Devon College, Torquay,UK and came back with a Diploma in Development Administration a year later. Advertisement Upon returning from UK, he was seconded to the National Padi and Rice Board (LPN) as Chief Administrative Officer from 14 April 1979 till July 1983. He also served as Secretary of the State Civil Service Commission. Sometime in between all this he won a scholarship to study Political Science at the Indiana State University, USA. Upon his return he joined the State Religious Service as a Prosecutor with the Sabah Islamic Religious Council (Muis) from Oct 1986 to Jan 1988. From Jan 1988 to June 1994 he was Secretary of Muis, becoming its administrative head. Between 1994 to 1995 he was Secretary of the Internal Affairs and Research Division of the Chief Minister's Department. From 16 Dec 1995 to March 1998 he was Director of the State Civil Service Department. In the old days this office was known as the State Establishment Office and among its Directors during Usno time was former Berjaya Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hj Mohd Noor Mansoor. Today the holder is known as Director-General. From 21 March 1998 to his retirement on 8 December 2002, he was further promoted to Deputy State Secretary (Admin), thus ending a distinguished civil service career spanning a few decades. The story goes that when he was about to retire, he was summoned by then Chief Minister Tan Sri Chong Kah Kiat. He thought it was just a farewell courtesy call of sorts. He certainly was not prepared for what the Chief Minister had to tell him. Chong wanted him to be the new Governor or TYT beginning 1.1.2023 replacing Tun Sakaran Dandai who had served two terms, the maximum at that time. When interviewed by this writer, Tan Sri Chong had this to say: 'He was shocked. 'I gave him two conditions, first to promise me never to sell any State awards especially the Datukships and secondly to play golf with me after I leave my CM post. (Chong finished his two-year term in March 2003, three months after Tun Ahmadshah became TYT). 'Both he promised straight away but still could not believe his ear hearing from me because he was just a mere TSKN then. 'But of course I told him no guarantee because it's up to the PM then (Dr M) to forward to the Agong.' On why he chose Ahmadshah when he could have chosen a politician especially from Umno, Tan Sri Chong had this to say: 'He was my Deputy State Secretary. I knew him to be conscientious, humble and helpful official. Very much overlooked as a civil servant. 'Hence my decision to tap him for the TYT post. A very humble and very soft -spoken gentleman. 'Never an extremist. Never a racist,' Chong concluded. Perhaps Chong was right, in fact more than right. The story goes that when Ahmadshah was in La Salle, a Catholic school which was then under the watchful eyes of the late Datuk Brother Charles, he even scored good grades for his Scripture Study. Which perhaps helped to shape the person that he later became, including holding the highest office in the Land Below The Wind. Another Muslim old boy of La Salle who went on to become a leader in Sabah is Datuk Seri Panglima Mohd Noor Mansoor (Matnor). Which perhaps explains why when he was Finance Minister, Matnor even acting as Fund Raising Chairman for a new Catholic Church in his constituency in Papar. As for not being racial. During his tenure as TYY Tun Ahmadshah gave Datukship to two of his childhhood friends both of whom were non-Muslims. The story goes that they used to bath together in the river as kids. But this is not to say that the duo was not qualified. One, a Kadazan, was a senior civil servant while the other, a Sino, was a Chinese. As for me personally, I first knew him when he was a senior civil servant. I was sent by my former boss to see him and he was very helpful and cooperative. Soft-spoken, always smiling. No wonder Chong chose him as Governor. Talking about Chong, while he was still CM my former boss recommended me for an ASDK. All nominations for ASDK, PGDK and JP must be vetted by and approved personally by the CM except for TYT's own nominations (his quota). In other words, Chong could have struck out my name but he didn't; for which until today I am grateful. I actually got my award in 2002 when Sakaran was the Governor. But I only went up to the Istana to receive my ASDK in 2004 due to waiting for my official uniform. Because the TYT only wears uniform during the actual birthday celebration. It used to be Sept 16 but later first Saturday of October. By the time I went up to Istana, the TYT was already Ahmadshah. He still remembered me and was happy to see me so much so that he obliged for my photo request not once but twice – the first inside the Investiture Hall and the second as we were leaving the Istana. Such a humble TYT. Another close friend of Ahmadshah since childhood is Datuk Iskandar Malik Jangkat. I am not sure if they went to school together but they certainly came from the same area , Manggatal which is just next to Inanam. Malik, a Dusun and a businessman, was awarded the Datukship during Ahmadshah's time. Then Iskandar got the idea for the formation of the the Sabah Datuks Association (Majlis Datuk-Datuk Negeri Sabah) and the association was born with the blessings of the TYT. Ever since its formation, the Majlis has held annual dinner in conjunction with His Excellency's birthday. But it's not just about celebrating the birthday. They do charity too and normally donations for charity are made during the dinner. Iskandar has since retired and became the Adviser but he went on to become the Chairman of the Malaysian Datuks Association. Quite and achievement for a Sabahan. The Chairman of the Malaysian Justice of Peace Association is also a Sabahan. The TAS Oil and Gas Academy was a collaboration between UMSLink Holdings and Silverkris Sdn Bhd in which Iskandar was involved, but mooted by Ahmadshah himself. After his retirement as TYT, Ahmadshah became Chairman of Azam Jaya Berhad, now a public-listed company and leader in Sabah's construction industry. However, he was there only for a few years and later completely retired until his recent death. The views expressed here are the views of the writer and do not necessarily reflect those of the Daily Express. If you have something to share, write to us at: [email protected]
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Bains inaugurates infra devp projects in Sri Anandpur Sahib govt schools
1 2 Patiala: With a focus on providing top-notch facilities to the students, the Punjab school education minister Harjot Singh Bains inaugurated infrastructure development projects worth over Rs 1.49 crore in govt schools of Sri Anandpur Sahib constituency under the Sikhya Kranti initiative. Addressing the gathering, Bains said the development projects worth crores are currently underway in govt schools and will be completed shortly. He added that supplementary grants amounting to crores will also be allocated to rural area schools, ensuring they are all equipped with modern facilities. He inaugurated development works worth Rs 17 lakh at PM Shri Government Senior Secondary School, Massewal, while the Government Primary School, Jeowal received Rs 40 lakh under the Holistic Development Plan. Government Primary School, Massewal underwent repairs costing Rs 7.51 lakh, among others. He highlighted that govt schools are now equipped with comprehensive facilities, including security guards, campus management systems, transportation services, Wi-Fi connectivity, state-of-the-art science labs, well-stocked libraries, modern furniture, dedicated staff rooms, spacious classrooms, administrative offices, accessibility ramps, and more. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The place-to-be for automation and robotics Undo Relevant topics from automation, AI and robotics Undo Valuable contacts with international exhibitors Undo Fresh input at the top-class supporting program Undo The leading trade fair for automation & robotics Undo These amenities, previously limited to private or model schools, are now accessible to students in govt institutions, bridging the gap between public and private education, he added. Bains reviewed ongoing projects in the school premises. He also highlighted a positive trend of increasing girl student enrolment, citing Massewal School's statistics of 321 girl students compared to 312 boy students, showcasing improved gender parity. Bains mentioned the establishment of a 'School of Happiness' in Lakher, providing quality education to children from the Changer region without lengthy commutes. Additionally, he noted that a 'School of Eminence' is being constructed in Kiratpur Sahib at a cost of Rs 12 crore. MSID:: 121343697 413 |
Hindustan Times
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Ludhiana: Response sought from four unrecognised schools
The district education officer (elementary education) came across several private educational institutions operating without the mandatory recognition under the Right to Education (RTE) Act during surprise checks on Tuesday. The exercise was aimed at cracking down on unrecognised schools, officials said. Notices were issued to Maa Sharda School, Bright Future School and Gopal Vatika School, all in Giaspura, besides another branch of Maa Sharda School in government flats, said district education officer (elementary) Ravinder Kaur. The schools have been asked to submit their responses in two days and further action will be taken accordingly, officials said, adding they discovered that none of these schools had applied for RTE recognition and also they were sans documentation from the district education office. The DEO said, 'The inspection revealed alarming conditions. Students were being taught in overcrowded and poorly ventilated rooms with inadequate furniture. Many classrooms lacked basic infrastructure, such as desks, clean drinking water and hygienic toilets. There was also a clear absence of trained teachers, raising concerns about the quality of education being provided.' 'Many of the students enrolled in these institutions were over the age of 15 and still studying in primary-level classes, a violation of age-specific provisions under the Right to Education Act,' she said. Alongside the inspections, the education department also pushed forward with its 2025-26 school admission campaign. The DEO led the campaign at government flats in Giaspura, creating awareness among parents and local residents. The campaign resulted in over 102 children being enrolled in Government Primary School, Lohara, and 19 more at Government Primary School, Giaspura, on the spot. 'The appeal was met with a positive response as many parents agreed to shift their children to government-run institutions, recognising the need for quality and regulated education,' said Kaur. The inspection and admission drive were supported by key education officials, including Vishal Mittal (MIS coordinator), Major Singh, Baldev Singh (Sudhar), Rajinder Kumar, Swarnjeet Kaur (CHT, Dhandari Kalan School), and Avtar Singh (Government Primary School, Lohara).
