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Time of India
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
No change in revised school timing, says Kerala education minister
Kannur: General education minister V Sivankutty on Tuesday said govt wouldn't make any change in the revised school timings in the backdrop of protests from religious outfits. Speaking to the media in Kannur, Sivankutty said govt would hold discussions with those opposing revised schedules to convince them. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "The talks are not aimed at changing govt's decision, but for clarifying our stand. The change in school timing was made based on the Education Act and such a decision couldn't be taken on religious considerations," he clarified. Samastha is free to express its opinion and govt is ready for discussions with them, he said. "Samastha leader Syed Muhammad Jifri Muthukoya Thangal contacted me over phone to express their concerns regarding the matter and talks will be held with them. Someone may have misled Samastha leaders on the matter," he added. Sivankutty criticized governor Rajendra Arlekar over his remarks on the recent 'Guru Pada Pooja' rituals conducted in some schools in the state. "How can the governor support an act which forces children to wash the feet of others? The rituals like Pada Pooja (foot worship) cannot be permitted in a modern society," he said. "Director of general education is investigating the incidents and govt won't allow such practices in schools. As per the Right to Education Act, such practices will be considered mental harassment of students," he added.
Time of India
12-07-2025
- Time of India
Guru Pada Pooja: Child rights commission registers case
Kasaragod: State commission for the protection of child rights registered a case suo-motu in connection with the 'Guru Pada Pooja' ritual held at Saraswathi Vidyalaya in Banadadka, Kasaragod. The case relates to an incident where students allegedly washed the feet of teachers with water and offered flowers at their feet as a sign of respect. The case was registered based on media reports regarding the incident and commission asked Bekkal DySP to submit a report on the incident as soon as possible. The controversial 'Guru Pada Pooja' took place at the school on Thursday, as part of the Guru Poornima celebration. Around 30 teachers who retired from various schools, including Saraswathi Vidyalaya, were honoured by students. The incident triggered a controversy after photographs of the event went viral on social media. Various student and youth organisations protested against the school and urged govt to take action against them. However, school authorities denied the allegations, claiming that the students did not wash the feet of teachers and only offered flowers at their feet.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Guru Purnima ritual at Kasaragod school sparks controversy
Kasaragod: Saraswathi Vidyalayam in Bandadka in Kasaragod has courted controversy after a 'Guru Pada Pooja' ritual was held in which students allegedly washed the feet of teachers with water and offer flowers at their feet as a sign of respect. The incident occurred as part of the Guru Purnima celebration on Thursday. Around 30 teachers who retired from various schools including Saraswathi Vidyalayam were honoured by students on the occasion. The incident triggered a controversy after the photographs of the event went viral on social media platforms. Various organizations protested against the school and urged the govt to take action. Muslim Youth League, the IUML's youth wing, demanded that govt should give an explanation regarding the permission given to hold such a programme at the school. SFI criticized the school authority for performing such a ritual. The organization urged the govt to take action against the school. There were also demands for an intervention of Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights in the incident. Meanwhile, school headmistress PT Uma denied the allegations, claiming that the students did not clean the feet of teachers. "Feet of the retired teachers were washed by our own teachers and students had just offered flowers at their feet," said Uma. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like So sánh mức trượt giá: Hợp đồng tương lai (CFD) Bitcoin vs Ethereum IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo "Guru Pada Pooja is organized every year as part of Guru Poornima celebration at the school. This year, we celebrated elaborately by inviting retired teachers from areas near the school. The programme is meant for developing a good culture among children," she added.
