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The Hindu
27-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
MLA asks students to aim for civil services, contribute to nation-building
Udupi MLA Yashpal Suvarna on Tuesday asked students to also focus on preparing for civil service examinations while showing interest in pursuing careers in medicine and engineering. He was speaking at a function organised by the Department of School Education and Literacy in Udupi to felicitate schools which recorded 100% results in SSLC examinations of 2022-23 and 2023-24. The schools comprised government, government-aided private and private schools. The MLA said that students should also aspire to become IAS and IPS officials to contribute to nation-building. He stated that teachers of Udupi district have been supporting students in their academic pursuits. Students also worked hard. Hence, the district is at the forefront in the education sector. Udupi Deputy Commissioner K. Vidyakumari stated that during her visits to schools, she observed students studying with interest even during late evening hours. Teachers in the district involved themselves in various ways to improve the schools' results. Both students and teachers should maintain the lead that the district has held in the Class 10 results, she said. Swasti Kamath, Nidhi Pai and Sai Sparsha, who topped in the State in Class 10 results in the examination held in 2025 were felicitated on the occasion. In all, 147 schools which scored 100% results during 2022-23 and 2023-24 were honoured with a cash prize and a memento each.
The Hindu
12-05-2025
- Climate
- The Hindu
Coastal belt likely to record above normal rainfall, says Minister
Minister in-charge of Udupi district, Laxmi Hebbalkar, on Sunday, instructed the Udupi district administration to take all precautionary measures to face the monsoon as the coastal belt is likely to record above normal rainfall. Speaking at a meeting called by her to review the monsoon preparedness, the Minister said that the administration should take steps required to prevent loss of life and property. It includes cutting trees which are likely to pose threat to the life of people. The Minister instructed that the under-construction foot bridges in the district should be completed at the earliest. The government had released ₹ 8 crore for them, she said. She said the government will release funds for the maintenance of electric poles and other works required during the monsoon. The Minister asked the administration to constitute a task force to manage emergency situations and respond to the needs of people. She instructed the officials to inspect the safety of all anganwadis, school buildings and electric poles before the monsoon. In all, three villages are facing drinking water issues, and they should be addressed, she said. She distributed laptops to the students who scored highest marks in the SSLC examination this year. The government facilities to beneficiaries were also distributed on the occasion. Deputy Commissioner K. Vidyakumari, Superintendent of Police K. Arun and Chief Executive Officer of Zilla Panchayat Pratheek Bayal were present.
