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Time of India
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Karnataka chief minister asks edu department to ensure 75% pass percentage in SSLC exams
Bengaluru: Nothing could dampen the excitement of the children of the Karnataka Public School in Adugodi Thursday—not even the rain. It was the chief minister and the deputy chief minister who were visiting their school for the inauguration of the new academic year 2025-26. Much to the delight of the children, Siddaramaiah shook their hands and greeted them before walking to the dais. The CM set a target for the school education and literacy department to achieve a 75% pass percentage in SSLC exams, without awarding grace marks. In his speech, Siddaramaiah expressed his displeasure over the department awarding grace marks during the 2024 SSLC results. "I have clearly said no grace marks should be given. To assess the real capacity of students, we should stop giving grace marks." In the 2026 exams, the total number of students scoring 100% in all subjects should reach 1 lakh. "This year, 40 students secured 625 out of 625. I want that number to be increased to 1 lakh next year," he said. Siddaramaiah requested parents to enrol their children in govt schools. "I promise that we'll put honest efforts to improve the quality of schools," he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Council or Housing Association Tenant? Check Eligibility for Compensation National Disrepair Claims Undo The CM also encouraged students to learn multiple languages while stressing the importance of mastering Kannada. "Learning many languages is beneficial. But it's wrong to assume that children won't succeed if they study in Kannada…I'm the example of a govt school product; today I'm the chief minister of this state for the second time," he added. Shivakumar urged the children to dream big. "Don't just aspire for a job; you must become someone who creates jobs." Transport minister Ramalinga Reddy's efforts to improve govt schools in his constituency were appreciated by the other ministers at the event.
New Indian Express
30-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Learn other languages, but treasure Kannada: CM Siddaramaiah
BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah called upon students to learn as many languages as they can, saying the more they learn, the better it is. 'While you learn other languages, be ahead in Kannada,' CM said. He also said it is wrong to say that children will not get ahead if they learn in Kannada. 'If children get scientific education and develop scientific temperament, they will be very talented,' Siddaramaiah said. He was speaking after welcoming children back to school at Karnataka Public School in Adugodi on Thursday. The education department organised such programmes across the Karnataka, marking the reopening of the academic year. Siddaramaiah noted that he allocated Rs 725 crore this year again for the construction of class rooms. 'It is the responsibility of the government to provide education to everyone. Education does not just give knowledge, it also shapes personality. Everyone must get education. This will increase self-esteem and make us an asset to society,' he said.
The Hindu
25-04-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Platinum jubilee celebrations of Karnataka Public School at Hiriyadka from April 27
The platinum (75 years) jubilee celebrations of the Karnataka Public School at Hiriyadka in Udupi district will be inaugurated on April 27, according to Kuyilady Suresh Nayak, president of the platinum jubilee celebrations committee of the school. On April 25, he told presspersons in Udupi that the celebrations will go on till January 2026. Kaup MLA Gurme Suresh Shetty will inaugurate the year-long celebrations. The school caters to students from nearby villages and has 1,800 students. The school records good results every academic year. The school had started as 'Hiriyadka Board High School' in 1950. It was upgraded as a pre-university college in 1975. The State Government declared it as a Karnataka Public School in 2019-20, he said. Mr. Nayak said the celebrations will bring together alumni, students and teachers. The celebrations will highlight the school's journey from humble beginnings to becoming a cornerstone of education in Hiriyadka. Manjunath Bhat, principal of the school, said that the faculty have a commitment to impart holistic education. The school has adopted both Kannada and English as the medium of instruction. Former vice-chancellor of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) and senior cardiologist B. M. Hegde, agricultural economist N. S. Shetty and IAS officer H. Rajesh Prasad are among the alumni of the school, the principal said. Former Chief Election Commissioner late T. N. Seshan was the chief guest at the golden jubilee celebrations of the school. The school has planned to take up development of infrastructure at an estimated cost of ₹1 crore, which will be raised through philanthropists. Udupi district has nine Karnataka Public Schools.
