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Time of India
5 days ago
- General
- Time of India
70 anganwadis in DK to start KG this year
Mangaluru: As many as 70 anganwadi centres in Dakshina Kannada have been permitted by the state govt to start LKG/UKG at their premises from this academic year. Of these, a total of 20 have been sanctioned to Mangaluru Rural, and 13 each in Bantwal and Sullia taluks. The department of women and child welfare commenced preliminary arrangements with the supply of smart TVs and books specifically designed for kindergarten. The official launch of the initiative will be held on Oct 2, the day when the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) programme is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The ICDS programme started in 1975. Usman A, deputy director of the women and child development department, said that Dakshina Kannada currently has a total of 2,131 anganwadis. Out of them, 70 anganwadis have been selected, which have their own buildings and are in good condition. The selected anganwadis have been provided with smart TVs and books. The syllabus is also in digital format, and will be displayed through the smart TVs. "Some sanctioned anganwadis have already started operating. However, the official launch is scheduled for Oct 2," he explained. A total of seven books have been supplied—three for pre-primary-1 or LKG, three for pre-primary-2 or UKG, and one for the teacher. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Elegant New Scooters For Seniors In 2024: The Prices May Surprise You Mobility Scooter | Search Ads Learn More Undo Children aged 4-5 years will be enrolled in pre-primary-1, and those aged 5-6 in pre-primary-2. There will not be any special grant from the govt to run this initiative. Usman said that the existing anganwadi teachers will be trained for the kindergarten. "They are yet to be trained, and we have not received any communication on the same," Usman said. Usman said that there was no opposition from nearby SDMCs of govt schools, which also have a similar setup to start the kindergarten in anganwadis. "The demand from anganwadis is growing to allow them to start kindergarten. We have received several requests," he said.
Time of India
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Karuppu' teaser: Suriya turns guardian in RJ Balaji's third directorial; 'Ghajini' reference adds nostalgia
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) On the occasion of his birthday, actor Suriya gave fans a compelling glimpse into his upcoming film 'Karuppu', helmed by RJ Balaji . In the teaser, Suriya goes back to his birth name, Saravanan, and takes on the role of a man leading a double life—an advocate by day and a mysterious saviour by night. Dressed in a lawyer's coat, Suriya is seen stepping into the courtroom for the second time after Jai Bhim. But it's his transformation into a black-shirted, black-dhoti-clad figure in a rural setup that draws a direct reference to the guardian deity Karuppu Samy, lending a strong cultural flavour to the character. From 'Ghajini' to Karuppu Samy A clever nod to the iconic watermelon scene from Ghajini finds its way in. With vibrant visuals and a blend of rural and urban backdrops. RJ Balaji, who has earlier directed 'LKG' and 'Mookuthi Amman', brings his signature touch once again. The teaser promises a blend of action and mass elements with a stunning Suriya in it. It will surely be a fun ride for the fans and general audiences. Netizens react One fan commented, "This is what we need from Suriya." Another comment read, "Real Watermelon Star with his own reference Just RJ balaji na Things." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Could Be the Best Time to Trade Gold in 5 Years IC Markets Learn More Undo A third one commented, "Rj balaji semma work ithu.... Good." Another comment read, "RJB suriya fans ellam blast ya unnala enna madhiri irukku sai abhyankar rocking Vera Vera Vera level." Karuppu (Tamil) - Teaser | Suriya | RJB | Trisha | @SaiAbhyankkar | Dream Warrior Pictures A strong ensemble backed by seasoned technicians Joining Suriya in 'Karuppu' is Trisha, who plays the female lead. The supporting cast includes Yogi Babu, Malayalam veteran Indrans, Lubber Pandhu fame Swasika, Sshivada, Natty, Supreeth Reddy, and Anagha Maya Ravi. The technical team boasts composer Sai Abhyankkar, cinematographer GK Vishnu, editor Kalaivanan, art director Arun Venjaramoodu, and stunt choreographer Vikram Mor. Meanwhile, Suriya is also busy with his 46th film directed by Venky Atluri, co-starring Mamitha Baiju, Raveena Tandon, and Radikaa Sarathkumar.
The Hindu
20-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
No govt. or Kannada medium school will be shutdown: Madhu Bangarappa
Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Madhu Bangarappa has said that no schools —government and Kannada medium— in the State would be closed for any reason. 'Government and Kannada medium schools in the State will not be closed for any reason. We have deputed teachers and mid-day meals workers in schools with zero admission to other schools. If students enroll, we will restart those schools,' said the Minister. During an interaction with The Hindu, he said that there were many schools in the State where only one student was enrolled, which were also not closed. 'We have not closed any Kannada medium schools and have emphasised on starting bilingual classes,' he said. Mr. Bangarappa said that steps have been taken to open school clusters on the model of Karnataka Public Schools (KPS). 'There are about 308 KPS schools across the state, and there is a huge demand for these schools from students and parents. In this context, it has also been considered to open school clusters and provide free transport facilities to students,' he said. Bilingual schools Mr. Bangarappa further said that in 2023, the State government started 1000 bilingual schools, and they were such a big success that the State Budget of 2025-26 announced the setting up of another 4000 bilingual schools and that they were already sanctioned. 'To provide quality English education in government schools, the English Medium Teacher Induction Program (EMTIP) is being provided to teachers of classes 1 to 4, in association with Azim Premji Foundation, and 20,000 teachers have already been trained in English. It ensures access to English language education for students of all sections of society. And, Spoken English classes are being conducted for students from classes 1 to 8 in all government schools. Modules have been prepared for each class, and KPS teachers have been trained at Regional Institute of English (RIE). So far 38,56,826 students benefited from this,' he said. KG classes The minister further said that the LKG and UK classes started in government schools were a big success. 'We have started LKG-UKG classes in 5000 government schools across the State this year, and the response has been great,' he said, adding that the lack of LKG-UG classes in government schools was pushing parents to admit their children in private schools. 'The Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board (KKRDB) in Kalyana Karnataka established 1,008 pre-primary schools last year, almost towards the beginning of the admission season. In just 4 days, 40,000 children got admissions into these schools,' he said. CSR funds not been collected at the expected level Mr. Bangarappa said that the plan to start two model schools in every gram panchayat with the help of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds by corporate companies was not successful. 'We had a plan to collect around ₹2,500 crore CSR fund to build 500 model schools across the State. But, companies in the Bengaluru region are not coming forward to build schools in remote villages. Therefore, we have started a project called Our School-Our Responsibility and have given the responsibility to the Deputy Commissioners and Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of Zilla Panchayat of the respective districts to contact the companies under their jurisdiction and obtain CSR funds and start model schools,' he said. Teachers recruitment Speaking about the teachers' recruitment, Mr. Bangarappa said that the Chief Minister had announced to recruit 10,267 teachers this year. In addition, the government has approved the filling of 5,000 teacher posts in aided schools and 800 lecturer posts in Government Pre-University Colleges, he added and said the recruitment process will begin as soon as internal reservation among Scheduled Castes is finalised. Fostering constitutional values The Minister said around 1.04 crore students of government, aided, and unaided schools were now reading the Constitution's preamble daily, helping in instilling in them constitutional values. He further said the Department of School Education and Literacy (DSEL) is observing the Gandhi Bharath year through special initiatives to commemorate the centenary of the 1924 Congress session in Belagavi. 'All textbooks have a logo saying Gandhi Bharath on its cover page and seven social sins, written by Mahatma Gandhi on the backside,' he said.
Hans India
12-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Free bus facility for students in govt schools
Bengaluru: In a major step toward strengthening public education, the government has announced free bus transportation for all students studying from LKG to PUC in Karnataka Public Schools (KPS). The initiative is aimed at improving accessibility, attendance, and the overall quality of education in government-run schools across the state. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar shared the news via a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, highlighting the government's commitment to ensuring a bright future for children studying in public schools. 'The government is committed to the bright future of government school students. As part of strengthening Karnataka Public Schools, we are launching free bus services for students studying from LKG to PUC,' said DCM Shivakumar. This student transportation scheme adds to the list of progressive welfare programs initiated by the state, such as the Shakti Scheme, which currently provides free bus services to women across Karnataka. With this move, the Karnataka Government has once again underlined its commitment to inclusive, accessible, and quality education for all—especially for underprivileged children. Beneficiaries: Studentsfrom LKG to PUC enrolled in Karnataka Public Schools, Children from economically weaker sections, especially in rural and remote areas, It improves attendance and learning outcomes in government schools. It is a major support system for families struggling with transportation costs and strengthens the government's mission to empower and revamp public education.
New Indian Express
30-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Opposition slams Puducherry government over NEP rollout, school staff shortage in UT
PUDUCHERRY: Leader of the Opposition R Siva on Saturday lashed out at the BJP-led coalition government in Puducherry, accusing it of neglecting the education sector and pushing ahead with the National Education Policy (NEP) without accounting for local needs. In a statement, Siva criticised the deployment of a single teacher to two different schools in the same week, claiming it compromised the quality of education. He condemned the reduction of teaching staff based on student strength, terming it a violation of the one-teacher-per-class norm. He added that assigning one teacher to both LKG and UKG classes hampered early childhood learning. Raising concerns over the CBSE board examination papers for Classes 10 and 12 being issued only in English and Hindi, Siva said it put immense pressure on students unfamiliar with those languages. He demanded bilingual question papers incorporating regional languages from the current academic year. Siva also opposed the policy of failing students in Classes 5 and 8, arguing it dented self-confidence and increased dropout rates. He urged the administration to follow Tamil Nadu's model of promoting students up to Class 9 and to revert to a locally relevant state syllabus.
