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The Hindu
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Siddaramaiah directs CS to issue notices to DDPIs for poor show in SSLC results
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday ordered the issue of notices to the Deputy Directors of Public Instruction (DDPIs) in districts where the pass percentage in the SSLC examination in 2025 was below 60. Mr. Siddaramaiah, who continued the review of progress of all department works for the second day on Saturday with all Deputy Commissioners and zilla panchayat chief executive officers (CEOs), asked Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh to issue notices to the DDPIs. 'If their replies are not satisfactory, initiate further action against them,' the Chief Minister told Ms. Rajneesh. The DDPIs head the Education Department in districts and their supervisory role is vital in ensuring higher pass percentage of students. Kalyana Karnataka The pass percentage of students in government schools in the 2025 SSLC exam was below 60 in many districts. The seven districts of Kalyana Karnataka region recorded a dismal show in the examination, occupying the lowest ranks in the State. Of the bottom seven districts, six belong to the Kalyana Karnataka region, while the seventh, Vijayapura, from the Kittur Karnataka region, ranked 34th, just one place above the last. Kalaburagi district has slipped to the bottom — 35th rank — with a pass percentage of just 42.43, far below the State average of 66.14%. Kalaburagi's decline has been consistent over the past three years, dropping from 29th place in 2023 to 34th in 2024, and now 35th in 2025. The pass percentage in Vijayapura was 49.58, Yadgir 51.6, Raichur 52.05, Bidar 53.25, and Koppal 57.32. Notably, none of the 22 students in the State who achieved a perfect score of 625 out of 625 are from the Kalyana Karnataka region. Despite continued efforts by the Department of Public Instruction and the Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board (KKRDB), the region continues to lag behind others in educational outcomes. Noting good results in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts, in contrast, the Chief Minister asked officials not to give excuses like teacher shortage. Mr. Siddaramaiah asked officials in the backward Kalyana Karnataka region to provide extra attention to SSLC results. He said a sum of ₹906.64 crore was released to build new classrooms under the Viveka scheme. He questioned the Deputy Commissioners of districts where classrooms have not been completed despite fund release. 'Why are DCs not showing interest?' he asked. Visit schools 'The DDPIs should shoulder their responsibilities seriously. The DDPIs, along with secretaries in charge of districts, must visit schools and review the performance of teachers. 'If teachers and the DDPIs show interest, then good results can be achieved,' the Chief Minister said. Noting the falling admissions in government schools, he said, 'This is not a good development. The government is supplying eggs, milk, ragi malt, and soap, and providing hostel facility. Still, why are admissions falling?' he sought to know. Mr. Siddaramaiah said there was a need for teachers and officials to hold talks with parents and stop students from dropping out from schools.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Issue notices to edu officers of districts with low pass percentage: Siddaramaiah to Chief Secy
Bengaluru, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday instructed that notices be issued to Deputy Directors of Public Instruction in districts where the pass percentage in the Secondary School Leaving Certificate /Class 10 exams is below 60 per cent. At the review meeting with Deputy Commissioners of all districts and CEOs of all Zilla Panchayats here, the CM asked Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh to issue notices to DDPIs. "If the response given to the notice is not satisfactory, action should be taken against them," Siddaramaiah was quoted as telling officers, his office said in a release. Asking officials not to make the excuse of teacher shortage or staff shortage for the low results in SSLC, he said good results are coming only in Dakshina Kannada and few other districts. "DDPIs must take responsibility. They, along with secretaries in charge of districts, must visit schools and review the performance of teachers and DDPIs work with interest, good results will come everywhere," he said. Noting that there should be no delay in allocating funds for the construction of schoolrooms under the Viveka scheme, the CM said the action plan should be prepared immediately. He questioned the DCs as to why the schoolrooms had not been constructed yet, even after the money was released. Pointing out that the enrollment rate at government schools is decreasing every year, Siddaramaiah said teachers and officials should talk to parents so that the enrollment rate of children in government schools does not decrease, and everything possible should be done to prevent dropouts. "Why is the enrollment rate of children decreasing despite the government providing eggs, milk, ragi malt, soup, and hostel facilities?" he asked and told the officials to take necessary steps to resolve the problems by getting information about their practical experiences and taking necessary action. The CM instructed the CEOs and DCs and District in-charge secretaries of the districts whose examination results and child enrollment to schools are lower than the state average, to ensure that the situation improves by the next academic year. CEOs of Kalyana Karnataka region districts should pay more attention and monitor this matter. The reasons and excuses for the low results are not important, it is important to bring results, he said. The CM told them that if there is sincere effort, sincere results will come.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Fresh turf war: DCM opposes CM's transfers, demands reversal
Bengaluru: The uneasy power-sharing equation between chief minister and his deputy flared up again -- this time, over the transfer of five senior engineers —adding fresh fuel to a series of bureaucratic flashpoints between the state's top two leaders. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It has now emerged that Shivakumar, who also holds water resources department, formally objected to the May 9 transfer orders issued by the department of personnel and administrative reforms (DPAR), which operates under the chief minister's direct control. In a strongly worded letter to chief secretary Shalini Rajneesh, the deputy CM directed her to "immediately withdraw" the transfers, saying the decisions were made without his approval. The chief secretary is yet to respond to Shivakumar's letter. The chief minister has also not responded publicly to Shivakumar's objections, but the move is being widely interpreted in political circles as another sign of the deepening rift between the two Congress heavyweights. The engineers, all from the public works department (PWD), were reassigned to key posts within the water resources department. The list includes divisions managing sensitive and strategic portfolios such as interstate water disputes, irrigation under the Neeravari projects, the politically contentious Yettinahole project, the Command Area Development Authority (CADA), and the Karnataka State Police Housing and Infrastructure Development Corporation. Shivakumar took exception to the way transfers were executed. In a written note, he reminded the chief secretary that the Congress leadership had reached a foundational agreement when the govt was formed: "No transfers or appointments related to my department should be made without my approval. These transfers have been carried out without any reference to the minister concerned," Shivakumar wrote, warning that such moves violate protocol and undermine ministerial authority. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now One of the engineers affected, BH Manjunath, currently posted with the police housing corporation, is due to retire on May 31. The DPAR's order, however, instructed a replacement engineer to report to the post in advance, further raising eyebrows in Shivakumar's office. Both Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar have struggled to maintain a working relationship amid growing turf battles over portfolios, budget allocations, and bureaucratic appointments. Party insiders acknowledge the tension. The power structure in the state, they say, has become fraught with friction as Shivakumar with chief ministerial aspiration is jostling for influence over high-profile departments like Bengaluru development, water resources, and public works. Although the Congress has attempted to present a united front publicly, the discord is increasingly hard to conceal. Earlier skirmishes over board nominations, the handling of state finances, and control over Bengaluru's infrastructure roadmap have already set the stage for mistrust.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
CM sounds flood alarm, calls for monitoring on the ground
Bengaluru: Chief minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday directed all ministers in charge of districts and the secretaries concerned to visit rain-affected areas in the state and oversee relief work. The CM's directives come in the wake of early monsoon showers triggering fears of flash flood and landslides in many parts of Karnataka. India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that while rain is expected to continue for the next few days, there may be a slight let-up in intensity from June 3 onwards. "I have told our district in-charge ministers to attend to issues in areas affected by rains — be it landslides, tree falls or blocked roads," Siddaramaiah said. To streamline disaster response, Siddaramaiah has instructed chief secretary Shalini Rajneesh to convene a review meeting on May 30 and 31 with the district deputy commissioners, zilla panchayat CEOs, and secretaries in charge of the districts to coordinate relief operations. As of Monday, data shows 45 homes were destroyed and 1,385 partially damaged across the state due to rain. "Of the eligible households, 99% have already received compensation," a release from the CM's office stated. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Siddaramaiah also said Rs 973 crore is currently available in personal deposit (PD) accounts of districts and taluks for disaster management. Officials said the total grant as of Monday stood at Rs 97,352 lakh. The govt has identified 170 taluks as vulnerable to floods and landslides. As a precaution, 2,296 shelters have been established. Within Bengaluru city limits, 201 flood-prone locations have been mapped for close monitoring. IMD has issued a red alert for seven districts — Mangaluru, Karwar, Udupi, Bagalkot, Belagavi, Chikkamagaluru, and Shivamogga. An orange alert has been sounded in Kodagu, Hassan, and Vijayapura, while a yellow alert is in place for Bidar, Dharwad, Kalaburagi, Raichur, Yadgir, Ballari, Chamarajanagar, Davanagere, Mysuru, and Vijayanagara. Flood alert in Yadgir Meanwhile, incessant rain in Maharashtra's Western Ghats has created a flood-like situation in Karnataka's Yadgir district. Rising water levels in Krishna and Bhima rivers, which pass through Yadgir, have prompted the district administration to issue alerts. Inflow into Bhima is currently at 3,000 cusecs. The authorities have already released water from the Gurusanghi barrage. Further discharge is expected from the Sonna barrage on Thursday or Friday, leading officials to caution residents living along the riverbank.
The Hindu
17-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru records its first-ever profit since inception
Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru has reported a record profit for the first time since its inception. The announcement came following a board meeting of the Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) held on May 16, chaired by Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh, who is also the BIAL Chairperson. In a release, BIAL highlighted the achievement as 'a major turning point.' The record profit reflects a strong financial turnaround and positions BLR Airport for continued progress, it added. Level 5 Accreditation As of May 5, 2024, BLR Airport became the first airport in Asia to earn Level 5 Accreditation under the Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Carbon Accreditation programme. This top-tier certification recognises an impressive 95.6% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions, enabling the airport to reach net-zero emissions in those categories a full seven years ahead of its 2030 target, the release said. BLR Airport was awarded the Silver Award in ACI's Green Airports Recognition 2025, under the theme 'Sustainable Energy at Airports' in the 15-38 million passenger category. This marks the fourth straight year the airport has received sustainability recognition from ACI.
