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Chhattisgarh will reposition 2,621 affected BEd-qualified assistant teachers into science lab roles at state schools, following a court order that nullified their appointments due to an invalid NCTE notification.

Chhattisgarh Absorbs 2,621 BEd Teachers

Following a court ruling, Chhattisgarh reallocates 2,621 BEd-qualified teachers into science roles at state schools, addressing both legal compliance and educator protests.

Chhattisgarh to reallocate 2,621 BEd teachers in Science roles

Chhattisgarh will absorb 2,621 BEd teachers into state school science lab roles after court invalidation.

More than 2,600 assistant teachers with BEd (Bachelor of Education) degrees, whose services were terminated by the Chhattisgarh government following a court order, will be absorbed in vacant posts in science laboratories of state-run schools, an official said on Wednesday.
A decision in this regard was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai here at Mantralaya (state secretariat), he said.
Sai, in a post on 'X', said, "Known for good governance, our government has done justice to 2,621 BEd-qualified assistant teachers whose services were terminated after appointment through Direct Recruitment 2023.
"We have decided to accommodate all these assistant teachers in the posts of Assistant Teacher Science (Laboratory). The School Education Department has been authorized for this (the absorption process)." The absorption will be done on non-advertised posts. Assistant teachers who have passed 12th from the arts/science faculty will be given three years to complete the prescribed qualification (12th maths/science). These candidates will be given two months of special training through the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) regarding laboratory work, the official informed.
Under the process, the vacant posts in scheduled area districts will be filled first followed by positions lying vacant in border districts. Other districts will be preferred later, he said.
The state government had terminated the services of these assistant teachers of primary schools in compliance with a Chhattisgarh High Court order dated April 2, 2024.
Notably, the issue of their termination stemmed from a notification of the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) which was quashed by the Rajasthan High Court in 2021.
On June 28, 2018, the NCTE, a statutory body of the Centre, had issued a notification stating BEd degree holders were eligible for appointment to the post of primary school teachers (Classes I to V) earlier, for which only DEd (Diploma in Education) or D.El.Ed (Diploma in Elementary Education) holders were considered qualified.
Based on this notification, the Chhattisgarh school education department had issued a notification including BEd as a qualification for appointment to the post of assistant teachers in the state.
While hearing a case pertaining to the appointment of primary teachers in Rajasthan, the Rajasthan High Court quashed the 2018 NCTE notification in 2021, holding BEd candidates to be unqualified for the posts of primary school teachers.
The matter later went to the Supreme Court, which on August 11, 2023, upheld the Rajasthan HC order quashing the 2018 NCTE notification. The apex court, however, noted BEd-qualified teachers appointed prior to this judgement will not be affected by its ruling.
Meanwhile, on May 4, 2023, the Chhattisgarh government published an advertisement for the vacant posts of primary school teachers in which both BEd and DEd holders were invited in the selection process.
On June 10, 2023, recruitment examinations were conducted, and results were declared in July the same year. The appointment process of the selected teachers started in September 2023. However, DEd-qualified candidates approached the Chhattisgarh HC, challenging the appointments of BEd holders as primary school teachers.
On April 2 last year, the Chhattisgarh HC held the notification of qualification of BEd as eligible for the post of assistant teacher (Classes I to V) as illegal and quashed their appointments.
On December 10 last year, the High Court, in a contempt case for not implementing its order dated April 2, 2024, granted the Chhattisgarh government "two weeks" for complying with its order.
Subsequently, the state government sacked the assistant teachers with BEd degrees, triggering state-wide protests by them.
However, on January 3, the government formed an inter-departmental committee headed by the chief secretary to look into the demands of the terminated teachers, which includes their absorption in vacant posts in the education department.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta addresses school fee hike complaints, promising swift action against violators to protect educational rights.

Delhi CM Tackles School Fee Hike Issues

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta acts on complaints of arbitrary school fee hikes, ensuring compliance and protection of educational rights.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta addresses school fee hike complaints

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta sends notices to schools over arbitrary fee hikes, affirming strict action against violations.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday said notices have been issued to schools against which complaints of arbitrary fee hikes have been received.
These schools have been asked to respond, failing which strict action will be taken against them, the chief minister told PTI.
Addressing a 'Jan Samvad' (public meeting), the chief minister received a complaint about a private school in Model Town allegedly increasing fees and expelling students.
Sharing the incident in a post on X, Gupta said, "Today, a case related to Queen Mary's School in Model Town came up, where parents complained about unjust fee collection and the expulsion of students."
The matter has been taken seriously and officials have been directed to carry out an immediate investigation and take necessary action, she said.
"No school has the right to harass parents over fees or remove students unfairly," she said, adding that all schools are expected to follow set rules and regulations, and any violation will result in action.
"A zero-tolerance policy is in place for any kind of injustice, exploitation or irregularity-- no negligence will be accepted. Our commitment is clear that every child deserves justice, dignity and quality education," Gupta said.
She emphasised that the Delhi government remains committed to transparency, equal opportunity and protection of children's rights in education.
"Notices have been issued to schools against which complaints of arbitrary fee hikes have been received. These schools have been asked to respond, failing which strict action will be taken against them," the chief minister told PTI.

Pawan Kalyan's son, Mark, was injured in a Singapore school fire. With PM Narendra Modi's support and global prayers, Mark is slowly recovering.

Pawan Kalyan Shares Son Mark’s Health Update After Singapore School Fire

Actor and Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan's son, Mark, injured in a Singapore school fire. PM Modi offers support. Mark is hospitalized and recovering.

Pawan Kalyan's son, Mark, suffered injuries during a Singapore school fire. PM Modi and many others have extended support. Mark is slowly recovering.

April 8, 2025: In a distressing incident, actor and Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Pawan Kalyan, revealed that his son, Mark Shankar Pawanovich, was injured in a recent school fire in Singapore. Kalyan informed the public that Mark is currently hospitalized and slowly recuperating. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his support by personally contacting Pawan Kalyan, offering words of encouragement that provided strength during this challenging time. Additionally, the Indian High Commissioner in Singapore has been directed to offer necessary assistance. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu also reached out to express his concern. Pawan Kalyan expressed gratitude towards the numerous well-wishers, including politicians, actors, and others who prayed for his son&rsquo;s swift recovery, holding poojas at temples on Mark&rsquo;s behalf. &ldquo;Mark Shankar is gradually recovering due to these good-hearted wishes and blessings. I sincerely thank everyone,&rdquo; Kalyan stated. The fire broke out in a shophouse on River Valley Road in Singapore, where several individuals, including children, were caught in the blaze. Pawan Kalyan&rsquo;s eight-year-old son, Mark, sustained burns on his limbs and suffered from smoke inhalation. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) quickly responded to control the fire. At the time of the incident, Pawan Kalyan was in Andhra Pradesh's Alluri Sitarama Raju district on an official visit, engaging with local communities. He promptly canceled his remaining engagements in Visakhapatnam to fly to Singapore and be with his son. Mark, who attends school in Singapore, is currently receiving medical treatment at a local hospital. Pawan Kalyan and his third wife, Anna Lezhneva, have two children&mdash;Mark and their daughter, Polena. The family maintains a low profile, rarely appearing in public together.

Authorities in Palghar investigate after tribal school students reportedly forced to do 100 punitive sit-ups, leading to a student's hospitalization. An inquiry is set to ensure student safety.

Investigation into School Sit-Up Punishments

A tribal school in Palghar, Maharashtra, faces scrutiny after students were allegedly punished with 100 sit-ups, resulting in hospital admission. An inquiry is underway to address the situation and ensure safe practices in educational institutions.

Palghar Ashram School faces probe over student punishment

An investigation in Palghar district is underway after students at a tribal school were forced to do punitive sit-ups, causing hospitalization. Authorities have dispatched an inquiry team and issued notices to the involved teacher and headmaster.

Students of a government-run residential school for tribals in Maharashtra's Palghar were allegedly made to do 100 sit-ups by a teacher as punishment, prompting the authorities to initiate an inquiry, an official said on Monday.
The alleged incident occurred at the government secondary and higher secondary ashram school in Bathane village of Vasai taluka, the official said.
According to sources, a teacher ordered both boys and girls to do 100 sit-ups as punishment, and one of them had to be hospitalised.
The affected students' ages and their grades were not specified.
Satyam Gandhi, a project officer with the Integrated Tribal Development Project (ITDP), said an inquiry team has already been dispatched to investigate the allegations.
He said show-cause notices were served to the teacher and the headmaster, and appropriate action would be taken against them as per the rules, pending the outcome of the inquiry.

Atishi accuses Delhi's private schools of arbitrary fee hikes following BJP's governance. She urges a CAG audit for transparency, advocating for parents' rights.

Atishi Criticizes BJP Over Delhi School Fee Hikes

AAP leader Atishi accuses Delhi's private schools of unwarranted fee hikes following BJP's governance. She demands a CAG audit to ensure transparency and protect parents against financial exploitation.

Atishi slams BJP over arbitrary fee hikes in Delhi schools

AAP's Atishi accuses Delhi schools of arbitrary fee hikes under BJP. Calls for CAG audit to halt increases.

AAP leader Atishi on Monday accused private schools in the national capital of imposing arbitrary fee hikes following the formation of the BJP government in the city.
Addressing a press conference, and former Delhi chief minister alleged that many schools significantly raised their tuition without proper oversight, emboldened by the BJP.
"Private schools have started their loot now that there is a BJP government in Delhi. From the very first day, they began increasing fees by a substantial margin," she said.
Atishi claimed that there had been strict regulations on school fees during her party's tenure.
"For 10 years, when AAP was in government, there was a cap on fee hikes. If any discrepancy was found during audits, schools were asked to return the extra money. In fact, many former students were refunded their fees. Schools were required to seek permission from the Delhi government before raising their fees," she said.
She claimed that parents were approaching the AAP leaders in large numbers, seeking their intervention.
"Every day, we are hearing of fee hikes in different schools. Parents are contacting us, writing e-mails, and requesting us to stop this. Why? Because they know the BJP government will not help them," she said.
In a direct challenge to Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Atishi demanded that the government order an audit of private schools by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG).
"If there is no collusion between the BJP government and private schools, then stop these fee hikes. I request the government to conduct a CAG audit and allow schools to raise fees only after that," she said.

Students of Class 4 from a school in Indore attacked their classmate with a geometry compass 108 times

Class 4 boys attack classmate with compass 108 times after fight

Students of Class 4 from a school in Indore attacked their classmate with a geometry compass 108 times

A student of Class 4 was allegedly attacked by three of his classmates 108 times with a geometry compass during a fight at a private school in Indore city of Madhya Pradesh, an official said on Monday.
Taking cognisance of the incident, the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) has asked for the investigation report from the police, the official said.
Talking to PTI, CWC chairperson Pallavi Porwal said the student was allegedly attacked 108 times with a geometry compass by his classmates during a fight at a private school under the limits of Aerodrome police station on November 24.
&ldquo;The case is shocking. We have sought an investigation report from the police to find out the reason for the violent behaviour of children of such a young age,&rdquo; she said.
The CWC will counsel children and their families in connection with the incident and find out whether the children play video games that contain violent scenes, Porwal said.
The father of the victim alleged that the boy had sustained scars in the attack that occurred at the school around 2 pm on November 24.
&ldquo;My son narrated the ordeal when he returned home. I still do not know why he was treated so violently by his classmates. The school management is not providing me the CCTV footage of the classroom,&rdquo; he said.
A complaint has been lodged about the incident at the Aerodrome police station, he said.
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All children involved in the incident are below 10 years of age, and appropriate steps are being taken as per the legal provisions, he said.&nbsp;

The Delhi government has advanced the December winter break of all schools due to the high level of pollution in the city.

Delhi govt announces early winter break for schools due to pollution

Delhi govt announces early winter break for schools due to pollution
Delhi schools to be remain closed from November 9 to 18
Decision as Delhi air quality remains in 'severe' category

The Delhi government has advanced the December winter break of all schools due to the high level of pollution in the city.

In view of air pollution in the national capital, the December winter break of all schools has been rescheduled and it will be now from November 9 to November 18, a circular of the Delhi Directorate of Education stated on Wednesday.
Earlier, due to bad air quality, holidays were announced from November 3 to November 10. &nbsp;"In the wake of implementation of GRAP-IV measures due to Severe Air Quality prevailing in Delhi and seeing that no respite from such adverse weather conditions in the near future is predicted by the IMO, the Winter Break for the session 2023-24 is ordered to be preponed so that schools can be totally closed and both children and teachers can stay at home," the circular stated "Accordingly, all schools shall observe Winter Break wef. 09th November 2023 (tomorrow) to 18th November 2023 (Saturday)," it stated.
The air quality in Delhi and its suburbs dropped to the severe category again on Wednesday morning, with smoke from post-harvest paddy straw burning in neighbouring states accounting for one-third of the air pollution in the national capital.
The city's air quality index stood at 421, worsening from 395 at 4 pm on Tuesday.
Despite a marginal dip, the concentration of PM2.5, fine particulate matter capable of penetrating deep into the respiratory system and triggering health problems, exceeded the government-prescribed safe limit of 60 micrograms per cubic metre by seven to eight times in the capital.
It was 30 to 40 times the healthy limit of 15 micrograms per cubic metre set by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Several cities across the Indo-Gangetic plains reported hazardous air quality. Neighbouring Ghaziabad (382), Gurugram (370), Noida (348), Greater Noida (474), and Faridabad (396) also reported hazardous air quality.
According to data from the Decision Support System, a numerical model-based framework capable of identifying sources of particulate matter pollution in Delhi, stubble burning in neighbouring states, especially Punjab and Haryana, accounted for 37 percent of the air pollution in Delhi on Tuesday. It is likely to be 33 percent on Wednesday.
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Most of the private schools in Delhi have winter vacations till January 8 and are scheduled to open on January 9

In an advisory, Delhi schools asked to remain shut till January 15 in view of severe cold 

Most of the private schools in Delhi have winter vacations till January 8 and are scheduled to open on January 9

The Delhi govt in an advisory on January 8, advised all private schools to remain shut till January 15 as harsh cold wave conditions continue in the national capital.&nbsp;
Most of the private schools in Delhi have winter vacations till January 8 and are scheduled to open on January 9
The Met department has issued an "orange" alert for certain parts of north India, including Delhi, for Monday, warning that dense fog, cold day and cold wave conditions would persist.
A blinding layer of fog over north India and eastern parts of the country affected the schedule of over 480 trains and over 25 flights on January 8 even as an intense cold wave walloped the plains, including Delhi, where the minimum temperature plunged to a numbing 1.9 degrees Celsius.
Delhi's minimum temperature was lower than most places in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand both north of the national capital-- for the fourth consecutive day.&nbsp;
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Uma Rajak, a class 10 student in Madhya Pradesh's Datia district, knows the touch of the school books but she was startled when she felt something soft in her backpack.
When a teacher emptied the contents of Rajak's school bag on the playground, a snake fell out, causing panic among students and teachers, an official said on Monday.
The incident occurred in Badoni town's Government High School on September 22 but came to light on Monday after a video went viral.
District Education Officer (DEO), UN Mishra, said the snake had entered the girl's backpack at her home.
The video clip shows a teacher vigorously shaking the school bag and after a while, a snake, around one-and-a-half feet long, falls on the ground. It soon disappeared into the bushes.

Video: snake travels to school in girl's backpack in Madhya Pradesh

When a teacher emptied the contents of Rajak's school bag on the playground, a snake fell out, causing panic among students and teachers.

Uma Rajak, a class 10 student in Madhya Pradesh's Datia district, knows the touch of the school books but she was startled when she felt something soft in her backpack.
When a teacher emptied the contents of Rajak's school bag on the playground, a snake fell out, causing panic among students and teachers, an official said on Monday.
The incident occurred in Badoni town's Government High School on September 22 but came to light on Monday after a video went viral.
District Education Officer (DEO), UN Mishra, said the snake had entered the girl's backpack at her home.
The video clip shows a teacher vigorously shaking the school bag and after a while, a snake, around one-and-a-half feet long, falls on the ground. It soon disappeared into the bushes.
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Hundreds of students from a school in West Bengal's Canning blocked railway tracks on Tuesday to protest against the transfer of 5 teachers from their school. 
The students of Gaurdah Narayanpur Akshaya Vidyamandir said their teachers were suddenly transferred and now they are left will only 3 teachers who can take classes at the higher secondary level. 
The students also said that there would not have been a problem if the administration had chosen to transfer a teacher each from other schools in the district as well but transferring 5 teachers from their school will hamper their studies. 
The protest comes on a day when Bengal's education minister Bratya Basu announced that  government will take stock of state-run schools that have closed down and arrive at a mechanism to revive them. 
Certain guidelines will be framed based on the teacher-student ratio of those schools before their closure and the population density of the areas where they are located, the minister said. 

Watch: students from Bengal's Canning block railway tracks

Hundreds of students from a school in West Bengal's Canning blocked railway tracks on Tuesday to protest against the transfer of 5 teachers from their school. 

Hundreds of students from a school in West Bengal's Canning blocked railway tracks on Tuesday to protest against the transfer of 5 teachers from their school.&nbsp;

Hundreds of students from a school in West Bengal's Canning blocked railway tracks on Tuesday to protest against the transfer of 5 teachers from their school.&nbsp;
The students of Gaurdah Narayanpur Akshaya Vidyamandir said their teachers were suddenly transferred and now they are left will only 3 teachers who can take classes at the higher secondary level.&nbsp;
The students also said that there would not have been a problem if the administration had chosen to transfer a teacher each from other schools in the district as well but transferring 5 teachers from their school will hamper their studies.&nbsp;
The protest comes on a day when Bengal's education minister Bratya Basu announced that &nbsp;government will take stock of state-run schools that have closed down and arrive at a mechanism to revive them.&nbsp;
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Certain guidelines will be framed based on the teacher-student ratio of those schools before their closure and the population density of the areas where they are located, the minister said.&nbsp;

A crude bomb exploded on the roof of a school building in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district on Saturday when classes were in progress, a senior police official said.
There was no casualty in the incident as students and teachers were in rooms located on the first two floors of the three-storied building, he said.
The students got panicked hearing the sound of the explosion and left the premises helter-skelter, while teachers went upstairs to find bomb splinters close to the roof, according to a managing committee member of the state-aided institute at Titagarh in the industrial belt of the district.
A top official of Barrackpore Police Commissionerate told reporters after visiting the spot that the blast was caused by a single crude bomb.
He said that it would be investigated whether the bomb was hurled from a nearby building or it had been kept there and suddenly went off.
Barrackpore MP Arjun Singh told reporters at the spot that whoever was responsible for the blast would have to be arrested and punished.
"Had any child been around the spot, I shudder to think what could have happened. I have urged the commissioner of police and other top officials of Barrackpore Police Commissionerate to find out the culprits," said Singh who returned to the TMC from the BJP last May.
BJP's Hooghly MP Locket Chatterjee demanded a CBI probe into the incident.
"Even school children are not safe in the rule of Mamata Banerjee. Bombs are discovered in houses and party offices across West Bengal. Today's incident is a pointer to the grim law and order situation. We don't have faith in the state police or CID. We want CBI probe to unravel the truth," she said.
When asked to comment on Chatterjee’s claims, “I don’t want to join the issue with her. Let the police investigate the case first.” 

Crude bomb explodes on school roof in Bengal; students panic

A crude bomb exploded on the roof of a school building in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district on Saturday when classes were in progress, a senior police official said.

There was no casualty in the incident as students and teachers were in rooms located on the first two floors of the three-storied building, he said.

A crude bomb exploded on the roof of a school building in West Bengal&rsquo;s North 24 Parganas district on Saturday when classes were in progress, a senior police official said.
There was no casualty in the incident as students and teachers were in rooms located on the first two floors of the three-storied building, he said.
The students&nbsp; panicked hearing the sound of the explosion and left the premises helter-skelter, while teachers went upstairs to find bomb splinters close to the roof, according to a managing committee member of the state-aided institute at Titagarh in the industrial belt of the district.
A top official of Barrackpore Police Commissionerate told reporters after visiting the spot that the blast was caused by a single crude bomb.
He said that it would be investigated whether the bomb was hurled from a nearby building or it had been kept there and suddenly went off.
Barrackpore MP Arjun Singh told reporters at the spot that whoever was responsible for the blast would have to be arrested and punished.
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"Had any child been around the spot, I shudder to think what could have happened. I have urged the commissioner of police and other top officials of Barrackpore Police Commissionerate to find out the culprits," said Singh who returned to the TMC from the BJP last May.
BJP's Hooghly MP Locket Chatterjee demanded a CBI probe into the incident.
"Even school children are not safe in the rule of Mamata Banerjee. Bombs are discovered in houses and party offices across West Bengal. Today's incident is a pointer to the grim law and order situation. We don't have faith in the state police or CID. We want CBI probe to unravel the truth," she said.
When asked to comment on Chatterjee&rsquo;s claims, &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t want to join the issue with her. Let the police investigate the case first.&rdquo;&nbsp;

The Tamil Nadu government inaugurated on Monday the Schools of Excellence and Model Schools Scheme, which is broadly based on schools in Delhi with upgraded infrastructure.

Tamil Nadu rolls out Delhi model school plan, Kejriwal launches scheme

As many as 26 Schools of Excellence and 15 Model Schools are covered under the scheme, apparently in the initial phase.

The Tamil Nadu government inaugurated on Monday the Schools of Excellence and Model Schools Scheme, which is broadly based on schools in Delhi with upgraded infrastructure.
In an event held at the state-run Bharathi Women's College, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal launched the scheme in Chennai in the presence of his Tamil Nadu counterpart M K Stalin.
As many as 26 Schools of Excellence and 15 Model Schools are covered under the scheme, apparently in the initial phase.
'Thagaisal Palligal' and 'Mathiri Palligal' are the official Tamil names for the SoE and Model Schools.
Stalin also launched the Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammayar memorial 'Puthumai Penn' (Modern Woman) Scheme, under which a monthly financial assistance of Rs 1,000 would be provided to girl students, who studied in government schools from classes 6-12, pursuing higher education.
As regards Kejriwal and the AAP, TN's plan provides one more opportunity to project his and his party-led government's 'successful' education/economic model being emulated elsewhere in the country. It would help the AAP to strengthen its narrative that it is no more a 'regional' party.
The upgraded infrastructure in state-run schools plan perfectly suits the DMK regime's "Dravidian model," which encompasses women empowerment and social justice.
The event may help AAP to score brownie points in future when it decides to seriously try its hand at electoral politics in Tamil Nadu. The AAP does not have a presence now in the state.
In April, along with Kejriwal, Stalin had visited government schools in Delhi and had praised the infrastructure in such institutions. He had then said his government would set up similar educational facilities in Tamil Nadu and invited Kejriwal for inauguration following completion of work.
In the Budget 2022-23, the state government had said the Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Memorial Marriage Assistance Scheme is being transformed as the Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Higher Education Assurance Scheme.
The enrollment ratio of girl students from government schools in higher education is very low and the scheme's revamp was in recognition of that aspect.
Under the scheme, all girl students who studied from classes 6 to 12 in government schools would be paid Rs 1,000 per month directly into their bank account till the uninterrupted completion of their undergraduate degree, diploma and ITI courses.
The students would be eligible for this assistance in addition to other scholarships. Through this programme, approximately 6,00,000 girl students could potentially benefit each year. For this new scheme, an amount of Rs 698 crore was allotted in the budget.&nbsp;
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Yet another controversy over historical figure Vinayak Damodar Savarkar has broken out in Karnataka.
Now, a passage on Savarkar in a revised school textbook has become a political hot potato. The textbook revision committee has added a section on Savarkar in the high school curriculum in Karnataka, as per reports.
A class 8 textbook now reportedly says, "There was not even a keyhole in the cell where Savarkar was incarcerated. But, Bulbul birds used to visit the room, and Savarkar used to sit on their wings and fly out and visit the motherland every day."
On 23 August 2022, the Bharatiya Janata Party flagged off a Savarkar Yath Ratra in Karnataka. While the BJP calls Savarkar a great freedom fighter, he is described as a British collaborator by the Congress.

'Savarkar flew on birds out of jail', says new Karnataka school book: reports

While the BJP calls Savarkar a great freedom fighter, he is described as a British collaborator by the Congress.

Yet another controversy over historical figure Vinayak Damodar Savarkar has broken out in Karnataka.
Now, a passage on Savarkar in a revised school textbook has become a political hot potato. The textbook revision committee has added a section on Savarkar in the high school curriculum in <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/politics/savarkar-flew-on-birds-out-of-jail-says-new-karnataka-school-book-reports-1661699498867">Karnataka</a>, as per reports.
A class 8 textbook now reportedly says, "There was not even a keyhole in the cell where Savarkar was incarcerated. But, Bulbul birds used to visit the room, and Savarkar used to sit on their wings and fly out and visit the motherland every day."
On 23 August 2022, the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/politics/bjp-offered-rs-20-crore-each-to-4-mlas-to-switch-sides-aap-mp-sanjay-singh-1661329438255">Bharatiya Janata Party</a> flagged off a Savarkar Rath Yatra in Karnataka. While the BJP calls Savarkar a great freedom fighter, he is described as a British collaborator by the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/politics/coterie-of-sycophants-jaiveer-shergill-resigns-from-congress-1661352364829">Congress</a>.
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At least 34 students of a private school in Bhubaneswar's Ghatikia were allegedly confined in a room Monday for around 5 hours for not depositing tuition fees on time. 
Post the alleged harrasment meted out to their kids, the anguished parents staged a sit-in at the school’s gate at Ghatikia demanding strict action against the school including arrest of those guilty.
They claimed that they had already paid tuition fees online, but it was not showing in the record due to a technical issue.
Acting on the parents' complaint, a case has been lodged at the Bharatpur police station against officials of the school under Section 342 (wrongful confinement) of the Indian Penal Code, beside the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act.
The school on the other hand has refused to comment on the issue.
The parents claimed that the teachers rejected the kids' request to make phone calls to their parents, informing them that they were confined as their tuition fees were not deposited on time.
Speaking to media, one of the parents claimed that the kids were not given permission to eat, drink or go to the toilet and even the fans were switched off.
Another parent said they would approach the human and child rights commissions, and consult the lawyers for the next move
(With inputs from PTI)

Bhubaneswar school booked for allegedly locking-up students over 'unpaid' fees

Dozens of students of a private school in Bhubaneswar were allegedly confined in a room by teachers, who claimed that the fees were not paid by the kids' guardians

Dozens of students of a private school in Bhubaneswar were allegedly confined in a room by teachers, who claimed that the fees were not paid by the kids' guardians

At least 34 students of a private school in Bhubaneswar's Ghatikia were allegedly confined in a room Monday for around 5 hours for not depositing tuition fees on time.&nbsp;
Post the alleged harrasment meted out to their kids, the anguished parents staged a sit-in at the school&rsquo;s gate demanding strict action including arrest of those guilty.
They claimed that they had already paid tuition fees online, but it was not showing in the record due to a technical issue.
Acting on the parents' complaint, a case has been lodged at the Bharatpur police station against officials of the school under Section 342 (wrongful confinement) of the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/crime-news/on-cam-4-boys-shoot-man-in-delhi-and-flee-wanted-revenge-as-victim-beat-up-one-s-father-say-police-1657967188292">Indian Penal Code</a>, beside the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/chief-justice-calls-for-simple-writing-in-verdicts-says-public-ultimate-consumer-of-justice-1660181027073">Juvenile Justice</a> (Care and Protection of Children) Act.
The school on the other hand has refused to comment on the issue.
The parents claimed that the teachers rejected the kids' request to make phone calls to their parents, informing them that they were confined as their tuition fees were not deposited on time.
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Speaking to media, one of the parents claimed that the kids were not given permission to eat, drink or go to the toilet and even the fans were switched off.
Another parent said they would approach the human and child rights commissions, and consult the lawyers for the next move
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(With inputs from PTI)

Panic gripped a school in Karnataka's Bengaluru after an email claimed that a bomb had been planted at the institute. Authorities at the private school noticed the email on the morning of 18 July and immediately contacted police.
Students and teachers were evacuated from the building even as alarmed parents rushed to the school. School authorities tried to pacify the panic-stricken parents by informing them that students had been shifted to another unit.
Meanwhile, Karnataka police searched the school with a bomb squad and sniffer dogs. Police said that the premises was thoroughly searched, and the bomb threat was declared a hoax.
Karnataka Home Minister Araga Jnanendra said that police were working to find the person who sent the email.

Bomb threat at Bengaluru school: students, teachers evacuated; police say 'hoax' after search

Bengaluru bomb threat: authorities at the private school noticed the email on the morning of 18 July and immediately contacted police.

Panic gripped a school in Karnataka's Bengaluru after an email claimed that a bomb had been planted at the institute. Authorities at the private school noticed the email on the morning of 18 July and immediately contacted police.
Students and teachers were evacuated from the building even as alarmed parents rushed to the school. School authorities tried to pacify the panic-stricken parents by informing them that students had been shifted to another unit.
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Karnataka Home Minister Araga Jnanendra said that police were working to find the person who sent the email.
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Amid a political controversy over weekly holidays in some Jharkhand schools, a BJP Member of Parliament claimed that the state was moving towards "Islamisation".
Nishikant Dubey said he was quoting from a state government reply in the Jharkhand Assembly. "Our MLA Anant Ojha asked a question in the state Assembly. I tweeted the reply given by the state government. They admitted that over 500 government schools have Urdu in the name. Over 500 schools have Urdu prayers. Over 500 schools where hands are not folded for prayers. They have weekly holidays on Fridays instead of Sundays. The state is moving towards Islamisation," he said.
Dubey said that he would raise the issue in the Parliament if it is allowed to function. He also called for an investigation by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) into a "conspiracy to break the nation".
The BJP MP added, "Government of India should impose President's Rule in Jharkhand. If the entire state is moving towards Islamisation, Bangladesh refugees are being given shelter, ISI activities are increasing. What other options are there? If country doesn't survive, then nothing will survive. This is a big conspiracy to break the nation. Congress and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha are involved in this. Congress has broken the nation once, but wants to do it again."
Jharkhand officials have said that unilateral action by schools without government approval is being probed.

'Islamisation of Jharkhand; need President's Rule': BJP MP on Friday school holiday controversy

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey called for an investigation by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) into a "conspiracy to break the nation".

Amid a political controversy over weekly holidays in some Jharkhand schools, a BJP Member of Parliament claimed that the state was moving towards "Islamisation".
Nishikant Dubey said he was quoting from a state government reply in the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/local/islamisation-of-jharkhand-need-president-s-rule-bjp-mp-on-friday-school-holiday-controversy-1659951029384">Jharkhand Assembly</a>. "Our MLA Anant Ojha asked a question in the state Assembly. I tweeted the reply given by the state government. They admitted that over 500 government schools have Urdu in the name. Over 500 schools have Urdu prayers. Over 500 schools where hands are not folded for prayers. They have weekly holidays on Fridays instead of Sundays. The state is moving towards Islamisation," he said.
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Dubey said that he would raise the issue in the Parliament if it is allowed to function. He also called for an investigation by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) into a "conspiracy to break the nation".
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The <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/politics/jdu-bjp-rift-widens-nitish-kumar-dials-sonia-reports-1659959830195">BJP</a> MP added, "<a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/local/islamisation-of-jharkhand-need-president-s-rule-bjp-mp-on-friday-school-holiday-controversy-1659951029384">Government of India</a> should impose President's Rule in Jharkhand. If the entire state is moving towards Islamisation, Bangladesh refugees are being given shelter, ISI activities are increasing. What other options are there? If country doesn't survive, then nothing will survive. This is a big conspiracy to break the nation. Congress and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha are involved in this. Congress has broken the nation once, but wants to do it again."
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Jharkhand officials have said that unilateral action by schools without government approval is being probed.

A class 12 girl student of a government-aided school in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvallur district was found dead on Monday in her hostel, police said.
According to the police, no suicide note has been recovered yet and the probe has been transferred to Crime Branch-CID wing of Tamil Nadu Police. 
According to media reports, the student was found hanging. 
Heavy security has been deployed around the school after the parents and relatives of the girl started protesting and blocking roads. They have alleged that the school authorities are not giving them complete details about the girl's death. 
The student's death comes weeks after another girl was found dead on hostel premises. On July 13, a 17-year old girl student allegedly died by jumping from her hostel in Tamil Nadu's Kallakurichi district. 
Violent protests followed her death with family claiming she was tortured by teachers for poor performance in school. 

Protests in Tamil Nadu after another girl is found dead in school hostel

A class 12 girl student of a government-aided school in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvallur district was found dead on Monday in her hostel, police said.

Heavy security has been deployed around the school after the parents and relatives of the girl started protesting and blocking roads.

A class 12 girl student of a government-aided school in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvallur district was found dead on Monday in her hostel, police said.
According to the police, no suicide note has been recovered yet and the probe has been transferred to Crime Branch-CID wing of Tamil Nadu Police.&nbsp;
According to media reports, the student was found hanging.&nbsp;
Heavy security has been deployed around the school after the parents and relatives of the girl started protesting and blocking roads. They have alleged that the school authorities are not giving them complete details about the girl's death.&nbsp;
The student's death comes weeks after another girl was found dead on hostel premises. On July 13, a 17-year old girl student allegedly died by jumping from her hostel in Tamil Nadu's Kallakurichi district.&nbsp;
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Violent protests followed her death with family claiming she was tortured by teachers for poor performance in school.&nbsp;

A 10-year-old with one leg, hopping 1 km every day to go to school. The story of Seema in Bihar's Jamui recently went viral, causing a flurry of help to pour in.
One of Seema's legs was amputated following an accident two years ago. Instead of getting disheartened, the indefatigable Seema continued going to school.
Actor and philanthropist Sonu Sood tweeted that Seema will soon walk to school on two legs, not one. Sood said that he was "sending a ticket" to Seema.
Meanwhile, the local administration took note of Seema's story when it went viral. Jamui's district magistrate visited her and gifted her a tricycle to make travel easier.
Ashok Choudhary, a Bihar minister, said that Seema has already been given help, while others like her will be identified and helped too.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also tweeted about Seema, and said that her story made him emotional. The Aam Aadmi Party chief said that all governments have adequate resources to provide good education to all children.

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One of Seema's legs was amputated following an accident two years ago, and instead of getting disheartened, she walked 1 km to school on just one leg.

A 10-year-old with one leg, hopping 1 km every day to go to school. The story of Seema in Bihar's Jamui recently went viral, causing a flurry of help to pour in.
One of Seema's legs was amputated following an accident two years ago. Instead of getting disheartened, the indefatigable Seema continued going to school.
Actor and philanthropist Sonu Sood tweeted that Seema will soon walk to school on two legs, not one. Sood said that he was "sending a ticket" to Seema.
Meanwhile, the local administration took note of Seema's story when it went viral. Jamui's district magistrate visited her and gifted her a tricycle to make travel easier.
Ashok Choudhary, a Bihar minister, said that Seema has already been given help, while others like her will be identified and helped too.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also tweeted about Seema, and said that her story made him emotional. The Aam Aadmi Party chief said that all governments have adequate resources to provide good education to all children.
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Students of a govt school in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad are forced to study in the Sun due to lack of space and facilities. 
Some find space near a broken-down tube well, some find shade in the space under the stairs. Others try to pack themselves under a roof but the sun is still shines on their backs. 
The teachers say they have no option since there is not enough space and light in the classrooms. 
District officials have said that the school functions out of a temple and they are looking for a plot of land for the school. 
 
 

Amid scorching heat, students made to study in the sun in Moradabad

While schools in several states declared holiday to protect children from the intense heat, students of a govt school in UP's Moradabad find themselves studying in the Sun

The teachers say they have no option since there is not enough space and light in the classrooms.&nbsp;

Students of a govt school in Uttar&nbsp;Pradesh's&nbsp;Moradabad&nbsp;are&nbsp;forced to study in the Sun due to lack of space and facilities.&nbsp;
Some find space near a broken-down tube well, some find shade in the space under the stairs. Others try to pack themselves under a roof but the sun is still shines on their backs.&nbsp;
The teachers say they have no option since there is not enough space and light in the classrooms.&nbsp;
District officials have said that the school functions out of a temple and they are looking for a plot of land for the school.&nbsp;
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A disturbing video has emerged from an American school. In the video spreading widely on social media, an Indian-American teenager is seen getting assaulted by an American student. Twitter users suggested that the name of the victim was Shaan Pritmani.
In the video, the assailant is seen abusing and asking Shaan to vacate the seat he is occupying. Shaan refuses, and the assailant proceeds to first press his elbow on Shaan's neck, and then choke him. Then the bully drags Shaan off the seat and onto the ground. He then tries to keep the victim sprawled on the floor.
Coppell Middle School North issued a statement, saying, "Bullying, both verbal and physical, as well as physical acts of aggression are never acceptable and do not align with who we are at CISD and our core values."
However, news reports suggested that Shaan had been suspended for 3 days as punishment, while his assailant was only suspended for one day. Shaan's parents were reportedly considering legal action, while waiting for the school investigation to conclude.

Watch: Indian-American teen beaten up at US school, then punished by staff, claim outraged netizens

Watch: Indian-American teen beaten up in school, then punished by staff. Outrage on social media


Indian-American teen bullied faced a harsher punishment than his bully, according to social media users&nbsp;

A disturbing video has emerged from an American school. In the video spreading widely on social media, an Indian-American teenager is seen getting assaulted by an American student. Twitter users suggested that the name of the victim was Shaan Pritmani.
In the video, the assailant is seen abusing and asking Shaan to vacate the seat he is occupying. Shaan refuses, and the assailant proceeds to first press his elbow on Shaan's neck, and then choke him. Then the bully drags Shaan off the seat and onto the ground. He then tries to keep the victim sprawled on the floor.
Coppell Middle School North issued a statement, saying, "Bullying, both verbal and physical, as well as physical acts of aggression are never acceptable and do not align with who we are at CISD and our core values."
However, news reports suggested that Shaan had been suspended for 3 days as punishment, while his assailant was only suspended for one day. Shaan's parents were reportedly considering legal action, while waiting for the school investigation to conclude.
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