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Time of India
16-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Initiative proposed for statewide implementation
Mangaluru: Ganitha Ganaka, an initiative by the state government to enhance foundational numeracy for students in grades three to five through personalised one-to-one phone tutoring, has been proposed for implementation across govt schools in the state during the current academic year (2025-26). In line with 2024-25 budget announcement, the Ganitha Ganaka programmes were successfully conducted in 14,711 govt primary schools across 93 taluks in 17 districts, targeting around 6,99,705 students from grades three to five. The programme aimed to develop an interest in mathematics among students by involving parents and providing remote tutoring through phone calls after school hours to enhance basic mathematics skills. Considering the programme's success and effectiveness, one of the positive aspects highlighted by parents was the teachers' dedication. Samagra Shikshana Karnataka, under the department of school education and literacy, has now proposed implementing the programme across govt schools this year. The pilot project was implemented in Soraba and Raichur, and the programme later expanded to 17 districts covering 73 taluks in 2024-25. As per the circular dated July 14, the state planning director of Samagra Shikshana Karnataka has proposed that during the 2025-26 academic year, approximately 13,51,642 students from 38,548 primary and upper primary govt schools in the state will be engaged in developing an interest in mathematics and understanding basic mathematical concepts through phone calls from teachers (remote tutoring) after school hours. To effectively implement this programme, teachers will be trained at various levels through the department of state educational research and training to enhance the necessary skills. In order to carry out the programme, the govt will rope in a total of 75,000 teachers across the state. They will receive Rs 800 each, and the govt will spend a total of Rs 600 lakh. This will be done in collaboration with SSK, DSERT, Alokit, Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (JPAL), and Youth Impact organisations.
The Hindu
30-06-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
Asmita secures 283rd rank in IISER entrance exam, joins IIT Kharagpur
Asmita Ramakareppa, a student of Sri Channabasaveshwara Gurukul Science PU College, Karadyal, has achieved a notable feat by securing the 283rd rank in the highly-competitive Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) entrance examination conducted at the national level. Asmita has already secured admission in the Artificial Intelligence Department at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, marking a significant milestone in her academic journey. In addition to Asmita's success, other students from the institution also performed commendably. Pradyuman Pandarinath secured the 1,254th rank, V. Kavyanjali the 2,232nd, Tanisha Ramakrishna the 3,372nd, and Chaitra Pandit attained the 4375th rank in the same examination, qualifying for admission into various scientific research and education programmes under NCERT and DSERT. The principal of the college, Basavaraj Molkire, shared the news with pride, noting the dedication and hard work of the students. Institution founder president Basavalinga Pattaddevaru, head of Hiremath Gurubasava Pattaddevaru, secretary Mahalinga Swami, administrative officer Mohan Reddy, vice-principal Siddrama Gogga, academic coordinators M. Srinivas Reddy and Raghavendra Patri, along with the entire staff, have expressed their joy and extended their congratulations to the successful students. Asmita_Ramakareppa_(1
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
In Brief: KPSC notification for recruitment quashed
Karnataka Administrative Tribunal Karnataka Public Service Commission road safety curriculum In a major setback to the state government, the(KAT) annulled the's (KPSC) February 26, 2024,notification for recruiting 384 Gazetted Probationers, citing a violation of the Supreme Court's 50% reservation cap, and also struck down the government's December 2022 order that raised quotas to 56% without legislative approval. The tribunal, led by Chairperson Justice RB Budihal and member Raghavendra Auradkar, ruled in response to a petition by BN Madhu of Channapatna, challenging the legality of the increased quota based on the 2022 ordinance issued by the Basavaraj Bommai-led BJP government, which raised SC/ST reservation from 18% to 24%.While allowing KPSC to issue a fresh notification within legal limits, the verdict disrupts the recruitment process, affecting thousands of aspirants, and the state government is now expected to challenge the ruling in the High a rare and significant find, historian and researcher Dr B Ramachari has unearthed a 233-year-old edition of the prestigious British newspaper 'The Mail' or 'Claypoole's Daily Advertiser', which contains a detailed account of Tipu Sultan's valour during the Third Anglo-Mysore newspaper, published in 1792, had a series of letters written by British officer Lord Cornwallis to the then Governor-General. These letters vividly describe the events of the war and provide compelling insights into Tipu Sultan's military strategies and to the report, Tipu Sultan, accompanied by a formidable army of 30,000 soldiers, was advancing from Arcot toward the Carnatic region, camping near Bengaluru and Srirangapatna. Lord Cornwallis, in his letters, had expressed concern to the Governor-General about the possible consequences of engaging Tipu Sultan in Police Department's proposedhas not yet been incorporated into the state school syllabus. The Education Department has decided to bring this matter to the attention of the textbook committee chairperson for necessary Department had prepared a detailed curriculum on road safety and requested the Department of State Education Research and Training (DSERT) to integrate it into various grade-level syllabi. DSERT officials forwarded this proposal to the Karnataka Textbook Society (KTBS).In response, KTBS managing directors informed that any addition or removal of topics requires approval from a textbook revision or creation committee appointed by the government. Once such a committee is formed, the Police Department's prepared road safety curriculum will be formally presented for consideration.
