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Time of India
5 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Kumaon hills gear up for Harela festival with traditional fervour and ecological commitment
1 2 3 Bageshwar: People across the Kumaon hills of Uttarakhand are preparing to celebrate Harela on Wednesday, marking the arrival of the monsoon and the sacred month of Shravan. The festival, reflecting the agricultural and ecological heritage of the state, re-affirms the state's commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable practices. Preparations had commenced nine days ago, with families utilising clean soil to plant seven varieties of grains – including paddy, maize, black soybean (bhatt) and lentils – in earthen pots or bamboo containers. On the tenth day, the sprouted greens, representing abundance and fertility, are harvested, presented to deities and distributed amongst family members and relatives as blessings. "This tradition has continued for centuries. The green shoots are believed to indicate the health of the upcoming harvest. Even twigs planted on this day tend to grow well, which villagers consider a divine sign of nature's favour," said Bhagwat Singh, an elder from Bageshwar. The festival features religious ceremonies, sapling plantations and community gatherings where people receive blessings from elders. Homes display clay idols of Lord Shiva's family, while residents sing folk songs as part of the festivities. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 《喵國無雙》萌貓集結，網頁遊戲免下載即開即玩，三國冒險從喵喵培養開始 喵國無雙 立即播放 Undo Highlighting Harela's scientific significance, professor KS Rawat from the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) in Bageshwar, said, "In remote hilly areas without formal agricultural labs, this festival offers a natural way to test soil and seed quality. A healthy Harela crop indicates good seed and fertile soil, while a poor one calls for corrective action." This year's festival focuses on environmental consciousness through initiatives such as "A Tree in Mother's Name" and "Celebrate Harela, Repay Mother Earth". Officials said over two lakh saplings will be planted in public parks, riverbanks, forest areas, school premises, govt offices and residential areas in the Kumaon region. "Harela is not just a religious event," said Bhagwati Devi, a local resident. "It's a time of shared joy, music, and a deep connection with nature and each other."
New Indian Express
01-07-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Coimbatore school education department lays down action plan to solve learning gaps
COIMBATORE: Following the poor performance in the State Level Achievement Survey (SLAS), the district school education department has implemented an action plan to resolve learning gaps and improve learning outcomes among primary school students. This action plan has been executed in primary and middle schools with the help of the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET). An educational officer told TNIE that as per the action plan, students were categorised into four educational levels based on performance-- A, B, C, and D. "Based on this, teachers will place greater emphasis on C and D category students. Their teaching method will prioritise conceptual understanding over memorisation. Before this, teachers should ensure that reading and writing skills are strong," he said. "Following this, headmasters should assess students' learning outcomes twice every week. Secondly, Block Resource Teacher Educators (BRTEs) and Block Educational Officers (BEOs) will review student assessment reports and also assess students themselves.
Time of India
23-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
NIPUN Bharat mission introduces reward system to improve foundational learning
1 2 3 Prayagraj: In a significant push to improve foundational literacy and numeracy among young learners, the NIPUN Bharat Mission is being implemented with renewed vigour in the basic schools of Prayagraj. As part of this initiative, the education department has introduced a reward-based system to motivate teachers and schools to achieve defined learning outcomes. Teachers who successfully meet the NIPUN goals—set for students from Bal Vatika (pre-primary) to Class 2—within the given timeline will be honoured with the title of 'NIPUN Champion Head Master of the District'. The state has set a target to select 400 such exemplary teachers from across Uttar Pradesh. These selected teachers will not only receive a cash reward of Rs 25,000 but will also be offered educational tours to different states, helping them gain broader exposure and enhance their teaching skills. In addition, they will be provided with specialised training modules to further develop their professional competencies. According to Debvart Singh, the in-charge Basic Shiksha Adhikari, once students enrolled in a school attain the expected competencies as per the NIPUN goals, the headmaster, in consultation with other teachers, will register the school for evaluation on the Prerna Portal. This step will be followed by detailed instructions issued by the state project director of 'Samagra Shiksha'. The evaluation process will be carried out under guidance of DIET (District Institute of Education and Training) principals, assisted by Academic Resource Persons (ARPs) and DIET mentors from other development blocks. Critical data, such as student enrolment from Unified District Information System for Education (UDISE) and attendance records from Prerna Portal's digital registers, will be used in the assessment process. Once the DIET principal confirms the school's status as 'NIPUN', a 100% student evaluation will be conducted by DElEd trainees under the supervision of the State Project Office and SCERT (State Council of Educational Research and Training). The assessment will utilise transparent IT-enabled systems to ensure accuracy and fairness. This rigorous and structured approach is expected to not only uplift educational standards but also inspire a culture of performance, recognition, and continuous improvement in primary education across Prayagraj and beyond.
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Himachal Pradesh CM distributes land ownership rights to 25 people in Kinnaur
SHIMLA: Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday distributed land ownership certificates to 25 beneficiaries in Kalpa block of Kinnaur district. The certificates were distributed under the Forest Rights Act, 2006, which have been pending for many years. He said that under the Act, land leases have already been allotted to 460 individuals across the state. Addressing a gathering in Kalpa, he stated that, for the first time in 75 years, Shipki-la was being opened to tourists who can now visit the mountain pass simply by carrying an AADHAR card and token. "This will give an added boost to the local economy and promote tourism in border areas, thus creating employment opportunities for the youth," he said. On the occasion, the CM also inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various development projects, including the Rajiv Gandhi Sports Complex, a youth hostel and an indoor stadium, in the Kinnaur Assembly Constituency. Addressing the issue of the Vimal Negi case, Sukhu accused the opposition of politicising the matter and assured that the state government stands with the Negi family and the guilty will be brought to justice. He announced that under the Indira Gandhi Pyari Behna Sukh Samman Nidhi, women across all blocks of the district would be given Rs 1,500. He also announced the opening of CBSE-affiliated schools in four blocks of Kinnaur and visited the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), where he gave Rs 100,000 to five women's groups to assist them in purchasing essentials.
Hindustan Times
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Shattered lives, fragile peace in shell-shocked Poonch
The world may have moved on since the India-Pakistan conflict a fortnight ago, but for families who lost their loved ones in the cross-border shelling in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, time stands still, hanging heavy with grief. Poonch sector witnessed heightened artillery shelling after India carried out precise strikes under Operation Sindoor on nine terror hubs in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on May 7 in response to the April 22 Pahalgam attack. As many as 28 people were killed in Jammu and Kashmir between May 7 and 10 of which 16, including four children, died in Poonch district alone. 'Peace is fragile here. Fear is constantly lurking. It will take more time for us to return to the life we led before the conflict. Those who lost their loved ones in the cross-border shelling are still in a state of shock,' says Manmohan Singh, 60, a local resident who has retired as head of the department from the District Institute of Education and Training. His cousin, Amrik Singh, an ex-serviceman, was killed in the shelling on May 7. Victims yet to resume school 'Markets have opened and so have schools but my cousin's children haven't resumed their studies. Amrik has two school-going daughters and a son. He was the sole breadwinner. Relatives and friends are still visiting them to mourn his death,' says Manmohan Singh. He recalls how another Sikh resident, Ranjeet Singh, 40, was killed along with Amrik Singh on the fateful day. 'Ranjeet was a bachelor and stayed with his elderly parents. Who will look after them?' he says. The Poonch district administration was prompt in transferring an immediate ex-gratia relief of ₹6 lakh each to next of kin of the deceased from the Red Cross Fund. During his visit, Jammu and Kashmir lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha announced an additional ₹10 lakh and a government job to a family member of those killed. Officials are conducting a survey seeking details of deaths, injuries, damage to property and crops for subsequent government action and rehabilitation. Parents haven't eaten properly But the families are left with a vacuum no government or official can fill or compensate. Arun Kumar, a government teacher, who lost his 13-year-old nephew, Vihaan Bhargav, in the Pakistani shelling on May 7, says, 'My brother, Sanjeev Kumar, and his wife, Rashmi, have not been able to come to grips with the tragedy. They haven't eaten properly since they lost their only child.' Vihaan was Class 8 student of Christ School in Poonch. 'They lived in Dungus Mohalla. The family was fleeing Poonch in their car when it was hit by a Pakistani shell at Bhainch. The boy suffered head injuries and died on the spot,' he says. 'What will they do with the compensation and government job? They have lost their only hope,' he says in a choked voice. Sarfraz Mir, a professor at the Government Degree College in Poonch, lost his cousins, Ayan and Aruba, 13, the same morning. The twins were also students of Christ School. 'Their father, Rameez Khan, is my uncle. They used to live at Kulhani village, 12km from Poonch town. Since Ayan and Aruba had to travel the distance daily to Christ School, we insisted they shift to the town. They rented an accommodation near the school only three months ago. Who could have imagined this? They were born on the same day and died the same day,' he says. Mother's unparalleled courage Rameez Khan, a librarian, who was also injured in the shelling, is still undergoing treatment at Government Medical College and Hospital, Jammu. He along with his wife, Ursha Khan, a government teacher, were fleeing with the children when a shell exploded at the gate of their rented accommodation. Though Ursha escaped unhurt, her life was shattered in an instant. 'My aunt's courage is unparalleled. She buried her two children at the Kulhani village graveyard around 11.30am on May 7 itself and kept it a secret from her husband for nearly 10 days as he was battling for life in hospital. Every time he enquired about the children, she told him they were safe with their grandparents,' Mir says. It was only after Rameez Khan recovered from multiple surgeries and was declared to be out of danger did she break down and tell him about the tragedy in hospital three days ago. 'Their world has been shattered. This job and compensation are meaningless for them,' he says. Meanwhile, residents have built makeshift bunkers in the vicinity of their houses in seven villages of Dhara Dhulian, Krishna Ghati, Jhallas, Gulpur, Digwar, Shahpur and Guntrian along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch without waiting for any government help.
