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Hans India
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Shaping future of students collective responsibility: CM
Puttaparthi: Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday stated that the responsibility of shaping a child's future lies not just with schools, but with every stakeholder - teachers, parents, and the state alike. It is a collective responsibility, he added. Attending the second edition of the mega Parent-Teacher Meeting (PTM 2.0) at the Zilla Parishad High School in Kothacheruvu in the district, the Chief Minister gave priority to spend time with students, interacting with them. Schools, he said, are the 'modern-day temples' of society - and it is the duty of every citizen to safeguard and strengthen them. Organised on the occasion of Guru Pournima, the PTM 2.0 brought together an unprecedented 2.28 crore participants across 61,000 institutions - an event the CM suggested may well qualify for global records. Reflecting on the previous year's success when the first PTM was held across 44,000 government schools, the Chief Minister noted that this year's effort included private schools too - a testament to the inclusive vision of the government. He cited examples like Nellore, where government school seats were full with 'No Vacancy' boards, as a sign of rising trust in public education. Further, Naidu praised the 'Shining Stars Awards' to recognize high-performing students, with plans to ensure they receive admission into colleges of their choice. These steps reflect a long-term vision to prepare students for the knowledge-driven future that lies ahead, he added. Reaffirming the government's commitment to strengthening the teaching workforce, the Chief Minister recalled that one of the coalition government's first decisions was to sign on a Mega DSC to fill 16,347 teacher posts. All selected candidates are expected to complete training and report to their schools by August. He said that under his leadership, Andhra Pradesh has conducted 12 DSC recruitments, appointing a total of 1.66 lakh teachers- a stark contrast to the previous administration, which failed to issue even a single notification in five years. He criticised the former regime for causing unnecessary confusion with promises like TOEFL coaching and IB syllabi, none of which were fulfilled. In contrast, the current government has ensured transparent teacher transfers and is open to continuous suggestions from both parents and educators to improve the system, he added. Speaking on the occasion, HRD Minister Nara Lokesh, reflecting on his own school days, credited his mother Bhuvaneshwari's dedication for his academic progress, drawing a deeply personal connection to the broader mission grounded in family, duty, and public service. The Chief Minister talked about Lokesh's steadfast commitment to revamping government schools and delivering world-class learning to students across Andhra Pradesh. Having studied at some of the best institutions globally, Lokesh has chosen to dedicate his expertise to transforming public education in the state, he said. The coalition government, with a strong focus on excellence, is working to elevate government schools to compete confidently with private institutions, he added.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Time of India
Four from city crushed on NH-3 as bulker truck falls on their car
Nashik: A bulker truck carrying fly ash crushed three members of a family and the driver of the car they were in at Igatpuri's Mundhegaon, within the jurisdiction of the Ghoti police station. The accident occurred on the Nashik-Mumbai stretch of the Mumbai-Agra National Highway, or National Highway 3,at 2pm on Thursday. The deceased have been identified as Nityanand Sawant (62), Vidya Sawant (65) and Veena Sawant (68) of Four Bungalows in Andheri (West), and the driver of the car, Dayaram, also from Mumbai. Inspector Vijay Shinde of the Ghoti police station said, "The bulker truck and the car were both on their way to Mumbai. The truck overtook the car near Mundhegaon, and the driver lost control of the vehicle. The truck toppled onto the car and crushed all its occupants." You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai Shinde said all four people in the car died on the spot, and the truck driver was arrested following a complaint of causing death by negligent driving. The truck was removed using a crane, and the bodies were sent to the Ghoti rural hospital for post-mortem. The police said the Sawants had gone to Mundhegaon for a Guru Pournima religious programme and had started the return journey when the accident occurred shortly after entering the highway. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like One of the Most Successful Investors of All Time, Warren Buffett, Recommends: 5 Books for Turning... Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Click Here Undo Local residents and police responded promptly. The accident disrupted traffic movement for several hours until the vehicles were cleared after primary investigations. The police said the necessary panchanama was done immediately and that traffic congestion spanned a couple of kilometres on both sides.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Time of India
Four from Mumbai die as bulker truck overturns on car
1 2 3 4 Nashik: A bulker truck carrying fly ash crushed three members of a family and the driver of a car at Igatpuri's Mundhegaon, within the jurisdiction of the Ghoti police station. The accident occurred on the Nashik-Mumbai stretch of the Mumbai-Agra National Highway at 2pm on Thursday. The deceased have been identified as Nityanand Sawant (62), Vidya Sawant (65), Veena Sawant (68) of Four Bungalows, Andheri, and car driver Dayaram, also from Mumbai. Inspector Vijay Shinde, of the Ghoti police station, said, "The bulker truck and the car were both on their way to Mumbai. The truck overtook the car near Mundhegaon, and the driver lost control of the vehicle. The truck toppled onto the car and crushed all its occupants." Shinde said all four died on the spot, and the truck driver was arrested following a complaint of causing death by negligent driving. The truck was removed using a crane, and the bodies were sent to the Ghoti rural hospital for postmortem. Police said the Sawants had gone to Mundhegaon for a Guru Pournima religious programme and had started the return journey when the accident occurred shortly after entering the highway. Local residents and police responded promptly. The accident disrupted traffic movement for several hours until the vehicles were cleared after primary investigations. Police said the necessary panchanama was done immediately and that traffic congestion spanned a couple of kilometres on both sides.
