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Time of India
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Koraput schools receive flak from officer for poor academic performance
Koraput: Director of secondary education Birendra Korkora on Monday pulled up govt high schools in Koraput district for their poor academic performance and lack of accountability during a surprise inspection. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now During his one-day visit, Korkora inspected multiple schools and expressed serious concerns over absenteeism among students and teachers, as well as dismal academic results in the recent Class X board examinations. At Patraput Government High School under Jeypore block, the director found that nearly 50 per cent of the 235 enrolled students were absent. He also discovered that a teacher was on unauthorised leave. "One day's salary of the teacher has been withheld and a show-cause notice has been issued," said Korkora to TOI. Highlighting the declining academic performance, he noted that only 12 students from the entire district, including eight from Saraswati Vidya Mandir, secured A1 grades in the High School Certificate (HSC) examination conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha. At Patraput High School, out of 23 Class X students, only eight could read basic English. This reflects the dire state of education in the region, he remarked, adding that strong warnings have been issued to the teachers and the District Education Officer (DEO) to improve board exam results and ensure better academic focus. Korkora also visited Chandrapada High School under Boipariguda block, where all students had passed the HSC exam with either D or E grades. Eighteen students passed with E grade, which is extremely concerning, he said. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Despite adequate infrastructure such as computers, a library, and a laboratory, the schools have failed to deliver results. The director blamed weak monitoring and instructed district education officials to conduct regular visits and reviews. "There is a clear lack of supervision. Officials must ensure academic activities are not neglected," he said. Sources in the department confirmed that the condition of most high schools across the district is similarly worrisome, prompting a need for urgent intervention.
Hindustan Times
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Janata Darshan: Govt committed to swift redressal of grievances: Yogi
Jul 02, 2025 07:39 PM IST On the third day of his Gorakhpur visit, chief minister Yogi Adityanath held a Janata Darshan at the Mahant Digvijaynath Auditorium in Gorakhnath temple complex on Wednesday morning. During the two-hour session, the chief minister listened to the grievances of over 200 people and directed officials to ensure swift, transparent, and satisfactory resolution of complaints. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath during the Janata Darshan in Gorakhpur on Wednesday. (Sourced) For the second consecutive day, people from surrounding areas gathered to present their concerns, with CM Yogi reiterating his government's commitment to addressing every citizen's distress. He warned officials that negligence in handling public grievances would not be tolerated. Taking a firm stand on land encroachments, particularly on property belonging to the poor, the chief minister directed authorities to initiate strict legal action against those found guilty. 'Exploitation of the weak through land grabbing will not be allowed under any circumstances,' he said. Several individuals sought financial assistance for medical treatment. The chief minister assured them of full government support and instructed officials to immediately prepare and submit cost estimates for approval. Earlier on Tuesday, CM Yogi had assured a Class 7 student, Pankhuri Tripathi, that her school fees would be covered so she could continue her studies. Pankhuri, a student of Saraswati Vidya Mandir, had raised concerns about her education being disrupted due to non-payment of fees. School's principal Rajesh Singh confirmed that her education would now be free in line with the chief minister's directive. He added that he was looking into how the fee issue had gone unresolved.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Ahilyabai inspires even after 300 years'
Lucknow: The tricentenary birth celebrations of Rajmata Ahilyabai Holkar was celebrated jointly by Sanskar Bharti, Awadh Pranth and UP Sangeet Natak Akademi at UPSNA on Monday. Ahilyabai was the queen of Indore within the Maratha empire. The programme began with a recital performance by the students of Saraswati Vidya Mandir. Principal of Navyug Girls College, Manjula Upadhyay shed light on the life of Ahilyabai and said, "Ahilyabai was born in 1725. She was an epitome of courage, intellect, compassion and women empowerment . Her life is an inspiration for many and drives us to remember her even after three centuries of her death." Vice chancellor of Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Prof Mandavi Singh said, "Such cultural events which educate about great personalities should be promoted." A dance performance was presented by the troupe of dancer Shruti Sharma. Meanwhile, a dance drama on Lord Shri Ram was presented by the troupe of dancer Arjun Mishra. A visitor, Shreya Saran (15) said, "The programme was very informative and entertaining." The programme ended with a chorus performance of the national song. Lucknow: The tricentenary birth celebrations of Rajmata Ahilyabai Holkar was celebrated jointly by Sanskar Bharti, Awadh Pranth and UP Sangeet Natak Akademi at UPSNA on Monday. Ahilyabai was the queen of Indore within the Maratha empire. The programme began with a recital performance by the students of Saraswati Vidya Mandir. Principal of Navyug Girls College, Manjula Upadhyay shed light on the life of Ahilyabai and said, "Ahilyabai was born in 1725. She was an epitome of courage, intellect, compassion and women empowerment. Her life is an inspiration for many and drives us to remember her even after three centuries of her death." Vice chancellor of Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Prof Mandavi Singh said, "Such cultural events which educate about great personalities should be promoted. " A dance performance was presented by the troupe of dancer Shruti Sharma. Meanwhile, a dance drama on Lord Shri Ram was presented by the troupe of dancer Arjun Mishra. A visitor, Shreya Saran (15) said, "The programme was very informative and entertaining." The programme ended with a chorus performance of the national song.
Hans India
04-05-2025
- General
- Hans India
All 11 visually impaired students clear HSC exam
Berhampur: The Red Cross School for the Blind in Ganjam district has again achieved 100 per cent pass percentage in the High School Certificate (HSC) examination, the results of which were announced on Friday. All 11 visually impaired students, including four girls, who appeared for the exam this year, passed, principal Priya Ranjan Mahakuda said. 'Two boys secured A2 grades by scoring above 80 per cent, while two other students received B1 grade (over 70 per cent). Three students got B2 grade ( over 60 per cent), and four secured C grade (over 50 per cent),' Mahakuda said. Since its first batch in 1983, the residential school has consistently achieved 100 per cent success rate in the matriculation examination.'The teaching staff takes extra care of the students, which is a key reason behind our success,' Mahakuda Giri and Binayak Patra, who secured A2 grades, expressed their desire to pursue higher education.'We want to pursue Plus II in college,' they said. Earlier, students faced challenges in Plus II education due to the lack of Braille textbooks. However, in the past three years, that gap has been addressed. 'We have been printing Braille textbooks for Plus II Arts students and supplying them to different institutes free of cost, as directed by the government,' said Prakash Narayan Rath, manager of the government-run computerised Braille Press. Three schools in Berhampur have also reported 100 per cent success rates. While Saraswati Vidya Mandir at Nilakantha Nagar has achieved 100 per cent success rate for the last 33 years, Saraswati Sishu Vidya Mandir at Ramahari Nagar and Goshaninuagan has been achieving 100 per cent results for the past 23 years. 'This year, all 363 students passed the HSC exam,' Saraswati Vidya Mandir principal S Mohan Rao said. Similarly, all 145 students from Sishu Vidya Mandir, Ramhari Nagar, passed the exam this Shakti Prasad Bisoi said, 'Five students scored A1, 42 (A2), 44 (B1), 34 (B2) and 20 students secured C grade.' The school has been achieving 100 per cent results in HSC examinations since 2002. Sishu Vidya Mandir, Goshaninuagan, also upheld its 23-year streak of perfect Narayan Panda said, 'All 106 students who appeared this year passed. Nine students got A1, 32 achieved A2, 29 received B1, and 27 earned B2 grades. Seven students secured C grades and two received D grades.'
Hindustan Times
03-05-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Red Cross Blind School in Odisha's Ganjam achieves 100 pc HSC results for 42nd year
Berhampur , The Red Cross School for the Blind in Odisha's Ganjam district has again achieved 100 per cent pass percentage in the High School Certificate examination, the results of which were announced on Friday. All 11 visually impaired students, including four girls, who appeared for the exam this year passed, principal Priya Ranjan Mahakuda said. "Two boys secured A2 grades by scoring above 80 per cent, while two other students received B1 grade . Three students got B2 grade , and four secured C grade ," Mahakuda said. Since its first batch in 1983, the residential school has consistently achieved a 100 per cent success rate in the matriculation examination. "The teaching staff takes extra care of the students, which is a key reason behind our success," Mahakuda added. Bikram Giri and Binayak Patra, who secured A2 grades, expressed their desire to pursue higher education. "We want to pursue Plus II in college," they said. Earlier, students faced challenges in Plus II education due to the lack of Braille textbooks. However, in the past three years, that gap has been addressed. "We have been printing Braille textbooks for Plus II Arts students and supplying them to different institutes free of cost, as directed by the government," said Prakash Narayan Rath, manager of the government-run computerised Braille press. Three schools in Berhampur have also reported 100 per cent success rates. While Saraswati Vidya Mandir at Nilakantha Nagar has achieved 100 per cent success rate for the last 33 years, Saraswati Sishu Vidya Mandir at Ramahari Nagar and Goshaninuagan has been achieving 100 per cent results for the past 23 years. "This year, all 363 students passed the HSC exam," Saraswati Vidya Mandir principal S. Mohan Rao said. Similarly, all 145 students from Sishu Vidya Mandir, Ramhari Nagar, passed the exam this year. Principal Shakti Prasad Bisoi said, "Five students scored A1, 42 , 44 , 34 and 20 students secured C grade." The school has been achieving 100 per cent results in HSC examinations since 2002. Sishu Vidya Mandir, Goshaninuagan, also upheld its 23-year streak of perfect results. Principal Narayan Panda said, "All 106 students who appeared this year passed. Nine students got A1, 32 achieved A2, 29 received B1, and 27 earned B2 grades. Seven students secured C grades and two received D grades."
