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The Hindu
06-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
103-year-old Government Higher Primary School in Mangaluru starts English medium classes
Over a century old Government Higher Primary School in Bejai Kapikad, near KSRTC bus stand in Mangaluru, is among 115 government schools in Dakshina Kannada which have been permitted by the State government to start English medium classes from the academic year 2025-26. The school, established in 1922, currently has a total of 63 students from Classes 1 to 7, along with three permanent teachers, including headmistress Leena Irine Goveas, and two guest teachers. The school also has two cooks to provide 'Bisi Oota' (mid-day meal) to students. Headmistress Ms. Goveas said the permission to offer English classes was granted on July 2. 'Though the academic year has already started, we hope to have an admission of new students to English medium of Class 1,' Ms Goveas told The Hindu. Ms Goveas said the school has 10 computers that have computer-aided teaching tools. The students were being trained in kho-kho and kabaddi, Ms. Goveas said. The school was among the list of government schools mentioned in the 'Namagaagi' portal of Dakshina Kannada district administration ( seeking donations for the improvement of facilities. The school has sought donations for the construction of three additional classrooms, a one-meter-long compound wall, a kitchen room, a rainwater harvesting facility, a laboratory room, and two drinking water purifiers. The school was among the 15 government primary schools in Mangaluru North block, which has secured permission to start English medium classes this year. Twenty schools in Bantwal, 18 in Puttur, 16 each in Belthangady and Mangaluru South, and 15 schools each in Moodibidri and Sullia blocks have also received permission. A total of 120 government schools in Dakshina Kannada were already managing English medium section in their schools. In Udupi, a total of 78 schools have been granted permission to start English medium classes from the 2025-26 academic year. As many as 18 schools were located in the Brahmavar block, while 15 schools each belonged to the Byndoor, Karkala, Kundapura, and Udupi blocks.
The Hindu
05-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Bhanupali-Bilaspur-Beri railway line project: HC issues notice to Centre, H.P. govt. over fissures in houses
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has issued notices to the Union Ministry of Railways, the State government, and others, seeking their response to a petition that has raised concerns over fissures in houses in some villages of Bilaspur district allegedly caused by ongoing tunnelling work for the Bhanupali-Bilaspur-Beri railway line project. In its direction on July 2, a Division Bench comprising Chief Justice G.S. Sandhawalia and Justice Ranjan Sharma has asked the respondents to file their reply within four weeks to the Public Interest Litigation plea filed by social activist Rajnish Sharma. A 63-km broad gauge railway line from Bhanupali near Anandpur Sahib in Rupnagar district of Punjab to Beri in Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh is being constructed. The petition alleges that unscientific excavation and blasting for the railway project have caused significant damage to homes in Nog, Bamta, and Kallar panchayats in Bilaspur, endangering the lives and livelihoods of villagers, many of whom are from below poverty line (BPL) families. Villagers have reported big cracks in their homes due to the construction of the tunnel, which is located just 10 metres from some residences, the petition stated. The petitioner alleged that authorities have failed to rehabilitate or resettle affected families. He urged the court to direct authorities to immediately halt the tunnelling work, acquire the affected land, and rehabilitate villagers in accordance with Corporate Social Responsibility and Rehabilitation and Resettlement norms. Residents of Badhiyad village in Nog panchayat have been staging a 'chain hunger strike' near the tunnel's entrance since June 1 to raise their concerns. 'This village is right above the tunnel and has posed a serious threat to the houses of about 20-odd families. We are not against the railway line, which is for public benefit, but their homes and lives are at stake,' the petitioner said.
The Hindu
01-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
INKEL to invest ₹200 crore in group captive solar power project
INKEL Limited, a public-private partnership company under the State government, will invest around ₹200 crore in a renewable energy project under the group captive model. The first phase includes a 23.2-MW solar power project in Malappuram in association with commercial and industrial groups. A term sheet signing for the group captive solar power project was held in the presence of P. Rajeeve, Minister for Industries, here on Tuesday, according to a release. The company has plans to buy land in Kasaragod and Palakkad districts to expand the group captive model scheme projects. Inkel Limited had announced at the 'Invest Kerala' initiative that it was investing around ₹1,135 crore for various projects under the renewable energy, logistics, roads, and other infrastructure sectors, it said.
The Hindu
01-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Activists protest over lack of amenities on Chamundi Hills
Activists of the Karnataka Sena Pade (KSP) staged a demonstration in the city on Tuesday against the alleged failure of the authorities to make proper arrangements for devotees visiting the Chamundeshwari temple on the Chamundi Hills last Friday. The temple is visited by lakhs of devotees on every Friday of the Ashada month, and the district administration should make arrangements for devotees for a hassle-fee darshan. But there were criticisms that the authorities failed to anticipate the turnout, and the arrangements were found to be lacking. Devotees spent hours standing in queue without water and had a tough time to gain entry into the temple. The protesters questioned the district administration and the State government on the issue and alleged that they were focusing more on 'paid darshan', for which there was a separate queue and the entry fee for a devotee was ₹2,000. They described the paid darshan concept as a 'loot'. The protest was led by KSP district president Tejesh Lokesh Gowda.
The Hindu
19-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
NIMHANS trains anganwadi workers in Ramanagara district under ‘Suraksha Project'
The Suraksha Project, a comprehensive suicide prevention initiative implemented by NIMHANS in collaboration with the State government and Himalaya Wellness Company, expanded its community training activities in Ramanagara district. It aims at building a robust community network of trained gatekeepers, including police personnel, teachers, anganwadi workers, and other frontline stakeholders. Through structured training, the project empowers them to recognise early warning signs, offer empathetic first-line support, and connect vulnerable individuals with appropriate mental health services. As part of this ongoing programme, gatekeeper training for anganwadi teachers and workers began on June 18 at the district headquarters in Ramanagara. This follows the successful training of over 700 police personnel in the district last month, equipping them with the skills to identify and support individuals at risk of self-harm, said Anish V. Cherian, additional professor, Department of Psychiatric Social Work at NIMHANS. Underscoring the vital role of anganwadi workers in community wellbeing, Mr. Cherian said these workers are among the most trusted and well-connected members of the community. 'Their close relationship with families positions them to identify signs of distress and provide timely help,' he said. Shivakumar, assistant secretary, Ramanagara Zilla Panchayat emphasised the critical need for community-led suicide prevention efforts. 'The loss of life to suicide is a loss to the entire community, not just an individual or family. It is vital that we explore every possible measure to prevent such tragedies,' he added.
