Schools will not be allowed to become ‘laboratories of communalism’: Kerala government
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has issued a strong warning that schools will not be allowed to turn into “laboratories of communalism,” taking serious note of reports that some private school managements in the state imposed restrictions on Christmas celebrations and refunded money collected from students for the event.
According to reports, certain private schools allegedly run by organisations affiliated with the Sangh Parivar, as well as a privately managed school under a Hindu management, had cancelled Christmas celebrations. These allegations were published in Deshabhimani, the mouthpiece of the CPI(M). However, the schools and their managements concerned have denied the claims.
Describing such developments as unprecedented in a state known for its high level of democratic consciousness and long-standing secular tradition, the Kerala government has ordered an urgent inquiry into the matter.
Kerala Education Minister V. Sivankutty stated that no one would be allowed to introduce the “North Indian model” of dividing people on the basis of religion or religious belief in educational institutions in Kerala.
Speaking to reporters, the minister said schools are spaces where children learn and grow together, and any attempt to divide students on the basis of caste or religion, or to instil divisive ideas among them, is unacceptable.
He further noted that festivals such as Onam, Christmas, and Eid have traditionally been celebrated in schools across the state, helping children learn values of mutual respect, love, and peaceful coexistence.
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AI-based monitoring strengthens PPP dialysis programme in Karnataka: Health Minister
Bengaluru (PTI): The introduction of an AI-enabled monitoring system will significantly enhance patient safety and treatment quality under Karnataka's public-private partnership dialysis programme, Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said on Thursday.
Launching the AI-based smart monitoring system at KC General Hospital in Bengaluru, the minister said such technological innovations bring dialysis services delivered under the PPP model on par with private healthcare standards.
"The introduction of an AI-enabled monitoring system will significantly strengthen patient safety and treatment quality under Karnataka's PPP dialysis programme," he said.
The system, introduced by dialysis care provider NephroPlus, enables real-time monitoring of critical treatment parameters such as blood pressure, fluid removal and electrolyte balance during dialysis, aiming to improve patient outcomes through continuous oversight, a statement said.
Currently deployed across seven dialysis centres, the platform tracks 28 key parameters, including patient care, safety, bed availability, staff alertness, emergency preparedness, infection control, hygiene and operational efficiency, NephroPlus said in a statement.
It allows administrators and clinical teams to take data-driven decisions through continuous performance monitoring, it added.
Officials said the technology replaces periodic audits with always-on monitoring, offering a more transparent and robust governance framework.
NephroPlus CEO Rohit Singh said continuous monitoring is critical in dialysis care and the AI-based system ensures consistent quality standards across centres while enabling safer and more reliable treatment for patients.
The launch event also featured a live demonstration of AI-powered dashboards, showcasing real-time tracking of dialysis procedures.
