Discussions on regarding continuing NEP, decision in days ahead after consulting CM: Min MC Sudhakar
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Higher Education Minister M C Sudhakar on Tuesday said he is holding discussions with experts and stakeholders regarding the National Education Policy (NEP), implemented by the previous BJP government and a decision will be taken about continuing it in the days ahead, in consultation with the Chief Minister.
The Minister also said consultations will also be held with the Primary and Secondary Education department while taking a decision, as the policy is applicable to that department as well.
"Regarding NEP we had called a meeting of experts who have studied about it, already a delegation under the leadership of Niranjanaradhya has met the Chief Minister and have shared their opinion regarding NEP. After assuming charge as the Minister I'm getting details about NEP and its pros and cons, and the Congress party' stand on it," Sudhakar said.
Speaking to reporters here, he said, to gather further information and inputs he is holding consultations and discussions with various experts who were involved in the implementation of NEP, also with former Vice- Chancellors.
"With two years since the implementation of NEP, we are also trying to gather information from the teaching fraternity regarding the issues faced and the actual situation on ground, and information regarding whether it was implemented in a hurry," the Minister said.
Noting that NEP is also applicable to Primary and Secondary Education, he further said, "the Primary and Secondary Education Minister is taking certain measures regarding textbooks, after that, both of us will hold a meeting together, gather detailed information and, have plans to to take further decision after bringing it to the notice of the Chief Minister."
Stating that the education sector will not be allowed to be "adulterated" in the name of NEP, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah recently during his meeting with more than 40 writers and heads of various organisations, said a separate meeting would be convened in this regard once again to discuss it comprehensively and take strict decisions.
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Real Madrid fines Valverde and Tchouaméni half a million euros each for altercation
Barcelona (AP): Real Madrid slapped players Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni with half-a-million-euro ($588,000) fines on Friday for their altercation during practice.
The massive fines came a day after the midfielders tussled when the team trained. Valverde said in a post on social media on Thursday that no punches were thrown. But Valverde knocked his head on a table and he suffered a small cut that required a brief hospital visit.
On social media, Valverde initially called it a “meaningless fight” with a teammate and said “everything has been blown out of proportion."
His employers, however, considered it a significant enough breach of team discipline to nail both Valverde and Tchouaméni with fines that bite even the bank account of a top soccer player. The half-a-million euro penalties reflect the reputational damage the club was enduring in a chaotic end to a disappointing season.
In a statement, the 15-time European champion said its disciplinary action was concluded after both players expressed to the club “their complete remorse for what happened and apologized to one another.”
Madrid added they also apologized to their teammates, the coaching staff and club supporters, as well as showing their willingness to accept whatever disciplinary action the club deemed “opportune.”
Tchouaméni was back training with Madrid on Friday, two days before they play at Barcelona in a clasico. Madrid has to win otherwise Barcelona will be crowned La Liga champion.
After being notified of the fine, he posted a public apology to the club and its fans on social media.
“What happened this week in training is unacceptable,” Tchouaméni wrote. "I say this while thinking about the example we are expected to set for young people, whether in football or at school.
“Above all, I am sorry for the image we projected of the club.”
Valverde was not at practice due to the head knock.
Both players are set to play in the World Cup next month, with Tchouaméni playing for France and Valverde for Uruguay.
Chaotic end to a poor season
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The run-in between the players, who for seasons have played side by side in Madrid's midfield, came after they argued this week in previous training sessions. But tempers boiled over on Thursday. Spanish media was rife with reports that the players previously disagreed over the club's decision to let coach Xabi Alonso go after just months on the job.
It was not the only altercation involving Madrid players during training this week. Álvaro Carreras confirmed he was in a “minor” incident with a teammate. Spanish media said he and fellow defender Antonio Rüdiger got into a scuffle.
Álvaro Arbeloa, the coach who was promoted from Madrid's reserve team when Alonso was fired in January, will face tough questions on what went wrong inside the changing room when he gives a press conference on Saturday ahead of the clasico at Camp Nou.
Madrid is facing a second consecutive campaign without a major trophy amid rumors in the Spanish media that club president Florentino Pérez is considering bringing back Jose Mourinho to straighten out his underperforming team.
