Karnataka government to recruit 18,000 school teachers shortly: Minister Madhu Bangarappa
Mangaluru: Minister for School Education and Literacy Madhu Bangarappa announced that the state government will soon begin recruiting over 18,000 teachers for both government-run and government-aided private schools.
Speaking to reporters at the district Congress office in Mangaluru, Bangarappa revealed that 13,000 positions would be filled in government schools, while 5,800 openings would be for aided schools. He emphasised that all applicants would need to have cleared the Teachers’ Entrance Test (TET). The recruitment process is expected to be completed by the 2026-27 academic year.
Additionally, the minister shared plans to provide free notebooks to students in government schools from the 2026-27 academic year, with a corresponding budget allocation for the initiative.
In a separate development, Bangarappa revealed that the Karnataka Cabinet has approved the expansion of Karnataka Public Schools (KPS). Following the successful operation of 80% of the existing 308 KPS institutions, which provide affordable, quality education up to Class 12, the state government will set up 800 more KPS schools to cater to the growing demand.
Addressing a recent issue involving the Dakshina Kannada and Udupi district administrations, Bangarappa defended the decision to initiate disciplinary proceedings against teachers who failed to attend the Social and Educational survey. He clarified, “If it is found that the action was unwarranted, we will certainly review it. Our teachers are valued, and we will protect them.”
He added that over 95% of teachers in the districts had actively participated in the survey.
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Allen, Raghuvanshi, Green power KKR to 29-run win over GT
Kolkata (PTI): Finn Allen blasted a 35-ball 93, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi hit an unbeaten 44-ball 82 as Kolkata Knight Riders kept their playoff hopes alive with a 29-run win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL match here on Saturday.
Sent in to bat, Allen went on a six-hitting spree, smashing 10 maximums and four boundaries to add 95 off 41 balls with Raghuvanshi (82).
Raghuvanshi then shared another 108 off 53 balls with Cameron Green (52 not out) to power KKR to a challenging 247 for 2.
In reply, GT could manage 218-4, riding on skipper Shubman Gill's 49-ball 85 and a 35-ball 57 from Jos Buttler. Opener Sai Sudarsan was retired hurt but returned to make a 28-ball 53 not out.
Sunil Narine (2/29) claimed two wickets and Saurabh Dubey snapped one for KKR.
For GT, Mohammed Siraj (1/50), Sai Kishore (1/38) were the wicket-takers.
Brief Score:
KKR: 247 for 2 in 20 overs (Finn Allen 93, Angkrish Raghuvanshi 82 not out, Camero Green 52 not out; Mohammed Siraj 1/50).
GT: 218 for 4 in 20 overs (Shubman Gill 85, Sunil Narine 2/29).
