No information about Cabinet reshuffle, decision rests with CM, party: DK Shivakumar
Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday said he had no information regarding any proposed Cabinet reshuffle, adding that the decision, if taken, would be made entirely by the Chief Minister and the party leadership.
Speaking to reporters near his residence in Sadashiv Nagar, Shivakumar declined to comment on ongoing speculation about a possible reshuffle in the state cabinet. “I would ask anyone who tries to make me comment or draw me into a debate on the issue not to create confusion by having unnecessary conversation,” he said.
When asked about Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s plan to host a lunch for ministers soon, the Deputy CM supported the move, calling it an opportunity for Cabinet members to interact informally and discuss government matters in a relaxed setting. “It is a good practice that allows everyone to spend time together and talk over issues,” he said.
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Mangaluru: Teacher booked for allegedly beating student in school
Vittla (Dakshina Kannada): A case has been registered at the Vittla Police Station against a school teacher on charges of seriously assaulting a student with a cane at an English-medium school in Idkidu village here near Vittla in Dakshina Kannada district.
According to the complaint, the student, who attends the school regularly, had gone to school as usual. Around 2 pm, the child’s parents received a call from the school office stating that their child had allegedly disturbed other students. The school informed them that when the teacher scolded the student over the issue, the child became frightened and urinated, and the parents were asked to come and take the child home.
The parents reportedly told the school staff that no one was at home at the time and requested that the child be sent home in an autorickshaw.
After returning home, the student told the parents that a teacher identified as Istikaar had beaten him severely on the hand with a cane. The child also said that he urinated out of fear while the assault was taking place.
When the parents contacted the teacher over the phone to question him about the incident, he allegedly responded in a dismissive manner.
Following this, the parents lodged complaints with the Vittla Police Station and the Child Development Project Office, seeking justice and strict action against the teacher for allegedly assaulting the child without any valid reason.
Police have registered a case against the teacher and have taken up further investigation.
