Delhi Capitals crush UP Warriorz by 9 wickets in WPL
Bengaluru, Feb 26: Delhi Capitals crushed UP Warriorz by nine wickets in a one-sided Women's Premier League match here on Monday.
After restricting UP Warriorz to a mere 119 for nine in the first half, Meg Lanning (51) and Shafali Verma (64 not out) knocked off the target without any hassle.
Chasing 120, Delhi Capitals scored 123 for one in 14.3 overs.
Delhi Capitals won the game with 5.3 overs to spare and moved to the second position in the five-team points table.
Earlier, Radha Yadav returned 4-0-20-4 after Marizanne Kapp (4-1-5-3) blew away UP Warriorz's top order.
Shweta Sehrawat waged a lone battle of sorts scoring 45 from 42 balls with five fours and a six.
For Delhi, Arundhati Reddy and Annabel Sutherland chipped in one wicket apiece.
Brief scores:
UP Warriorz 119/9 in 20 overs (Shweta Sehrawat 45; Marizanne Kapp 3/5, Radha Yadav 4/20)
Delhi Capitals 123/1 in 14.3 overs (Meg Lanning 51, Shafali Verma 64*; Sophie Ecclestone 1/ 31) by 9 wickets.
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Karnataka govt schools to hold mandatory parent-teacher meetings every 2 months
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Department of School Education and Literacy has decided to make parent-teacher meetings (PTMs) mandatory once every two months in all government schools, following an overwhelming response to the state’s first-ever mega PTM.
In a circular issued recently, the department has laid down a schedule requiring schools to invite parents regularly and update them on their children’s academic performance, extracurricular progress and any concerns related to behaviour or learning, Deccan Herald reported on Tuesday.
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The officials of the department reportedly said that the mega PTM held across the state on Children’s Day received overwhelming response. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had inaugurated the event.
A senior department official said regular PTMs would help parents understand their role in their children’s education and strengthen coordination between teachers and families. Such interactions create a supportive learning environment and improve student outcomes.
Teachers say that the concept of PTM itself is new for government schools. “Even if we have to convey something to parents regarding their children, it is not an easy task to convince them to visit schools, especially in rural areas. But after the mega PTM most parents are happy to meet teachers,” said Chandrakala, head teacher working with a government high school.
The department has clarified that a yearly PTM schedule will be issued, and schools must strictly follow it. The aim is to conduct at least five PTMs in every academic year.
During the mega PTM, parents were also served meals prepared under the mid-day meal scheme. Teachers, however, said there is no clarity yet on whether meals for parents will continue during future PTMs.
