Help poor students realise inherent strength, Modi tells teachers
New Delhi, Sep 4 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged teachers to bring out "inherent strength" of the students, especially those who come from poor economic background.
Meeting the National Teachers' Award winners on the eve of Teachers' Day, Modi appealed to them to remove the disconnect between them and students, leaving an indelible mark on them.
"The Prime Minister said the educators should work towards removing the disconnect between the teacher and the student, so that teachers are remembered by the students throughout their life," a statement from the PM's Office said.
"He encouraged teachers to digitally transform their schools," the statement said.
The Prime Minister commended the teachers' dedication for education and making it their "life's mantra".
"A teacher remains a teacher throughout life," he remarked.
Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu will confer the National Teachers' Award tomorrow to 45 teachers from across the country.
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18 injured in amusement ride mishap at Jatra Mahotsava in Gadag
Gadag: At least 18 people were injured, four of them critically, after an amusement ride malfunctioned during the Jatra Mahotsava held at the premises of Tontadarya Mutt on Sunday night.
According to Deccan Herald, the incident occurred around 9 pm when the ‘Dancing Play’ ride (also known as Break Dance or Crazy Dance) reportedly developed a mechanical fault, causing three chairs to tilt dangerously while in motion.
The people inside these chairs were injured and rushed to Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences and Karnataka Medical College and Research Institute (KMC-RI) Hubballi.
Police said that among the injured, two are from Koppal district, one from Tumakuru, and the remaining are from Gadag district. The identities of some victims are yet to be confirmed.
The four victims, who are in critical condition, are severely injured in the head and have been shifted to KMC-RI, officials said.
Meanwhile, members of the Hindu Veerashaiva Lingayat Yuva Vedike staged a protest, demanding strict action against the contractor responsible for organizing the amusement rides, as well as the Jatra Mahotsava committee.
