TN government's intention to close down Sterlite Copper: CM
Chennai, June 26: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K.Palaniswami on Tuesdary reiterated his government's intention to close down Vedanta Ltd's copper smelter unit - Sterlite Copper - in Thoothukudi.
He also said there is no need for calling a separate meeting of the cabinet and decide on closing down of the copper smelter.
Speaking in the assembly, Palaniswami noted that the government has been taking action one after another to shut down the smelter unit like the non-renewal of consent to operate sanction by the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) and the disconnection of power supply.
He also wondered whether some leaders of political parties are creating trouble in Thoothukudi, fearing the goodwill the government would earn by shuting down the smelter unit.
Asking where was the need for a protest when the government is taking action, he said one could wonder whether the trouble was created to give a bad name to the government to gain political mileage.
Palaniswami said the government is doing what the opposition parties desire - the shutting down of the Sterlite Copper plant.
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AIITA welcomes Karnataka’s ban on obscene songs in school events
Bhatkal: The Karnataka unit of the All India Ideal Teachers Association (AIITA) has welcomed the Karnataka government’s decision to strictly ban school children from dancing to obscene songs during educational and cultural programmes in government, aided, and private schools across the state.
AIITA Karnataka State President M. R. Manvi congratulated the government for taking what he termed an important step to preserve the sanctity of education.
“Such decisions to safeguard the dignity of school children and uphold the values of education are the need of the hour. This rule should not be limited to government schools alone but must be strictly implemented in all private educational institutions as well,” he said.
He further urged the government to address other concerns within school programmes.
“The government should not only prohibit obscene dances in the name of school anniversaries, but also ensure that plays and dialogues that incite religious hatred are avoided. Schools should be centres of harmony, not platforms for spreading hatred,” he added.
According to a recent circular issued by the Department of School Education and Literacy, obscene dances are adversely affecting the mental health and moral values of students.
In this regard, schools have been advised to use songs that promote nationalism, positive thinking, the greatness of Kannada culture, and value-based traditions instead of inappropriate content during programmes.
The circular also emphasises that students should be dressed in decent attire.
AIITA also backed the department’s warning that disciplinary action would be taken against head teachers if such guidelines are violated. The association has further demanded that district Deputy Directors of Public Instruction strictly monitor the implementation of these rules.
