Bus driver, conductor save girl's life in Mangaluru
Mangaluru (Karnataka) Jul 31: In a dashing display of compassion, a city bus driver in Mangaluru saved the life of a young passenger on Wednesday.
The 13F bus was on a routine trip in the city and when passing through Kulur town, a young student travelling in it complained of chest pain.
Bus driver Mahesh Poojary and conductor Suresh immediately rushed the girl to a nearby hospital in Kankanady. Using the bus horn as a siren, the driver rushed through the traffic and arrived at the hospital that was six kilometres away in just six minutes after the passenger raised the alarm.
Even as the driver pulled into the hospital, the conductor rushed out to get the paramedics to rush to the aid of the passenger. Thanks to his quick thinking, the girl was immediately given treatment.
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According to the hospital officials, the girl is out of danger. Withholding the identity of the passenger for personal reasons, the officials said further investigations are going on. The girl's relatives thanked the driver and the conductor.
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Karnataka govt eases age norm for class 1 admissions by 60 days
Bengaluru (PTI): The Karnataka government on Thursday announced a 60-day relaxation in the age eligibility norm for class 1 admissions for the 2026-27 academic year, following demands from parents.
Minister for School Education and Literacy Madhu Bangarappa made a statement in this regard in the Legislative Assembly.
The government’s move aims to provide relief to parents whose children fell short of the prescribed age limit, as existing rules mandate that children must be six years old by June 1 to be eligible for admission to class 1.
"There has been a demand from parents to relax the six-year age eligibility norm for admission to class 1. They have also submitted a memorandum to me," he said while announcing the decision.
Changes will be made to the admission software accordingly, he added.
Noting that there are issues regarding admissions to LKG and UKG as well, he said, "We will bring in legislation at the earliest to find a permanent solution."
The 60-day relaxation is applicable to LKG, UKG, and class 1, the minister said, adding that since LKG and UKG are not under a regulatory system, a regulatory Act or rules will be introduced by the department in the next session.
