Changes in mid-term vacation for schools
Mangaluru, September 4: Due to heavy rains in the district, schools and colleges were given holidays several times. In order to compensate the working hours in the academic year, the DDPI has directed the respective school authorities to change the midterm vacations to take classes.
As per earlier circular, the mid-term vacation for 2018-19 academic year would be from October 7 to 21. But now, the department has changed the vacation and reallocated from October 14 to 21.
Following the heavy rains in the district between May and August, the district administration has announced nine days holidays for schools. Apart from this, few more holidays were announced as per the local requirements in Sullia, Puttur and Bantwala regions.
As per the DDPI’s instruction, the schools could conduct full day classes during Saturdays to compensate the working hours if they require and cancel the local holidays too. Schools should prepare the mid-term exams timetable and reallocated working days from October 7 to 14. September entire month could be used for conducting classes, the DDPI said.
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Bengaluru: ICAI to host 5th GCC Summit on Dec 12, 13
Bengaluru (PTI): The Bengaluru branch of the ICAI will host the 5th edition of the GCC Summit 2025 on December 12 and 13.
Organised to promote India as a hub for Global Capability Centres (GCCs) under the Directorate for International Trade & Services (DITS) and the World Trade Organisation (WTO), the summit is themed 'From Ledgers to Global Leadership–Chartered Accountants Shaping GCCs'.
The event is supported by WOFA 2026 – World Forum of Accountants – as the ecosystem partner.
According to a statement by the Bengaluru branch of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, the first day of the summit will feature expert sessions on the evolution of GCCs from cost centres to innovation hubs, the role of GCCs in redefining global business, and the expanding leadership role of chartered accountants.
The second day, December 13, will focus on emerging areas such as AI, automation, cyber resilience, talent transformation, and leadership pathways in GCCs.
