DK district has 77 century-old schools
Competing with English medium schools
Mangaluru, July 6: Amidst the threat of closure of government schools due to the onslaught of private English medium schools, around 77 schools which completed 100 years in the district are in the news for different reasons.
The SDMC and teachers of 74 government higher primary schools and 3 high schools have decided to compete with the private English medium schools. Noticing that some of the schools which have completed 100 years are at the verge of closure, the school managements have decided to revive the schools with the help of alumnus, parents and local people.
The district has total 74 primary and higher primary schools in seven educational zones including Ananthady, Badagakajekaru, Balepuni, Bolanturu, Kalladka, Mitturu, Kallige, Kanyana, Kavalapadur, Koila, Mankude, Pudu, Salethur, Uli, Kodangai, Vittla and Panemangaluru in Bantwala zone, Barya, Bangadi, Koranja, Guruvayanakere, Macchina, Naravi, Belthangady in Belthangady zone, Bokkapatna, Mannagudda, Balmatta, Kudroli, Bandar, Neereshwallya, Pandeshwar, Sasihithlu, Thokuru, Padupanambur, Chelyaru, Badaga, Ekkaru, Mulki are there in Mangaluru North Zone.
Ganjimatta, Malali, Kinnikambla, Kilinjaaru, Gurukambala, Mudushedde, Kudupu, Kannuru, Edapadavu, Attavara and Bolar in Mangaluru south zone, Beluvai Main, Kadandale Main, Puttige, Moodbidre Main, Kotebagilu, Kallabettu, Hosangadi in Moodbidre zone, Hantyaru, Bajattur, Bantra, Hirebamdadi, Bobbekeri, Kavu, Panaje, Savanuru, Uppinangadi and Puttur in Puttur zone, Aivarnadu, Panja, Guttigaru, Kotemundugari, Mandekolu, Sampaje, Yedamangala, Enmuru and Sullia in Sullia zone.
Apart from these, there are three high schools- one at Balmatta in Mangaluru north zone, Abhyasi high school in Mangaluru south zone, and government composite PU college in Puttur zone.
Among 77 schools, Dakshina Kannada zilla panchayat model higher primary school at Uppinangady was established in 1836 and it was the oldest school in the district. Apart from this, Manjude in Bantwala taluk and Savanuru school in Puttur school were established in 1917 and completed 101 years.
Among high schools, the government Abhyasi high school in Mangaluru south zone was established in 1906, while the government PU College at Balmatta in Mangaluru north was established in 1912 and Puttur government PU college was established in 1916.
Zonal-wise century-old schools
- Bantwala- 17
- Belthangady- 7
- Mangaluru North-13
- Mangaluru South- 11
- Moodbidre- 7
- Puttur- 10
- Sullia-9
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US Consulate in Dubai reportedly attacked
Dubai: Smoke was seen rising from an area near the United States Consulate in Dubai, according to witness accounts cited by Reuters.
There was no immediate official confirmation on the extent of damage or whether there were any casualties in the incident.
Earlier, the US embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital, was also attacked. Authorities reported damage to the premises, but no casualties were recorded.
The developments come amid heightened tensions in the region, with Iran continuing to target US interests in the Middle East following deadly attacks launched on Saturday by Israel and the United States.
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