Three held for assault, stabbing of four youngsters near Jali in Bhatkal
Bhatkal: Police have arrested three persons in connection with the assault and stabbing of four youths near the Jali area, following an incident that reportedly began with a verbal altercation.
According to police, the clash broke out near Jali between two groups and later escalated into a physical attack. The accused allegedly chased the victims identified as Tauseef, Zuffaf Armar, Aoun and Waseem and assaulted them.
The arrested accused have been identified as Kaif Kutty, Ibaad Khan and another.
During the attack, two of the victims were reportedly stabbed. Zuffaf Armar sustained injuries to the neck and near the head, while Tauseef was also stabbed, sources said.
Confirming the development, Bhatkal Town PSI Naveen Naik said an FIR has been registered and investigation is in progress.
Police have indicated that more arrests are likely in the case.
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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.
