Three teachers suspended in Udupi for skipping Social Educational Survey duty
Udupi, Oct 4: The Udupi district administration has suspended three teachers who failed to report for duty as enumerators in the ongoing Social and Educational Survey being conducted by the Karnataka State Backward Classes Commission.
Udupi Deputy Commissioner Swaroop T.K. issued the suspension order on Friday. The suspended teachers have been identified as Surekha and Ratna, both from the Government High School in Inna Kadu, and Prabha B., a lecturer at the Government Pre-University College, Udyavara.
According to the district administration, the teachers were appointed as enumerators for the survey but refused to accept their appointment orders despite being contacted over the phone. Notices were issued to them seeking an explanation, but the teachers failed to respond or provide a valid reason for their absence.
Citing their non-cooperation and negligence in government work, the Deputy Commissioner placed all three under suspension effective October 4.
Swaroop T.K. further warned that strict disciplinary action will be taken against any enumerator who shows negligence or fails to perform duties related to the survey.
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1,850 missing mobile phones recovered as Delhi Police focusses on victim-centric policing
New Delhi (PTI): Delhi Police has recovered 1,850 stolen and lost mobile phones worth around Rs 4 crore in past 40 days under "Mission Reconnect", an initiative aimed at returning phones to their rightful owners in outernorth Delhi, an official said on Saturday.
The recovered phones were traced from different parts of the country, including remote areas, through technical surveillance and sustained field operations, police said, adding that the devices were handed over to their owners during a programme at the Sports Ground, New Police Lines, Kingsway Camp.
The initiative focused on a victim-centric approach and aimed at strengthening public trust through proactive policing and coordinated efforts across states, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outernorth) Hareshwar Swami said.
As part of the programme, teams performed 'nukkad nataks' and screened awareness videos on cybercrime, drug abuse prevention, and senior citizen safety, sensitising the public about digital frauds and safety measures, officials said.
The initiative combines technology, investigation and community participation to ensure recovery of lost property and reconnect citizens with their valuables, they added.
