Bengaluru: Despite the government’s advice and warning about observing caution whilst bursting firecrackers, instances of children injuring themselves have been consistent throughout the years.
Dr. Vidya, a doctor at the Minto Eye Hospital has revealed that since Sunday, four boys have been injured in firecracker-related accidents in Bengaluru city and received treatment at the hospital.
Among the injured, three were sent home after administering treatment, she informed.
As a result of lighting a rocket cracker, a 10-year-old boy’s entire face has sustained burn injuries. He has been admitted to the emergency care unit and is being treated.
In another incident, a 7-year-old boy from Thanisandra sustained an injury to his left eye. Another 7-year-old boy from Frazer Town has hurt his right eye. Fortunately, at present, the vision of the boys remains unaffected, Dr. Vidya said.
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Bengaluru: The Karnataka Examinations Authority has released the syllabus for the Common Entrance Test (CET) to be conducted in 2025 for admission to professional courses including engineering, on its website https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/.
Executive Director of KEA, H. Prasanna on Saturday issued a notification, advising students to use the syllabus for Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology from both First and Second PUC as outlined on the portal.
"This syllabus has been prepared based on the NCRTC syllabus and the textbooks published by the School Education, PUE Department," the announcement read. Furthermore, H. Prasanna explained that it has also been reviewed by subject experts from PU colleges.