Coalition govt to continue its development era: CM Kumaraswamy
Kalaburgi, September 17: Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy said that by continuing its development works, the coalition government would strengthen the Hyderabad Karnataka Area Development Board to fulfill the intention of the amendment to the Constitution.
Hoisting the flag to mark the Hyderabad-Karnataka Vimochan Din at the Police Parade Ground in the city on Monday, the CM said that the coalition partner Congress has done good works in its term. It had established Jayadeva Institute of Cardiology to help the poor patients and allotted total 230 sites to women entrepreneurs at Nandur-Kesaratagi industrial area. The erstwhile government had done good works in skills development, housing, basic infrastructure and other sectors, he said.
The Kalaburgi airport would become the portal for the development of Hyderabad Karnataka region. In coming days, tourism, industries and export business would develop in the region, the CM exuded confidence.
The government was introducing Israel-model agriculture and horticulture fields in eight districts in the first phase. This programme would be implemented in Koppal and Yadagiri districts in this region, he said.
The government was giving priority to develop basic infrastructure and quality education in government schools. This would help the Hyderabad Karnataka region which was greatly influenced by Marathi, Telugu and Urdu culture. As historically, the region has monuments belonging to Buddhism, Islamic, Jainism, forts, pilgrim places and others, it would have potentiality for tourism development, he said.
He has announced of establishing Tourism University at Hampi. The SC/ST unemployed youth would be given coaching for UPSC and KPSC, Banking and other competitive exams in association with the private institutions at Kalaburgi. Apart from this, the government has constituted a high level committee to ensure good facilities at education institutions and hostels run by the Social Welfare Department, he added.
Under the new concept ‘Healthy Contest with China’, the Cabinet has approved to set up 9 industrial clusters in the state in order to generate more job opportunities by utilizing locally available resources. Under this scheme, a unit of agriculture machinery would be set up at Bidar, manufacturing unit of solar panels at Kalaburagi, electronic toys at Koppal and Textile Park at Ballary, he said.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel who liberated Hyderabad Karnataka, said that ‘Manpower without unity is not strength unless it is harmonized. United properly, it becomes a spiritual power’. It would be possible only when all worked together to eradicate ignorance, illiteracy, poverty, health problems and malnutrition, he said.
District Minister Priyank Kharge, Medical Education Minister DK Shivakumar, Horticulture Minister MC Managoli, MLA Dr Ajay Singh and others were present.
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KMES Institutions shine in SSLC result, continue four-decade legacy of education in rural Karkala
Karkala: KMES Institutions of Education at Kukkundooru in Karkala taluk has recorded outstanding results in the 2025-26 SSLC and PUC examinations, continuing a four-decade educational journey that began with just 22 kindergarten students and no building of its own.
The institution secured a 100 per cent result in the SSLC examinations, with all 43 students passing the examination this year.
Muhammad Arman Shahid emerged as the school topper by scoring 619 marks out of 625, securing 99 per cent and also ranking sixth at the state level. He scored full marks in Kannada, Hindi, Mathematics and Social Science.
Krithika V. Nayak secured the second position in the school with 607 marks and 97.12 per cent, while Arhan stood third with 605 marks and 96.8 per cent.
Out of the 43 students, 21 passed with distinction, 19 secured first class, two students obtained second class and one student passed in third class. Fourteen students scored above 90 per cent.
The institution also performed strongly in the PUC examinations. The Science stream recorded a 100 per cent result, with all 44 students passing, while Commerce secured a 98 per cent pass percentage.
Twelve students scored full marks in different subjects, including Mathematics.
In Commerce, Deeksha Acharya topped the college with 588 marks, while Harshitha H. Kini secured the second position with 581 marks.
In Science, Naveen B. Nayak emerged as topper with 586 marks, followed closely by Sameeksha Moily and Aifa Nidha, who both secured 585 marks.
Speaking about the achievement, High School head teacher Shrimati Patkar said the institution has always focused on supporting academically weak students through affordable education and free special classes.
“Our ambition is to provide quality education even to students who struggle in studies. The fees are very low, and free coaching classes are conducted. I have worked here for 28 years and have always found the atmosphere supportive of education,” she said.
Primary School head teacher Lolita Zeena D’Silva appreciated the dedication of the teaching staff and said the school encourages students not only to achieve high marks but also to become role models.
PU College Principal Balakrishna Rao said the institution focuses on value-based education and overall personality development.
“The aim is to help students succeed not only academically but also in cultural activities, sports and leadership. We encourage qualities such as patience, tolerance and discipline,” he said.
Rao also credited the institution’s growth to the support of founders K.S. Mohammed Masood and K.S. Nissar Ahmed, along with President K.S. Imtiaz Ahmed.
Speaking on the occasion, Imtiaz Ahmed said the institution was built on the dream of making quality education accessible to financially backward families in rural areas.
He said the guidance and encouragement of his elder brothers, Mohammed Masood and Nissar Ahmed, along with the contribution of teachers, students and parents, helped transform the institution into a model educational centre.
The KMES Institutions trace their roots back to 1984, when they were founded by senior social activists Haji P.M. Khan, K.S. Nazeer Ahmed and Haji A.S. Rashid Haider.
The institution initially functioned from the Government Urdu School premises as it did not have a building of its own. Classes began with only 22 students in lower kindergarten and two teachers.
Later, under the leadership of K.S. Mohammed Masood and with continuous financial and moral support from non-resident businessman K.S. Nissar Ahmed, the institution gradually expanded.
In 1993, the school shifted to its own building and began conducting classes from LKG to Class 5.
As student admissions increased, Nissar Ahmed personally funded the construction of three additional classrooms to address infrastructure shortages.
The institution’s new school building was completed in 1997, while the PU College building was constructed in 2001.
From humble beginnings in a borrowed building to producing state-level rank holders and consistent academic results, the KMES Institutions have grown into one of the prominent educational centres in the Karkala region.
