Decision on re-opening schools in Karnataka will be taken in next five days: Suresh Kumar
Bengaluru: Karnataka’s Minister for Primary and Secondary Education S Suresh Kumar on Wednesday added that the state government will take a call of re-opening schools in the next five days.
Addressing the media persons after attending a meeting with officials of the Education department in the city, Suresh Kumar confirmed that during the meeting no decision was taken on the reopening of Primary, High School, and Pre-University Colleges in the state.
He further added that a meeting of all the top officials of the concerned departments and district officials will be held and the situation will be reviewed. He added after the meeting and receiving feedback from all quarters, the same will be discussed with the Chief Minister following which a decision will be taken.
Earlier, on Tuesday, the minister had noted even experts have suggested that it would be better if schools are reopened in a phased manner. The minister had added that not every student can afford online education which is why they have been considering opening schools.
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Sex determination, female foeticide racket unearthed in Health Dept quarters in Mandya; 3 detained
Mandya: A round of inspection by the police and health officials of Mandya brought to light a sex determination and female foeticide racket that is active in the Health Department quarters in Pandavapura taluk of the district, much to the shock of citizens.
Three people accused to be involved in the racket were taken into custody by the police officers. Pandavapura Taluk Hospital ambulance driver Anand, outsourced D-Group staff member Ashwini and another woman, whose identity is yet to be ascertained, were detained.
Driver Anand's government residence was found to be the 'office' for the racket.
Mandya District Health Officer Dr. Mohan, Taluk Health Officer Dr. Aravind and police officers, who conducted the raid in Pandavapura, rescued a pregnant woman from Mysuru who had visited the Health Department quarters for an abortion and confiscated the equipment being used for abortions.
