I don’t want Modi’s praise or abuse: Deve Gowda
Bengaluru: Describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi showering praises on him on Tuesday as a “magnanimous gesture”, national president of Janata Dal (Secular) H.D. Deve Gowda sought to underplay it saying: “I don’t want his praise or abuse.”
Speaking to media persons, he said Mr. Modi is an intelligent person and knows how to raise issues that suit the situation. He is a good orator and knows when to speak and on what. “Hence, there is no need to read into the praises that he showered on me,” he said at a media interaction organised by Press Club of Bangalore and Bangalore Reporters’ Guild.
At an interaction programme organized by Press Club of Bangalore and Bangalore Reporters’ Guild, Gowda said: “Modi did not refer to either the Mahadayi issue or the agrarian crisis plaguing Karnataka in the rally held in Belagavi.”
Comparing Mr. Modi with BJP’s tall leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the JD(S) supremo said: “Mr. Vajpayee is totally different from Mr. Modi. Gaurakshaks and RSS are active during Modi’s tenure.”
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Karnataka State reverts to three-year degree course, cancels four-year course
Bengaluru: The Higher Education Department of Karnataka has recently made a significant decision to revert to the traditional three-year degree course, discontinuing the four-year degree program that was previously implemented. This decision comes following the recommendation of the State Education Policy (SEP) Commission.
Initially introduced under the National Education Policy (NEP) during the tenure of the previous BJP government, the four-year degree program faced scrutiny under the new government led by the Congress party. Consequently, the SEP Commission was established to explore alternative educational frameworks tailored to the state's needs.
Led by Prof. Sukhadev Thorat, the SEP Commission engaged in extensive consultations with key stakeholders, including university officials, educators, and experts, over a period of three months. Based on these deliberations, the commission recommended discontinuing the four-year degree and reinstating the traditional three-year format.
Under the new directive, students who were admitted under the NEP within the last few years will have the option to pursue a fourth-year honours degree upon completing three years of study. The Education Department has instructed colleges to accommodate students' preferences and ensure necessary infrastructure is in place to facilitate this transition. In cases where the desired course is not available at their current institution, students will be offered admission in nearby colleges.
Furthermore, students admitted to undergraduate programs between 2021-22 and 2023-24 will have the opportunity to pursue an integrated master's degree upon completing a four-year honours program. Alternatively, those opting to complete a three-year degree can pursue a separate two-year postgraduate program, maintaining the flexibility of educational pathways.
