State government didn't give permission for online education: Minister Suresh Kumar
Kalburagi: Education minister Suresh Kumar has made it clear that the state government has so far not given permission for online education in the wake of Covid-19.
Chairing an SSLC Examination Preparatory Meeting here on Sunday, the minister said,
"Everywhere, focus is shifting towards online education after Corona infection has intensified. However, online education is not advisable for kids. It is not a better way of teaching, the minister added."
Online education needs a supportive environment. A letter was written to Nimhans in connection with the online education. They have a written a through reply. It will be reviewed and then appropriate decision will be taken regarding online education," Minister Suresh Kumar said.
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Nursing assistant attempts suicide after 'obscene act' outside Kerala temple, booked
Thiruvananthapuram (PTI): A case has been registered against a nursing assistant at a government medical college here for allegedly exposing himself at a local shrine and attempting self-harm when confronted, police said Wednesday.
An officer of Thiruvallam police station said that the man allegedly attempted suicide by cutting his wrist and neck with a surgical blade after temple authorities stopped his exhibitionism outside the shrine.
He had made deep wounds on his neck and wrist and post-surgery, he was now in the ICU, police said.
The officer said that on Monday, the nursing assistant, who had been under treatment at a de-addiction centre for alcohol abuse, arrived at the Thiruvallam Parasurama temple and carried out exhibitionism in front of the shrine.
"When the devaswom officials stopped him and tried to detain him till police arrives, he cut his wrist and neck with a surgical blade," the officer said.
A case under sections 75 (sexual harassment) and 298 (defiling place of worship with intent to insult religion of any class) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita has been registered against the nursing assistant, police said.
The officer said that the man would be arrested once his health improves.
