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China's experimental moon satellites beam back lunar imagery (video, photo)

A pair of small experimental satellites have begun tests related to future lunar communication and navigation services for China's moon ambitions.

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Shrinking RTE quota turns private school education into just a dream for many

RTE Act struggles in Bengaluru as private schools opt out, leaving parents like Nagaraj in despair.

The Hindu

Board exam confusion: Results for classes 5,8, 9 out on April 8, just before Supreme Court stay

The Department of School Education and Literacy (DSEL) already announced the results of the board exams for classes 5, 8, and 9 on Monday, just before the Supreme Court’s interim stay. Now, the department has decided to take legal opinion from the Advocate General for the next course of action.

The Hindu

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Summer vacation midday meals to be implemented from April 11 to May 28

Due to drought in Karnataka, the State government has ordered to extend the midday meal programme to schoolchildren in 223 drought-prone taluks during the summer vacation for 41 days from April 11 to May 28 for government and aided school children of classes 1 to 8.

The Hindu

Board exam for classes 5, 8, and 9 to begin from Monday

After the interim order of the Division Bench of the High Court of Karnataka, steps are being taken to conduct the board exam (Summative Assessment-2) for classes 5, 8, and 9, as per the schedule by the Department of School Education and Literacy (DSEL) from Monday.

The Hindu

State government to challenge HC Order quashing board exams before Division Bench

The Department of School Education and Literacy (DSEL) has said they will challenge the High Court order quashing board exams for Classes 5, 8, 9 and 11, before the Division Bench and seek an urgent hearing. Exams for Classes 5, 8 and 9 are scheduled to begin from March 11.…

The Hindu

DSEL to provide only question papers for board exams of classes 5, 8 and 9; tells students to bring answer sheets

Bengaluru board exams for classes 5, 8, and 9 will only provide question papers, sparking criticism and concerns.

The Hindu

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Five Education Dept. officers suspended for misappropriation of IEDSS scheme grants

The Karnataka government suspended five officers of the Deputy Director of Public Instruction (DDPI) cadre in the Department of School Education and Literacy (DSEL) on January 30 for dereliction of duty in the implementation of the Inclusive Education for Disabled at Secondary Stage (IEDSS) scheme.

The Hindu

Parents in Karnataka caught in school limbo

Confusion and concern among parents and children as unauthorised schools function undeterred, even facing potential closure.

The Hindu

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Karnataka Today newsletter: Former CM Jagadish Shettar quits Congress, returns to BJP

The Hindu

Circular issued once again for action against unauthorised schools in Karnataka leads to confusion

A circular issued earlier this month by the Commissioner of the Department of School Education and Literacy (DSEL) to conduct a survey of unauthorised schools in the State again for the academic year of 2023-24 and take appropriate legal action has resulted in confusion.

The Hindu

Character certificate from police must for school vehicle drivers, helpers

The Department of School Education and Literacy (DSEL) has made it mandatory for those school vehicle drivers and van helpers to produce character certificate from police stations coming under their jurisdiction. Drivers and helpers must renew the certificate every two years.

The Hindu

Government bans using schoolchildren to clean toilets

Government prohibits use of students to clean school toilets in Karnataka, orders disciplinary action against violators.

The Hindu

Guidelines issued after hoax bomb threat to schools: school premises, playgrounds to be used only for academic purposes

After the hoax bomb threats to several schools disrupted life in the city, putting children, parents and school managements through a lot of worry and panic recently, the Department of School Education and Literacy (DSEL) has issued a circular to all schools to take precautionary measures to ensure the safety…

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Karnataka government mulls transferring 26 programmes from Education Department to RDPR

Karnataka govt. plans to transfer 26 programmes from DSEL to RDPR. These include identifying out-of-school children, teacher attendance, guest teachers, midday meals, etc. Govt. aims to decentralise power & make education vibrant from gram panchayat level.

The Hindu

Stakeholders oppose changes to school hours in Bengaluru

A multi-stakeholder meeting unanimously opposed changing school hours in the city. But the meeting came up with an action plan to ease traffic during morning and evening school hours, to also ensure safety of children.

The Hindu

Tussle over credit for introducing reading of Constitution Preamble in educational institutions

BJP & Cong. tussle over credit for preamble reading initiative in educational institutions. BJP claims it was their idea, Cong. says it's their programme. 3.6 lakh people registered to participate in launch on Sept. 15. DSEL made reading compulsory in all institutions. BJP alleges Cong. using it for publicity.

The Hindu

Karnataka government angers parents by telling them to pay for stitching school uniforms

Each student in Karnataka gets two sets of uniforms. State Government provides cloth for the first set of uniforms. Parents have to stitch uniforms at their own cost. Later, govt would transfer money to schools to get a second set of uniforms stitched for every student locally.

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Karnataka’s educationists object to religious chanting in Pratibha Karanji competition

The DSEL has ordered to conduct the Pratibha Karanji competition in school, cluster, taluk and district level between August and November and to recite Bhagavad Gita in Sanskrit and Sur-E-Fateh in Arabic language.

The Hindu

Teachers recruitment scam in Karnataka: Accused teacher’s suspension order revoked without consent of higher officer

During recruitment, the department had allegedly issued appointment orders to 11 persons illegally. They includes candidates who got less marks in the recruitment examination, and some who never applied

The Hindu

Instead of skirts, Karnataka child rights panel wants DSEL to prescribe pants or salwar suits as uniform for girl students

The Hindu spoke to some girl students, people working in the field of child rights and school managements on the issue.

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