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Worm-Infested Rice Discovered in Karnataka's School Midday Meal Program Raises Health Concerns
Dec 15, 2025 03:16 pm CST
An alarming discovery of worm-infested rice in Karnataka's Koppal district school meal program has raised serious concerns about food safety standards. Officials are investigating after multiple schools reported contaminated supplies, affecting over 280,000 children who depend on these meals daily. Parents demand immediate district-wide inspections while authorities promise corrective measures to ensure student health and safety.
Chhattisgarh Teachers Protest New Directive to Monitor Dangerous Wildlife on School Premises
Dec 11, 2025 02:34 am CST
Chhattisgarh's education department has issued a controversial order requiring government school teachers to monitor and prevent snakes, scorpions, and other dangerous animals from entering school premises. The directive, justified by a Supreme Court ruling, has sparked outrage among educators who argue it unreasonably expands their responsibilities beyond teaching duties and places them at personal risk, especially in rural and remote schools where wildlife encounters are common.
Underprivileged Students Served Mid-Day Meals on Scrap Paper in Madhya Pradesh School: Investigation Launched
Nov 07, 2025 12:15 am CST
An investigation has been launched after videos surfaced showing underprivileged students at a middle school in Madhya Pradesh's Sheopur district being served mid-day meals on scrap paper spread on the ground, highlighting implementation gaps in the government's PM Poshan scheme despite BJP's promises to enhance meal quality.
RSS Leader Accuses Congress of "Spewing Venom" After Priyank Kharge's Comments on Banning RSS Activities in Government Institutions
Oct 20, 2025 12:50 pm CST
RSS national executive member Indresh Kumar has responded to Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge's calls to ban RSS activities in government schools and temples, claiming that criticizing the RSS has become a habit for Congress. The controversy has escalated with Kharge reporting threats and the BJP accusing the Congress government of targeting officials participating in RSS activities.
Karnataka Government Launches Investigation Into Threats Against Minister Priyank Kharge Over RSS Comments
Oct 16, 2025 02:14 am CST
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara has initiated a thorough investigation into threat calls received by IT Minister Priyank Kharge following his remarks on restricting RSS activities in government educational institutions. The government is taking these threats seriously while also addressing other state matters including infrastructure concerns and recent investment achievements of Rs 10.22 lakh crore secured during the Global Investment Conference.
Karnataka Caste Census Survey Extended to October 19: CM Siddaramaiah Announces School Holidays for Completion
Oct 07, 2025 10:08 pm CST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has extended the deadline for the state's Caste Census (Social-Economic and Academic Survey) to October 19, 2023, declaring holidays for government schools to facilitate completion. With varying completion rates across districts (97% in Koppal but only 36% in Bengaluru), the government has mobilized 1.2 lakh teachers and 1.6 lakh staff for this comprehensive population survey that began on September 2.