Corporal punishment meted out to 20 pupils of Arunachal school

Itanagar: The Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights on Monday expressed anguish over corporal punishment meted out to 20 children in a school in the state recently, reports PTI. APSCPCR member secretary Khoda Rakhi who visited the school at Seijosa in Pakke Kessang district during the day along with senior officials to inquire into the matter said the in-charge of the school should be arrested. The trust which runs the school has terminated the service of the in-charge.During the inquiry, the team which included Seijosa additional deputy commissioner T R Tapu, sub-divisional police officer S C Norbu, Child Welfare Committee (CWC) member Nabam Petru, interacted with the victims as well as their parents.The team found that 20 students from Class 1 to 4, were subjected to physical abuse by the school in-charge Sadhvi Devkriti during class hours on December 7, Rakhi said in a statement, here.The students were also threatened with dire consequences if the incident was reported to their parents, she said. The parents learnt of the matter when they saw bruises on their children’s body, she added.The secretary general of the Patanjali Yogpeeth Trust which runs the school terminated the services of Sadhvi Devkriti on December 10.PTI

Corporal punishment in Chhattisgarh school: Legal services authority takes cognizance, orders necessary action

The Executive Chairman of CGSLSA, Justice Goutam Bhaduri, has taken note of the reports of brutal corporal punishment inflicted on 25 school children in Kondagaon district, Chhattisgarh. Justice Bhaduri has directed CGSLSA's Member Secretary to take necessary measures. The incident occurred at Kerwahi Secondary School in the Makdi development block of Kondagaon district. The headmistress and two teachers have been suspended pending a thorough investigation. CGSLSA has directed the Chairman of DLSA/District Judge Kondagaon to provide legal aid to the affected children.

Outrage over KG admission fees: School sparks debate with Rs 8,400 'Parent Orientation' charge

A viral photograph of an unidentified school's fee structure for the upcoming academic year has sparked a heated online debate due to its exorbitant 'Parent Orientation Charges' of Rs 8,400. The comprehensive fee structure reveals that parents are expected to pay a total of Rs 1,51,656 at the time of admission, including various charges such as admission fees, caution money, annual charges, and development fees. Internet users expressed shock and amusement at the steep orientation fee, prompting discussions on the necessity and affordability of quality education.

Teachers out on poll duty, students sit idle in schools

Government school teachers in Gurgaon are spending more time on election duty as booth level officers (BLOs) than in classrooms, leaving students idle. The state election commission has appointed 1,270 BLOs in the city, including 400 teachers. Primary sections are particularly affected, with many classes remaining empty. Teachers are required to work on weekends and during school hours, neglecting their primary job of teaching. This situation has resulted in students enjoying free time, playing with friends, and having midday meals.