The Karnataka Education Department is preparing to reintroduce public-style evaluation exams for students in classes 5, 7, 8, and 9. To avoid past controversies and legal hurdles, the department clarifies these are not 'board exams' and no student will be failed. The goal is to assess and improve educational quality across government, aided, and private schools. The board will provide uniform question papers, and evaluation will occur at the taluk level. https://navasamaja.com/education-department-plans-to-reintroduce-public-style-assessment-exams/

District Guarantee Schemes Implementation Committee Chairman Shrenik Kumar Dhoka directed officials in Yadgir to ensure that the benefits of the state government's five guarantee schemes reach only genuine beneficiaries. During a progress review meeting, he instructed officials to collect data on deceased beneficiaries of Gruha Lakshmi and Anna Bhagya schemes. He also highlighted the ongoing survey by GESCOM for the Gruha Jyothi scheme to prevent misuse by ineligible persons and urged citizens to cooperate by providing necessary documents like Aadhaar and Voter ID cards. https://sanjevani.com/let-the-benefits-of-the-five-guarantee-schemes-reach-the-eligible-shrenik-kumar-dhoka/

Chennamma, wife of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda, has been admitted to a private hospital in Bengaluru due to respiratory issues. She had been experiencing difficulties for two days and was initially treated at home, but was hospitalized on Wednesday night when the condition worsened. Doctors have stated that her health condition is currently stable, and she is expected to be discharged after a day of observation. https://udayavani.com/district-news/respiratory-problem-former-prime-minister-devegowdas-wife-channamma-admitted-to-hospital-098358

Kodagu University, separated from Mangalore University three years ago, faces severe administrative hurdles. Key positions like Registrar and Finance Officer remain vacant, and faculty members are still technically under Mangalore University, limiting the Vice-Chancellor's authority. Guest faculty salaries have dropped from ₹40,000 to ₹32,000, and curriculum updates are pending. Despite student enrollment rising from 4,000 to 6,500, the lack of administrative structure and syndicate members hinders the institution's growth. https://andolana.in/andolana-originals/kodagu-universitys-unresolved-grievance/

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Chennamma Deve Gowda, wife of former Prime Minister and JDS chief H.D. Deve Gowda, has been admitted to a private hospital on HAL Old Airport Road in Bengaluru due to age-related health issues. The 86-year-old was hospitalized on Friday. Medical sources have confirmed that her condition is currently stable. https://www.varthabharati.in/bengaluru/hd-deve-gowdas-wife-chennamma-admitted-to-hospital-2261580

A notorious wild elephant named 'Dhurbe' in Nepal has systematically targeted a single family over 14 years, killing four members. After killing the parents of Shanichara Bote in 2012, the elephant tracked the family to their new home 9 miles away in Jagatpur, where it recently killed his daughter-in-law and 4-year-old grandson. Since 2010, the elephant has claimed over 25 lives, making it Nepal's most dangerous wildlife threat. https://kannada.asianetnews.com/viral/family-escaped-deadly-elephant-once-but-it-came-back-after-14-years-in-nepal/articleshow-ek7bcnm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off India's first hydrogen-powered train at Jind railway station in Haryana. Developed under 'Make in India' using indigenous technology, the train will run on the Jind-Sonipat route. It utilizes hydrogen fuel cell technology, ensuring zero carbon emissions as it emits only water vapor. This achievement places India among elite nations like Germany, Japan, China, and the USA in adopting advanced green transport technology. https://publicnext.com/news/national/india/infrastructure/kn/pm-modi-flags-off-india-s-first-hydrogen-train-a-new-history-in-green-transportation-1276081

The legendary television series 'Malgudi Days', directed by the late actor-director Shankar Nag, has completed 40 years. Based on R.K. Narayan's short stories, the series first aired on Doordarshan in 1986. Filmed in Agumbe, Shimoga district, it featured iconic performances by Master Manjunath as Swami and a memorable soundtrack by L. Vaidyanathan. The series remains a cultural milestone in Indian television history. https://tv9kannada.com/entertainment/sandalwood/celebrating-40-years-of-malgudi-days-how-shankar-nag-directorial-magic-brought-rk-narayan-world-to-life-in-agumbe-1211989.html

A young woman named Lavanya was brutally murdered at B.C. Road in Bantwal, Dakshina Kannada. The terrifying act, where the attacker chased and assaulted her near the bus stand, was captured on CCTV. MP Brijesh Chowta and other dignitaries visited her residence in Kakkepadavu to offer condolences during the final rites. https://publicnext.com/news/district/udupi/crime/kn/shocking-murder-in-bantwal-b-woman-murdered-on-c-road-cctv-captured-1276072