Free bicycles distributed to students
The Hindu
Collector K.P. Karthikeyan distributes free bicycles to Class 11 students in Palayamkottai, emphasizing government schemes for students.
Collector K.P. Karthikeyan distributed free bicycles to 449 Class 11 students of St. John’s Higher Secondary School in Palayamkottai on Tuesday.
He said a total of 13,506 Plus One students, including 4,663 boys and 8,843 girls in 106 government and government-aided higher secondary schools in the district, received free bicycles during the academic year 2023-2024.
During this year, 14,230 Plus One students, including 5,803 boys and 8,427 girls, will get the free bicycles.
“The Tamil Nadu Government has introduced a range of schemes for the benefit of the school and the college students, including ‘Naan Mudhalvan’ schemes, to equip the students with employable skills. Hence, the students should make use of these facilities,” he said.
Palayamkottai MLA M. Abdul Wahab and Chief Educational Officer G. Muthusamy were present.
Leader of Opposition R. Ashok on Tuesday alleged in the Legislative Assembly that the ruling Congress government is planning to shut down Bengaluru’s only Government Flying Training School (GFTS) at Jakkur to develop an exclusive club for MPs, legislators, and senior bureaucrats.
The highlight of every edition of the Whitefield Art Collective is the Kala Car, an exhibit that showcases the creative and artistic prowess of art students. Over the years, this clever play on words has titled vehicles that have either been rescued from the scrap yard or sponsored or auctioned or all of the above.
Devotees flock to Sri Kanaka Durga Temple for serene Pushparchana celebrations during Vasantha Navaratri, adorned with fragrant floral decorations.
CAG audit reveals Arvind Kejriwal's bungalow renovation exceeded budget by 342%, costing ₹33.66 crore instead of ₹7.91 crore.
Unexpected hailstorm and evening showers in Hyderabad catch commuters off guard on March 24, 2026 evening, providing relief from the intense afternoon heat.
EVMs and VVPAT units dispatched to Erode's eight Assembly constituencies ahead of polling on April 23, 2026.
Indigo Airlines may halt Bengaluru–Shivamogga flights; MP Raghavendra seeks to persuade the airline to continue services.
181 offenders held in month-long crackdown on harassment
39 enforcement officials in Hyderabad trained to enhance road safety measures in school zones for better child protection.
Hyderabad bucks congestion trend as traffic speeds improve despite a surge in vehicles on its roads.
‘Love Mocktail 3’, the latest installment of the hit Kannada franchise from Darling Krishna-Milana Nagaraj, is winning hearts in Karnataka, weathering the challenge of the action-packed juggernaut ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’
VSU professor R. Madhumathi awarded by Venus International Foundation for her exceptional contributions to education and social service.
Utter darkness envelops busy road next to Tirunelveli counting centre during night