The Odisha government will provide over Rs 21 crore in transport and escort allowance to 35,076 school students in the state for the academic year 2024-25. The allowance, which is given to students who travel more than 1km to attend school, will be disbursed based on attendance and will be directly deposited into the students’ or their parents’ bank accounts.
Students at a Bihar school fainted due to extreme heat conditions, highlighting the precarious situation in schools with insufficient infrastructure. The incident has drawn criticism from opposition leaders, who accuse the government of mishandling the crisis. On a national level, India’s northwest region faces a severe heat wave, with a red alert issued and record temperatures recorded. The unusually high temperatures have caused heat-related illnesses and deaths, prompting the government to implement measures such as water restrictions and additional voting arrangements. The ongoing heat wave is a reminder of the worsening climate crisis, with experts attributing the heightened temperatures to human-driven changes.
Two school students in Bengaluru have been apprehended for allegedly extorting 700 grams of gold ornaments worth 35 lakhs from a classmate by blackmailing him over his online gaming addiction. The police have also arrested four adults in connection with the case. The incident highlights the potential dangers of online gaming addiction and the importance of parental supervision. The police have urged the public to remain cautious about their children’s company and online activities.
