Karnataka Education Minister

'Bhagavad Gita' teaching: Karnataka govt announcement a premature move, says Education expert

As the Karnataka Government continues to decide whether to introduce the Bhagavad Gita in schools under moral education, an education expert has called the state government's decision premature, details below.

Sep 22, 2022, 13:12 PM IST

'Bhagavad GITA is not a religious book, but QURAN...', says Karnataka Education minister

Gita on Schools: Karnataka Education Minister BC Nagesh said that the Quran is a religious book and Bhagavad Gita is not a religious book. The Gita does not tell about the worship of God or any religious practice. It talks about ethics, which motivates the students as well.

Sep 21, 2022, 11:59 AM IST

'Remove this anti-education person': Karnataka Education minister criticized for remark socks, shoes for students

Karnataka Education minister BC Nagesh received flak for his statement in which he asked, "Do students come for shoes and socks or education?".

Jul 10, 2022, 09:25 AM IST

Bhagavad Gita not only for Hindus, it’s for all: Karnataka Education Minister BC Nagesh

Karnataka Education minister BC Nagesh's remark comes in the wake of Gujarat deciding to introduce Bhagavad Gita as a part of the school syllabus for class 6 to 12 students from the academic year 2022-23.

Mar 18, 2022, 15:55 PM IST

Karnataka becomes first state to issue order for implementation of NEP

Karnataka Higher Education Minister C N Ashwath Narayan, while issuing the order to implement the NEP-2020 said, "With this Karnataka has become the first state in the nation to issue the order with regard to implementation of NEP-2020."

Aug 08, 2021, 09:11 AM IST

Karnataka Class 12 PUC exams postponed due to COVID-19 surge, Class 11 students to be promoted

S Suresh Kumar, Karnataka Education Minister, further said that the Class 11 (1st PUC) students will be promoted. The minister urged all teachers to work from home due to rising COVID19 cases.

May 04, 2021, 15:46 PM IST

Karnataka bans online live classes for school kids

The state government has formed a committee to submit recommendations on the pros and cons of online education for classes 6-10.

Jun 11, 2020, 01:21 AM IST