Kerala’s first district skill development centre opened at Pappanamcode Thiruvananthapuram Minister inaugurates first district skill development centre to address youth unemployment and improve skill training. The Hindu · Jan 26, 2024
Centre denies State demand for relook at India to Bharat recommendation in textbooks The Union government denies the State's demand to change 'India' to 'Bharat' in school textbooks, citing constitutional recognition. The Hindu · Jan 19, 2024
All Malayalam letters should be thorough to Class I students by year-end: Minister Thiruvananthapuram: All Malayalam letters to be taught to Class I students by the end of the academic year. The Hindu · Jan 16, 2024
Kerala school curriculum panel gives nod for 173 new textbook titles for five classes The new textbook titles have been approved in a comprehensive curriculum revision for classes I, III, V, VII, and IX. Minister for General Education V. Sivankutty said new textbooks for classes II, IV, VI, VIII, and X will be ready in time for the 2025-26 academic year. The Hindu · Jan 16, 2024
V. Sivankutty launches distribution of visas, appointment letters Job aspirants are encouraged to utilize the services of ODEPC for overseas recruitment, visa distribution, and appointment letters. The Hindu · Jan 11, 2024
Kollam all set to host 62nd State School Arts Festival Kollam city is all set to host the 62nd State School Arts Festival for the fourth time after a gap of 16 years. The Hindu · Dec 31, 2023
Cruise ship services from Beypore next year: Balagopal Experience the Beypore International Water Fest with exciting water sports, entertainment, music, and more! Cruise ships to launch from Beypore port in 2021. The Hindu · Dec 26, 2023
Sivankutty writes to Centre on Lakshadweep move to shift schools from Malayalam to CBSE English medium Sivankutty writes to Centre on Lakshadweep move to shift schools from Malayalam to CBSE English medium The Hindu · Dec 15, 2023
DGE’s audio on liberal valuation: Minister seeks report DGE is heard criticising liberal award of marks in SSLC examinations during a SSLC question paper workshop The Hindu · Dec 5, 2023
Malappuram lifts championship at State School Science Festival Malappuram wins State School Science Fest; Durga HSS, Kanhangad, overall champion. Malappuram 1,442 pts, Palakkad 1,350 pts, Kannur 1,333 pts, Kozhikode 1,332 pts. Durga HSS, Kanhangad, overall champ w/ 142 pts; Fathima Matha HSS, Koomanpara, 2nd w/ 138 pts; CJ HSS, Chemmanad, Kasaragod, 3rd in Social Science Fair. Minister for… The Hindu · Dec 3, 2023
Specials schools will be made centres of excellence, says Education Minister Kerala govt. aims to make special schools centres of excellence. Education Minister inaugurated 24th Special School Youth Festival. ₹170 lakh from 2023-24 Plan fund allotted to 4 schools for visually challenged & 3 for hearing impaired. Govt. policies & programmes changed lives of differently abled. Special sports manual to be… The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023
Education Minister writes letter to PM seeking intervention on NCERT’s proposal Education Minister writes letter to PM seeking intervention on NCERT’s proposal The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023
NCERT panel’s recommendation to change country’s name to ‘Bharat’ in textbooks unacceptable: CM CM Pinarayi Vijayan rejects NCERT panel's recommendation to replace India with Bharat in school textbooks. Sangh Parivar's attempt to distort history & saffronise textbooks is unacceptable. State to convene curriculum committee to discuss preparation of 44 NCERT textbooks. The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023
The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023 Finnish Minister to call on CM on Thursday Visit aimed at preparing a roadmap for coordination with the Nordic country
The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023 KILE: Minister refutes nepotism in temporary appointments No interventions made to regularise the appointments of 11 temporary employees of the KILE, Minister says
The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023 Satheesan accuses Sivankutty of nepotism in KILE appointments Opp. accuses Kerala govt. of nepotism, CM of favouring family. Govt. accused of violating oath of office, making backdoor appointments. Finance dept. raised red flags. KILE chairman denies charges, says followed rules.
The Hindu · Oct 8, 2023 Cycle rally held in capital city A cycle rally was organised in the State capital on Sunday in connection with the ‘Keraleeyam’ festival planned in November.
The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023 Special attention will be given to infrastructure development in schools, says Minister Minister Sivankutty inaugurated a new high-tech building at Sarvajana Higher Secondary School in Wayanad. He emphasized the importance of infrastructure development in public schools and the need for quality education for all children. He also inaugurated a smart classroom and happiness corner. The three-storey building was set up at a…
The Hindu · Sep 21, 2023 Chief Minister launches Keraleeyam website, logo Keraleeyam 2023, a festival never seen before, to be held in Thiruvananthapuram from Nov 1-7. It will showcase the State's past, present & future, with a focus on sustainability & environmental conservation. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan & other Ministers inaugurated the organising committee office & released its website & logo.…
The Hindu · Sep 21, 2023 School curriculum framework draft released Kerala Minister for Gen. Education V. Sivankutty released draft of Kerala Curriculum Framework. Public can give opinion on draft for 10 days on SCERT website. Framework based on suggestions from public & students. 168 new textbooks for Classes I-IX to be printed for next academic year. Former Chief Sec. K.…
The Hindu · Sep 14, 2023 Midday meal scheme: State deposits funds into account The State government on Wednesday directly deposited Rs.209.68 crore into the Director of General Education’s single nodal account in connection with the midday meal scheme, said Minister for General Education V. Sivankutty
The Hindu · Sep 12, 2023 State mulling revision of midday meal scheme material cost: Sivankutty The government is considering a proposal to revise the midday meal scheme material cost (funds sanctioned to schools for implementing the scheme) to ₹6 for pre-primary and primary students and ₹8.17 for upper primary students, Minister for General Education V. Sivankutty has said.
The Hindu · Sep 11, 2023 Kerala, the only State to reinstate portions deleted by NCERT: Sivankutty Kerala govt. reaffirms resolve to teach deleted portions of NEP 2020, incl. Mahatma Gandhi's assassination & Gujarat riots. Only State to reinstate such portions. Govt. launched 6 textbooks to delve into Mughal history, partition, communalism, evolution, emergence of Islam & more.
The Hindu · Sep 9, 2023 Gaps in mid-day meal scheme in schools will be addressed: Minister General Education Minister V. Sivankutty says issues in mid-day meal scheme for schoolchildren will be resolved in consultation with the Centre. The State government has spent ₹3,800 crore for basic infrastructure in the general education sector.