
Coaching centres in Dharwad inspected
The Hindu
Municipal Commissioner conducts special drive
In the wake of complaints about violation of COVID-19 protocol in coaching centres, paying guest facilities, and 24x7 libraries, Municipal Commissioner Suresh Itnal led a team to inspect them in Dharwad on Saturday. Mr. Itnal visited various coaching centers located at Saptapur locality in Dharwad and imposed penalty on on those violating the norms. During the inspection, municipal officials and health officials inspected the classrooms and asked the candidates to compulsorily wear masks and maintain physical distancing while attending the classes.
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At a recent event held in the city, Cambridge University Press & Assessment launched an advisory panel comprising leaders from top global corporations, aiming to bridge the employability gap in India and better align academic output with industry needs. A whitepaper released at the event highlighted the growing importance of communication skills, the need for stronger collaboration between industry and universities, and strategies to bridge the persistent skill gap.

Under the NBS, newborns are screened for communication disorders before they are discharged from the hospital. For this, AIISH has collaborated with several hospitals to conduct screening which is performed to detect hearing impairment and other developmental disabilities that can affect speech and language development. The screening has been helping in early intervention for those identified with the disorders, as any delay in the identification poses risk and affects successful management of children with hearing loss, according to AIISH.