
In Kerala, different batches and bio-bubbles under consideration for reopening of schools
The Hindu
The proposals were put forward at a high-level meeting of officials of both departments, led by Minister for General Education V. Sivankutty and Minister for Health Veena George, to finalise the modalities for the reopening of schools
The General Education and the Health departments are mulling whether to have classes till noon for school students and continue with online sessions in the afternoon or have full-day sessions for three days for one batch and then get the next batch in for the following three days once schools reopen on November 1.
The proposals were put forward at a high-level meeting of officials of both departments, led by Minister for General Education V. Sivankutty and Minister for Health Veena George, to finalise the modalities for the reopening of schools. Introduction of bio-bubbles is also being considered.

The Karnataka government has drafted a comprehensive master plan for the integrated development of Kukke Subrahmanya temple, the State’s highest revenue-generating temple managed by the Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Department. The redevelopment initiative is estimated to cost around ₹254 crore and aims to enhance infrastructure and facilities for devotees.