Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: The civic body has decided to shut down three of its Urdu-medium schools running within the municipal limits, evoking sharp reactions from the minority community. While the affected students have been accommodated in other nearby schools, the All India Urdu Teachers Association has opposed the move. The Urdu school located at Sillekhana is getting closed owing to the dilapidated state of the building, while another such institution at Shahasokhata colony is facing closure as the building has put in high-risk category. The third school at Jinsi is also facing closure due to very low enrolment.President of All India Urdu Teachers Association Khan Yasar said the students would have to travel far distances to pursue education after the three schools are closed. It is unjust to close down schools without consulting stakeholders. The authorities cannot work in such an autocratic manner, he said.Civic activist Mohsin Ahmed said the CSMC should have considered repair of old school buildings. The repairs could have been done during Diwali vacation. Otherwise, the civic administration could have considered running schools in rented premises. The closure of schools is an illegal decision and we will fight against it, he said. The CSMC has a total of 70 schools, including 23 Urdu schools, having a strength of around 18,000 students.The decision is taken in the interest of students. The students and they are getting accommodated in nearby schools located within a radius of two to four km, a senior civic official said.We also published the following articles recentlyGas leak in Delhis Naraina godown, nearby school building vacatedA suspected gas leak from a godown in Naraina, Delhi, led to the evacuation of a nearby government school. No injuries were reported, and the fire department and other authorities were called to the scene. Water sprinkling was done to prevent the spread of the gas leak. The source of the leakage has not yet been identified, but it is believed to be a reaction between two chemicals. As a precaution, the government school in the area was vacated.How to get a School Leaving Certificate from your high schoolA School Leaving Certificate (SLC) is a formal document that certifies a students enrollment and grades in a specific institution. It is required for various situations including completion of education, transferring to another school, applying to college or university, and certain job applications. To obtain an SLC, students must have no outstanding dues or academic discrepancies, complete the proforma, and pay the applicable fees. In case of loss or damage, a duplicate SLC can be obtained by following the same steps and including an affidavit and processing fee.Be lenient with staff having special children: Goa Board tells schoolsThe Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education has directed schools in the state to provide flexibility to teaching and non-teaching staff who are parents of children with special needs. This includes adjusting their work schedules, providing relief when needed, and making reasonable accommodations. The board also emphasizes the importance of maintaining confidentiality and creating a supportive environment. Additionally, staff monthly meetings will be held during the morning session to allow them to participate in school meetings while fulfilling their parental responsibilities. The board believes that accommodating these staff is both a legal requirement and in line with their values of inclusivity and support.

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