Published 12:37 IST, July 15th 2020
Tamil Nadu govt announces television-based learning programme for Class 10 students
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswamy on July 14 launched television-based learning for Class X students amid coronavirus pandemic.
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Tamil Nu Chief Minister Edappi Palaniswamy on July 14 launched television-based learning for Class X students amid coronavirus pandemic. According to reports, lessons for Class X students will be aired on state-run television channel Kalvi, which will initially brocast two-and-a-half hours of teaching programmes during weekdays. Kalvi in Tamil langu means 'Education' and television channel is being promoted amid coronavirus crisis to support alternate learning for students until schools are safe to reopen.
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According to reports, Tamil Nu education department has also prepared video lessons for students of Class XII, which y can downlo from ir school computers. Tamil Nu government has been long providing free laptops to students of Classes XI and XII in state-run schools, so learners of Class XII will be able to make good use of those laptops and can downlo video lessons until educational institutions in state reopen. latest steps are being regarded as an interim measure for students to continue ir education amid ongoing health emergency.
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COVID-19 in India
According to Ministry of Health, Tamil Nu as of July 14 has recorded more than 1,47,000 confirmed coronavirus cases, of which 4,526 people tested positive yesterday. As per latest figures, at least 2,000 people have lost ir lives in state. Tamil Nu is currently second most affected region in India after Maharashtra. Meanwhile, India has logged in over 9,36,000 infections and more than 24,000 deaths.
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12:37 IST, July 15th 2020