TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Jul 30, 2024, 09:08 IST
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed his condolences following massive landslides that have claimed 19 lives in several hilly areas near Meppadi in Kerala’s Wayanad district.
In a social media post on X, the former Wayanad MP said, “I am deeply pained by the devastating landslides near Meppadi. My heartfelt condolences go out to the families who have lost their loved ones.
I hope those who are still trapped are rescued safely soon.”
“I have spoken with the Kerala Chief Minister and the Wayanad District Collector, who have assured me that rescue operations are in progress. I have requested them to ensure effective coordination with all relevant agencies, establish a control room, and keep us informed about any additional assistance required for the relief efforts.” he added.
Gandhi also claimed that he will be reaching out to Union ministers to secure all possible assistance for Wayanad and urged UDF workers to assist the administration in the ongoing rescue and relief operations.
“I will speak to Union Ministers and request them to provide all assistance possible to Wayanad,” he said
“I urge all UDF workers to assist the administration in the rescue and relief operations,” he added.
Meanwhile, central and state authorities have launched massive search and rescue operations. The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) has said that Fireforce and NDRF teams have been deployed to the affected area, with an additional NDRF team en route to Wayanad.
Two teams of Kannur Defence Security Corps have also been instructed to move to Wayanad to assist in the rescue efforts.
Oakridge International School, Gachibowli, sets new benchmark with IBDP results
Oakridge International School, Gachibowli, proudly announces that its students have achieved outstanding IBDP results for the 2024 school year. The average score of 34.3 surpasses the global average, with 18.6% of students achieving scores above 40.
This year has been particularly remarkable, with two students, Sai Saket Bhandar and Lasya Sreenaga Kuchibotla, attaining perfect scores of 45.Additionally, 16 students scored 40 or above, reflecting the school’s dedication to academic excellence. The average diploma grade is 5.33, and a core average of 2.24, with 71% of students securing A or B in the core components.
Dr. Deepalatha Subramanian, Coordinator and Head of IBDP at Oakridge International School, Gachibowli, commented, “Today’s celebration underscores the strength of our educational community and the extraordinary accomplishments of our students. The Class of 2024 has demonstrated remarkable dedication and resilience. We are immensely proud of their success and confident that the skills and knowledge they have gained will serve them well in their future endeavors. The passion and curiosity nurtured here ensure that the Class of 2024 is well-prepared to excel in their next chapters.”
Two students deserve special recognition –
Sai Saket Bhandar, who scored a perfect 45, will pursue business administration at Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper School of Business, among other prestigious offers.
Lasya Sreenaga Kuchibotla, also scoring a perfect 45, will pursue Psychology MSci with honours at University College London, a four-year bachelor’s with integrated master’s program, among other prestigious offers.
The students of Oakridge International School, Gachibowli have also received offers from top 100 global universities such as the University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, King’s College London, UCL, Cornell University, University of California Berkeley, Carnegie Mellon University, UCLA, University of Southern California, New York University, Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Texas Austin Honors Program, Barnard College, and Yale University.
Disclaimer: This article has been produced on behalf of Oakridge International School by Times Internet’s Spotlight team