Mangalore University

05/03/2019

Mangaluru: Beary Study Chair inaugurated at Mangalore University

Mangaluru, Mar 1: "Languages like Tulu, Konkani and Beary, which the people of coastal Karnataka use, have no script. Still, these rich and unique cultures, traditions and way of living of the people speaking these languages have attracted worldwide attention. The newly set up Beary Study Chair at Mangalore University, I hope, will pave way for in-depth study of this community's culture and heritage," said Dakshina Kannada district in-charge minister, U T Khader.

The minster was speaking after inaugurating the newly started Beary Study Chair Mangalore University's Mangala auditorium on Thursday February 28 by drumming the duff.

"The culture of Bearys, who have grown through hard work, have retained unique culture. They have mingled with the people and contributed in their way to the society," he said. The minister noted that the university already has Tulu Study Chair, Kodava Study Chair, Konkani Chair etc," the minister noted. He felt that with the installation of Beary Study Chair, opportunity for studying this culture has increased. "Let us make efforts to see that all these chairs are brought under a single umbrella and all of them get the same type of grants," he added.

In-charge vice-chancellor of the university, Prof Kishori Nayak, presided. Karambaru Muhammed of Beary Sahitya Academy, retired professor, Dr Surendra Rao, registrar of Karnataka Tulu and Beary Sahitya Academy, B Chandrahas Rai, president of Mangaluru taluk panchayat, Muhammed Monu, advisory committee member, Ibrahim Kodijal, Konaje gram panchayat president, Nazar Shah Pattori, former president of Beary Sahitya Academy, B A Muhammed Haneef, and coordinator of study chairs, Prabhakar Neermarga, were present.

Coordinator of Beary Study Chair, Prof Ismail, delivered introductory address. Registrar, Prof A M Khan, welcomed. Professor Dr Dhananjay Kumble presented the programme.

05/03/2019

MANGALURU: Kishori Nayak K, dean of arts faculty, Mangalore ..

MANGALURU: Kishori Nayak K, dean of arts faculty, Mangalore University on Thursday took charge as the acting vice-chancellor (VC) of Mangalore Univers.

18/06/2016

Mangalore University finance officer Rego dies

Mangaluru: Paul Alexander Rego, finance officer of Mangalore University, passed away at a private hospital in the city on Monday following heart-related complications. He was 58. The funeral rites will be performed at Our Lady of Dolours Church in Vittal on Wednesday.

A professor in the department of economics at the university, Rego is survived by wife and two children. With more than 30 years of teaching experience, Rego's area of specialization was in quantitative techniques in economic analysis, econometrics and agricultural economics.
Rego, who took over as finance officer on April 9, 2015, had completed one minor research project and was involved in major research projects sponsored by UGC as co-investigator. He successfully guided five PhD research scholars and two MPhil candidates. Rego to his credit had published 3 books and 12 research papers. He visited Lusiado University, Lisboa in Portugal, and Sheffield Hallam University, London for presenting papers.

He presented 17 papers in national conferences. He had administrative experience as special officer in the office of the registrar (evaluation) Mangalore University, as warden of men's hostel in the university, director, directorate of correspondence courses, Mangalore University, as coordinator, Corporation Bank Chair in bank management, coordinator of UGC's NET/SLET exam. He was life member of Indian Economic Association.
Association of Mangalore University College Teachers (AMUCT) mourned the demise of Rego. Norbert Lobo and Laxminarayana Bhat A, president and general secretary of AMUCT, said Rego discharged his duties in a dedicated manner. Noting his demise has brought grief to students, friends and relatives, they prayed that the almighty give strength to all concerned to bear this loss

18/06/2016

Mangalore University plans mega roll out of new courses

Mangaluru: If all goes well, Mangalore University for the first time in its history is planning to roll out as many as 13 new PG/UG/correspondence/diploma courses from the academic year 2016-17. Out of the 13 courses, seven are postgraduate courses, which aims to attract more students to its Mangalagangothri campus as well as make students industry ready.
K Byrappa, vice-chancellor of the university said most of the courses have been approved with their syllabus, while regulation and syllabus of some of the courses are yet to be framed. "If all goes well, the courses will begin from this academic year," he said.
The regular PG/UG/diploma courses will be conducted at the Mangalagangothri campus in Konaje and University College campus in Hampankatta. Officials said that MSc in Medical Physics is a two-year self-financing PG course with an intake of 14 candidates. MSc in Geography will have an intake of 40 and will be offered at the University College Campus in Hampankatta. As many as 50 candidates may apply for MEd course at Konaje campus. The univeristy is yet to approve the syllabus for Konkani and cyber security courses.
In the UG regular section, the university plans to offer five year integrated law course. It will be held at Hampankatta campus and aims to create lawyers from all branches ready with management skills. Duration of all regular diploma courses will be for one-year.

29/01/2016

ಮಂಗಳೂರು ವಿಶ್ವವಿದ್ಯಾನಿಲಯ: ಏಳು ಕೋರ್ಸ್‌ಗಳ ಮರುನಾಮಕರಣ

ಉಳ್ಳಾಲ: ವಿಶ್ವವಿದ್ಯಾನಿಲಯ ಧನ ಸಹಾಯ ಆಯೋಗ (ಯುಜಿಸಿ) ದೇಶಾದ್ಯಂತ ವಿಶ್ವವಿದ್ಯಾನಿಲಯಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಕೆಲವೊಂದು ಕೋರ್ಸ್‌ಗಳ ಮರು ನಾಮಕರಣ ಮಾಡಲು ನಿರ್ದೇಶನ ನೀಡಿದ್ದು, ಯುಜಿಸಿ ನಿರ್ದೇಶನದಂತೆ ಮಂಗಳೂರು ವಿಶ್ವವಿದ್ಯಾನಿಲಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಬಿಬಿಎಂ, ಎಂಸಿಜೆ ಸಹಿತ 7 ಕೋರ್ಸ್‌ಗಳ ಮರು ನಾಮಕರಣ ನಡೆಸಲು ಸೋಮವಾರ ನಡೆದ ಶೈಕ್ಷಣಿಕ ಮಂಡಳಿಯ ಸಭೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ನಿರ್ಣಯ ಕೈಗೊಂಡಿದೆ.

ಮಂಗಳೂರು ವಿಶ್ವವಿದ್ಯಾನಿಲಯದ ಆಡಳಿತ ಸೌಧದ ಸೆನೆಟ್‌ ಸಭಾಂಗಣದಲ್ಲಿ ಮಂಗಳೂರು ವಿ.ವಿ. ಪ್ರೊ| ಕೆ. ಭೈರಪ್ಪ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷತೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆದ ಸಭೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಯುಜಿಸಿ ನಿರ್ದೇಶನದಂತೆ ಬಿಬಿಎಂ ಕೋರ್ಸ್‌ ಬಿಬಿಎ, ಎಂಸಿಜೆಯನ್ನು ಎಂಸಿಎಂಎಸ್‌ ಆಗಿ, ಮಾಸ್ಟರ್‌ ಆಫ್‌ ಲೈಬ್ರೆರಿ ಸೈನ್ಸ್‌ ಅನ್ನು ಮಾಸ್ಟರ್‌ ಆಫ್‌
ಲೈಬ್ರೆರಿ ಆ್ಯಂಡ್‌ ಇನಾ #ರ್ಮೇಶನ್‌ ಸೈನ್ಸ್‌, ಎಂಐಬಿಯನ್ನು ಎಂಕಾಂ ಇಂಟರ್‌ನ್ಯಾಶನಲ್‌ ಬ್ಯುಸಿನೆಸ್‌ ಆಗಿ, ಎಂಎಚ್‌ಆರ್‌ಡಿಯನ್ನು ಎಂಕಾಂ (ಎಚ್‌ಆರ್‌ಡಿ) ಆಗಿ, ಎಂಬಿಎ ಟೂರಿಸಂ ಅಡ್ಮಿನಿಸ್ಟ್ರೇಷನ್‌ ಎಂಬಿಎ (ಟೂರಿಸಂ ಆ್ಯಂಡ್‌ ಟ್ರಾವೆಲ್‌ ಮ್ಯಾನೇಜ್‌ಮೆಂಟ್‌) ಆಗಿ ಮುಂದಿನ ಶೈಕ್ಷಣಿಕ ವರ್ಷದಿಂದ ಮರು ನಾಮಕರಣ ಮಾಡಲು ನಿರ್ಣಯ ಕೈಗೊಳ್ಳಲಾಯಿತು.

ಸಭೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಬಿಎಡ್‌ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ ಎರಡು ವರ್ಷ ಅವಧಿಗೆ ವಿಸ್ತರಣೆ, ಪದವಿ ಮಟ್ಟದಲ್ಲಿ ಯುವ ರೆಡ್‌ಕ್ರಾಸ್‌ ಘಟಕವನ್ನು ಪಠ್ಯೇತರ ಚಟು ವಟಿಕೆಯಡಿ ಅಳವಡಿಕೆ, ಪದವಿ ಮಟ್ಟದ ಕೋರ್ಸ್‌ಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಕನ್ನಡ ಬೋಧನೆ ಕಡ್ಡಾಯಗೊಳಿಸಲಾಗುತ್ತಿದ್ದು, ಆಯ್ಕೆ ಆಧಾರಿತ ಶ್ರೇಯಾಂಕ ಪದ್ಧತಿ ಅಳವಡಿಸುವ ನಿರ್ಣಯ, ಪರಿಷ್ಕೃತ ಪಠ್ಯಕ್ರಮಗಳ ಅನುಮೋದನೆಯನ್ನು ಸಭೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಕೈಗೊಳ್ಳಲಾಯಿತು. ಸಭೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಶಾಸಕ ಜೆ.ಆರ್‌. ಲೋಬೋ ಯುವ ರೆಡ್‌ ಕ್ರಾಸ್‌ನ ಅನುದಾನದ ಕುರಿತು ಮಾಹಿತಿ ನೀಡಿದರು.
ಸಭೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಕುಲಸಚಿವ ಪ್ರೊ| ಟಿ.ಡಿ. ಕೆಂಪರಾಜು, ಪರೀಕ್ಷಾಂಗ ಕುಲಸಚಿವ ಎ.ಎಂ. ಖಾನ್‌, ಹಣಕಾಸು ಅಧಿಕಾರಿ ಪ್ರೊ| ರೇಗೊ ಉಪಸ್ಥಿತರಿದ್ದರು.

ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನಲ್ಲಿ ದೂರಶಿಕ್ಷಣ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ ಕೇಂದ್ರ
ಮಂಗಳೂರು ವಿಶ್ವವಿದ್ಯಾನಿಲಯದ ದೂರಶಿಕ್ಷಣಕ್ಕೆ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಚಾಮರಾಜಪೇಟೆಯಲ್ಲಿರುವ ಎಸ್‌ಎಸ್‌ಬಿಇಟಿ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯನ್ನು ಅಧ್ಯಯನ ಕೇಂದ್ರ ಸ್ಥಾಪನೆಗೆ ಶೈಕ್ಷಣಿಕ ಮಂಡಳಿ ಸಭೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ನಿರ್ಣಯ ಕೈಗೊಳ್ಳಲಾಯಿತು. ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಸುತ್ತಮುತ್ತಲಿನ ಜಿಲ್ಲೆಯ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳಿಗೆ ಮಂಗಳೂರು ವಿ.ವಿ. ದೂರಶಿಕ್ಷಣ ಕೋರ್ಸ್‌ಗೆ ಪ್ರವೇಶಾತಿ ಪಡೆಯುವವರಿಗೆ ಈ ಕೇಂದ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ಶೈಕ್ಷಣಿಕ ಮೂಲಸೌಕರ್ಯ ಅಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿಪಡಿಸಲಾಗುವುದು ಎಂದು ಭೈರಪ್ಪ ತಿಳಿಸಿದರು.

29/01/2016

ಸಂಗೀತ ಹೃದಯವನ್ನು ಅರಳಿಸಬೇಕು : ವಿದ್ವಾನ್ ರಾಮಕೃಷ್ಣ ಭಟ್

ಪುತ್ತೂರು: ಭಕ್ತಿ ಸಂಗೀತದ ಮೂಲ. ಸಂಗೀತ ಮನುಷ್ಯನನ್ನು ಶಾಂತಗೊಳಿಸಬೇಕೇ ಹೊರತು ಉದ್ರೇಕಿಸಬಾರದು. ಸಂಗೀತವು ಆತ್ಮ ಸಂತೋಷವನ್ನು, ಆತ್ಮೋಲ್ಲಾಸವನ್ನು ನೀಡುತ್ತದೆ. ತನ್ಮೂಲಕ ಹೃದಯವನ್ನು ಅರಳಿಸುವ ಕಾರ್ಯವನ್ನು ಮಾಡುತ್ತದೆ. ಪ್ರಸ್ತುತ ಕಾಲದಲ್ಲಿ ಸಂಗೀತಕ್ಕೆ ವೇದಿಕೆಗಳು ಲಭ್ಯವಾಗುತ್ತಿದ್ದು ಅದನ್ನು ಸರಿಯಾಗಿ ಬಳಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳಬೇಕು ಎಂದು ಈಶ್ವರಮಂಗಲ ಗಜಾನನ ವಿದ್ಯಾಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯ ಅಧ್ಯಾಪಕ ಮತ್ತು ಸಂಗೀತ ವಿದ್ವಾನ್ ರಾಮಕೃಷ್ಣ ಭಟ್ ಹೇಳಿದರು.

ಅವರು ಇಲ್ಲಿನ ವಿವೇಕಾನಂದ ಮಹಾವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯದಲ್ಲಿ ವಿವೇಕಾನಂದ ಜಯಂತಿಯ ಪ್ರಯುಕ್ತ ಜ.26 ರಂದು ನಡೆದ ಮಂಗಳೂರು ವಿಶ್ವವಿದ್ಯಾನಿಲಯ ಮಟ್ಟದ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ – ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ ಸ್ಪರ್ಧೆಗಳ ಉದ್ಘಾಟನೆಯನ್ನು ನೆರವೇರಿಸಿ ಮಾತನಾಡಿದರು.

ಒಬ್ಬ ಸಂಗೀತಗಾರ ಒಂದೇ ಹಾಡನ್ನು ಬೇರೆ ಬೇರೆ ವೇದಿಕೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಬೇರೆ ಬೇರೆ ಕಾಲದಲ್ಲಿ ಬೇರೆ ಬೇರೆ ರಾಗದಲ್ಲಿ ಹಾಡಬಲ್ಲ ಸಾಮರ್ಥ್ಯವನ್ನು ಪಡೆದಿರುತ್ತಾನೆ. ಸಂಗೀತವನ್ನು ನಮ್ಮ ಪೂರ್ವಜರು ಪ್ರಕೃತಿಯಿಂದ ನೇರವಾಗಿ ಪಡೆದುಕೊಂಡಿರುತ್ತಾರೆ. ನಮ್ಮ ಪೂರ್ವಿಕರು ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಕಲೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿಯೂ ದೈವಿಕ ಅಂಶವನ್ನು ಗುರುತಿಸಿದ್ದರು. ಆದರೆ ಇಂದು ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಕಲೆಗಳು ವ್ಯಾಪರಿಕರಣವಾಗುತ್ತಿರುವಂತೆ ಸಂಗೀತವೂ ವ್ಯಾಪರಿಕರಣವಾಗುತ್ತಿರುವುದನ್ನು ಹೇರಳವಾಗಿ ಕಾಣಬಹುದು ಎಂದು ನುಡಿದರು.

ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷತೆ ವಹಿಸಿದ್ದ ಕಾಲೇಜಿನ ಉಪಪ್ರಾಂಶುಪಾಲ ಹಾಗೂ ಗಣಿತಶಾಸ್ತ್ರ ವಿಭಾಗ ಮುಖ್ಯಸ್ಥ ಶಂಕರ ನಾರಾಯಣ ಭಟ್ ಮಾತನಾಡಿ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಮತ್ತು ಸಾಂಸೃತಿಕ ಚಟುವಟಿಕೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಭಾಗವಹಿಸುವ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳ ಮನೋಬಲ ಮತ್ತು ಕೌಶಲ್ಯತೆ ಉಳಿದ ವಿದ್ಯಾಥಿಗಳಿಗಿಂತ ಹೆಚ್ಚಿರುತ್ತದೆ. ಮಾತ್ರವಲ್ಲದೇ ಸಂವಹನ ಕಲೆಯನ್ನು, ಮಾತುಕತೆಯ ವೈಖರಿಯನ್ನು ಕಳಿಯುತ್ತಾರೆ. ಔದ್ಯೋಗಿಕ ರಂಗದಲ್ಲಿಯೂ ಉಳಿದವರಿಗಿಂತ ಒಂದು ಹೆಜ್ಜೆ ಮುಂದಿರುತ್ತಾರೆ ಎಂದು ತಿಳಿಸಿದರು.

ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತ ವಿಭಾಗದ ಉಪನ್ಯಾಸಕ ಡಾ. ಎಂ. ಕೆ. ಶ್ರೀಶ ಕುಮಾರ್ ಸ್ವಾಗತಿಸಿ, ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದ ಸಂಯೋಜಕ ಹಾಗೂ ಭೌತಶಾಸ್ತ್ರ ವಿಭಾಗ ಮುಖ್ಯಸ್ಥ ಪ್ರೊ. ನರಸಿಂಹ ಭಟ್ ವಂದಿಸಿದರು. ಕನ್ನಡ ವಿಭಾಗದ ಉಪನ್ಯಾಸಕ ಡಾ. ರೋಹಿನಾಕ್ಷ ನಿರೂಪಿಸಿದರು.

29/01/2016

University introduces add-on course in Aviation and Hospitality Management

Summary: Students pursuing degree in any discipline may choose the add-on course in Aviation and Hospitality Management along with their main course. "This add-on programme in Aviation and Hospitality Management is an industry-accepted and career-oriented course that prepares students for national and international careers in aviation and hospitality world. Students, who successfully complete first year of add-on course along with their first year degree, will be eligible to get certificate in Aviation and Hospitality Management. MANGALURU: With the University Grants Commission (UGC) and Karnataka State Higher Education Council giving thrust on add-on courses, Mangalore University has decided to introduce a course in Aviation and Hospitality Management for degree students of all streams.Syllabus for the skill-oriented add-on course has been approved during the Academic Council meet of Mangalore University held on Monday. A committee appointed by the university discussed the matter and resolved to draft syllabus for Aviation and Hospitality Management under the add-on course with certificate, diploma and advanced diploma, instead of Diploma in Airline Travel and Tourism Management, he said adding that the new add-on course will be commenced form next academic year.
MANGALURU: With the University Grants Commission (UGC) and Karnataka State Higher Education Council giving thrust on add-on courses, Mangalore University has decided to introduce a course in Aviation and Hospitality Management for degree students of all streams.Syllabus for the skill-oriented add-on course has been approved during the Academic Council meet of Mangalore University held on Monday. Students pursuing degree in any discipline may choose the add-on course in Aviation and Hospitality Management along with their main course. Students, who successfully complete first year of add-on course along with their first year degree, will be eligible to get certificate in Aviation and Hospitality Management.

While students will be getting diploma in Aviation and Hospitality Management in the second year, they will be awarded advanced diploma after the completion of third year."This add-on programme in Aviation and Hospitality Management is an industry-accepted and career-oriented course that prepares students for national and international careers in aviation and hospitality world. The student will get in-depth knowledge of the principles and operational procedures in the aviation and hospitality industry through right technical training," said K Byrappa, vice-chancellor, Mangalore University.He said that the proposal to commence add-on course in Aviation and Hospitality Management was mooted following a request from a college under the university making request to commence Diploma in Airline Travel and Tourism Management course. A committee appointed by the university discussed the matter and resolved to draft syllabus for Aviation and Hospitality Management under the add-on course with certificate, diploma and advanced diploma, instead of Diploma in Airline Travel and Tourism Management, he said adding that the new add-on course will be commenced form next academic year..

29/01/2016

Mangalore University changes nomenclature of 7 courses

MANGALURU: Following University Grants Commission (UGC) notification, Mangalore University Academic Council adopted a resolution on Monday to change the nomenclature of seven courses.

Accordingly, the nomenclature of B.B.M (Bachelore of Business Management), M.C.J (Mass Communication and Journalism), M.C.M.S (Master of Communication & Media Studies), M.L.I.Sc (Master of Library and Information Science), M.I.B (Master of International Business), M.H.R.D (Master of Human Resource Development) and M.B.A (Master of Business Administration - Tourism Administration) will be changed as per UGC guidelines. From next academic year, the new nomenclature will be (old nomenclature in brackets) B.B.A (BBM), M.A. Journalism & Mass Communication (M.C.J & M.C.M.S), M.Lib.I.Sc (M.L.I.Sc), M.Com international Business (M.I.B), M.Com H.R.D (M.H.R.D) and M.B.A Tourism and Travel Management (M.B.A Tourism Administration).
Mangalore University vice-chancellor K Byrappa chairing the Academic Council meet said, "We will have to follow the statutes of UGC. Karnataka State Higer Education Council also has directed universities to adhere to the guidelines of UGC. Hence, we have decided to adopt the new nomenclature for courses as per the guidelines of the UGC," Byrappa said.
University registrar T D Kemparaju said the change in nomenclature has been made by the UGC at the national level and it is a Government of India notification. "If we do not adhere to the guidelines of the UGC, the University will be held responsible in case a student is rejected just because of the nomenclature of his/ her degree," he added.
In a letter dated September 11, 2015, the Ministry of Human Resource Development had directed Mangalore University to align the degrees as per UGC Notification. "I wish to state that UGC Regulations being statutory in nature are binding on Universities and Colleges and any violation thereafter would render the degrees which are not mentioned in the above notification (July 5, 2014) and its subsequent amendments as unrecognized by the UGC," noted Jaspal S Sandhu, secretary to the Ministry in his letter.
Byrappa said that the change in the nomenclature will be in force for students, who get admission for 2016-17 academic year. "Change in nomenclature will not affect students, who are undergoing courses and those who have already obtained degrees," he added.

12/11/2015

Mangalore University folk scholar is new VC of Karnataka Folklore University

MANGALURU: The Governor Vajubhai Rudabhai Vala has appointed K Chinappa Gowda, former dean of arts faculty, Mangalore University as the second vice-chancellor of Haveri based Karnataka Folklore University. An eminent folklore scholar, he is presently a professor in the department of PG studies and research in Kannada at its Mangalagangothri campus and the director of Dr P Dayananda Pai and Sri P Satish Pai Yakshagana Study Centre of the University.

Confirming that the office of the Governor had called him to inform him as the successor to Ambalike Hiriyanna, whose term as VC has ended, Chinappa Gowda told TOI that he is overwhelmed by the faith reposed in his abilities by the Governor, who is also the Chancellor of the university. Chinappa Gowda has served as the registrar of the university from 2009 to 2012, as member of the Syndicate, and academic council of Mangalore University.

08/10/2015

Six vigilantes arrested for assaulting university student

Summary: MANGALURU: Six persons were arrested in the alleged kidnap and assault case of a student of Mangalore University on Tuesday. When they reached Konaje, some students noticed them and informed Konaje police, who arrested the six youths. The vigilantes followed the bus in an auto and caught the two boys. Savan, Suvan, Sunil, Prajwal, Abhilash and auto driver Chandra, whose vehicle was used to kidnap the student from Thokkottu till Konaje, were remanded to judicial custody till October 19. The vigilantes grabbed the other boy from North Karnataka and threatened him with dire consequences if he didn't tell them where the other boy was.
MANGALURU: Six persons were arrested in the alleged kidnap and assault case of a student of Mangalore University on Tuesday. Savan, Suvan, Sunil, Prajwal, Abhilash and auto driver Chandra, whose vehicle was used to kidnap the student from Thokkottu till Konaje, were remanded to judicial custody till October 19. According to Sripathi Kalluraya, chairman, department of economics, Mangalore University, two boys and three girls from the department of economics went to the Ullal Dargah at 11am as a Hindu girl among them from Madikeri wanted to make an offering. Later, they went to Ullal Bhagavathi Temple and then to the beach. Konaje police said when six persons started following them near the beach, the students became nervous and caught a bus to Thokkottu. The vigilantes followed the bus in an auto and caught the two boys. One of the boys managed to escape. The vigilantes grabbed the other boy from North Karnataka and threatened him with dire consequences if he didn't tell them where the other boy was. They took him in the auto to Konaje and slapped him repeatedly. When they reached Konaje, some students noticed them and informed Konaje police, who arrested the six youths. Kalluraya said the students had gone to the dargah as they did not have four classes in the morning though assignments had been given. "The girl wanted to fulfill her long-pending vow and took the others along as she was not familiar with the place," he said, adding, "The students are all right now and attended classes on Wednesday." Konaje police booked the miscreants under IPC sections 143 (Punishment for unlawful assembly), 147 (punishment for rioting), 341 (punishment for wrongful restraint), 363 (punishment for kidnapping), 323 (punishment for voluntarily causing hurt), 504 (intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace), 506 (punishment for criminal intimidation), read with 149 (every member of unlawful assembly guilty of offence committed in prosecution of common object.).

08/10/2015

Mangalore University to host all India inter-university cross country meet on Oct 11

MANGALURU: Mangalore University will organize the all India inter-university cross country championship for men and women at Moodbidri in association with Alva's Education Foundation on October 11. While men will race across 12-kms distance for the title, competitors on the distaff side will cover half that distance. Around 3,000 cross country runners including 1,300 women from 275-odd universities from across India are expected to participate in the event.

Vice-chancellor K Byrappa told reporters that around 275 universities have already registered under men and women's categories respectively. While each university can field a dozen runners for the event and nine are allowed to participate in men's section, this will be nine and six runners respectively in case of women's section. Nearly 300 officials and 400 volunteers have been roped in for the smooth conduct of the event, the vice-chancellor noted.

While the event for men will get underway at Swaraj Maidan and take the Mastikatte road, go to Vidyagiri campus and end at Swaraj Maidan, women runners will start the event at Swaraj Maidan, Mastikatte route and end at Swaraj Maidan minus the Vidyagiri campus, Kurian, principal, Alva's College, Moodbidri, said. K Abhayachandra Jain, minister for youth empowerment, sports will flag off the event. G Parameshwara, president, KAA will be the chief guest.

Punjabi University, Patiala, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak and Mangalore University finished first, second and third respectively in men's section of the meet hosted by Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam last year, Kishore Kumar, director, department of physical education, Mangalore University said. The meet will also serve as selection trials for Indian team that will take part in the World University Cross Country event in Italy next year, he noted.

21/09/2015

Two young women set up college that brings the dropouts in their village back to class

Starting with a school for dropouts, they have turned into role models for the community

Sameera K, 25, and Fouziya B S, 26, friends since they were doing their post-graduation at Mangalore University, are now role models in their village after they set up a college in Kadaba about 70 kilometers from Mangaluru in 2013, named AIM's first grade college.

Sameera completed her post-graduation in political science in 2012, while Fouziya, a year senior to Sameera, completed her post-graduation in Kannada. Sameera hails from Kadaba and Fouziya from the neighbouring village Athoor.

The duo became friends when they stayed at the hostel for minority students at Deralakkate near the University. It was here that they would have long discussions about the need to set up an educational institution.

Speaking to Bangalore Mirror, Sameera said, "We were very clear that if the community has to develop then education is important. We could see the change in our families itself. My father Abbas studied up to Std VII and works as a coolie, while my mother Maimoona, who had only Madarasa education, is a housewife. Now I meet people and our outlook has changed. I am the first person in my family to earn a post graduate degree," she said. On the other hand, Fouziya has elder brothers who are graduates.
Initially, it was Sundar Gowda Mandekar who gave the girls building space on rent to start a school. As a first step they set up AMS school named after the initials of their parents in 2012. This was a school mainly for SSLC and PUC dropouts.

The same year, they applied for affiliation to the Mangalore University and they went on to start AIM's college for BA and BCom. However, they continued with their school for dropouts. There are a total of 180 students, both boys and girls, including SSLC and PUC drop-outs. The first batch of degree students are expected to be out this academic year.

Fouziya said, "The general feeling was that women cannot do anything. We are supposed to get married. They questioned us whether our future husbands would support us in our work. Convincing everybody was not easy. Gradually we started getting support. Our target is the poor students. We have tied up with various organisations and associations for scholarships and other benefits and also see to it that they get the best education. We impart vocational training courses for homemakers. Regular counselling is given to their parents too.

We launched a campaign this year to encourage SSLC and PUC drop-outs to take up exams. We noticed that there are many auto drivers keen in completing their SSLC. We hope that at least 100 of them would answer exams this year. While there is a regular batch for the dropouts, for those who cannot attend regular classes, we conduct weekend classes," she said. The women are hoping to have a college on their own land. They have applied for government land. The proposal is under process.