Mangalore University observes 31st Foundation Day

September 12, 2011

Mangalore, September 12: Expressing his concern over mono-faculty universities, Prof Ranganath, Director, National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), said this has deprived the traditional universities of major disciplines, while concentrating only on certain subjects.

He was delivering 31^st Foundation Day lecture of Mangalore University at Mangala Auditorium on the premises of the University near here on Monday.

Prof Ranganath said, “Besides, the holistic approach and the very concept of university has suffered a setback due to increasing mono-faculty universities for Engineering, Medical etc. Neither these universities provide complete education, nor traditional universities can able to impart complete education” and added, “Traditional or parent Universities have become crippled body” he said.

He said the waves of Information Technology, Bio-Technology and Nano-Technology have affected in imparting basic sciences. In the name of liberalisation of education, the students have been victimised. Without knowing the basic sciences in detail, the study of advanced subjects would be incomplete, he remarked.

He also said that the universities and any educational institutions should inculcate the values of humanity among the students. He said, the institution should teach love and affection rather than mere academic studies.

He also said that there was a need to empower and strengthen the state universities in terms of quality education.

In his presidential address, Prof T C Shivashankara Murthy, Vice Chancellor of Mangalore University emphasised on the importance of teaching, research and extension in order to meet the challenges of modern world. Over the years India has achieved only 12.4 per cent Gross Enrolment Ratio of the country in higher education, he lamented.

Registrar (Administration) Prof K Chinnanppa Gowda welcomed the gathering while Registrar (Evaluation) Yadapadithaya proposed vote of thanks. Finance Officer Prof Phakirappa was present.

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Udupi: Student slips down while boarding moving train, rescued by woman constable

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September 20,2024

Udupi: A vigilant Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable, Aparna K T, demonstrated remarkable presence of mind when she rescued a student who slipped while trying to board a moving train at Udupi Railway Station on Friday morning.

The incident occurred as passenger train number 06602 arrived at the station around 7:30 AM. The student, traveling from Mangaluru to Gokarna, had briefly alighted to purchase snacks. However, as the train began moving, she hurried back towards the carriage with the snacks in hand. In her rush, she lost her footing, slipping dangerously between the platform and the moving train.

Woman constable Aparna K T was given a cash reward of Rs 5000.

Constable Aparna, who had been closely monitoring the passengers, immediately sprang into action. “I saw her running towards the train and alerted everyone by blowing my whistle. She slipped, and her legs were caught between the platform and the train. Without hesitation, I pulled her out with the help of others nearby,” she recalled.

Thanks to Aparna’s quick thinking and the swift response of the railway staff, the train was stopped in time. Railway personnel, including the guard and loco pilot, were immediately informed, and they acted promptly to halt the train using both flag signals and a walkie-talkie.

RPF Inspector Madhusoodhanan PV arrived at the scene shortly after to check on the passenger's condition. The shaken but uninjured student was given water and helped back onto the train to safely continue her journey.

In an added measure of care, the RPF post at Bhatkal was notified to follow up on the passenger’s well-being during her journey. The student, fortunately, reached her destination without further incident.

The heroic rescue was captured on CCTV and has since gone viral on social media, earning widespread praise. In recognition of her bravery, Regional Railway Manager (RRM) Karwar awarded Constable Aparna a cash reward of ₹5,000, commending her quick action that averted a potentially tragic accident.

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