Mangalore University bags Indira Gandhi NSS Award 2012-13

November 10, 2013

Mangalore, Nov 10: Mangalore University has been selected for conferring the'Indira Gandhi National Service Scheme Award' for the year 2012-2013 from the President of India Pranab Mukherjee in an award ceremony which will be held on November 19 in Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi, said Vice Chancellor of Mangalore University Prof T C Shivashankar Murthy.

Briefing journalists at a press conference here on Sunday, he said that Mangalore University had been chosen for the IGNSS Award for the first time in its 33 years of service for its NSS achievements.

Speaking about NSS activities in the university, the vice chancellor said, “In the semester-based curriculum, credits are given to students for joining extra-curricular activities. The university had been given a target of enrolling 14,000 volunteers and has achieved 16,900 volunteers. The NSS unit of the university has spent a sum of Rs 66 lakhs from its fund and created over Rs 42 lakhs of self-finance work during the year 2012-2013, he said.

He further said that the award was received for the work completed under the leadership of NSS programme coordinator Dr Gananatha Yekkar. For the term of 2013-2016, new programme coordinator Dr Vineetha Rao will be heading the NSS unit, he said.

Further, briefing about the university works, he said that the university had received 20 acre land in Belapu in Udupi and a sum of Rs 5 crore had been earmarked for this project. The naming of the new campus of the university in Madikeri is under discussion, since there is demand for naming it after'Kaveri' and other martyrs, he informed.

During this academic year, a total of 76 lecturers and assistant professors were promoted, while 19 new lecturers were selected, he added.

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A Tragic End—Mortal Remains of Entrepreneur Mumtaz Ali Found In River

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October 7,2024

Mangaluru, Oct 7: In a heartbreaking turn of events, the search for Mumtaz Ali, chairman of Misbah Group of Educational Institutions, ended with the discovery of his mortal remains in the Phalguni river near Kulur. The somber discovery came after an exhaustive search, leaving a community in shock and sorrow.

He is the younger brother of former MLA Mohuiddin Bawa and former MLC B M Farookh.

The incident has taken a deeply distressing turn with the filing of an FIR against six individuals, including a woman, who are accused of pushing Ali to a tragic end.

The accused allegedly blackmailed Ali, fabricating a story about his involvement in an illicit relationship with the woman. Reports suggest that they extorted Rs 50 lakh from Ali and were unrelenting, demanding an additional Rs 50 lakh from him, casting a shadow over his final days.

The complaint, lodged by Ali’s grieving brother, accuses these individuals of driving him to despair through relentless blackmail and false accusations, ultimately leading him to take the tragic step.

In the early hours of Sunday, Ali left his home at 3 am, heading towards Suratkal, perhaps seeking some solace. A minor accident occurred when his car collided with a private bus near MCF. Despite the mishap, he offered a heartfelt apology to the bus driver and conductor—a gesture that now echoes with the pain of his unspoken struggles. After the collision, Ali made a U-turn near Panambur circle, driving back towards Kulur bridge, where his journey came to a sorrowful end.

Ali’s last moments hold an even deeper sadness, as he left behind a voice message in Byari, naming an individual who had been tormenting him mentally. Sent to his daughter and a close friend, the message revealed the unbearable burden he was carrying, hinting at his final decision to end his suffering.

This tragic loss has left the community and his loved ones grappling with unanswered questions and a profound sense of grief. As the investigation unfolds, the memory of Mumtaz Ali lingers, a reminder of the silent battles that too often go unseen.

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