M.Sc. Bioscience Programme inaugurated at Yenepoya Research Center
Mangaluru, August 18: M.Sc. Bioscience programme was inaugurated at the Yenepoya Research Centre Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) on August 16, 2018.
Prof. M. Abdul Rahiman, Former Vice Chancellor Kannur and Calicut Universities and founder Chairman, Dept. of Biosciences, Mangalore University; inaugurated the M.Sc. Bioscience programme. The launching programme was presided over by Dr. M. VijayaKumar, Vice Chancellor of Yenepoya (Deemed to be University). Prof. Dr. M Abdul Rahiman reminisced about the long battles fought in successfully establishing MSc Bioscience in India. In his inaugural address, he encouraged the students to utilize the state of the art facilities available in the center to advance in their knowledge and skills.
Dr. M. VijayaKumar, Vice Chancellor, Yenepoya University gave a brief overview of the university’s journey in academic pursuit and told that being a young university, the institution has excellent potential for growth. He encouraged the new batch of students to make use of the opportunity and learn with the focus on their holistic development. He added by saying that educational degrees do not guarantee employability but we do wish to create more scholars and knowledge seekers.
The occasion was also graced by the presence of Dr. G. Sreekumar Menon (Registrar), Mr. Mahammad Bawa P. (Finance Officer), Dr. B.T. Nandish (Deputy Controller of Examination) and Dr. Arun Bhagwath (Professor and Deputy Director, IQAC). Dr. Rekha P.D. delivered the welcome address and gave the highlights of the MSc programme. Dr. Shankar Prasad Das (Assistant Professor) proposed the vote of thanks.
The Yenepoya Research Center has state-of-the-art facilities for research in multiple domains including molecular biology, nanoscience, stem cell and regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, microbiology, genomic, proteomic and metabolomics technologies. In addition to providing opportunities for carrying out Ph.D., the center also offers industry oriented PG Diploma in Multi Omics Technology under BiSEP programme of Govt. of Karnataka.
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Sanjay Raut demands re-election, alleges irregularities in EVMs during Maharashtra polls
Mumbai, Nov 25: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Monday demanded a re-election in Maharashtra using ballot papers, claiming there were irregularities with the electronic voting machines (EVMs).
Talking to reporters, Raut alleged several complaints about EVMs malfunctioning and questioned the integrity of the recently held elections.
The BJP-led Mahayuti won 230 out of 288 seats in the assembly elections, while the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi managed 46 seats, with Shiv Sena (UBT) winning just 20 out of 95 seats it contested.
"We have received nearly 450 complaints regarding EVMs. Despite raising objections repeatedly, no action has been taken on these issues. How can we say these elections were conducted fairly? Hence, I demand that the results be set aside and elections be held again using ballot papers," Raut said.
Citing some instances, he said a candidate in Nashik reportedly received only four votes despite having 65 votes from his family, while in Dombivli, discrepancies were found in EVM tallies, and election officials refused to acknowledge the objections.
The Sena (UBT) leader also questioned the credibility of the landslide victories of some candidates, saying, "What revolutionary work have they done to receive more than 1.5 lakh votes? Even leaders who recently switched parties have become MLAs. This raises suspicions. For the first time, a senior leader like Sharad Pawar has expressed doubts about EVMs, which cannot be ignored."
Asked about the MVA's poor performance in the elections, Raut rejected the idea of blaming a single individual.
"We fought as a united MVA. Even a leader like Sharad Pawar, who commands immense respect in Maharashtra, faced defeat. This shows that we need to analyse the reasons behind the failure. One of the reasons is EVM irregularities and the misuse of the system, unconstitutional practices, and even judicial decisions left unresolved by Justice Chandrachud," he said.
Raut stressed that though internal differences might have existed within the MVA, the failure was collective.
He also accused the Mahayuti of conducting the elections in an unfair manner.
"I cannot call the elections fair given the numerous reports of discrepancies in EVMs, mismatched numbers, and vote irregularities across the state," Raut said.
