St Aloysius College secures 58th rank in NIRF rankings 2024
Mangaluru: St Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangaluru, which recently attained the status of a Deemed-to-be University, has secured the 58th rank among colleges in India under the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024. The survey is conducted by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
St Aloysius College made a significant leap from its previous position, improving from 80th place last year to 58th this year. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Rev. Dr Praveen Martis SJ, Vice Chancellor of St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), expressed pride in the institution's achievement. "This improvement by 22 ranks is a testament to the significant enhancement of our quality and standards," he stated.
The NIRF survey assesses the quality of education provided by higher educational institutions in India, evaluating parameters such as Teaching, Learning and Resources, Research and Professional Practice, Graduation Outcomes, Perception, and Outreach and Inclusivity.
“St Aloysius has been performing well in all across these parameters. Most of our faculty members have attained PhDs, contributing significantly to our success. Additionally, our outreach program, Sahaya, allows students to engage with the elderly, orphans, and differently-abled individuals,” shared Dr Alwyn DSa, Registrar, St Aloysius College (Autonomous).
Dr Ronald Nazareth, Registrar of St Aloysius College (Deemed to be University), highlighted the national recognition's impact, stating, "This acknowledgment by NIRF has inspired us to continue striving for excellence.” We strive to make a difference in which everybody can benefit, he added.
With a legacy spanning over 140 years, St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) has introduced several innovative programs as part of its curriculum. The institution is also planning to launch law and engineering courses in the upcoming academic years.
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Snowfall blocks two key roads providing alternative connectivity to Kashmir
Rajouri/Jammu (PTI): Traffic on the Mughal and Sinthan Top roads, which provide alternate connectivity to Kashmir, was temporarily suspended on Sunday due to light to moderate snowfall in the high-altitude areas of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.
However, traffic on the 270-kilometre Jammu-Srinagar national highway -- the only all weather road linking Kashmir with the rest of the country -- was plying as usual despite intermittent rains that ended the over one-and-a-half months long dry spell, they said.
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The Mughal road, which connects the twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri with south Kashmir's Shopian, was closed for traffic as a precautionary measure after more than three inches of snow was recorded at Peer Ki Gali on Sunday afternoon.
A group of three tea vendors are left stranded on the road and efforts are on to evacuate them to safety, officials said.
After they were trapped in the snow, the vendors made passionate appeals through video messages urging the authorities to rescue them. The Border Roads Organisation has taken up snow clearance work and is trying to reach the stranded persons, officials said.
The Sinthan Top road, which connects Kishtwar and Doda districts in Jammu with south Kashmir's Anantnag, was also closed after moderate snowfall in the higher reaches.
Both the mountainous roads usually remain closed for several months due to heavy snowfall during winter.
