PU colleges in Karnataka face threat of affiliation withdrawal over exam paper leaks
Bengaluru: The Department of Pre-University Education has cautioned colleges against any lapses during the preparatory examinations for second-year PU students, warning that affiliation could be withdrawn if question papers are leaked or mishandled.
The warning has been issued in the wake of the controversy surrounding the leak of SSLC preparatory examination question papers, which were circulated on social media platforms and YouTube channels. Although no such incident was reported during the first round of preparatory examinations for second-year PU students, officials said the department was taking no chances as the next set of exams is scheduled from January 19 to February 2.
The SSLC paper leak case led to the arrest of eight people, including teachers and students, after a complaint was filed by the Karnataka School Education and Assessment Board. The incident has raised concerns within the PU Department about the possibility of similar breaches during upcoming examinations.
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According to a Deccan Herald report, a circular was sent to all PU colleges, which reiterated existing rules banning the use of mobile phones on campus during examinations. Principals have been directed to ensure that students do not carry mobile phones into examination halls and that strict monitoring is enforced.
Officials also warned students against uploading question papers on social media, stating that action would be taken even in cases where fake papers are circulated. The department said responsibility would be fixed on institutions if any irregularity is found during the conduct of the preparatory examinations.
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DMK seeks separate seating in Lok Sabha after split with Congress alliance
New Delhi: Kanimozhi Karunanidhi has written to the Lok Sabha Speaker seeking a separate seating arrangement for Members of Parliament belonging to the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) following the end of the party’s alliance with the Indian National Congress.
In a letter dated May 7 addressed to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Kanimozhi said the changed political situation made it inappropriate for DMK MPs to continue sitting alongside Congress members in the House.
She requested the Speaker to make “suitable changes” in the seating arrangement of the DMK Parliamentary Party and allot separate seating for its MPs.
“In view of the changed political circumstances and as our alliance with the Indian National Congress has come to an end, it may not be appropriate for our Members to continue occupying the present seating arrangement alongside them in the House,” the letter stated.
Kanimozhi further said separate seating would help DMK members effectively discharge their responsibilities in the Lok Sabha.
