Mangaluru: In the backdrop of COVID-19, according to the voluntary order issued by the Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), 9 educational institutions run by the Yenepoya group were instructed to temporarily close from March 15th, Monday. 

Amid the closure, the University has instructed students to attend classes online so that they do not miss out on their learning progress. 

Yenepoya Medical College, Dental, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy College and Research Centre, Health Care Professionals, Ayurveda College, and Naturopathy Colleges have been subjected to the temporary closure. However, the interns, PG Students, and Nursing staff will be resuming their duties in this period. 

Medical College Hospital will be operational and the Teaching and non-teaching staff will be attending to their duties as usual.  As per the Circular, the Exam regulators will issue a separate circular for the exams that have been already scheduled, Dr. Gangadhar Somayyaji K.S, Registrar of the Yenepoya University informed.

Voluntary Closure: D.H.O

If more than 5 Covid positive cases are confirmed on an institution, it will be treated as a containment zone. Yenepoya Institution has already confirmed more than 30 Corona positive cases. The establishment has already issued a voluntary closure order to 9 of their institutions.

-Dr. Ramachandra Bayari, Health Officer, D.K



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Bidar: Ayatullah Professor Abdul Majeed Hakim Elahi, the Representative of the Supreme Leader of Iran in India during his visit to Shaheen Knowledge City on Monday visited the Shaheen Group of Institutions.  

Dr. Abdul Qadeer, Chairman of Shaheen Group of Institutions welcomed Professor Abdul Majeed Hakim Elahi.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Qadeer highlighted the historic and civilisational relationship between India and Iran and the centuries-old cultural, educational, and academic exchanges between the two nations.

Furthermore, he emphasized that both countries share deep-rooted ties in knowledge, language, and scientific traditions, which continue to strengthen cooperation even today. 

During his visit, Ayatullah Hakim Elahi addressed a large gathering of students and faculty at Shaheen PU College.

Addressing the gathering, Ayatullah Hakim Elahi spoke on the importance of science, technology, and development, stressing that nations progress through innovation, research, and strong educational institutions.

He also encouraged students to aim for excellence in emerging fields such as biotechnology, space science, cyber technology, and nanotechnology.

During the visit, discussions were also held on future academic collaborations between Indian institutions and leading universities in Iran, particularly in advanced scientific and technological sectors.

Ayatullah Hakim Elahi also commended the remarkable contribution of the Shaheen Group of Institutions in transforming the lives of students, especially those from underprivileged and Madrasa backgrounds, by providing quality education and opportunities in professional fields.

As part of his visit, Ayatullah Hakim Elahi also toured the historic Mahmud Gawan Madrasa and commended its legacy as a centre of learning.