Mangaluru: Deputy Commissioner Mullai Mugilan conducted a thorough inspection at the SSLC examination centres of Capitanio School in Mangaluru on Wednesday. The visit aimed to oversee the smooth conduct of the SSLC examinations, with 432 students taking the exam in 19 centres within the Mangaluru South constituency.

During the inspection, the Deputy Commissioner observed the CCTV operations within the examination centre and received updates from the centre’s head regarding the availability of essential facilities such as drinking water for the students. He also suggested measures to prevent any potential lapses in the exam process.

Accompanying the Deputy Commissioner were Venkatesh Patagar, Deputy Director of the Public Education Department, Venkatesh Naik, Nodal Officer of SSLC Examination, the Head of the Examination Centre, and the School Headmistress, Sister Leena D'Souza.

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Chennai (PTI): Veteran leader of the CPI, R Nallakannu died here on Wednesday, the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital said.

He was aged about 101, party sources said.

A hospital bulletin said, despite intensive care, he passed away at 1.55 PM on February 25, 2026 following failure of all vital organs.