Educationist, Nitte Education Trust founder Dr. N Vinay Hegde passes away at 86
Mangaluru: Renowned educationist of Dakshina Kannada and founder of the Nitte Education Trust, Dr. N Vinay Hegde, died on Thursday morning. He was 86.
The son of former Lok Sabha Speaker, late Justice KS Hegde, Dr. Hegde completed his graduation from St. Aloysius College in Mangaluru.
He played a major role in introducing revolutionary changes in education and health sectors in coastal Karnataka, by founding the ‘Nitte Education Trust’ in 1979, to fulfill his father’s dream. Currently, the Trust has more than 40 educational institutions related to medical, engineering, dental science, pharmaceutical science and management, among other fields, working in Mangaluru, Bengaluru and Nitte under it.
Dr. Hegde, an educationist, industrialist and philanthropist, was also the founder-chairman of the Lemina Group of Companies, including Lemina Suspension Private Limited, which is a leading manufacturer of automobile components. He was also active in several state committees, industrial unions and social as well as cultural organizations.
He was honoured with the Kannada Rajyotsava Award and an honorary doctorate for his social service.
Karnataka Assembly Speaker UT Khader has expressed deep condolence at the death of Dr. Hegde.
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Maharashtra class 12 chemistry paper circulated on social media before exam, leak suspected
Nagpur (PTI): Police are investigating a suspected leak after the class 12 Chemistry question paper was allegedly circulated on social media in Nagpur ahead of the exam being conducted by the Maharashtra board, officials said on Saturday.
The exam malpractice came to light on Wednesday at a high school examination centre after a female student’s frequent visits to the washroom raised suspicion.
Invigilators seized the student's smartphone. Its analysis showed that the question paper had been shared on a WhatsApp group before the exam began, officials said, adding that possible answers were also exchanged in the same group.
Based on the student's statement, another pupil is being questioned.
The preliminary investigation suggests a person linked to a private coaching shared the question paper for money, officials said.
A case was registered at Sadar police station, and an investigation was launched.
