Mangalore University postpones semester exams originally scheduled to begin on December 20
Mangaluru: In response to strong opposition from the Christian community, minority institutions, and students, Mangalore University (MU) has opted to postpone the end-of-semester examinations originally scheduled during the Christmas and New Year season.
Additionally, an ongoing protest by guest lecturers, marked by their boycott of classes, is believed to have influenced MU's decision to reschedule examinations.
Raju Krishna Chalannavar, the Registrar (Evaluation) at MU, explained that the provisional timetable initially outlined exams for the first, third, and fifth semesters starting on December 20 and concluding on January 17. Practical exams were set to commence on December 15.
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The concerns raised by the Christian community, minority institutions, and students centered around potential disruptions to Christmas festivities, as the scheduled exam days coincided with traditional holidays in the coastal district. Furthermore, colleges requested additional time to complete the syllabus due to the ongoing protest by guest lecturers, impacting syllabus coverage for odd semesters.
Acknowledging these factors, MU officials have decided to postpone the semester examinations to January 2, 2024. However, practical examinations will still take place between December 15 and December 30.
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Exotic reptiles seized from passenger at Kempegowda International Airport
Bengaluru, Aug 13 (PTI): Customs officials at Kempegowda International Airport near Devanahalli said they had seized several exotic and protected reptiles, including snakes, from a passenger who arrived from Bangkok.
The seizure was made on Tuesday during luggage screening, when reptiles were found packed in boxes concealed inside the passenger’s baggage, they said.
The animals, smuggled illegally into the country, were confiscated, and the passenger is under investigation.
The seized reptiles have been handed over to the Forest Department for further action, they added.
