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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Man booked for duping 7 persons of Rs 91 lakh on promise of awarding govt works
Mumbai (PTI): The Mumbai police have registered a case against a man for allegedly duping seven persons of Rs 91 lakhs on the promise of awarding them works of different government departments, an official said on Tuesday.
The accused was identified as Satish Kadam, a resident of Nanded in Marathwada region, an official said.
A complaint was filed by Hanumant Vadje, who alleged that the accused cheated him and six others of around Rs 91 lakh by promising to give them various works of Urban Development and Social Justice Department, he said.
The fraud occurred between 2024 and 2026, with Kadam collecting money in cash and into his accounts, police said, adding he had returned some amount to them partially.
Multiple cheques issued by the accused bounced, prompting the victim to lodge a complaint at the Marine Drive police station. Based on the complaint, a case of cheating and criminal breach of trust was registered against him.
The case is under further investigation, the official said.
