M.Sc. Bioscience Programme inaugurated at Yenepoya Research Center
Mangaluru, August 18: M.Sc. Bioscience programme was inaugurated at the Yenepoya Research Centre Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) on August 16, 2018.
Prof. M. Abdul Rahiman, Former Vice Chancellor Kannur and Calicut Universities and founder Chairman, Dept. of Biosciences, Mangalore University; inaugurated the M.Sc. Bioscience programme. The launching programme was presided over by Dr. M. VijayaKumar, Vice Chancellor of Yenepoya (Deemed to be University). Prof. Dr. M Abdul Rahiman reminisced about the long battles fought in successfully establishing MSc Bioscience in India. In his inaugural address, he encouraged the students to utilize the state of the art facilities available in the center to advance in their knowledge and skills.
Dr. M. VijayaKumar, Vice Chancellor, Yenepoya University gave a brief overview of the university’s journey in academic pursuit and told that being a young university, the institution has excellent potential for growth. He encouraged the new batch of students to make use of the opportunity and learn with the focus on their holistic development. He added by saying that educational degrees do not guarantee employability but we do wish to create more scholars and knowledge seekers.
The occasion was also graced by the presence of Dr. G. Sreekumar Menon (Registrar), Mr. Mahammad Bawa P. (Finance Officer), Dr. B.T. Nandish (Deputy Controller of Examination) and Dr. Arun Bhagwath (Professor and Deputy Director, IQAC). Dr. Rekha P.D. delivered the welcome address and gave the highlights of the MSc programme. Dr. Shankar Prasad Das (Assistant Professor) proposed the vote of thanks.
The Yenepoya Research Center has state-of-the-art facilities for research in multiple domains including molecular biology, nanoscience, stem cell and regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, microbiology, genomic, proteomic and metabolomics technologies. In addition to providing opportunities for carrying out Ph.D., the center also offers industry oriented PG Diploma in Multi Omics Technology under BiSEP programme of Govt. of Karnataka.
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Sai Baba temple at Shirdi not to allow garlands, bouquets, shawls inside
Mumbai, May 10 (PTI): Amid heightened security concerns in the country, the Sai Baba temple trust at Shirdi in Maharashtra has decided not to allow garland, bouquets and shawls to brought inside the temple complex.
The famous temple which draws millions of devotees every year had received a threatening email last week.
Goraksh Gadilkar, a member of the Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, said devotees will be searched before entering the temple.
"The Sansthan received a threat email on May 2. In view of India-Pakistan tensions and the security alert across the country, flowers, garlands, prasad and shawls will not be allowed inside," he told PTI.
The Ahilyanagar district police have also made some suggestions to enhance the security of the temple.
On Friday, the Siddhivinayak temple in Mumbai said it will not allow garlands, prasad and coconuts inside from May 11.
