Terrorism is main enemy of world: M.J. Akbar
Chinese Study Centre inaugurated at Manipal
Manipal, August 27: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs MJ Akbar inaugurated the Chinese Study Centre, instituted by the Department of Geo-Political International Relations of MAHE here on Monday.
Speaking on the occasion, MJ Akbar said that the major threat to the world peace today was terrorism. The terrorism was not only disturbing the mankind through criminal activities, but also destroy and disturb the unity, harmony, pluralism and more importantly peace.
Today, the Indian education system was getting much appreciation across the globe
due to which, there was a demand for education in India. The world has been expecting more from India in education sector. This was because, Indian education system has comprehensive approach without sticking to any particular ideology. Fame was not important in education. Holistic approach should be the main objective in the education. No one should deprive of education, he said.
MAHE vice chancellor Dr H Vinod Bhat said that China would become a model in terms of higher education. In education sector, China has opened its universities abroad like Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Myanmar and other countries.
In the same way, India has also opened the branches of its universities in 20 countries. In the Chinese Study Centre, subject experts on China would guide the students, he said.
MAHE Geo-Politics Department Head Dr Aravind Kumar explained the objectives of the centre. MAHE Pro-Chancellor Dr HS Ballal, Registrar Dr Narayana Sabhahit, Pro-Vice Chancellor Poornima Baliga and others were present.
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Mangaluru airport issues advisory to passengers, heightens security measures
Mangaluru: In response to recent cross-border attacks by Pakistan and rising tensions along the international boundary, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security has directed airports across India to enhance security protocols. As part of this nationwide alert, Mangaluru International Airport has intensified surveillance, and introduced secondary ladder point checks (LPSC).
Explaining about the new protocol, Jaideep Shenoy, Public Relations Officer at Mangaluru International Airport, said that the secondary ladder point security check involves a second round of frisking. Passengers will first undergo standard checks by the CISF at the security checkpoint. Before boarding the aircraft, either via a boarding bridge or a bus, they will be subjected to an additional frisking by airline staff at the gate. Shenoy emphasized that the LPSC is a standard security measure implemented at all airports.
He also urged travelers to stay updated by checking the airport’s official social media channels for accurate and timely information.
In light of circulating reports regarding restrictions on visitor entry, Shenoy clarified that the entry of visitors into the terminal has always been restricted. Visitors may accompany passengers up to the departure gates or receive them at the arrival gates, as per existing rules.
In an advisory issued on Friday, Mangaluru International Airport urged passengers to arrive well in advance of their scheduled departures to accommodate extended security checks, and to cooperate with airport and security personnel.
The airport authorities also urged people not to share any unverified information.
#MangaluruAirport is fully operational, with your safety and comfort as our top priority. Stay informed and plan ahead to ensure a smooth journey.
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