U K Monu, G Ramakrishna Achar, Prof M B Puranik to get honorary doctorates from Mangalore University
Mangaluru: The Mangalore University will award honorary doctorates to Haji U K Monu, Chairman of the Kanachur Education Trust, G Ramakrishna Achar of the Sanjeevini Farm and Dairy in Muniyal, Karkala, and Prof. M B Puranik, Chairman of Sharada Vidyalaya, for their contributions in various fields.
The doctorates will be awarded at the 41st annual convocation ceremony of the University on Wednesday, March 15, Vice-Chancellor Prof P S Yadapadithaya said on Tuesday, addressing a meeting of the Mangalore University educational board.
Haji U K Monu and Prof. Puranik are being honored for their contributions to the field of education, while Ramakrishna Achar is awarded for his remarkable contribution in the field of agriculture, social and educational service, said the VC.
“As per the Karnataka State Government University Act 2000 Section 69, achievers in various fields may be awarded honorary doctorates. The names of the awardees to be honored at the 41st convocation of the Mangalore University were finalized by the syndicate during a meeting on December 2. The final list was submitted to the chancellor, who officially approved of the awardees on January 11,” said Prof Yadapadithaya.
Registrar (Administration) Dr. Kishore Kumar, Registrar (Examination) Rajukrishna Challannanavar, and Treasurer Prof. Y Sangappa were present at the meeting.
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Allahabad HC orders probe into 'reinstatement' of teacher in UP's Barabanki
Lucknow (PTI): The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court on Friday ordered a probe by the special task force (STF) into alleged irregularities in the rejoining of a teacher at City Intermediate College in Barabanki, observing that the reinstatement appeared to be prima facie illegal.
The court also directed the recovery of the salary paid to the teacher during the disputed period.
A bench of Justice Rajeev Singh passed the order on a petition filed by the college management committee. The court expressed doubts over the roles of the District Inspector of Schools (DIOS), Barabanki, the college principal and the teacher concerned and hence, directed a detailed inquiry into the matter.
Taking note of alleged manipulation of records and misleading submissions, the court ordered the immediate transfer of the Barabanki DIOS to ensure a fair probe. It also directed the initiation of disciplinary proceedings against the then joint director of education of the Ayodhya division.
In its order, the court found that the teacher, Abhay Kumar, was initially appointed as an assistant teacher in 2018 but joined an Eklavya Model Residential School in Chhattisgarh as a lecturer in June 2024 without obtaining permission from the management. His subsequent request to retain the lien was rejected.
Despite this, he was allowed to rejoin the Barabanki College in September 2025 on the directions of the joint director of education and the DIOS, and was even paid the salary for October 2025. The court termed the rejoining "wholly illegal" and lacking any legal basis.
The bench also expressed concern over lapses in communication within the education department and directed the Uttar Pradesh chief secretary to ensure that official orders are communicated through email and WhatsApp as well, to prevent disputes.
The matter is next listed for hearing on May 28 when a compliance report is sought.
