Mangaluru: Karnataka Minister for Higher Education Dr. Ashwathnarayan on Monday inaugurated the new building of the Yenepoya Institute of Arts, Science, Commerce, and Management College here in the city.
During his address on the occasion the minister lauded the efforts of the institution in imparting knowledge and education with values at a time when the educational institutions face several challenges due to the competitiveness in the sector.
“The educational institutions face the mighty challenge of facing the competitive era of the present. As it is essential to provide quality education amid this, the Yenepoya Educational Institution has been doing a good job in this regard”, he said.
He also spoke about the new National Education Policy and added it was conducive to the bright future of the country.
“Karnataka is at the forefront when it comes to the implementation of NEP.” He said.
Yenepoya (deemed) University’s Chancellor Dr. Yenepoya Abdullah Kunhi presided over the inaugural event. MLAs U.T Khader, Dr. Bharath Shetty, MCC Mayor Jayanand Anchan, and MCC member Kiran Kumar among several others were present.
The President of the Yenepoya Group of Institutions, Yenepoya Muhammed Kunhi participated as the guest of honour during the occasion.
The University’s registrar Dr. K. S. Gangadhar Somayaaji, Vice Chancellor Dr. M. Vijay Kumar, and Pro Vice-Chancellor Dr. B. H. Shri Pati Rao were present.
While the Principal of the College, Dr. Arun Bhagavath delivered the welcome address, Vice Principal Shareen A. was the program presenter.
The NSS units of the University conducted a simultaneous blood donation drive as part of the 75th birthday celebration of Dr. Yenepoya Abdullah Kunhi. The education institutions at Kulur, Mudipu, and Kinya under Yenepoya University organized the blood donation drive on Monday.



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Lucknow (PTI): Kolkata Knight Riders edged Lucknow Super Giants via Super Overs in a battle between two bottom-placed teams in the IPL, here on Sunday.
Chasing a modest 156, LSG suffered a batting collapse and managed to tie the contest and take it to Super Over with No. 9 Mohammed Shami striking a last-ball six against a wayward Kartik Tyagi, who leaked 16 runs in the final over.
But Sunil Narine bowled a stunning Super Over conceding just one run and taking two wickets to give KKR an easy target.
Rinku Singh then finished the chase with a boundary off first ball from Prince Yadav.
Earlier the KKR were in deep trouble with 93/7 in 15 overs but Rinku smashed a sensational 83 not out from 51 balls including four sixes in a row in the final over to lift them to 155/7.
Cameron Green (34) was the only other batter to reach double-digit scores as KKR suffered a familiar batting meltdown with Mohsin taking his maiden fifer.
In reply, LSG continued their dismal show with the bat to succumb to their fifth loss in a row.
Brief Scores:
Kolkata Knight Riders 155/7; 20 overs (Rinku Singh 83 not out, Cameron Green 34; Mohsin Khan 5/23). Lucknow Super Giants 155/8; 20 overs (Rishabh Pant 42). KKR won via Super Over.
