Bengaluru, July 10: Avani Sharma, a student of Chitrakala Parishad, Bengaluru City University, has achieved a remarkable feat by securing the first rank and receiving a gold medal in the Master's Degree program in Visual Arts.

Avani Sharma was honored with the prestigious gold medal during the convocation ceremony held at the Jnanajyoti Sambhagan of the University on Monday. The medal was presented to her by the Governor, recognizing her outstanding academic performance and achievement.

Avani Sharma, a talented artist, pursued her undergraduate education at Mahalasa School of Fine Arts in Mangalore. She is the daughter of management consultant Venu Sharma and Rashmi Sharma,

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Sambhal(UP) (PTI): Security was stepped up across the district ahead of Friday prayers and the likely submission of a report on the survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid here by the court-appointed ASI team following claims that a temple once stood at the spot.

Tension has been brewing in Sambhal since November 19 when the court-ordered survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid was carried out following claims that a Harihar temple previously stood at the site.

Divisional Commissioner of Moradabad, Aunjaneya Kumar Singh said security measures have been reinforced at sensitive religious sites in the area and around the court in Chandausi.

The lawyer for the Hindu side, Gopal Sharma, said the court hearing on Friday will see the plaintiff's side present their reply, and the court commissioner is expected to submit the findings from the survey conducted on the disputed site.

"Our further action will be determined after the survey report is reviewed," Sharma said.

Shakeel Ahmed Warsi, the lawyer representing the Muslim side, said they are fully prepared to present their case.

"We have all the necessary evidence, and we will first request a copy of the survey report before strongly presenting our side in court," Warsi stated.

Violence erupted on November 24 as protesters gathered near the mosque and clashed with security personnel, leading to stone pelting and arson. Four people died and scores of others were injured in the violence.

The situation remains tense, and local authorities are closely monitoring the developments to maintain peace and order.