Nehru Studies Centre inaugurated at Mangalore University

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August 18, 2011

Mangalore, August 18: There is no critical and analytical work on Pundit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, said V K Nataraj, the former Director of Chennai Institute of Development Studies.

He was speaking after inaugurating Nehru Studies Centre at Old Senate Hall, Mangalore University, Mangalagangothri near here on Thursday.

He said studying Indian development policies without Nehru's contribution is like studying 'sathyagrah for freedom' without Mahatma Gandhi.

He described Nehru as 'victim of historical circumstances'. “With the tremendous poverty, less than 35 year's life expectancy, problem of refugees, what the person leading the country could do?” he questioned.

Listing out several contributions of Nehru to the country, Prof Nataraj said secularism, mixed economy, outlawing untouchability, voting rights to the women, setting up of planning commission, independent foreign policy and codifying Hindu laws were among the major contributions of Nehru. “Inculcation of scientific temper and building several science institutions was one of the best contributions of Nehru,” he said.

He said this could be done only because of Nehru's political sensibility and courage, though he was not alone responsible for it.

However, Prof Nataraj complained that Nehru spent a meager amount of money on elementary education, even though he was very fond of children. Moreover, his contribution to 'dynasty rule' in the country was subjected to criticism; he pointed out and added that the corruption started to flourish during his regime, though he was not corrupt.

He said, “Irony of history is that when we had an international reputed leader, we did not have a strong economy and when we have a strong economy, we do not have leaders.”

In his presidential address, Prof T C Shivashankara Murthy, Vice Chancellor, Mangalore University, said that all the study centres and chairs functional at the University would be housed under one roof in an integrated block that would be ready by December.

He said Mangalore University has maximum number i.e. 19 study centres and chairs among universities in Karnataka including the Nehru Studies.

Prof K Chinnappa Gowda, Registrar (Evaluation), Dr R Shashidhar, Director of Nehru Studies and others were present.

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April 20,2020

Kalaburagi, Apr 20: With no COVID-19 case reported here on Sunday, the total number of virus-infected people in the district stood at 22.

While three persons have succumbed to the infection in the district so far, three others have been cured and discharged.

"No COVID-19 case was reported in Kalaburagi district today. Total 22 positive cases and 3 deaths have been reported in the district till date. Three persons have been cured," said District Magistrate B. Sharat.

Karnataka's total count of coronavirus patients has surged to 390, said the State Health Department on Sunday.

"Six new cases have been confirmed for COVID-19 in the State from 5 pm on Saturday till 5 pm on Sunday. Cumulatively, 390 COVID-19 positive cases have been confirmed in the state," it said.

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July 20,2020

Bengaluru, Jul 20: Karnataka Minister for Primary and Higher Education S Suresh Kumar today said that the results of the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Examinations, held amidst Corona threat, will be announced in the first week of August.

Speaking to newsmen on Monday after visiting the evaluation centres in the City, said that the work is in full swing and it was proposed to announce the results by end of first week next month.

He said that the evaluation of the answer sheets are set to take another 10-12 days. Currently, evaluations of the answer sheets are taking place at 220 centres in the State.

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June 21,2020

Mangaluru, June 21: A gang of miscreants intercepted a goods auto-rickshaw which was legally transporting beef from an abattoir to market and attacked its driver in heart of the city this morning. 

The attack comes exactly a week after a gang of Bajrang Dal miscreants thrashed a cattle trader at Urwa while legally transporting four buffalos to Kudroli abattoir on June 13.

Today, a person identified as Abdul Rasheed was transporting around 200 kilograms of beef from Kudroli abattoir to Kankanady market.

Meanwhile, miscreants began to chase beef laden vehicle and managed to waylay it near Highland Hospital. They thrashed Abdul Rasheed and poured kerosene on the beef besides damaging the vehicle. 

The miscreants fled in their car and motorbikes after passersby began to gather. 

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Gopitha
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Monday, 22 Jun 2020

one day snake must come out from rat hole...that day we will wait

abdullah
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Sunday, 21 Jun 2020

Dear DC Dr. Harsha, we want to know if you will take strict action on these anti nationals / rowdis / day robbers / terrorists who ransacked auto + beaten the auto driwer and stolen Rs. 10,000 from him though he was legally transporting the meat.   They same terrorists are involved in transporting live animals to beef export houses in Gujrat owned by Brahmins / Jains.   Will you be loyal to your duty and promise.   We will see how you will handle the issue failing which you will lose our respect and we will consider you as a dramabaz and phenku.   You should follow the law and treat everyone equally.  There should not be any pity on goondas/ terrorists belonging to sangh parivar.   The terrorists who thrashed the auto driver and damaged the auto and burnt the meat by pouring kerosene are not human beings and should be treated as anti nationals + terrorists.    We hope you will discharge your duty as per the oath taken by you while accepting your post.  

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