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Govt focused on developing existing engineering colleges: CM

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May 12, 2012

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Mangalore, May 12: The government has put a break on establishment of new institutions this year with an intention to focus on the development of existing engineering colleges and educational institutions in the state, said D V Sadananda Gowda, Chief Minister.

He was speaking after inaugurating 'Srishti 2012', state level project exhibition and competition for engineering students organized by Akhila Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), at Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management, Mangalore, on Saturday.

Stating that the state government had taken steps to encourage engineering education in the state, Mr. Gowda said that many polytechnic s had been converted into engineering colleges. He also said that the government is considering providing research centres in colleges so that students could work more in the direction of innovation.

“Mere degrees do not serve the purpose. In today's competitive world, what matters is the edge that one possesses in terms of skill and innovation. Project exhibitions such as Srishti help students in developing their personality and gain that egde. Events like these not only inspire hundreds of other students but also teach how to find answers to life's challenges”, he said.

Students from various parts of the state representing various engineering colleges are taking part in the three day event.

The second day of 'Srishti-2012' will witness a special talk at 3.30pm on “Understanding India” by Shradhalu Ranade, Renowned Scientist, Chennai. This session will be presided over by Sri Kirti C Shah, Project Leader- Cardolite Specialty Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd. Also a cultural program has been organized at 6pm wherein “Rastra Devobha” a patriotic play will be presented by Santana Natyalaya.

A special seminar on “When medicine met engineering- opportunities and scope in India and the developing world" will be held at 11am. Eminent Pharma scientist Dr. Praveen Bhat Gurpar, MBBS Phd (USA) will be sharing his views and interacting with the students on Monday.

The Valedictory and the prize distribution session will be held on at 4.30pm on Monday.

Prizes worth Rs 3 lakh will be awarded under various categories including the championship trophy, runner up trophy and student friendly award.



The exhibition will be open for public from May 13, 10am onwards.

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January 5,2020

Mangaluru, Jan 5: In a frightening incident, a leopard which was trapped in a snare attacked and injured three persons in its successful bid to escape Balpa village in Sullia taluk of Dakshina Kannada. 

The incident occurred on Thursday when around 15 forest staff approached the trapped leopard to tranquilize it with a dart. The leopard, however, managed escape. 

While running away, it attacked a villager Balakrishna, aged about 70, who was working in the nearby plantation. He sustained injuries on his upper lips.

He was rushed to a hospital in Sullia and then was shifted to the Government Wenlock hospital for further treatment. He is learnt to be out of danger.

After this incident, the forest department kept a tab and tracked the leopard using a drone.  

According to V Karikalan, deputy conservator of forest (DCF), Dakshina Kannada, Between 5pm to 5.30pm on a tip off that leopard was spotted near a bush, the forest department tried to approach it again and the animal jumped on the officials, injuring Assistant Conservator of Forests Austin and forest guard Divith. 

The injured were rushed to a nearby hospital and then taken to Mangaluru for further treatment. They are learnt to be out of danger.

Meanwhile, the department is continuing combing in the village and surrounding areas. Three teams consisting of three RFOs and 10 Dy RFOs, supported by doctors are on the field. The forest department has also placed two leopard capturing cages in the area. Night patrolling will continue and public announcements are being made.

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Bengaluru, Jun 26: Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar on Thursday suggested that the cost of building and installing a new statue of Nada Prabhu Kempegowda in the Bengaluru airport should be borne by Kempegowda international airport (KIAL).

Shivakumar wrote to Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa and welcomed the decision of erecting a statute of Bengaluru founder Kempegowda at KIAL but he also suggested that the chief minister should not spend state government's money on this.

He said that the Karnataka government has done many favours to airport authority earlier.

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Mangaluru, Apr 6: City Police Commissioner Dr P S Harsha has directed coastal security personnel to block the boat service near Talapady after reports of Kasarogod people using boats to cross over to Dakshina Kannada via Talapady river emerged, Dakshina Kannada District in-charge Minister Kota Srinivas Poojary said here on Monday.

Following the rise in Coronavirus cases in the neighbouring Kasargod district, District Commissioner Sindhu Roopesh ordered closure of borders with Kerala and totally suspended vehicular movement, including for medical emergencies.

However, now the people living in Talapady and surrounding areas allege that the government has failed to monitor people using boats to cross over to Dakshina Kannada via Talapady river.

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