1. Home
  2. Drama at Canara College as students, Rama Sena activists protest over 'Aiyyappa attire' prohibition

Drama at Canara College as students, Rama Sena activists protest over 'Aiyyappa attire' prohibition

[email protected] (CD Network)
December 17, 2012
Mangalore, December 17: A group of students backed by members of Sri Rama Sena sat in protest on Monday at the gate of Canara PU College, Mangalore, against the action of the Principal of the college who did not allow a student into the college with his 'Aiyyappa' shawl.

 

The I PUC student by name Rakshit Kumar Rao who had come to the college wearing the 'Aiyyappa' shawl, was not entertained by the Principal of the college. Later, a group of students along with members of Sri Rama Sena sat near the gate of the college shouting slogans against the college authorities and chanting 'Aiyyappa' chants.

 

Speaking on the occasion, a Sri Rama Sena member said that this is the first time in the history of independent India is such an incident taking place and that the college is promoting western culture. In all, 20 students in the college are donning 'Aiyyappa' shawls and four of them have been fined by the Principal. The protest will go on until the college management withdraws its decision with regard to the 'Aiyyappa' shawl, he said.

 

Hundiprabha Kamath, Principal of the College, on the other hand said that any violation of the uniform code of the college will not be entertained. “Students have to follow the uniform rules. We do not allow beards, scarves and other such symbols. We have students of all communities studying here and the rules are same for all. We have strict uniform rules. Students cannot even alter their pants or 'chudidaars' and wear something which is not prescribed by the institution. The management is firm in its decision and I will not allow the 'Aiyyappa' shawl inside”, she said.

 

Ms. Kamath expressed her displeasure over the interference of Sri Rama Sene in the issue. “This is a matter between the students and the Principal. Anti-social elements should not enter the college campus for such issues. Some of them came wearing 'Aiyyappa' shawls and asked me if I have been born to a Christian that I am taking such a decision. Is that the way an 'Aiyyappa' devotee speaks? It only shows that all their dressing is nothing but a costume worn for show off and they lack the purity that it is supposed to have”, she said.

 

Barke police were informed and a group of policemen is already in the campus keeping an eye on the developments to avoid any untoward incident.

AP_1

AP_2

AP_3

Comments

Add new comment

About text formats
  • Coastaldigest.com reserves the right to delete or block any comments.
  • Coastaldigset.com is not responsible for its readers’ comments.
  • Comments that are abusive, incendiary or irrelevant are strictly prohibited.
  • Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name to avoid reject.
coastaldigest.com news network
August 7,2020

Mangaluru, Aug 7: A woman suffered critical injuries after a speeding car knocked down her scooter and then ran over her at Kadri Kambla Junction in the city today.

The woman identified as Vanishri Bhat (22) a resident of Kedila from Puttur. 

A CCTV footage of the accident, which went viral on social media, shows the car hitting the scooter, pushing the woman on road for a couple of meters before climbing over her.

The car stopped when she was under it. A few people including a policeman lifted the car from the front and rescued the woman. 

She was immediately taken to a private hospital in Mangaluru City MLA U T Khader’s car which was passing through that way. 

She has suffered critical injuries on her head, ribs, hands and legs, sources said. She is reportedly responding to treatment. 

It may be recalled that in December last year a lorry-auto accident at the same spot claimed life of a 56-year-old teacher while the auto driver miraculously survived. Following the accident, speed breakers were installed at the junction.

Comments

Add new comment

About text formats
  • Coastaldigest.com reserves the right to delete or block any comments.
  • Coastaldigset.com is not responsible for its readers’ comments.
  • Comments that are abusive, incendiary or irrelevant are strictly prohibited.
  • Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name to avoid reject.
News Network
February 5,2020

Kasaragod, Feb 5: The customs officials has confiscated 15.5 kilograms gold from a car at Bekal near here on Wednesday.

Sources said, acting on a tip-off, the customs sleuths intercepted a car at Bekal, and seized the yellow metal which is being smuggled by the occupants into Kerala.

The police also managed to arrest the two youth identified as Khetan (29) and Akash (23), both natives of Maharashtra. They had hidden the gold in the cushion. 

The accused confessed that the gold was being transported from Thalassery to Maharashtra illegally. The custom officials are investigating to find others involved in the case.

Comments

Add new comment

About text formats
  • Coastaldigest.com reserves the right to delete or block any comments.
  • Coastaldigset.com is not responsible for its readers’ comments.
  • Comments that are abusive, incendiary or irrelevant are strictly prohibited.
  • Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name to avoid reject.
News Network
June 10,2020

Bengaluru, June 10: The Department of Primary and Secondary Education of Government of Karnataka today ordered a ban on online classes for children from KG to class 5.

The decision was taken following a report based on the report submitted by director NIMHANS, recommending online classes only above the age of 6 years and also following the complaints from several parents about online classes conducted by private schools even for kindergarten kids.

Briefing the media soon after the meeting with department officials, S Suresh Kumar, primary and secondary education minister said, "We have taken two major decisions today. The online classes for LKG, UKG and primary classes should be stopped immediately."

Even collecting fees in the name of online classes should be stopped, said the minister. "We have already issued a circular about it insisting that schools not collect fees in the name of online classes and also requesting schools not to increase fees for the 2020-21 academic year considering financial constraints of several people due to the COVID-19 pandemic," said the minister.

The department, however, also discussed how to engage children during this period as there was no clarity over the reopening of schools for the 2020-21 academic year. "We have constituted a committee to prepare guidelines on how to engage students and increase their knowledge. The committee is headed by Prof. MK Sridhar," he said.

Before taking this decision, the department had three rounds of discussions with various experts, including Prof. MK Sridhar, Prof. VP Niranjanaradhya, Dr John Vijay Sagar and other departments, including the home and health departments.

Comments

Add new comment

About text formats
  • Coastaldigest.com reserves the right to delete or block any comments.
  • Coastaldigset.com is not responsible for its readers’ comments.
  • Comments that are abusive, incendiary or irrelevant are strictly prohibited.
  • Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name to avoid reject.