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Student urged to cultivate enthusiasm for scientific research

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July 15, 2011
Mangalore, July 15: Talent Research Foundation, a city based philanthropic organization on Friday organized a workshop on 'Initiative in Research and Innovation in Science (IRIS)' at its Conference Hall, here.


N. Shivaprakash, Deputy Project Coordinator, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan inaugurated the workshop.

Speaking on the occasion he said the present teaching method is taking the students away from the field of science. He said a very small of number students is interested in research in the science, despite the fact that government is ready to spend a huge amount for this field.

He lamented that those who are interested in science too turning away from research and confining themselves only to get higher education either in the field of medical or in engineering.

He said students should be exposed to science with a lot of exposure to practical applications. Curiosity and innovativeness are the main characters to become the scientists, he said.

Dr N Ismail, Principal of Badriya College said one cannot sideline the arts and literature while going behind the science and technology. Balance between arts and science can contribute for good society, he pointed out.

Shreekara Prabhu, President, BJP City Unit, said that the tradition of 'Guru-Shishya Parampare' in India was high esteemed concept. Any advancement in science, arts or any field depends on this concept, he opined.

Abdul Azeez Darimi, Mudarris of Puttur Kallega said that education should help the students to stimulating their hidden talent.

On the occasion, NV Pramod and CS Bhargava, students Ramakrishna High School, Puttur participated in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) held in Los Angeles for their innovation of eco-friendly and non-toxic ink from natural sources, were felicitated.

Mohammed Beary, presided over the function.

The resource persons such as Dr Harish Bhat, Scientist, IISc, Bangalore, Anna Murugan, Co-Ordinator, IRIS, B Basheer, MD of Mangalore Marketing were present.


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August 1,2020

Udupi, Aug 1: A young rider lost his life after a head-on collision between a scooter and a car on K G Road in Udupi last evening.

The deceased has been identified as Praveen Ganiga (24), a resident of Kodavoor in Malpe.

According to police Praveen was riding his scooter on the wrong side of the road. The car was plying from Brahmavar to Udupi.

The people on board car suffered minor injuries in the mishap. A case was registered at Brahmavar police station and investigations are on.

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August 9,2020

Bengaluru, Aug 9: Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has expressed condolences over the death of nodal officer who died while being on COVID-19 duty and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 25 lakhs to the family of the deceased.

The deceased has been identified as H Gangadharaiah. As per reports, he died due to a heart attack while on COVID-19 duty.

A government job and Rs 25 lakhs will be provided to the officer's family, according to Karnataka Chief Minister's Office (CMO).

"Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa expressed his heartfelt condolences over the death of H Gangadharaiah, KAS, who was on COVID-19 duty as nodal officer at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC)," Karnataka CMO tweeted.

"CM announced Rs 25 lakhs ex-gratia from Chief Minister's Relief Fund, a government job for a family member and instructed the last rites of Gangadharaiah to be performed with full state honours," the CMO added.

In the last 24 hours, 7,178 new COVID-19 cases (including 2665 in Bengaluru Urban), 93 deaths and 5,006 discharged cases were reported in Karnataka.

The total number of cases rises to 1,72,102 in the state, including 79,765 active cases, 89,238 discharges and 3,091 deaths, as per the State's Health Department.

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March 23,2020

Bengaluru, Mar 23: The Karnataka government on Monday decided to purchase 1,000 ventilators from medical devices company Skanray Technologies and five lakh Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), amid rising COVID-19 cases.

Health Minister B Sriramulu convened a meeting with officials to review the situation in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, and with the Mysuru-based firm through a video conference.

"In the meeting, it was decided to buy 1,000 ventilators immediately", the Minister tweeted.

He said the government has already taken steps to buy ten lakh masks, and decided to purchase five lakh PPE.

"The Health Department has been working on a war- footing to halt the spread of the (COVID-19) infections", Sriramulu tweeted.

The Minister appealed to the citizens to strictly follow social distancing.

Six new COVID-19 cases were confirmed in Karnataka on Sunday, taking the total number of infections to the respiratory disease to 26 -- the highest number of positive cases in a single day in the State.

The Karnataka government has announced shutdown of all commercial activities barring essential services in nine districts, where COVID-19 cases have been reported, till March 31.

They are: Bengaluru city, Bengaluru Rural, Mangaluru, Mysuru, Kalaburagi, Dharwad, Chikkaballapura, Kodagu and Belagavi, Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai said.

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