MANGALURU: According to the department of public instruction, about 20 govt schools across Dakshina Kannada district have recorded zero admissions so far this academic year. Authorities said the figure could change as the admission process remains open until end of June.The highest number of govt schools with zero admissions has been reported from Sullia, with…
“Students seen discussing among themselves (file photo, enhanced with AI). MANGALURU: Glitches in the Unified University and College Management System (UUCMS) have resurfaced in Karnataka, disrupting online admissions for the upcoming academic year even as colleges continue offline admissions.Government, aided and unaided colleges with permanently affiliated courses have reported that they are unable to complete…
Two employees of a company were arrested for allegedly blackmailing their contractor and extorting Rs 2.77 crore. (Image: Nizam, associated with the Congress party) MANGALURU: Two persons have been arrested after a contractor alleged that two employees of his own company blackmailed him, extorted Rs 2.77 crore from him and threatened his life.The accused have…
Tension flared in Bhatkal’s Murinakatta after a disputed religious structure was rebuilt. KARWAR: Tension prevailed in the Murinakatta area of Bhatkal on Sunday evening after a religious structure was rebuilt at a site that has been under dispute for months.The location had housed a small shrine for several years, but it was cleared a few…
Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada MP Capt Brijesh Chowta said that the Union govt has approved and sanctioned funds for key infrastructure projects aimed at ensuring smoother traffic movement and reducing accidents at the busy highway junctions of Baikampady and Kulur.The ministry of road transport and highways has sanctioned over Rs 11.6 crore for the construction of…
