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The Hindu
3 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Reading alone won't help build knowledge, experience will, says Central University V-C
Books alone cannot make you knowledgeable. True learning comes from experience, behaviour, and healthy interpersonal relationships, said Prof. Battu Satyanarayana, Vice-Chancellor of the Central University of Karnataka (CUK). He was speaking at the orientation programme for new postgraduate students for the 2025–26 academic year at the university on Thursday. 'Reading helps you progress in education, but you must also understand work culture, human behaviour, and how to build meaningful relationships. This learning happens not just in classrooms, but also by interacting with others. Discipline, commitment, and effort are essential. Without them, nothing can be achieved,' Prof. Satyanarayana told the students. On career-building, the Vice-Chancellor urged students to prepare themselves for Viksit Bharat 2047 by becoming financially independent and contributing to the nation. 'Problems are part of life. We must face them instead of running away. Be strong and approach the authorities whenever you need help,' he advised. Registrar Prof. R.R. Biradar assured students that a mechanism was in place to address their concerns and encouraged participation in cultural, sports, and competitive events. Stressing the importance of soft skills, he said that good communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, and leadership are crucial for securing jobs. 'Along with degrees, CUK provides platforms to develop these skills. Students should be disciplined, friendly, and career-oriented,' he said. Dean of Student Welfare Basavaraj M. Kubakaddi said that university rules were framed with students' interests in mind and urged them to make the best use of the available facilities. 'The orientation marks the start of an important academic journey, familiarising students with CUK's academic environment, infrastructure, support services, and code of conduct,' he noted. The event concluded with students taking a pledge for a 'Nasha Mukt Bharat' (Drug-Free India), administered by Lt. Dr. Ranganathan. Sports coordinator Sai Abhinav, ICC chairperson Pavitra Alur, Anti-Ragging Cell nodal officer Mallikarjun Hugar, Scholarship Cell nodal officer Ankush Patil, Students' Grievance Cell coordinator Prof. Satyanarayana, Examination Section in-charge Bharath Kumar, deputy proctor Niteen B., and student counsellor Sandesh briefed students on the facilities and support services available at the university.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Violence marks ‘Partition horrors day'
Following Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar's directive to universities, the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the student wing of the Bharatiya Janata Party, organised 'Partition horror day' on Thursday on a few campuses in Kerala, leading to clashes with the Students' Federation of India (SFI), the student wing of the CPI(M), in some places. The State government had on Wednesday issued a directive to the universities and colleges against organising any events related to the day on campuses citing the possibility of disturbance of communal harmony. The ABVP organised events at the Central University of Kerala (CUK) in Kasaragod, Government College, Kasaragod, Govinda Pai Memorial Government College, Manjeswaram, on the Calicut University campus at Tenhipalam, and at VTM NSS College at Dhanuvachapuram in Thiruvananthapuram. While the event held at the VTM NSS College went peacefully, SFI activists turned up in big numbers to resist the event organised at the Government College at Kasaragod. The SFI activists tore down the posters put up by ABVP, leading to clashes between the two groups, before the police intervened to stop them. The SFI also burned the Governor in effigy outside the college campus. Later, the ABVP attempted to again put up the posters on the college campus, when activists of the Muslim Students Federation (MSF), the student outfit of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), attempted to resist the move. On the Calicut University campus, the pro-Sangh Calicut University Employees' Centre attempted to hold an event to mark the day. However, activists of the SFI, Kerala Students Union (KSU), and the MSF tried to prevent them. This led to clashes and raising of slogans between the two groups. A large posse of police personnel, who were present on the campus, removed the student activists from the place to avert further trouble. At the Government Law College, Kozhikode, it was the ABVP which tried to conduct a programme outside the campus. However, since they had not taken permission to hold the event outside, the police took the activists into custody. Activists of the SFI, KSU and the MSF, meanwhile, raised slogans against them. Skirmishes were also reported from the CUK in Kasaragod. The ABVP, in a statement, claimed to have organised related events at the Institute of Human Resources Development (IHRD) College at Kumbala and the Chendayad MG College in Kannur. At the Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat), an online seminar was held as part of the observance of the day with G. Gopakumar, former Vice-Chancellor of the CUK, delivering an address. Cusat Vice-Chancellor M. Junaid Bushiri attended. SFI State secretary said the very fact that it was organised in a surreptitious manner exposes the fact that the organisers were convinced that the event was unacceptable to society and would have invited stiff opposition. (with inputs from Kozhikode and Kannur bureaus)
Time of India
02-08-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Dalit student's suicide at CUK triggers outrage, allegations of cover-up
1 2 Pic: File photo of students staging a dharna at CUK Kalaburagi; Attendance sheets at CUK show a caste column Kalaburagi: The alleged suicide of Jayasri Nayak, 20, a student from Odisha, has raised many questions about the educational atmosphere at Central University Karnataka (CUK) here. As authorities broke the door of the room — where the body was found — without informing police, activists suspect efforts to destroy evidence. Since the student belonged to the Dalit community, casteism is also being suspected. Agitation regarding the death is getting traction by the day. P Nandakumar, who was a student for 8 years from UG to PhD and was president of Ambedkar Vidyarthi Sanghatane at CUK, told TOI that atrocities against Dalit students have been ongoing in the varsity since its inception. "However, there was space to agitate when a Dalit student committed suicide in 2017. For the past 3-4 years, even our right to protest has been suppressed. If we insist, an FIR is filed against us. It started in 2019 when Rahul, a student, questioned performing religious rituals on campus when the varsity is a secular place. Earlier, the varsity's SC/ ST cell provided financial assistance of Rs 20,000 for Dalit students intending to present their papers at national and international platforms. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like If you have a mouse, play this game for 1 minute Navy Quest Undo Now, it has been stopped. Even the OBC cell is shut. So is the case with the book bank and computer facility for Dalit students preparing for competitive exams. Now, SC/ST researchers are forced to pay fees on a par with general students. A caste column was introduced in the attendance sheet. Though they announce in press releases that accommodation and food are free for SC/ ST students, rent and fees are collected. Only when we oppose it, it gets refunded. Though Article 28/1 says there should not be any religious symbol in educational institutions, they have installed a Saraswati statue long before the installation of an Ambedkar statue. There are hundreds of cases to prove our allegations," he explained. Dwarakanath CS, former chairman of Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes, said he was prevented by security personnel from delivering a speech on Ambedkar last year. "I'm told there have been clashes between Dalit students and the varsity management for years. When we visited the campus at the request of Dalit students, we just offered a garland to the Ambedkar statue but were not allowed to speak about him. Many Dalit students shared that they are depressed by the casteist atrocities. Now, both the govt and the varsity management should consider the suicide of a Dalit student seriously," he said. K Neela, a social activist in Kalaburagi, alleged that the varsity is turning anti-women and anti-minorities too in recent years. When contacted, prof Battu Satyanarayana, CUK vice-chancellor, said: "The anti-women allegation is false. Girl students outnumber boy students in our varsity. We are providing all facilities to all students irrespective of caste and creed. During admission, we follow reservation rules. It is our duty to provide equal opportunities to all. We have not introduced caste columns in attendance. We will ask caste and category only during the admission to follow the reservation system. There is no caste-based discrimination in the campus. We are following UGC guidelines and norms specified by the Constitution." Responding to the recent suicide case, the VC said they did not know the student's caste until it was raised. "Security personnel might have broken the room door assuming that she might be alive and needed immediate medical care. After learning about her death, we immediately informed the police, who in turn informed her parents. Her parents informed us that she had some health issues," he stated. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
The Hindu
01-08-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Dalit leaders demand high-level probe into death of Dalit student at Central University of Karnataka
Members of Dalit Sangharsh Samiti demanded a high-level probe into the alleged suicide of a Dalit student in Central University of Karnataka (CUK) –Kalaburagi on July 30, and expressed concern over the death of BSc 2nd year student from Odisha, who ended her life following alleged sexual harassment in the campus. DSS Sate Convener D.G. Sagar addressing presspersons in Kalaburagi city on Friday said that though the victim had complained to the Dean of Students Welfare, no action was taken against him. The CUK has recently been the subject of several controversies. Similarly another Dalit student has leveled allegations of sexual harassment against a canteen staff at university campus, though the student had complained about the issue to Student's Welfare Cell, the authorities have failed to take any action against the canteen staff. Mr. Sagar said that few months ago, a professor's brother who is running a milk parlour on the campus premises, allegedly misbehaved with students, the University Vice-Chancellor Battu Satyanarayana and Registrar R.R. Biradar and Dean of Students Welfare Basavaraj Kubakaddi tried to suppress the matter instead of taking stern action against him. The university was exhibiting an anti-Dalit approach through various forms of discrimination against Dalit students, which is directly impacting their academic and social well-being; though the State government wants to establish residential hostels for Dalit and minority students on campus, the university authorities have deliberately considered not providing land, Mr. Sagar claimed. Alleging irregularities in the recent appointments to the post of professor at CUK, Mr. Sagar said that Mr. Satyanarayana (vice-chancellor) favored candidates from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh depriving the eligible candidates from within Karnataka.
The Hindu
31-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Central University of Kerala extends last date for applying for UG, ITEP courses
The Central University of Kerala (CUK), Periye, in Kasaragod has extended the last date for registering for the four-year Integrated Teacher Education Programmes (ITEP) and four-year Honours undergraduate programmes till August 3, 2025. Candidates who have appeared for the National Common Entrance Test (NCET), conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), are eligible to apply for the ITEP programmes. Similarly, those who have appeared for the Common University Entrance Test for Undergraduate Programmes (CUET-UG) can register for the Honours undergraduate programmes. Registration can be done through the university's website The ITEP courses offered include BSc BEd (Physics), BSc BEd (Zoology), BA BEd (English), BA BEd (Economics), and BCom BEd. The undergraduate Honours programmes include BSc (Hons) Biology, BCom (Hons), Financial Analytics, BCA (Hons), and BA (Hons) International Relations. The university will publish the provisional rank list on August 6. Any grievances regarding the rank list can be submitted on August 7 via email to admissions@ The first round of admissions will take place from August 8 to 11, followed by the second round from August 12 to 15. The third round of admissions is scheduled from August 18 to 20. Classes for all the programmes will begin on August 21. For more information, visit the university website or contact the admission helpline numbers 0467-2309460/2309467.
