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The Hindu
12 hours ago
- Science
- The Hindu
Education Ministry permits 7 new departments at Central University of Karnataka
The Ministry of Education has permitted the establishment of seven new departments/programmes at the Central University of Karnataka here. Central University Vice-Chancellor Battu Satyanarayana, addressing presspersons on university campus in Kadaganchi on Thursday, said that the university has redesigned the curriculum and is focusing on innovative and skill-based programmes to improve employable skills of students. The seven new programmes are: Masters in Library and Information Science Statistics and Data Analytics Five-year integrated Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws Computer Science Engineering Artificial Intelligence and Machine learning Genetics and Genomics restructuring of life sciences programme as Plant Science and Animal Science The MoE had also sanctioned 29 new faculty positions for hosting these departments. Prof. Satyanarayana said that CUK is also establishing a Centre of Excellence in High Frequency Electronics in the campus, which aims at training manpower in high frequency electronics. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) have expressed their support for the activities of CUK under this centre. The centre is being established at a cost of more than ₹2 crore, having a partnership of 50% with Keysight Technologies, the industrial arm of the centre. Grants for Research and Development The Vice-Chancellor said that the CUK was successful in securing grants for activities like research, development and educational programmes; the university has bagged a research grant of more than ₹16 crore this academic year, besides receiving a grant of ₹11.5 crore through Anusadhan National Research Foundation of Department of Science and Technology under Partnership for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR) programme. 'Additionally, the Department of Chemistry at CUK had received a dedicated grant of ₹1.67 crore for scientific infrastructure development under the Fund for Improvement of S&T Infrastructure (FIST) programme run by the department of Science and Technology, that aims at strengthening research and development in the university. The university secured a grant of ₹3 crore under Visvesvaraya PhD scheme for technology research work, and a grant of ₹1.21 crore for establishing a model self-sustained ecosystem under social corporate responsibility,' Prof. Satyanarayana said. A dedicated sophisticated Instrumentation Centre has been established with an investment of ₹60 crore to build a strong research base at the university where state-of-the-art scientific research instruments are housed. ₹201.86 crore for infrastructure development He reiterated that, along with the academic, research and innovation activities, the CUK is focused on infrastructure development too. Recently, the Ministry of Higher Education sanctioned a grant of ₹201.86 crore for construction of two academic blocks for Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science and Life Science departments; two hostels of 500-bed capacity each for girls and boys, and staff quarters. The university has adapted learning outcome-based framework (LOCF) along with Integration of National Credit Framework (NCrF); National Higher Education Qualification Framework (NHEQF); Curriculum and Credit Framework for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programmes focusing on complete implementation of National Education Policy 2020 into its programmes. Recently, the CUK recruited 80 teaching and 50 non-teaching permanent staff taking the teaching staff strength to 175, and non-teaching to 100. However, 35 posts of teaching staff are vacant, Prof. Satyanarayana added.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Science
- The Hindu
Two-week capacity building programme concludes at Central University of Karnataka
'The One Nation One Subscription initiative offers a vast opportunity for researchers to access quality academic resources from across the globe at their fingertips. Our teachers must make the best use of this facility to produce high-quality research,' said Battu Satyanarayana, Vice-Chancellor of the Central University of Karnataka (CUK). He was speaking at the valedictory session of the two-week capacity building programme on research methodology for young teachers, organised by the Department of Education, CUK, and sponsored by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi, on Friday. Mr. Satyanarayana said that the university has made significant investments in building research infrastructure, including laboratory and library development, and in creating a research ecosystem on campus. 'Whatever you have learnt here should be taken back to your classrooms and used to mentor future researchers. The development of any nation depends on its capacity for research and innovation. If we are to achieve the goal of 'Viksit Bharat,' we must ensure that the benefits of quality research reach the last person in society,' he added. Programme director G.R. Angadi said the aim of the programme was to enhance the research skills of young faculty members. 'The training covered key areas such as research methodology, publication strategies, research ethics, quantitative and qualitative tools, and field-based educational practices, offering a comprehensive blend of theory and practical learning,' he said. Basavaraj Benni from the Department of Economics, Bangalore University, delivered a special lecture on qualitative research techniques. The two-week programme saw participation from young teachers across different parts of the country.
The Hindu
16-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
TG doctors' associations slam Manakondur MLA's comments endorsing quackery
Doctors' associations across Telangana have condemned Manakondur MLA Kavvampally Satyanarayana's statements after a video surfaced showing the legislator endorsing unqualified medical practitioners during a meeting. In the video, the MLA not only defended the illegal practices of these practitioners but also appeared to pressure officials questioning their actions. The controversy erupted after the MLA participated in a gathering with rural medical practitioners (RMPs), who are not legally certified to practice modern medicine. During the meeting, Mr. Satyanarayana lauded their role in villages, claiming that they save people's money by providing basic treatment and even minor surgical intervention. He said, 'In earlier days, people without medical qualifications have done a lot of service to people.' To these remarks, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) Telangana Junior Doctors' Network issued a response, stating, 'Such statements are not only misleading and medically unethical but also pose a direct threat to public health, especially in rural and underserved regions. At a time when the medical fraternity is working to improve healthcare delivery and public trust, these remarks undermine both the law and the efforts of qualified professionals.' Echoing similar sentiments, the Telangana Hospitals and Nursing Homes Association (THANA) called the remarks shocking and highly irresponsible, especially coming from someone who belongs to the medical fraternity. The Healthcare Reforms Doctors Association (HRDA) also condemned the MLA's comments, saying, 'The blatant endorsement of quackery by an elected public representative poses a grave threat to public health and constitutes a serious breach of medical ethics by undermining the credibility and safety of the healthcare system.' All the associations have demanded a public apology from the MLA and called on the Telangana government to issue a clarification reaffirming its commitment to curbing quackery in line with National Medical Commission (NMC) guidelines.
Hans India
04-07-2025
- Hans India
Huge blaze breaks out at Katedan rubber factory
Hyderabad: A massive fire broke out at a rubber manufacturing unit in the Katedan industrial area on Thursday. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported. Due to the intensity of the fire, thick plumes of smoke were seen billowing from the building, causing panic among nearby industrial workers. According to fire officials, the fire erupted at a unit involved in producing car mats and other rubber-based products. On receiving the alert, five fire tenders from nearby fire stations rushed to the spot and began firefighting operations. After an hour of firefighting the fire was doused. The official said that a short circuit is suspected to be the cause of the fire. 'When we spoke to the owner, he said there was no one at the factory at the time of the fire accident. So we suspect it could be a short circuit,' he added. The Mailardevpally police, along with Disaster Response Force (DRF) teams, also reached the location to assist in the emergency response. The officials cordoned off the area to prevent any mishaps and ensure the safety of workers and emergency personnel. The exact cause of the fire is yet to be determined and is currently under investigation by fire safety officials. The fire accident has caused an estimated loss of Rs 4-5 lakh. In another incident, following a gas explosion in a refrigerator inside a home, a fire erupted at Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Sanathnagar. The explosion occurred in house belonging to Satyanarayana. The sudden blast triggered intense flames, which quickly spread and gutted all household items inside the house. Upon information, fire tenders rushed to the scene and successfully doused the flames. Fortunately, no one was present inside the house at the time of the incident. Following the incident, local MLA Talasani Srinivas Yadav visited the residence to offer support and consolation to the affected family. The officials are assessing the damage and investigating the exact cause of the refrigerator explosion.
India Today
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Shefali Jariwala death: Timeline
Actor Shefali Jariwala, known for 'Kaanta Laga' song, died on June 27 after collapsing at her residence in Andheri, Mumbai. She was quickly taken to the hospital, where she was declared dead. Her cremation was held on Saturday in Mumbai. The cause of her sudden death remains unclear, though authorities suspect a potential cardiac arrest triggered by the combination of fasting and autopsy has been conducted, and the viscera has been sent for further analysis to determine the exact cause. Police have ruled the incident as an accidental death, with no signs of foul play, as investigations OF SHEFALI JARIWALA'S DEATHShefali Jariwala died of a heart attack on June 27. Police sources have confirmed the timeline of events leading up to her June 27, Shefali Jariwala held a Satyanarayana puja at her residence and had been fasting for the same. Despite observing the fast, she took her anti-ageing medications and also a vial of Glutathione injection. Glutathione is often marketed as a skin-brightening and detoxifying agent. It's naturally produced by the body and made up of three amino acids -- cysteine, glycine, and glutamic acid. However, the craze for youthful skin has led many to opt for high-dose intravenous (IV) infusions of glutathione, often without proper medical Jariwala was also consuming multivitamins and using collagen supplements for skin glow, according to police 10:30 pm on June 27, Shefali collapsed at her residence while her body trembled. She was then rushed to Bellevue Hospital in Andheri West, where doctors declared her 'brought dead' and advised the family to transfer her body to Cooper Amboli police station was notified between 11:15 and 11:30 police team arrived at Cooper Hospital by 11:45 June 28, an autopsy was conducted by a team of government doctors, and the procedure was video-recorded, as per viscera has been preserved and sent for chemical analysis to the Forensic Science Laboratory in Kalina, Mumbai, in order to determine the exact cause of police officials have stated that doctors suspect fasting, combined with the medication, may have caused a significant drop in her blood pressure, leading to a cardiac arrest, the post-mortem report is still awaited. It is expected to take two to three days, while the viscera analysis could take up to 50 to 90 have recorded statements from Shefali's husband, Parag Tyagi, other family members, domestic staff, and close friends, totalling around 14 individuals. No one has reported any suspicion of foul play or unnatural causes of incident has been registered as an accidental death at Amboli Police Station, which is standard procedure in cases of unnatural death when the deceased wasn't undergoing treatment for a serious illness and passed away at teams found two boxes of anti-ageing medication, over-the-counter supplements, and Glutathione vials at the residence. Additionally, forensic analysis is being conducted on Shefali's clothes, mattress, and bedsheets.- EndsYou May Also Like
