Mangalore University introduces Arabic courses

April 21, 2017

Mangaluru, Apr 21: The Mangalore University did not make any delay in fulfilling the demand for introducing Arabic as an optional language for its Bachelor of Arts students.

According to M A Khan, Registrar (Evaluation), the constituent degree colleges of Mangalore University can apply for the Arabic as an optional language from the academic year 2017-2018.

Besides, the University has also decided to launch Diploma and Certificate courses in Arabic language from the next academic year.

It is worth mentioning here that during the last Academic Council meeting of the University held on March 23, one of the Syndicate members had proposed introduction of Arabic language. The vice chancellor Prof. K Byrappa too had endorsed the proposal.

Mr Khad said that the proposal has been now formally approved and already a few colleges have applied for the Arabic course.

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Mangaluru: Youth arrested for misleading Instagram post targeting police

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: The Mangaluru CEN police have arrested a 23-year-old man for allegedly posting provocative and misleading content on an Instagram page named “mr_a_titude”, targeting the Bajpe police.

Mangaluru Commissioner of Police Sudheer Kumar Reddy C H identified the arrested as Abhishek M, a resident of Katipalla in Mangaluru.

A case has been registered at the Bajpe Police Station under Sections 353(1)(c), 353(2), 56, and 57 read with Section 189 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in connection with the post.

According to police, the accused uploaded a photograph of a hotel on the Instagram page and alleged that accused persons in a murder case under the Bajpe police jurisdiction were being given “royal treatment” by the police, including being served beef meals daily from the hotel.

The post further accused the police of supporting criminals, misusing their authority, and betraying public trust. Police said the content was provocative in nature and aimed at inciting public outrage against the police.

Following the post, a case was registered at the Bajpe police station, and further investigation was transferred to the CEN police station.

Police records indicate that the accused has a criminal history, with multiple cases registered against him, including murder, attempt to murder, assault, and robbery at the Surathkal Police Station, and one case at the Kaup Police Station.

The Commissioner said the accused was traced and arrested using technical evidence.

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