Admission opens at Campus Career Academy

November 11, 2011

Mangalore, November 11: The admission process for training courses for various competitive examinations was launched on Friday at newly instituted Campus Career Academy in the city.

S Ganesh Rao, Founder President of Karavali Group of Colleges formally inaugurated the admission process by handing over an application to a student.

Speaking on the occasion, he said that the new Academy should play a role in bringing a new change in people's mind rather than becoming a commercial point.

He said that dividing people on the basis of party, religion and economic status is an act against the humanity. “Politics and religion should be utilized for useful purposes and not as a tool to pull each-others' legs. “There is a need to promote love, trust and harmony in the society”, he said.

Umer U H, the Director of the Academy said that they have conducted many career guidance programmes even before launching the Academy, and many government schools and colleges have been chosen as the venue for such programmes. He also exhorted the students to join the police and administrative services.

Coaching to face competitive examinations like UPSC, KPSC, FDA, SDA, PDO, PSI, PC, etc. will be provided in the Academy, he said.

It would also help the students to develop their personality by improving their spoken English, communication skills and general knowledge, which are necessary for private sector jobs, he said.

“Personality development, English language, Quranic Arabic classes, basic computer classes and coaching in mathematics and science syllabus for SSLC students and physics, chemistry, mathematics and biology for PUC students will also be handled here”, he added.

Arvind Chhokkadi will be the in-charge of the coaching centre, he said.

Mangalore MLA U T Khader, Kunchi Ahmed, B Zakariya Jokatte, Saduddin M Salih, Mohammed Badruddin were present among others.

Nisha Gibson, the administrative officer of the institution welcomed the gathering. Teacher Felita proposed vote of thanks.

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From Dubai boom to Bengaluru backlash: Inside CJ Roy’s journey

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January 31,2026

Bengaluru: The shooting incident involving CJ Roy, founder of the Confident Group, has once again put the spotlight on a businessman whose life has swung between flamboyant global success and persistent controversy at home.

Though Roy’s business interests extended across continents, his roots lay firmly in Karnataka. An alumnus of Christ School in Bengaluru, he later moved to Tumakuru to pursue an engineering degree. Those familiar with his early years describe him as intensely ambitious, beginning his career as a salesman at a small electronics firm dealing in computers.

Roy’s entry into large-scale real estate came through the Crystal Group, where he worked closely with Latha Namboothiri and rose from manager to director. However, the launch of the Confident Group in 2005 was clouded by industry speculation. Insiders speak of a fallout involving alleged “benami” properties and claims of deception that ultimately led to his independent venture—an episode Roy spent years trying to distance himself from, according to associates.

A tale of two cities

Roy’s professional trajectory diverged sharply across geographies.

In Dubai, he built a reputation as a bold and efficient developer, completing massive luxury residential projects in record time—some reportedly within 11 months. His rapid project delivery and lavish lifestyle in the Emirates earned him admiration and visibility in the real estate sector.

In Bengaluru, however, his image remained far more fractured. Sources say Roy stayed away from the city for several years amid disputes over unpaid dues to vendors and suppliers. Several projects were allegedly stalled, with accusations of unfulfilled commitments to cement and steel suppliers continuing to follow him.

Roy’s return to Bengaluru’s business and social circles began around 2018, marked by a conscious attempt at rebranding. His appointment as Honorary Consul of the Slovak Republic added diplomatic legitimacy, which he complemented with visible CSR initiatives, including ambulance donations and high-profile charity events.

Heavy police presence in Langford Town

Following the incident, police personnel from the Central division were deployed outside the Confident Group building in Langford Town, which also houses the Slovak Honorary Consulate in Bengaluru.

The otherwise busy premises near Hosur Road wore a deserted look on Friday, reflecting the shock and uncertainty that followed the tragedy.

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