Give importance to talent, infrastructure and funds: VC

April 1, 2012

Brahmavar, April 1: The UGC-funded women's hostel of Crossland College, Brahmavar was inaugurated by Prof. T.C. Shivashankara Murthy, Vice Chancellor, Mangalore University on Friday.

In his inaugural address he stressed the need for an evergreen revolution, through quality education and good infrastructure. “Today's youth are all innovative and have constructive ideas which can be further enriched if they are given good infrastructure and quality teachers”, he said.

Mr Murthy said that India can become number one economic power in the world if youths are given good quality higher education. Youth should go for higher education because real education includes the social, cultural and spiritual development of a country, he said.

He also said that the quality of our graduates mainly depend on the quality of the teachers. Importance should be given to talent, infrastructure and fund only then higher education will improve and India can export their skilled workforce to other countries. He also thanked the Management of the college, Priority Educational Foundation for endowing an amount of Rs. 1 lakh, to institute a Gold Medal in memory of the founder of the institutions in the campus late Dr. C.T. Abraham.

The Management has requested the Vice Chancellor to institute a Gold medal to be presented to the first rank holder in the BA degree exams of Mangalore University.

Prof. Mathew C. Ninan, Managing Trustee of Priority Educational Foundation addressed the gathering .The hostel constructed at a cost of Rs.48 lakhs will be admitting students from next academic year.

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Screen silence: Karnataka’s bold ‘switch-off’ strategy to boost SSLC scores

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February 5,2026

In an era where digital distractions are the primary rival to academic excellence, the Karnataka Education Department is taking the fight directly to the living room. As the SSLC (Class 10) annual examinations loom, officials have launched a localized "digital strike" to ensure students aren't losing their competitive edge to scrolling or soap operas.

The 7-to-9 Lockdown

The department has issued a formal directive urging—and in some cases, enforcing via home visits—a total blackout of mobile phones and television sets between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM. This two-hour window is being designated as "sacred study time" across the state until the examinations conclude on April 2.

Key Pillars of the Initiative:

• Doorstep Advocacy: Teachers are transitioning from classrooms to living rooms, meeting parents to explain the psychological benefits of a distraction-free environment.

• Parental Accountability: The campaign shifts the burden of discipline from the student to the household, asking parents to lead by example and switch off their own devices.

• The Timeline: The focus remains sharp on the upcoming exam block, scheduled from March 18 to April 2.

"The objective is simple: uninterrupted focus. We are reclaiming the evening hours for the students, ensuring their environment is as prepared as their minds," stated a senior department official.

Student vs. Reality

While the student community has largely welcomed the "forced focus"—with many admitting they lack the willpower to ignore notifications—the move has sparked a debate on enforceability. Without a "TV Police," the success of this initiative rests entirely on the shoulders of parents and the persuasive power of visiting educators.

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