Polytechnic students protest against cancellation of carry-over system

July 16, 2013

Mangalore, Jul 16: Students of various polytechnic colleges in Mangalore participated in a demonstration organised by the district unit of All College Students Association (ACSA) in front of the Deputy Commissioner's office here on Tuesday, protesting against the Vishwesharaiah Technological University (VTU) for the cancellation of a favourable carry-over system in polytechnic courses.

As per the latest decision of the Directorate of Technical Education, a student who had failed in five or more subjects was not qualified to be admitted to the third or fifth semester from the academic year 2013-14. The association wanted the higher education minister to amend the regulations set by the VTU and allow diploma students to continue their studies even if they had failed in 20 subjects.

State president and legal advisor of the union Dinaker Shetty said that the students would lose precious years if the problem was not rectified. He said that a memorandum would be sent to the Department of Higher Education in the state.

The protest was led by union president Rameeth Kumar, district president Uttam Alva and leaders Deekshith, Sachin Bangera, Shreelatha, Vinaya, Lohith Kumar, Karishma Ullal, Ashwith Kottary, Prakash Kaushik, Prateek and Nithin Mada.

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Post-Sabarimala pilgrimage drinking party turns fatal in Udupi; youth killed in midnight brawl

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December 15,2025

Udupi, Dec 15: What was meant to be a post-pilgrimage gathering turned tragic in Padukere village of Brahmavar taluk, Udupi district, late Sunday night, when a clash among youths escalated into a fatal assault, leaving one man dead.

The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Santosh Mogaveera, a resident of Padukere.

According to preliminary information, the incident took place during a late-night drinking party involving a group of local youths who had recently returned after completing their pilgrimage to the Sabarimala shrine. An argument reportedly broke out among the group and soon escalated into a violent confrontation.

During the ensuing brawl, Santosh Mogaveera was allegedly assaulted and collapsed at the spot after sustaining serious injuries. He was rushed by local residents to a private hospital in Brahmavar, where doctors declared him dead.

On receiving information, senior police officials, including Brahmavar Circle Inspector Gopikrishna, Kota Police Sub-Inspector Praveen Kumar T, Station ASI Manthesh Jabagoudar, and head constables Pradeep and Ashok, visited the spot and conducted an inspection.

Police have taken four youths into custody in connection with the incident. A case has been registered at the Kota police station, and further investigation is underway to ascertain the exact sequence of events leading to the death.

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