Mangalore University to amend Statute to recognise affiliated eligible colleges as research centers

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December 24, 2020

Mangaluru, Dec 24: Mangalore University Vice-Chancellor Prof P S Yadapadithaya on Thursday said that the statute will be amended to recognise eligible affiliated Colleges in the jurisdiction as Research centers.

Addressing Academic Council members, he said that Alva’s, Poornaprajna College, M V Shetty College and others have submitted applications to be recognised as Research Centres by the University.

As per the present statute, only Laboratories of all-India nature or other institutions maintained by the Government of India where research work is being carried out and research institutions maintained by state government /quasi-government/autonomous institutions recognised by the government can be recognised as Research Centres.

He said that till the amendment to statute gets approval from the Governor, who is also the Chancellor of the University, the Deans will be asked to prepare guidelines for Research Centres. A professor, who carries out research activities and has many publications to his credit, needs to be recognised as a research guide as well, he added.

He said that there is a need to promote research activities as Phd qualification will be mandatory for teaching faculty to get selected in colleges after 2021.

Prof Yadapadithya said that a five-year integrated course in Electronics will be introduced frp,next academic year. The syllabus for the third, fourth and fifth Semester for the course has been approved in the Academic Council.

The Academic Council has given permission to admit students who had passed two-year visual arts foundation course, offered by Kannada University in Hampi, for the Bachelor of Visual Arts course offered by Mangalore University. The University has decided to consider a two-year course equivalent to a PU course offered by the government.

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Stranded, hungry, and helpless: Last-minute cancellation of Dammam flight sparks chaos at Mangaluru Airport

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November 24,2025

Mangaluru, Nov 24: The original departure time of 11.10 pm was a distant memory for scores of Dammam-bound passengers at Mangaluru International Airport last Friday night, as their Air India Express flight was abruptly cancelled at the eleventh hour, sparking hours of frustration and chaos.

The flight, IX 885, initially scheduled to depart at 11.10 pm on November 22, was subject to two back-to-back reschedules—first pushed to 11.45 pm and then significantly postponed to 1.40 am—before the final, crushing announcement of cancellation was made. For the travellers, many of whom are likely expatriate workers with tight schedules, the last-minute change marked the beginning of a distressing ordeal.

"There was no drinking water, no food, and absolutely no proper guidance. We were left stranded like refugees," complained a stranded passenger.

According to multiple passenger accounts, the airline's ground staff failed to provide adequate support or essential amenities following the cancellation. Complaints poured in about the total absence of drinking water, food provisions, and any reliable guidance from the carrier's representatives. Travellers alleged they were left stranded for a considerable period, with no immediate arrangements or clear communication offered regarding accommodation or alternative travel to send them back home.

The incident has highlighted serious concerns over the carrier's contingency planning and customer service protocols during flight disruptions at one of India's key international gateways. The airline is yet to issue a comprehensive statement addressing the alleged lapse in passenger care.

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