Mangalore University to offer 5 PG courses from 2021-22

News Network

December 20, 2020

Mangaluru, Dec 20: Mangalore University Vice-Chancellor Prof P S Yadapadithaya said that the University will open a Centre for postgraduate studies at Belapu in Udupi and offer five Postgraduate (PG) courses from the next academic year of 2021-22.

Speaking at the 41st Foundation Day of the University on Saturday evening, he said that the Centre will be ready by next June.

He said that Vidyarthi (Students) Adalat will be held soon in all the three Districts coming under the University to redress the grievances of the students on the spot and it will be held every month. The Syndicate has taken a decision in this regard.

He said that Swamy Vivekananda Study Center, Kundapura Kannada Study Center, Arebhashe Study Center and Kavi Muddanna Study Center will be set up at the University shortly.

The University has also sought funds from the government to set up Dr VS Acharya Center for Coastal Development Studies. A proposal on a 400-metre synthetic track and a swimming pool were submitted to a MP, who has responded positively. The University has written to the state and Center seeking funds for setting up of Ambedkar Research Center.

He said that this year a new course in MSc in Cyber Security and MSc in Forensic Science was introduced. The mid-day meal for poor students will be given on the campus soon. Five PG courses will be started at the Advanced Research Center of the University in Belapu in Udupi in 2021-22, he added.

Stating that the university will strive for an eco-friendly campus and paperless office with e-governance, he said that the university is striving to help the campus get rid of drug, garbage, spitting, single-use plastic and all kinds of harassment.

He said that the University will make all out effort to retain its ’A’ grade as it gears up for the third cycle of re-accreditation by the National Assessment Accreditation Council. The peer team will visit the campus shortly.

Comments

Add new comment

Coastaldigest.com reserves the right to delete or block any comments.
Coastaldigset.com is not responsible for its readers’ comments.
Comments that are abusive, incendiary or irrelevant are strictly prohibited.
Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name to avoid reject.

Flight cancellations strand passengers overnight at Mangaluru Airport

News Network

December 4,2025

Mangaluru: Chaos erupted at Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) after IndiGo flight 6E 5150, bound for Mumbai, was repeatedly delayed and ultimately cancelled, leaving around 100 passengers stranded overnight. The incident highlights the ongoing country-wide operational disruptions affecting the airline, largely due to the implementation of new Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) norms for crew.

The flight was initially scheduled for 9:25 PM on Tuesday but was first postponed to 11:40 PM, then midnight, before being cancelled around 3:00 AM. Passengers expressed frustration over last-minute communication and the lack of clarity, with elderly and ailing travellers particularly affected. “Though the airline arranged food, there was no proper communication, leaving us confused,” said one family member.

An IndiGo executive at MIA cited the FDTL rules, designed to prevent pilot fatigue by limiting crew working hours, as the cause of the cancellation. While alternative arrangements, including hotel stays, were offered, about 100 passengers chose to remain at the airport, creating tension. A replacement flight was arranged but also faced delays due to the same constraints, finally departing for Mumbai around 1:45 PM on Wednesday. Passengers either flew, requested refunds, or postponed their travel.

The Mangaluru delay is part of a broader crisis for IndiGo. The airline has been forced to make “calibrated schedule adjustments”—a euphemism for widespread cancellations and delays—after stricter FDTL norms came into effect on November 1.

While an IndiGo spokesperson acknowledged unavoidable flight disruptions due to technology issues, operational requirements, and the updated crew rostering rules, the DGCA has intervened, summoning senior airline officials to explain the chaos and outline corrective measures.

The ripple effect has been felt across the country, with major hubs like Bengaluru and Mumbai reporting numerous cancellations. The Mangaluru incident underscores the systemic operational strain currently confronting India’s largest carrier, leaving passengers nationwide grappling with uncertainty and delays.

Comments