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Chicago Tribune
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Worship news: Outdoor service and Wow Fest
CrossPoint Church: 214 S. Court St. — CrossPoint Church will have an outdoor service at Bulldog Park beginning at 10:30 a.m. July 20. After the service, there will be bounce houses and outdoor games for recreation. Attendees should feel free to pack and lunch to picnic with friends and family. The church will have a backpack drive in support of By The Hand, a Christ-centered after-school program serving kids in under-resourced neighborhoods of Chicago. Drop-off bins will be located in the main hallway at the church through August 3. For more information, call 219-662-2211. Living Stones Church: 909 Pratt St. — Living Stones Church will have a widows' luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 26. The event is a time of connection, encouragement and fellowship with others who understand. To register, visit St. Matthias Roman Catholic Church Playground: 889 S. Court St. — St. Matthias Roman Catholic Church will have a 'run your own race' event starting at 6 p.m. July 24. Those interested should meet at the playground and plan to run or walk at their own pace. For more information, visit: St. Mary Catholic Church: 321 E. Joliet St. — St. Mary's will have a Donut Sunday on July 20 following mass. Those interested can head over to Hommes Hall and enjoy a donut and a cup of coffee, and wish Seminarian Ryan Pierce 'arrivederci' as he heads off to Rome to continue his studies. Jeorse Park Beach: 3301 Aldis Ave. — The 2025 Wow Fest, featuring Pastor Beverly Crawford, will be from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. July 27. The event will have free haircuts and hair braiding, a backpack giveaway, a game truck and more. The Glen Theatre: 20 W. Ridge Rd. — The African American Achievers Youth Corps, Inc. will host their 15th Annual 'Divas of Gospel' Concert on Saturday, July 26 at 6 p.m. at the Glen Theatre. Jonathan Portis will be the M.C. Tickets for the event are $15 and may be purchased at Beautiful Things, 4335 Broadway. The cost at the door will be $20. For more information, contact Smith at 219-887-2046. St. Timothy Unity Church: 1600 W. 25th Ave. — The church will have Gospel Extravaganza, presented by Urban League of Northwest Indiana, at 4 p.m. Sept. 14. VIP tickets are $75, and general tickets are $25. For more information, call 219-887-9621 or visit Eventbrite: Marquette Park United Methodist Church: 215 N. Grand Blvd. — All are welcome to worship at 11:15 a.m. Sundays at Marquette Park United Methodist Church. There will be refreshments to follow in the Fellowship Hall. Herr Farms: 10150 W. 219th Ave. — Bishop Robert McClory will hold the annual Mass for Migrant Farm Workers at 4 p.m. on July 27 at Herr Farms in Lowell. The bilingual Mass will be followed by an outdoor picnic. Attendees are asked to bring a dish to share and chairs for your group. Monastery of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel: 1628 Ridge Rd. — Join the Carmelite Fathers in celebrating their 75th anniversary with Mass celebrated by Bishop McClory at 5 p.m. on July 19. After the mass, there will be food and a performance from local choirs, and an outdoor eucharistic adoration. St. Peter Lutheran Church: 6540 Central Ave. — The church will host a rummage sale from July 31-August 2. The sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on July 31, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on August 1, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on August 2. Services are held every Sunday at 10 a.m.
The Hindu
28-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Seat blocking scam: Karnataka freezes seat enhancement of two engineering colleges
The Karnataka government has frozen the engineering seat enhancement of BMS College of Engineering and New Horizon College of Engineering, which were allegedly involved in the seat blocking scam in the year 2024-25. Both these colleges had submitted a proposal to All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) for enhancement of a total of 1,020 engineering seats for the year 2025-26. The AICTE has given approval for the seats enhancement. However, the State government has not issued a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for these colleges. Based on a complaint filed by Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), an FIR was registered against BMS College of Engineering, New Horizon College of Engineering and Akash College of Engineering in Bengaluru on the allegations that seat blocking took place during the admission of engineering courses for the year 2024-25. The police have already submitted a charge sheet to the court in this regard. However, the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) recently conducted searches on these three colleges in connection with the engineering seat blocking scam. Amidst all these developments, BMS College of Engineering submitted a proposal to AICTE for a total of 120 Computer Science (CS) seats enhancement, and New Horizon College and Engineering submitted a request for 240 Artificial Intelligence (AI) and 660 CS seats. AICTE has given approval for the seats enhancement. However, for the enhancement of engineering seats, the NOC of the State government concerned is mandatory. Officials of the Technical Education mentioned that AICTE has cleared the application based on the online submission made by the institute and considering the documents. Even the Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) approves applications for the enhancement or introduction of new courses based on the infrastructure. 'The AICTE or the VTU has nothing to do with the police investigation, enquiry, or the scam. But the government has to look at all the angles while giving NOC,' the official said. Speaking to The Hindu, Dr. M.C. Sudhakar, Higher Education Minister, said, 'The police have submitted the charge sheet about the alleged engineering seat blocking scam to the court, and we are studying the same. We will decide on approving the enhancement of seats applied by the colleges only after getting the legal opinion.' Further, the Minister said that private engineering colleges need to curb the indiscriminate enhancement of seats. 'Institutes are only focusing on increasing CS and related courses seats. This is leading to the mushrooming of engineering colleges in tier-1 cities, which will lead to unemployment in the future. Therefore, a new law will be implemented to regulate engineering seats enhancement on the model of the Telangana government,' he added.
The Hindu
26-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
UGCET-2025 interaction on seat allotment process to be held on June 28
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will conduct UGCET-2025 – Interaction on Seat Allotment Process on Saturday, aiming to further streamline the professional course admission process by educating students and parents on each stage involved, said M.C. Sudhakar, Minister for Higher Education. Across State The programme will be held across the State in 16 government engineering colleges, eight aided engineering colleges, six engineering colleges affiliated to VTU, and nine government polytechnic colleges located in districts where government engineering colleges are not available. The polytechnics where sessions will take place are located in Chikkamagaluru, Hubballi (Dharwad), KGF (Kolar), Mangaluru, Shivamogga, Tumakuru, Udupi, Vijayapura, and Surapura (Yadagiri), the Minister explained. The event will address frequently asked questions such as: How does the counselling process work? How to choose a college?, and how to enter options? 'This programme offers an ideal opportunity for students and parents to visit their nearest college and get their queries resolved,' the Minister said. Perception exploited 'Some people wrongly assume that the CET seat allotment process is very complicated. Unfortunately, this perception has been exploited by certain individuals who have misled candidates and parents in the name of helping with seat allotment. Such fraudulent networks may still be active. To prevent this, 'Manthana' (interactive session) aims to provide transparent and reliable information to students and parents,' Mr. Sudhakar said. The process will be explained in a clear and impactful manner, with the help of live demonstrations. In addition, teaching staff and students from government engineering colleges will share insights into the academic progress of their respective institutions, he informed.
Indian Express
26-06-2025
- General
- Indian Express
KCET 2025: KEA to hold UGCET seat allotment interaction to ease admissions, Dr MC Sudhakar says
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will conduct 'UGCET-2025 – Interaction on Seat Allotment Process' (Seetu Hanchike Manthana), on June 28, aiming to further streamline the professional course admission process by educating students and parents on each stage involved, said Dr M.C. Sudhakar, Minister for Higher Education. The programme will be held across the state in 16 government engineering colleges, eight aided engineering colleges, six engineering colleges affiliated to VTU, and nine government polytechnic colleges located in districts where government engineering colleges are not available. The polytechnics where sessions will take place are located in Chikkamagaluru, Hubballi (Dharwad), KGF (Kolara), Mangaluru, Shivamogga, Tumakuru, Udupi, Vijayapura, and Surapura (Yadagiri), the Minister explained. The event will address frequently asked questions such as: How does the counselling process work? How to choose a college? and How to enter options? This programme offers an ideal opportunity for students and parents to visit their nearest college and get their queries resolved, the Minister highlighted. 'Some people wrongly assume that the UGCET seat allotment process is very complicated. Unfortunately, this perception has been exploited by certain individuals who have misled candidates and parents in the name of helping with seat allotment. Such fraudulent networks may still be active. To prevent this, 'Manthana' (interactive session) aims to provide transparent and reliable information to students and parents,' Dr Sudhakar said. KCET 2025: KEA UGCET verification slips released at The process will be explained in a clear and impactful manner, with the help of live demonstrations. In addition, teaching staff and students from government engineering colleges will share insights into the academic progress of their respective institutions, he informed. This 'UGCET-2025: Interactive Session on Seat Allotment Process' reflects KEA's continued commitment to transparency and the use of technology to improve efficiency, while also making the CET admission process more accessible and student-friendly, the Minister noted.
The Hindu
17-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Left parties stage protest condemning Israel's attack on Palestine
Members of the Left parties in Hassan staged a protest on Tuesday, condemning Israel's attacks on Gaza. Terming Israel's attack on Palestine an act of genocide, the protesters urged the Indian government to stop its partnership with Israel in defence and security areas. The protesters representing the Communist Party of India (Marxist), the Community Party of India and the Federation of Dalit and Pro-People Movements gathered at the Mahaveera Circle and raised slogans condemning the attack on Palestine. H.R. Naveen Kumar, district secretary of CPI (M) said thousands of people in Palestine had been killed in the continuous attack. Many more people had been injured. Israel targeted civilians, patients, children, and those who were at rehabilitation centres. 'This is nothing but genocide. Israel has also stopped the supply of food to Gaza,' he said. The protesters opposed the BJP government at the centre for distancing itself from the long-maintained policy on the issue. CPI district secretary M.C. Dongre, CPI (M) leader Dharmesh, DSS leader H.K. Sandesh, Dalit Hakkugal Samiti leader M.G. Pruthvi and others participated in the protest.
