Inauguration of St Agnes College centenary year, memorial building on Jan 3

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December 28, 2019

Mangaluru, Dec 28: St. Agnes College, founded by Mother Mary Aloysia, the Second Superior General of the Apostolic Carmel Congregation, is a premier institution that has been empowering women through education since 1920-21.  The college is the first women’s college on the West Coast of India and the first under private management, in the whole country.   

The year 2020 marks the Centenary Celebrations, scheduled for 3 January. The celebrations start at 9:30 a.m., with the inauguration of Mother Mary Aloysia Centenary Memorial Block by Rev. Sr M. Susheela, the Superior General of the Apostolic Carmel Congregation and blessing by Most Rev. Dr Peter Paul Saldanha, Bishop of Mangalore. This will be followed by a Thanksgiving Eucharistic Celebration.  

The evening Inaugural Ceremony will be held at the Degree College Open Air Stage, at 5:00 p.m., which will be presided over by Most Rev. Dr Peter Paul Saldanha (Bishop of Mangalore) and inaugurated by Rev. Sr M. Susheela & Rev. Sr M. Shamitha  (Superior General & Provincial Superior  of the AC Congregation). Ms Meera Rao (Director, Rambus Inc., USA) will be the Chief Guest. Prof P S Yadapadithaya (VC, Mangalore University) and Sri Anirudh Shravan, IAS (Commissioner, Collegiate Education) will be the Special Guests. 

Other luminaries such as Sri Nalin Kumar Kateel; Sri U T Khader; Sri D. Vedavyas Kamath; Sri Ivan D’souza; Sri J R Lobo; Ms Sindhu B Rupesh IAS; Dr P. S. Harsha IPS; Mr. Michael D’Souza, MD, Ivory Grand Real Estate, UAE; Dr Brian Pinto, Former Senior Adviser, The World Bank Consultant-African Development Bank;  Mrs Shabana & Mr Faizal, Chairpersons, KEF Holdings; Mr Leslie J Fernandes,            Ex Chairman,  Dockendale Shipping Co Ltd. Australia and Mr. Ronald Pinto,         MD HYSSNA International, UAE  have graciously consented to be the guests of honour. 
The Centenary Celebrations had a Curtain Raiser in the form of Centenary Run on the 15 December 2019. Five more major activities and 100 other activities involving all stakeholders and the public have been planned for the Centenary Year.

The Knowledge Factory will generate and spread worthwhile ideas by inviting eminent speakers to speak on various topics, enhancing awareness and understanding.

The Trade Fair will encourage and empower women entrepreneurs by offering               them a platform to exhibit their ingenuity and to network with their counterparts from different fields. 

The Institution’s Social Responsibility Project will comprise hands-on experience, skill building and awareness programmes in the five adopted villages: Kuttar, Amblamogaru, Munnur, Harekala, Hosabettu. 

A National Level Sports Event for students from women’s universities will be held in order to give a special thrust to the concept of physical well being. 

Agnotsav will bring together 100 women achievers from ten different walks of life who will be honoured by the college.

As it stands on the threshold of Centenary, the college ardently hopes to make a remarkable mark in the community to which it belongs through its multifarious activities. The college hopes that you will give wide publicity to its ambitious plans and will join hands with the college in its endeavour to serve society and empower women.

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January 18,2025

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Kadaba, Jan 18: In a heartrending incident, a 16-year-old student lost his life on Friday, January 18, after the motorbike he was riding skidded off the road and plunged into a culvert on the Dharmasthala–Mardhala–Subrahmanya state highway near Gargaspal, Peradka. 

The accident spot falls under the Noojibaltila gram panchayat in Kadaba taluk of Dakshina Kannada district. 

The victim, Ashish, a tenth-grade student from a private school in Peradka, was the beloved son of Vishwanath of Hosamane Kaana in Noojibaltila village. His untimely demise has left his parents and sibling in profound grief.

The accident occurred during Ashish’s routine commute to school. Despite the swift intervention of a local resident, Sridhar, who rushed him to a private hospital in Kadaba, medical efforts could not save him. A case has been registered at the Kadaba police station.

The culvert where the accident happened has long been criticized by locals for its flawed and unsafe design. Numerous accidents have reportedly occurred at this spot, prompting repeated appeals from residents for immediate rectification. Community members have once again called upon authorities to prioritize repairs to prevent further tragedies.

Responding to the incident, Kadaba tahsildar Prabhakar Khajure underscored the importance of curbing underage driving. He directed the police department to take stringent action against minors found operating vehicles and cautioned parents about the serious consequences of providing vehicles to underage children.

This incident serves as a grim reminder of the pressing need for both infrastructural improvements and stricter enforcement of traffic regulations to safeguard young lives.

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January 23,2025

Bengaluru: A suspected case of Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, was reported in Bengaluru late on Wednesday, marking what is likely the first case in Karnataka this year.

A 40-year-old man, who recently traveled to Dubai, has been admitted to Victoria Hospital and is currently receiving treatment, according to well-placed sources. Further investigations are underway to verify additional details of the suspected case.

Mpox raised widespread alarm last year when cases surged in several African countries and began appearing in other nations, including Pakistan and Thailand. In August 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Mpox a 'Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).'

India's first confirmed case of Mpox was reported in September 2024. Last month, Kerala reported two additional cases.

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January 27,2025

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Udupi, Jan 27: A bomb threat sent shockwaves through a private school in Udupi, prompting immediate action from the authorities. Students, staff, and parents were thrown into a state of alarm after receiving an alarming email that triggered safety protocols.

The threat was quickly reported to the police, who deployed teams to investigate. Security checks and thorough inspections were carried out to ensure the safety of everyone on the premises.

According to Vincent D’Costa, Principal of Sharada Residential School, the email warned of a potential attack with a bomb targeting the school. It read: “Evacuate the minority students immediately. On this holy day, your school will be victims of the twin pipe IED blast. This is to commemorate the unfair hanging of Afzal Guru and the incident involving Anna University Professor Chithrakala Gopalan. We aim to reach heaven through this tragic event. We will be the ones activating the devices today.”

In response, Principal D’Costa reassured the media, saying, “Upon receiving the email, we immediately notified the relevant authorities, and security measures have been strengthened. Our students come from various parts of the country, so we are always vigilant. There is no cause for fear, and we stand united with the police in ensuring the safety of everyone.”

The incident led to a gathering of worried parents and guardians at the school, anxiously awaiting updates and reassurance regarding the situation.

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