M'lore varsity confers doctorate on Loveena Lobo

November 11, 2011

Mangalore, November 11: Dr. Loveena Lobo, Assistant Professor and Head of the Dept of Social Work (MSW) of St Aloysius College has been awarded Ph.D. in Social Work from Mangalore University.

Her thesis traces the progression on various aspects and impact of parent's alcoholism on their adolescent children. She was guided by Dr. Rameela Shekhar, Professor, School of Social Work, Roshini Nilaya, Mangalore.

Dr. Lobo discussed about her motivation for arriving at a definitive study of the emotional effects on children of alcohol dependent parents. "Besides increased risk for future alcohol use among children, parental alcohol misuse damages and disrupts the lives of their children. It was time to look at this phenomenon from a critical and objective perspective," said Dr. Lobo.

Dr. Lobo, resides at Kulashekar, Mangalore and is the wife of Mr. Oliver Lobo (Gem & co Mangalore).

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Rains lash Dakshina Kannada and Udupi amidst red alert

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September 24,2024

Mangaluru, Sept 24: A blanket of gloom descended over Dakshina Kannada and Udupi as heavy rains battered the coastal Karnataka districts on Tuesday. Substantial rainfall has been drenching the region since Monday, intensifying as the day progressed.

In Dakshina Kannada, torrential downpours began early Tuesday, followed by overcast skies and humid conditions.

The showers persisted intermittently through the afternoon, with areas like Beltangady experiencing moderate rainfall, while Puttur and Bellare bore the brunt of heavier storms.

Overnight showers were reported in Bantwal, and Mangaluru city, along with its surrounding rural areas, witnessed a steady increase in rainfall, peaking by the evening.

After a brief respite, the return of intense rainfall has brought a welcome drop in temperatures. In Udupi, Karkala, Udupi city, Kundapur, and Hebri taluks all faced substantial rains throughout the day, continuing from late Sunday night.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the coastal districts, predicting more heavy rainfall in the coming hours.

A yellow alert has been placed for Wednesday, signaling the likelihood of additional downpours. Fishermen have been cautioned to remain vigilant, as the possibility of strong winds looms over the coastal waters.

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