Fr Muller Medical College hosts 'Muller Quest - 2013' in Mangalore

July 27, 2013

Mangalore, July 27: It is said that knowledge should be shared. In accordance to the saying, Muller Quest 2013 did exactly the same.

'Muller Quest - 2013', an inter-collegiate postgraduate lecture contest in pharmacology was organized by the Department of Pharmacology, Father Muller Medical College (FMMC) here on Saturday.

Speaking at the inaugural programme of the event, administrator of FMMC Fr Rudolf D'Sa said that Muller Quest - 2013 was the search for knowledge. “Knowledge should not be hoarded, or restricted. Rather, we should keep ourselves updated and learn the art of communicating our knowledge to others, thereby leading them forward on the path towards enlightenment,” he said.

In his presidential address, director of FMMC Fr Patrick Rodrigues said that motivation and opportunity was important for an individual to grow and face challenges. Dean of the college Dr J P Alva was present during the programme.

With the topic 'Recent developments in medicine', the contest threw light on various developments and innovations in the field of Pharmacology which have contributed in making life healthier.

It provided a platform for the budding pharmacologists to exhibit their talent in the field of teaching. The main aim of the competition was to make the participants keep up with the new developments in medicine and also to communicate this to others.

Students from seven medical colleges from Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts participated in the competition.

The first prize was won by Dr Paul from K S Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore. The second prize was won by Dr Rajesh Basavaraj from KVG Medical College, Sullia, and the third prize was won by Dr Priyankam from Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore.

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PM Modi vows to strengthen India-Maldives ties, inks currency swap deal with President Muizzu

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Muizzu, who is on a four-day state visit, held talks with Prime Minister Modi at the Hyderabad House here.

After the talks, India also handed over 700 social housing units to the Maldives built under the EXIM Bank’s buyer’s credit facilities.

"Today, we have inaugurated the redeveloped Hanimaadhoo Airport. Now, the Greater Male Connectivity Project will also be expedited. We will also support the development of a new commercial port in Thilafushi," Modi told reporters here with Muizzu by his side.

Modi said India and Maldives have decided to initiate discussion on the Free Trade Agreement to further strengthen economic ties.

The prime minister described Maldives as a "close friend" which had an important position in India's neighbourhood policy and SAGAR vision.

"India has always fulfilled the responsibilities of a neighbour. Today, we have taken up the vision of a comprehensive economic and maritime security partnership to give our mutual cooperation a strategic direction," Modi said.

Earlier, Muizzu was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhawan by President Droupadi Murmu. Prime Minister Modi was also present on the occasion.

Muizzu was given a tri-services guard of honour before he drove down the Rajghat to offer his respects at the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.

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Muizzu won the presidential election last year on the 'India out' campaign and asked New Delhi to withdraw its military personnel posted in the archipelago nation by May this year.

The bilateral ties also hit a rocky patch when Maldivian ministers were critical of Modi. However, Muizzu has since toned down his anti-India stance and even sacked ministers who were critical of the Indian prime minister.

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