Mangaluru: To break the anxiety of freshers, Vikaas PU College conducted an orientation programme on May 25.

Dr. C. Rajesh Ballal, Professor in Surgery, KSHEMA, Mangaluru, the Chief Guest of the function, motivated the students to face the challenges ahead of their education and career. He asserted that hard work is the only formula and also the only shortcut to success.

The Guest of Honour Sri. Krishna Ramkumar, Co-founder & CEO, Avanti Learning Centre, who touched a personal chord during his speech, said that inspiration is very important in one’s life and motivation should come within. He requested the parents to be role models for their children and also not to put pressure on them.

Toppers of the College Ms. Prithvi and Ms. K. Varsha in Science and Ms. Shresta H. P. and Ms. Sameeksha in Commerce in Second PU Board Examination were honoured by the dignitaries for their outstanding performance.

Sri. Krishna J Palemar, Chairman, Vikaas Education Trust, who presided over the function, said that the institution is providing a good education with parental care. During adolescent stage, students might make various mistakes which might affect their life, but in Vikaas they will be moulded to take the right path in the life, he continued. He assured the students and parents that conducive environment, healthy food, and knowledge are guaranteed in Vikaas.

Dr. Ananth Prabhu G., Advisor, Vikaas Education Trust, motivated and reinforced the students and explained about various competitive entrance examinations and opportunities and possibilities ahead of the course.

Prof. T. Rajaram Rao, Academic Director, Vikaas PU College, briefed the students about the coaching programme for competitive examinations and also explained the rules and regulations of the college hostel. Dr. Suneel B. M., Principal, Vikaas PU College, briefed the students regarding the rules and regulations of the College.

Sri. J. Koragappa, Sri. Suraj Kumar Kallya, Trustees, Vikaas Education Trust, Sri. Parthasarathi Palemar, Coordinator, Vikaas Group of Institutions, and Dr. Manjula Rao, Dean, Vikaas Group of Institutions, were also present on the occasion.

Mrs. Ayshwarya K., Principal, Vikaas First Grade College and Coordinator, Department of Commerce, Vikaas PU College, welcomed the gathering. Ms. Shruthi S. Bhandary, lecturer in Physics, proposed vote of thanks and the programme was compered by Mrs. Deepika Shetty, lecturer in Physics.

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Ullal: A sand sculpture illustrating the significance of elections and the importance of voters exercising their right to franchise was created on Ullal beach recently, during an event jointly organized by the Ullal Taluk Panchayat, Ullal City Municipality, Kotekar Town Panchayat, and Someshwara Town Municipality.

The art event, themed on elections and carrying the slogan 'Election: The Pride of the Nation', was inaugurated by Dakshina Kannada District SVEEP Committee President and Zilla Panchayat CEO, Dr. Anand K. He commenced the event by releasing a balloon into the air.

Addressing the gathering, the SVEEP officer reminded all voters present on Ullal beach to cast their votes without fail on April 26. He added that the committee had organized a variety of programs to encourage voters to exercise their right to franchise during the ongoing general elections, with the sand art event being an innovative way to spread the message.

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Attendees of the event enthusiastically chanted the election slogan of the SVEEP Committee, which was announced by the Director of the Janashikshana Trust, Sheena Shetty, and Krishnappa Moolya. A display of the folk art, Dudi, was also organized on the occasion. The sand sculpture on the election attracted the attention of other visitors to Ullal beach.

SVEEP Master Trainer Sacheth Kumar Suvarna served as the Master of Ceremony, and Assistant Director Ramesh Nayak proposed the Vote of Thanks.

Among the dignitaries present during the event were Ullal Taluk Panchayat Executive Officer Shaila K Karigi, Municipal Councillor of Ullal City Municipality Raghavendra, Kotekar Town Panchayat Chief Officer Anand Seregoppa, Someshwara Town Municipality Chief Officer Raju, SVEEP Master Trainer Sharanya Shetty, and other officials.

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