Mangaluru: Valedictory Ceremony 2023 of Presidency School & PU College held
Mangaluru: The Valedictory Ceremony for the outgoing students of Presidency School and PU College Mangalore was organized on Saturday evening at its campus here in Kelarai, Neermarga in the city.
Amarnath SS Bhandari, SP, Excise Department was present as the Chief Guest of the event along with Suhael Ahmed, Vice Chairman - Presidency Group of Institutions.
The event began with the Valedictory march by the outgoing students, followed by a recitation of verses from the Holy Scriptures of the Quran, Bible, and Bhagavad Gita.
Speaking at the ceremony the Principal of the institution Shaila Saldanha spoke about the progress the institution has been able to make with the cooperation of the outgoing students. She also shed light on the challenges the college and students faced during the pandemic and how they together managed to sail through those challenges.
She also appreciated the outgoing batches and congratulated them on successfully navigating through their school and pre-university years. She also wished them luck in their endeavors in the future.
The institution also made a nostalgic presentation for the students, themed "memories" a collection of visuals and photographs of the outgoing batches and moments from their journey on the campus.
The International, National, and State level award winners and academic, sports, and cultural achievers of Presidency School & PU College Mangalore were also felicitated during the ceremony.
Akhilesh Kuckian, HOD Commerce Department, welcomed the guests, Preethi J Saldanha and Ms. Angaline Dsouza compered the event while Suraksha presented a vote of thanks.
Management Co-ordinator, Javed Lathif, Principal, Shaila Saldanha, COD’s Ayesha Ilham, Anand Prasad, and Suman Shetty were present during the event.
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Three private doctors arrested in illegal scanning case involving 31 minor pregnant girls in KR Pet
Mandya: Police on Tuesday arrested three private doctors in connection with a case involving alleged illegal scanning of 31 minor pregnant girls at a private diagnostic centre in KR Pet. The accused were later remanded to judicial custody.
The arrested doctors have been identified as Dr. Divyachetan of Chetana Maternity Centre, Dr. Harshit of Navi Diagnostic Centre, and Dr. Harish of Kushal Diagnostic Centre.
Police said Priyanka, a gynaecologist attached to a government hospital, is absconding and efforts are under way to trace her.
The case came to light after Karnataka Lokayukta Police recently conducted raids, during which illegal sex determination tests on minor pregnant girls were allegedly detected at two diagnostic centres in KR Pet town.
Following the raids, District Health and Family Welfare Officer Dr. Mohan, Deputy Director of the Women and Child Development Department P.S. Asha, and District Child Protection Officer Rashmi inspected several diagnostic centres and filed cases at KR Pet Town and Rural police stations.
According to the allegations, Navi Diagnostic Centre conducted scans on 24 minor pregnant girls, including 19 cases in 2024 and five in 2025. Kushal Diagnostic Centre is accused of conducting scans on seven minor pregnant girls.
Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner Dr. Kumar has directed taluk vigilance committees to inspect all 63 ultrasound scanning centres in the district and submit reports within 10 days.
Officials said the Tahsildar of each taluk has been appointed chairperson of the respective committee.
