Shirur: In a moment of pride for the coastal Karnataka, a leading school of Udupi District Green Valley National School and PU College has been awarded the ‘Most Promising ICSE School and PU College in Karnataka’ at the Global Academic Excellence Awards 2019 & Summit by Prime Time Media held in Mumbai.

The awards were given away by prominent Australian cricketer Brad Hogg and Indian Actress, Model Mughda Godse in a glittering ceremony on Sunday, April 7.

“It was a token of appreciation from Prime Time to honour the doers and pioneers of the Education sector fraternity, in a spectacular style. The event was a conglomeration of the elites of the Industry, who joined to discuss, celebrate and felicitate excellence, reputation and exemplary work in the Education sector” a press release from the school added.

The school Principal Dr. John Mathew also delivered a keynote speech on ‘Digital Learning’ during the summit.

The Summit also showcased the high academic goals and outstanding achievements through innovation, leadership, dedication and commitment towards learning and contributing to the better tomorrow.

 

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Puducherry (PTI): Puducherry experienced heavy rains on Saturday morning prompting the union territory administration to send SMS alerts to around 12 lakh residents cautioning them to remain vigilant as cyclonic storm Fengal is expected to make landfall near here later in the day.

District Collector A Kulothungan told PTI that all necessary steps have been taken to ensure that people remained safe.

"We have evacuated people from low lying areas and shelter homes are ready to accommodate them. Arrangements were also made to supply food packets," he said adding that National Disaster Relief Force from Arakonam has arrived to engage in relief and rehabilitation works.

According to the official, cyclone Fengal was expected to cross the coast in the evening. Control rooms have been opened in the collectorate and also in the line departments.

Toll free numbers 112, 1077 and also WhatsApp number 94889 81070 have been put in place to help people facing crisis to contact for help.

Cyclone Fengal is likely to cross between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram coasts close to Puducherry, official sources said. The government has advised people to stay indoors.

The entire stretch of beach road and also several tourist spots were closed to ensure that there was no movement of the people near the sea shore.

Schools and colleges remained closed today.