Srinivas University’s first annual convocation on Feb 15
Vishwesha Theertha Swamiji to be conferred honorary doctorate
Mangaluru: Srinivas University, Mukka, Mangaluru, on Tuesday announced the date of its first annual convocation day, which will be organized on February 15, a day after the institution will celebrate its “Founder’s day” on Feb 14 to mark the birth anniversary of Late A. Shama Rao.
Addressing the press conference at Mangaluru Press Club, Dr. Manoj Verma, Principal of Srinivas Dental College and convener of the two day event, said “During the convocation ceremony one Doctor of Letters (D.Litt) degree in social science, two Ph.D degrees (one each in Computer science and Business Management), one M.Tech (by research) degree in Information Science and Technology, 94 post graduate degrees and five undergraduate degrees will be awarded with degree certificates. Three students will also be awarded gold medals for their academic performances”.
Vice Chancellor of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru, Dr. S. Sachidananda, will be the chief guest of the event and will deliver the convocation address, during the event that will be presided over by, Srinivas University chancellor, CA. A. Raghavendra Rao.
“In a world that is increasingly obsessed with technology, it is urgent to signal to society the importance of Indian Philosophy, invaluable treasure of our Humanities. Recognizing this need, our University has identified an eminent Sanskrit ancient knowledge and scholar and an excellent accomplished researcher in Vedic science and Dvaita Vedanta Philosophy, His Holiness Sri Sri Vishvesha Theertha Swamiji of Sri Pejavara Adokshaja Matha, Udupi, for the award of Doctor of Philosophy (Honoris Causa) degree in Philosophy (Vedic Science and Dvaita Vedanta)” Dr. Manoj added.
On Feb 14, the “Founder’s day” a formal event will be organized at the Srinivas PU College Campus at Mukka, where Dr. P. G Girish, Director of Medical Education, Karnataka and Prof. Karnam Uma Manojwara Rao, Director NITK Suratkal will be the chief guests.
“The formal function will include an awards ceremony, annual report and felicitation of PhD recipients”
“This is the first time that all 13 institutions of the group are celebrating Founder's Day together, thereby projecting a unified institutional identity” he further added.
“Other personalities that conferred with awards during the awards ceremony include, Sri Vishwesha Theertha Swamiji, pontiff of Sri Pejavar Math will be conferred with honorary doctorate in recognition of his lifetime contribution to education, spirituality and social reform. Dr. M Siddaraju, Selection Grade Lecturer in Biology, Sri Satya Sai Loka Seva PU College, Alike, Bantwal Taluk, Dakshina Kannada District will be conferred with A. Shama Rao Memorial Outstanding Teacher Award-2019 for his contribution in the field of education in undivided D.К. District”.
“Prof. M Lakshminarayana Samaga will be conferred with A. Shama Rao Memorial Award 2019 for his contribution in the field of education, culture and social service”. Dr. Manoj informed.
Dr. P.S Aithal, Vice Chancellor, Srinivas University, Dr. Anil Kumar, Registrar, Srinivas University and Dr. Ajay K. J, Registrar Development, Srinivas University were also present along with Dr. Manoj during the press conference.
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Dinesh Gundu Rao seeks more Vande Bharat trains between Mangaluru-Bengaluru; Writes to Centre
Says Mangaluru has potential to emerge as strong alternative to Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Karnataka Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Dakshina Kannada district in-charge minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has written to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, urging the Centre to introduce additional Vande Bharat train services between Mangaluru and Bengaluru to improve daily connectivity.
In his letter, Dinesh Gundu Rao said the Karnataka government is focusing on developing tier-2 cities into modern work and industry destinations to ensure balanced growth across the state and generate employment opportunities. He noted that Mangaluru has the potential to emerge as a strong alternative to Bengaluru, citing its strengths in education, commerce and culture, but pointed out that inadequate fast transport links have limited the city’s growth.
The minister said that the absence of quick daily travel options forces professionals and businesspersons to spend nights travelling for short-duration work, resulting in loss of productive time. He described this as unfair to the people of Dakshina Kannada, many of whom regularly commute between the two cities.
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To address this, Dinesh Gundu Rao requested the introduction of Vande Bharat trains from Mangaluru to Bengaluru at 4 am, 10 am and 6 pm, with return services on the same day on all weekdays. He said such services would significantly benefit working professionals and business communities and provide a major boost to economic activity in coastal Karnataka.
The minister added that improved high-speed rail connectivity would facilitate exchanges in healthcare, banking, commerce and industry, as both cities complement each other. He also said better connectivity would attract travellers from other parts of India and abroad to Mangaluru, given the city’s existing infrastructure and facilities.
Stating that passenger occupancy would not be a concern for these services, Dinesh Gundu Rao said the proposal reflects the aspirations of both the Karnataka government and the people of coastal Karnataka. He expressed hope for a positive response from the Union Railway Ministry.
