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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New Delhi (PTI): Royal Challengers Bengaluru continued their impressive run, thrashing Delhi Capitals by nine wickets in their IPL match here on Monday.
Opting to bowl, pace duo of Bhuvneshwar Kumar (3/5) and Josh Hazlewood (4/12) shared seven wickets, while Rasikh Salam Dar (1/21) and Syuash Sharma (1/7) also contributed as RCB bowled out DC for 75 -- lowest score of this season.
For DC, Abishek Porel (30), David Miller (19) and Kyle Jamieson (12) provided some respectability to the total after being reduced to 8 for 6 in 4th over.
In reply, Devdutt Padikkal (34), Jacob Bethell (20) and Virat Kohli (23) completed the chase in 6.3 overs.
Brief Score:
DC: 75 all-out in 16.3 overs (Abishek Porel 30; Bhuvneshwar Kumar 3/5, Josh Hazlewood 4/12).
RCB: 77 for 1 in 6.3 overs (Devdutt Padikkal 34; Kyle Jamieson 1/42).
