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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Bantwal: Ex-soldier dies after casting vote at home
Bantwal, Apr 24: Madhava Prabhu, an 85-year-old resident of Wagga in Bantwal, exemplified unwavering commitment to his civic duty even in the face of illness.
Admitted to a private hospital here owing to his ailment, Prabhu, a former army officer and inspector of Malaria Eradication department, died without responding to treatment on Wednesday.
Amidst his illness, Prabhu was determined to exercise his right to vote, especially with the provision for home voting for those aged 85 and above.
With the doctor's permission, he left the hospital briefly to fulfil his sacred duty on Tuesday. However, fate had a cruel twist in store as Prabhu's condition worsened upon his return to the hospital.
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Tragically, he passed away today, leaving behind his wife, two daughters, and sons.
Prabhu's life epitomizes dedication and service, from his tenure in the army to his role in the Malaria Eradication Department and his involvement in community affairs as vice president of the Multi-Purpose Co-operative Society.
His commitment to duty and his final act of voting serve as a poignant reminder of the importance of civic engagement, even in the most challenging circumstances.
