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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Israeli Air Force launches new wave of strikes over 30 sites in Iran: Reports
Tel Aviv: Israeli Air Force has carried out strikes on more than 30 targets across western and central Iran, reported Al Jazeera.
“Dozens of Air Force fighter jets struck, guided by Military Intelligence, and completed just a short while ago another wave of strikes to target the ballistic missile array and air defence systems of the Iranian regime in western and central Iran,” the news network reported, citing a statement from Israel’s military.
The military added that attacks will continue on air defence installations, missile sites, military headquarters, and other “regime targets” in Iran, the report said.
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