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Hans India
4 days ago
- General
- Hans India
Educators Honoured at ‘Prerana Diwas 2025' in Moodbidri
Moodbidri: The Adhyapaka Bhushana Awards Ceremony – Prerana Diwas 2025, hosted by the Karnataka Rajya Mahavidyalaya Shikshak Sangh (Mangaluru Division), was held at Alva's V.S. Acharya Auditorium in Moodbidri on Saturday, recognising outstanding educators and academic leaders from across the region. Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, who felicitated the awardees, underscored the vital role of teachers in nation-building. 'Teachers are torchbearers of knowledge and values. Like a lamp that dispels darkness, educators guide generations toward enlightenment,' he said, recalling the contributions of Chanakya and Dr S. Radhakrishnan. He called for a value-based, student-centric education system that blends technological progress with ethical foundations. In his keynote address, Hosa Digantha CEO Prakash P.S. emphasised the cultural core of Indian education and urged for greater introspection on whether the current system upholds values like truth, discipline, and non-violence. Lifetime Achievement Awards were conferred on Dr H.S. Ballal, Pro-Chancellor of Manipal Academy of Higher Education, and Dr Ananthakrishna Bhat, founder of the Saraswati Group of Institutions, Meghalaya, for their service to education and public life. The ceremony also honoured educators in various categories: Best Academic Administrators: Dr Kurian (Alva's College), Dr Premalatha V. (Canara College) Best Researchers: Prof. Harish Joshi (MAHE), Dr Shantharam Rai C. (A.J. Institute) Best Teachers: Dr Subhashini Srivatsa (Mangalore University), Dr Rajendra P. (Ajjarkad College) Best Librarians: Prof. Vijayalatha (Madikeri), Yashodha (Kaup) Best Physical Education Teachers: Dr Radhakrishna (Belthangady), Tammayya (Virajpet) Research scholars awarded Ph.D.s in 2025 were also felicitated. MP Capt. Brijesh Chowta, MLA Umanath Kotian, Mangalore University Vice Chancellor Dr P.L. Dharma, and Alva's Foundation Chair Dr M. Mohan Alva were among the dignitaries present.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Nealry 16,000 jobs on offer at Alva's Pragati scheduled on Aug. 1, 2 at Moodbidri
As many as 285 companies have already registered offering around 16,000 jobs for Alva's Pragati, the mega placement drive being organised by Alva's Foundation, Moodbidri, on August 1 and 2, said Foundation Managing Trustee Vivek Alva on Friday, July 25. Speaking to reporters about the event here, Mr. Alva said the organisers have approved participation by 285 companies while many more were expected to join in the coming days. Dakshina Kannada District in-charge Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao inaugurates the 15th edition of Pragati on August 1 at 9.30 am at the Vidyagiri Campus of the Alva's in the presence of Moodbidri MLA Umanath A Kotian, Mangalore University Vice Chancellor P L Dharma, Foundation Chairman M Mohan Alva and others. Mr. Alva said the Foundation was conducting the free placement drive since 2007 as its corporate social responsibility initiative to provide job opportunities to deserving rural candidates. To date, 61,517 candidates were shortlisted with 36,151 candidates securing spot job offers. The organisers would felicitate All Cargo Logistics Chairman Shashikiran Shetty, Dubai Fortune Group of Hotels Chairman Vakwady Praveen Shetty, Saudi Arabia multi sector company- Expertise Chief Operating Officer K.S. Sheikh Karnire, Big Bags International Pvt., Ltd., Founder and CEO Ravish Kamath, Rohan Corporation Founder and CEO Rohan Montero and Niveus Solutions Chief Executive Officer Suyog Shetty on the occasion. Top recruiters Mr. Alva said Pragati features participation of top recruiters representing major sectors, including IT, ITeS, Manufacturing, Healthcare and Pharma, Sales and Retail, Banking and Finance, Hospitality, Education, Media and NGOa. These sectors offer a large number of openings for Graduates, Postgraduates, Diploma, ITI and SSLC pass candidates in various streams. Participating companies' details will be updated on real time basis at Mr. Alva said urging candidates to visit the site on regular basis. Online registration at was compulsory for aspirants to streamline and digitise the process. Accommodation would be provided for outstation candidates from July 31 while free bus facility was available for ITI and Diploma candidates. For details, call 9611750531/ 9741440490/ 9008907716/ 7975223865. Foundation Placement Head Ranjitha Acharya and Journalism Department Head Prasad Shetty were present. Eom
Hans India
5 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Alva's Pragati 2025 to Offer 15,000 Jobs in Multi-Sector Mega Fair
Mangalore: In a major push towards employment generation in semi-urban and rural India, Alva's Education Foundation is hosting the 15th edition of Alva's Pragati, a mega multi-sector job fair, on August 1 and 2 at Vidyagiri, near Mangaluru. Launched in 2007, the initiative has created a robust employment ecosystem for aspirants from less-privileged and rural backgrounds. So far, Alva's Pragati has enabled 36,151 confirmed job placements and over 61,500 candidates have been shortlisted by various companies for final rounds. This year, the fair has attracted 285+ companies offering 15,930+ job opportunities. The sectors include Information Technology, IT-enabled services, healthcare, pharma, banking, retail, hospitality, telecom, education, media, NGOs, and manufacturing. Firms are open to hiring graduates, postgraduates, engineers, paramedics, diploma holders, ITI-certified candidates, PUC, SSLC, and even freshers with basic qualifications. Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao will inaugurate the two-day event. Mangalore University VC Dr P.L. Dharma will be the guest of honour, while local MLA Umanath Kotian will preside. Alva's Chairman Dr M Mohan Alva and several local dignitaries will be present. The event will also felicitate several global Indian entrepreneurs and industry leaders such as Shashi Kiran Shetty (AllCargo Logistics), Praveen Shetty (Fortune Hotels, Dubai), and Rohit Monteiro (Rohan Corporation), acknowledging their contribution to business and employment. Candidates can register free of charge at The platform also lists company-wise job openings and qualification requirements. 'We focus not just on placements but on creating a sustainable employability model,' said Vivek Alva, Managing Trustee. 'This initiative is about bridging the rural-urban employment divide.' With an estimated footfall of over 25,000 candidates, Alva's Pragati 2025 is poised to be a beacon for aspirants across India.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
MU faces financial losses due to college autonomy, bifurcation
Mangaluru: With many colleges turning autonomous, deemed to be universities, Mangalore University (MU) is facing significant financial losses. A few years ago, MU had about 214 affiliated colleges under its jurisdiction, spread across Udupi, Kodagu, and Dakshina Kannada. This number is now down to 151. In the past two years alone, several colleges, collectively educating thousands of students, became autonomous. One of them, which was autonomous, became a deemed university. This shift means MU no longer receives examination and other fees from these institutions, amounting to several crores of rupees in lost revenue. Adding to its financial woes, the varsity also lost colleges located in Kodagu due to a recent bifurcation, with these institutions now officially affiliated with the new Kodagu University. H Devendrappa, registrar (evaluation), MU, said the varsity would have about 1.8 lakh students under it if all colleges were affiliated with it. However, the numbers have come down to approximately 75,000 students, including BEd and PG courses. "When an educational institution becomes autonomous, MU will have no control over it, except for the awarding of convocation. Exam, affiliation, and other fees, which were earlier collected by the varsity, are now collected by the college itself, and MU does not get any revenue," said Devendrappa. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Another senior official added that revenue from fees and other collections is coming down drastically every year, as the number of admissions is dropping in govt and aided colleges. "The revenue collected from these colleges is one of the major resources for MU to run. However, with insufficient govt funding and a lack of resources generated through these colleges, MU's financial health is crippled," he stated. The affiliation fee was one of the major sources of revenue to fund the university. PL Dharma , vice-chancellor of MU, said that less revenue from affiliation is a big blow to MU's internal income. "The revenue it generated helped to take up various internal projects, including student welfare programmes. We are trying to cut down costs as much as possible, to keep the varsity running," he said.
The Hindu
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Bannada veshadhari' of Yakshagana Siddakatte Sadashiva Shettigar passes away
: Popular and senior Yakshagana artist Siddakatte Sadashiva Shettigar passed away at a hospital in the city on Sunday, July 20. He was 60 and is survived by wife, two sons and a daughter. Shettigar was ailing for sometime. Shettigar, a popular 'bannada veshadhari' of Tenkuthittu school of Yakshagana, had performed in various Yakshagana 'meals' (touring troupes) for nearly four decades. He lived at Hokkadigoli, near Siddakatte in Bantwal taluk of Dakshina Kannada. Shettigar had performed in Yakshagana melas of Kateel, Dharmasthala, Hosanagara, Edneer and Hanumagiri. He toured last in Hanumagiri mela before announcing his retirement recently. P. Dayananda Pai and P. Satish Pai Yakshagana Adhyayana Kendra at Mangalore University had presented its Yakshamangala Award to Shettigar a few days ago. He was the recipient of Udupi Yakshagana Kalaranga award, Sri Rama Vitala award, Kateel Gopalakrishna Asranna award and Keelaru Gopalakrishna award. Shettigar had his own fan following for performing the roles of Mahishasura, Tarakasura, Yama, Ravana, Kumbhakarna, Mairavana, Shurpanakha, Varaha, Matsyagandha, Rudra Bheema, Veerabhadra, Tataki and the like.
