Alva's institutions usher in the spirit of freedom; over 35k witness the glory

August 15, 2016

Moodbidiri, Aug 15: Alva's Education Foundation observed the 70th Independence Day at Vanajakshi K Sripathy Bhat Stage at Vivekananda Nagar, Puttige, here. Over 35,000 people including students, staff, non teaching staffs and parents were seen in an inimitable enthusiasm, exhibiting unity and strength and thereby paying a mass tribute to our country.

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More than 24000 Students came dressed in the tricolor and created a spectacular event to eyeballs. The cultural troop of Alva's college sung the “Vande Matharam'' song prior to hoisting the national flag.

The guest of honor the Bishop of Mangaluru, Aloysius Paul D'Souza unfurled the national flag. It was followed by integration song “Koti Kantho se” and students waved their flags and umbrellas in perfect synchronization. Later, students released 5,000 helium balloons into air to commemorate the country's freedom.

Troops denoting rich cultural heritage of coastal Karnataka and rest of the state took a centre stage in the program. Honnavara Band troupe added musical melody to the event.

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Speaking on the occasion, the guest of honor the Bishop, appreciated the service rendered by Mohan Alva to the education field as real nation building'. “This is the day not less than any festival, it is the day to cherish the memories of struggle of those who scarified their life for our country and to pay homage to them, and moreover we need to pledge ourselves to commit for justice, peace, harmony, prosperity, education and development”, he said.

“Schools and colleges are better than churches and temples, because there we can see all groups of students, whichever religion they belong to, and he called upon the students to be united and show harmony in unity for nation building,” he said.

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Recalling American Former President John F Kennady's words, “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country”, he said “what can I do for my country is an apt question we need to ask ourselves first?” He added, serving country in true terms, one need to cultivate following things, which includes, to keeping living places, roads, public places clean, planting trees and protecting environment, donating blood for needy, opposing corruption , helping civil authorities, protecting public properties, respecting and honoring all the peoples, especially women and girl children.

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Putting across his dream about this country, he said, “I need a country where poverty has been totally irradiated, illiteracy removed, crime against women and children is absent and no one in our country or society will feel alienated, to have nation where governance at all levels be transparent and corrupt free, proper education for each and every one and finally a country that is best place to live in peace and brotherhood.”.

The Alva's Education Foundation chairman, Dr M Mohan Alva felicitated KCET 2016 State Medical first from Alva's college, Ananth G with Rs 5 Lakh, shawl and Yakshagana headgear. Ashik Narayan and Daksha Jain who secured second spot in state in PU Commerce section also felicitated with shawl and memento and award with Rs 1 lakh each. Michelli Queenie D'Costa, who secured 387th rank in UPSC civil service exam 2015, was felicitated with Rs 25000 cash, Shawl and memento.

The cultural program was held throughout day followed by the celebration. Former Minister K Abhaychandra Jain, Alva's Education Foundation Trustee Vivek Alva, Jayashri Amarnath Shetty, Vinay Alva were present among others.

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Great college...
proud to say that I studied in same college...

No educational institution is spending this much & making independece celebration as its festival.....

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Karnataka govt issues revised guidelines for disposal of bodies of covid-19 victims

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August 7,2020

Bengaluru, Aug 7: Amid the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Karnataka, the state's health department issued fresh guidelines for the disposal of bodies of COVID patients.

"Although an increased risk of COVID infection from a dead body to health workers or family members who follow standard precautions while handling the body is unlikely, the lack of scientific data requires the utmost care to avoid the inadvertent spread of COVID-19 during these times," the statement from the health department's press release read, emphasising on the dignity of the dead and the religious and cultural tradition.

The 23-page press release elaborated on guidelines regarding testing, handling of dead bodies and other specificities in relation to the management of COVID-19 bodies.

"Testing should not be insisted in every case of death, but only when they have a recorded history of influenza-like symptoms. The body should be handed over to the family members/ relatives in a dignified manner immediately after swab collection and hospitals should provide handouts with a list of dos and don'ts in English and Kannada laying down relevant information," the statement said.

It added, "At the mortuary, health care workers, mortuary staff and the family of the deceased body shall not come in direct contact with the dead body and must wear full personal protective equipment (PPE). If the family or relative are for any reason unable to cremate or bury the body, the local health authority shall arrange for the dignified last rites as per the religious traditions of the family."

Regarding autopsies (post mortem) on COVID-19 bodies, the state department said that they should be avoided, except in necessary circumstances.

The statement also gave detailed guidelines regarding the appropriate recording of COVID-19 deaths in line with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) guidelines.

Additionally, the health department made a statement about the admission procedure for COVID positive patients referred by other district administrations saying, "It is now mandatory for all the referrals from the BBMP admission and discharge of COVID positive patients to be done through the online COVID Hospital Bed Management System (CHBMS)."

The state's count of coronavirus cases was 1,51,449 in the past 24 hours.

So far, a total of 2,804 people have died due to COVID-19 in the state, while the average recovery rate in Karnataka is 49.3 per cent.

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Minister Poojary hails Mangaluru police in R-Day address

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January 26,2020

Mangaluru, Jan 26: Minister for Muzrai, Inland Water Transport, Port and Fisheries Kota Srinivas Poojary in his Republic Day address praised the Dakshina Kannada district and Mangaluru city units of Karnataka police.

Poojary, also district in-charge minister, was speaking after unfurling the National flag as a part of 71st Republic Day celebrations held at Nehru Maidan in the city on Sunday.

He said that the police department had been successful in tackling the challenges posed by anti-social elements to the law and order situation from time to time.

He also lauded the police department for effectively handling the recent bomb threat incident at Mangalore International Airport.

He said, the state government is committed to protect the welfare of the oppressed and backward classes, minority, women, farmers, differently abled and the elderly.

“People from all these sections are guaranteed government benefits in one way or the other,’’ the minister said and called upon the people to strive towards social harmony and to help the departments concerned in keeping anti-social elements away.

The state government will release its share of Rs 4,000 to the farmers under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Yojana, to which Central government has credited Rs 6,000 per eligible farmer. As many as 1,33,247 farmers are benefited by the scheme in the district, the minister said.

Stating that the coastal region of Karnataka has been placed in the ninth position in the country in fisheries, Poojary said that the coastal line of Karnataka, comprising backwaters and inland water, houses immense resource for fishes.

“Thrust will be laid on boat tourism and development of ports in the coastal districts,’’ he said.

The minister, meanwhile, said that the state government had implemented various programmes for the development of fishermen community.

“Loans to the tune of Rs 60.54 crore availed by 23,000 women belonging to fishing community will be waived. Diesel subsidies amounting to Rs 28.09 crore has been transferred to the bank accounts of owners of 954 mechanized boats during the year 2019-20. As many as 2,500 houses have been sanctioned under Matsyashraya scheme,’’ Poojary said.

Dakshina Kannada district has incurred a loss of Rs 893 crore during the recent floods. Financial assistance has been extended to 1,914 families affected by the floods to buy essential commodities, he said.

Services recognised

The minister thanked the Central government for announcing Padma Vibhushan awards to late Vishwesha Theertha Swami and George Fernandez and Padma Shri award to Harekala Hajabba.

‘’The selfless services to the nation by these stalwarts have been recognised,’’ he said. Educationist Harekala Hajabba was felicitated on the occasion.

Zilla Panchayat President Meenakshi Shanthigodu, MLAs D Vedavyas Kamath, Dr Y Bharat Shetty and U T Khader, MLCs Ivan D’Souza and S L Bhoje Gowda were present. Various troupes conducted march past on the occasion. Schoolchildren took part in cultural programmes.