National-level quiz on fisheries for students

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August 10, 2017

Mangaluru, Aug 10: Aiming to create awareness among children about the importance of fish and fishery products in people’s lives, the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) is organizing a national level quiz competition ‘Marine Quest 2017’ for school students across the coastal states of India.

The Karnataka rounds of the competition are scheduled to be held here on August 12, 2017. Regional rounds will also be held in Kerala, Gujarat, Goa, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal.

The winning teams from the regional rounds will compete in Grand Finale to be organised in Kochi, Kerala on August 24. The contest is open for students of Classes VIII to XII, of all educational boards— State/CBSE/ICSE.

“We will host the regional level competition in nine coastal states. This is the fourth edition of the competition and MPEDA’s focus is on making children aware of the contribution of marine products exports towards our national economy,” said MPEDA Chairman Dr A Jayathilak.

The winning team at the Marine Quest 2017 finals stands to win Rs 25,000 cash award. The first and second runners up will get a prize of Rs 15,000 and Rs 5,000 respectively.

“Around 60% of the quiz questions will be related directly to the fisheries sector and the remaining will be mostly general knowledge,” Chairman added.

MPEDA will arrange for accommodation and food, and reimburse the travel expenses (up to 3-tier AC train ticket fare) for the qualifying team and one accompanying person for attending the semifinal/final rounds.

For details, contact, Vijayakumar Yaragal- 9445151368

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Agnesian alumni association celebrates Women’s Day

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March 10,2020

The Alumni Association members along with the members of Women’s Cell organized a programme to celebrate Women’s day and felicitate the student achievers in various fields.

The programme began with a prayer song by the members of the Women’s cell. Among the dignitaries were Sr Dr M Jeswina A.C, Principal, St Agnes College, Mrs Geanette Dsouza, Vice President, Agnesian Alumni Association, Ms Vivid Dsouza, Convenor of the programme and Secretary Agnesian Alumni Association, Mrs Jyothi Cutinha, Joint Secretary Agnesian Alumni Association.

The college president, Ms Jerusha Maben welcomed the gathering followed by a welcome dance. The student achievers of the college were honoured by the Agnesian Alumni Association;

Agnesian Outstanding Leader Award sponsored by Mrs Carol Pais in honour of her parents Mr Philip and Mrs Mariette Pais is awarded to Ms Jerusha Maben of III BCom.

Agnesian All-Rounder Award sponsored by Mrs Marjorie Texeira is awarded to Ms Anna Una Crasta of II MA English.

Agnesian Scholar Award sponsored by Dr Meera Aranha is awarded to Ms Shane Joveeta Jovet of III BCom.

Agnesian Best Sports Woman Award sponsored by Mrs Daisy Coelho is awarded to Ms Anusha K.J of III BSc.

Agnesian Best NSS Volunteer is awarded to Nerissa Clementina Noronha of III BCom.

Agnesian Best NCC Cadet Award (Army Wing) is awarded to CPL Melani Lobo of III BCom.

Agnesian Best NCC Cadet Award (Air Wing) is awarded to CWO Vanditha Anusha Dsouza of III BSc.

Sr Dr M Jeswina AC presided over the programme congratulated all the student achievers and wished them the best.

Mrs Carol Pais compered the programme and Ms Vivid Dsouza, Secretary of Alumni Association proposed the vote of thanks.

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Shakthi PU College bags 100% results

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July 21,2020

Mangaluru: As many as 22 students of Shakti PU College wrote second PUC exams and from that 8 students passed
with distinction, 14 students passed with first class, and achieved 100% results in
science and commerce streams.

Students from science & commerce dept. PRIYA VIONA DSILVA, SANKALPA
GIRISH, SHARATH KUMAR, KATHIJA RAHIFA, K.T. THARUN AYYAPPA,
RAHIL UMAR FARUK, TUSHAR S, KDEEJA SHAHAMA, passed with distinction.

Akshaya Acharya, B Anil Kumar, S Writhwik K.T., K.S. Varun, Madhuraj PC, Nazila
Fathima, Pratheek S, Rajath R Gujaran, Uruthik, Riza Basheer, Saania Eraam, Shreya
Somanna, P.B. Sayyed Mohammed Moosa, Viba S, passed with first class,

College Director Dr. K.C. Naik, Secretary Sanjith Naik, Advisory chairman Ramesh K,
College development Officer Prakiyath Rai, College Principal Prabhakar J.S. and
Shakthi Residential College principal Vidya G Kamath, praised all the students for their
performance and also to their teaching staff, who put their efforts and hard works to
bring their students to this level.

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