Kannada Rajyothsava Celebrated at St Aloysius Industrial Training Institute

Mangaluru: A significant day for the people of Karnataka, ‘Kannada Rajyothsava’ was celebrated on 1st November, 2018 in St Aloysius Industrial Training Institute, Mangalore.

Vincent Mendonsa, Principal of the institution extended a cordial welcome to all. Vikram, a student delivered a speech on significance of the celebration. Chief Guest of the celebration Rev Dr Leo D’Souza SJ, a renowned scientist and former Director of the institution hoisted the flag.

Addressing the gathering he said, “It is a very proud day for Kannada speaking people. It is a day which celebrates the union of all Kannada speaking regions under one state. Karnataka has given great people to the nation. Our own Bengaluru is known worldwide as a IT hub. The celebration of this should not be confined for one day. Instead it should be lived everyday with the spirit of unity. Karnataka is a house for people of many languages and religions. We should respect every human being irrespective of caste, religion or language.”

Alwyn Menezes, Vice Principal and Roshan D’Souza, Training Officer were present on the occasion. Afsan proposed vote of thanks and Darshan compered the programme.