International conference on intellectual property rights and leadership skills at Milagres College

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July 31, 2018

Mangaluru, Jul 31: ‘Ceannaire 2018’ - an international conference on ‘Intellectual Property Rights, Entrepreneurship and Leadership Skills’  was organized by the IQAC and Department of Commerce &  Business Management  of  Milagres College, in association with Mangalore University Commerce Teacher’s Association (MUCTA) on August 31, 2018 at Milagres College, Mangaluru.

The conference was inaugurated in a symbolic way by the President Most Rev. Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza, Bishop of Mangaluru, as per the traditional method of Tulunadu. Chief guest Rev. Fr Anthony Serrao, Secretary, Catholic Board of Education, Guest of Honour Prof. Balakrishna Pai, President, MUCTA & Rev. Fr Valerian D’Souza, Correspondent of Milagres Educational Institutions, key note speaker Dr Aloysius H Sequeira, Dean, National Institute of Technology, Karnataka (NITK), Resource person Mrs Florine Lobo, Mr Cassin Rodrigues, Vice Principal & Conference Convenor were present on the dais.

Principal Rev. Fr Michael L Santhumayor welcomed the gathering. Chief guest Rev. Fr. Anthony Serrao addressed the gathering saying that each individual has the potential, talent in him which he or she must make the best use of in order to become successful personalities in society. Speaking on the occasion Prof. Balakrishna Pai congratulated the college for organizing CEANNAIRE – 2018 & urged the participants to make the best use of the day.

Addressing the gathering Bishop Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza in his presidential remarks congratulated the management for organizing this international conference which will help to gain knowledge about intellectual property rights, entrepreneurship and leadership skills. He said that leadership is an essential requirement that one must possess to become successful. A leader must have the capability, skills & knowledge to lead his team to achieve its goals. Leader is the one who leads the path. We expect leadership to start from home which is bound by love. Leader will inspire the team members by leading from the front.

Secretary of Catholic Board of Education, Mangaluru , Fr Anthony Serrao in his message said God has gifted everyone with one or the other talents. There is a need to make use of our talents and try to improve as much as possible.

Dr Aloysius Paul D’souza released 'Exploration', a collection of research papers presented by   faculty and students of Milagres College.

On the occasion, Bishop Most. Rev. Dr. Aloysius Paul D’ Souza, was felicitated by Rev. Fr Valerian D’ Souza, Correspondent of Milagres College for his leadership & service to the Diocese of the Mangaluru.

Technical sessions were chaired by the resource persons like Mrs. Florine Lobo, Chief Financial Officer and Vice President, William Osler Health System, Canada Dr. Christo Selvan, Dean, Department of Commerce, St Josephs College, Bengaluru & Mrs. Eulalia D’ Souza, Proprietress, Lia Travels and Tours, Bejai, Mangaluru dealt with topics such as Leadership Skills, Women Entrepreneurship, Facts, Opportunities and Challenges of IPR. Around 135 delegates, research scholars, staff & students in & around Karnataka participated in the Conference. Ms. Lavita Pereira, Organising Secretary compered the program and Mr. Cassin Rodrigues, Vice-principal Conference Convener, proposed the vote of thanks.

The Conference was concluded with Valedictory Ceremony Dr. Christo Selvan, Dean, Department of Commerce, St Josephs College, Bengaluru, Prof. Balakrishna Pai, President, MUCTA, Dr Harold Monis were the dignatories on the dais.

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December 5,2025

Mangaluru: In a significant step to curb online hate and intimidation, Mangaluru City Police have registered a suo motu case against multiple Instagram accounts accused of circulating alleged provocative and threatening content.

While monitoring social media activity on Tuesday, Kankanady Town PSI Anitha Nikkam identified the Instagram handle ‘team_targetttt_900’ for posting a hate message alongside images of lethal weapons. Another account, ‘team_nagara_900’, allegedly shared a threatening post targeting activist Bharath Kumdelu, tagging additional pages such as KARAVALI-OFFICIAL.

Several other accounts — including ‘immu_bhai.fan’, ‘target_boy_900’, ‘kings_of_manglore’, ‘team_target_boys.900’, ‘arshad_mangalore’, ‘target_ka19_ullal’, ‘team_target__’, ‘troll_tigersz_900’, ‘tr_group_900’, and ‘team_target_900’ — are also under scrutiny for spreading similar inflammatory material, police said.

Authorities have urged citizens, especially young social media users, to report suspicious pages and avoid engaging with groups that glorify violence or threaten individuals. Online hate can quickly escalate into real-world harm, and police stress that sharing or promoting such content can attract legal consequences.

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December 15,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 15: Educational institutions in Mangaluru that rely on the popular Mangala Stadium for their annual sports events are bracing for an inconvenience as the city's key sporting venue is set to close its gates for a significant upgrade. The stadium is expected to be unavailable for approximately two months starting from January 15, 2026.

The closure is necessitated by a proposed overhaul of the stadium's facilities, with a special focus on upgrading the synthetic track. Pradeep Dsouza, Assistant Director of the District of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES), Dakshina Kannada, confirmed the development.

"Experts have visited the stadium, conducted a thorough inspection, and have given the go-ahead for a complete makeover," Dsouza stated. "Funds have been allocated for the project, and we are currently awaiting the final green signal from state officials to commence the work. We anticipate that the work will likely begin in the second week of January. Consequently, we have stopped renting out the stadium to colleges and other organizations in preparation for the upgrade."

The timing presents a logistical challenge for colleges, as many schools have already concluded their sports meets.

"Colleges will now be organizing their events and will need to find alternative locations to host their sports meets," Dsouza added. He suggested a few potential venues, including the Dakshina Kannada police ground, University College grounds, Panambur grounds, Swaraj Maidan in Moodbidri, and the Mangalore University sports grounds in Konaje.

However, many institutions note that finding a comparable venue will be difficult. While the DK police ground and University College grounds are closer to the city center, they do not possess the extensive facilities and infrastructure offered by Mangala Stadium.

Dr. P Dayananda Pai - P Satisha Govt First Grade College, Carstreet, is one such institution dependent on the stadium. Principal Jayakar Bhandary expressed hope for a swift completion of the work. "We expect the work to be completed at the earliest. If not, we will be forced to look for other venues to host the sports day for our students," Bhandary said, highlighting the pressing need for the city's main sporting facility.

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December 16,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 16: The Mangaluru City police have significantly escalated their campaign against drug trafficking, arresting 25 individuals and booking 12 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act between November 30 and December 13. The crackdown resulted in the seizure of a substantial quantity of illicit substances, including 685.6 grams of MDMA and 1.5 kg of ganja.

The success of this recent drive has been significantly boosted by the city’s innovative, QR code-based anonymous reporting system.

"The anonymous reporting system has received an encouraging response. Several recent arrests were made based on inputs received through this system, helping police tighten the noose around drug peddlers," said the City Police Commissioner.

The latest arrests contribute to a robust year-to-date record, underscoring the police's relentless commitment to combating the drug menace.

Up to December 14 this year, the police have registered a total of 107 cases of drug peddling, leading to the arrest of 219 peddlers. Furthermore, they have booked 562 cases of drug consumption, resulting in the arrest of 671 individuals.

The scale of the seizure for the year reflects the magnitude of the problem being tackled: police have seized 320.6 kg of ganja worth ₹88.7 lakh and 1.4 kg of MDMA valued at ₹1.2 crore. Other significant seizures include hydro-weed ganja worth ₹94.7 lakh and cocaine worth ₹1.9 lakh, among others.

The Commissioner emphasized a policy of rigorous enforcement: "We ensure that peddlers are caught red-handed so that they cannot later dispute the case or claim innocence."

To counter the rising trend of substance abuse among youth, the Mangaluru City police have rolled out uniform guidelines for random drug testing across educational institutions.

As part of the drive, tests were conducted in approximately 100 institutions, screening an estimated 5,500 to 6,000 students in the first phase. 20 students tested positive for drug consumption during the initial screening.

Students who tested positive have been provided counselling and are scheduled for re-testing in the second quarter. The testing will also be expanded to students not covered in the first phase. In a move to ensure strict implementation, police personnel were deployed in mufti in some institutions. Reiterating a zero-tolerance stance, the Commissioner confirmed that random testing will continue, and colleges have also been instructed to conduct drug tests at the time of admission to deter substance abuse from an early stage.

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