Mangaluru: Curtains fall on Aloysian Fest- 2014-15

December 21, 2014

Mangalore, Dec 21: The national level Aloysian Fest- 2014-15 concluded after 3 days of festivities. The valedictory program was presided over by the campus minister, Rev Fr. Francis D'Almeida, in the presence of the Principal Rev Fr. Swebert D'Silva. The chief guest of the function was Dr.Meera Arahna, General Manager, Karnataka Bank.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr.Meera congratulated the management and entire teaminvolved in organizing the fest œPower of thinking can most certainly help you to achieve anything in life.

She also added œPower of thinking is power of thought.

Addressing the young people in the audience during the presidential address, Rev Fr Francis D'Almeida, the campus minister of the college, said he just had one message œCome what may, stand straight and face the challenge till the very end. Stressing on the importance of how students should achieve their goals, he gave examples of many famous personalities like Mahatma Gandhi, Mother Theresa, Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King and John F Kennedy.
The vice principals of all the streams, the staff and student coordinators of the individual fests, Aloysian fest Convener Prof John Sherraand student council director Mr.John Edward D'silva, the president of the Student council Lizane Tanya D'souza, the secretary Deepak Balliga, SpeakerNakul Raj, were present on the dais.

The Aloysian Fest 2014-15 encompasses fests of diverse streams such as:

ARTBEAT:The Arts fest had the theme'Ithihotsav, Reliving the Golden Age'. The venue of the fest was decorated to give us a view of the nostalgic beauty of Indian history. The backdrop, the exhibition, the photo booth, were among the main attractions. To add to the theme of the fest, the students also dressed up royally.A total of 12 colleges participated in the fest to make it a grand success.

IMPRINTS:The Science fest which has the theme ˜Rejuvenating the Indian Scientific Mind' had an emphasis on innovation. All the events were conducted by the bio science,and physical science streams.A science exhibition'Shoonya Shakti' displaying products and innovations of different agencies and the innovative working models by the students was held as part of the fest.14 colleges participated in the fest.

SPIN-OUT:The Management fest'The Excerptor' has various events like Content Marketing, Best Manager, Human Resources, Corporate Social Responsibility and Public Relation Expertise to identify the attributes of young budding managers of tomorrow. A total of 17 colleges took part in the fest.

ACME:The commerce fest had the theme'Immortality 2K14'. They had events like Quiz, Mock Stock, Best Manager and so on. A total of 11 colleges participated in the fest.

ASTITVA: The Cultural Fest common to all streamswas held on December 19 and December 20 2014. It had events such as Variety Entertainment, JAM, Painting, Mad Ads and cultural events such as, Classical Dance (Solo and Group) which brought all the streams together to witness a distinct cultural extravaganza.

BATTLE OF BANDS: An inter-collegiate battle of musical bands was organized by the college for the first time on December 20 in the college grounds.6 Bands from all over Karnataka battled it out to win Rs. 10,000

ALOYSIAD: A sports fest at the inter-collegiate level for men and women had events such as throw ball, basketball, softball, volleyball and football tournaments was held from December 18 to December 20 , 2014 at the college grounds. A total of 40 colleges participated in this fest.

WINNERS:
ARTBEAT: Overall Championship: MGM College, Udupi
Runners up: SDM College, Ujire
IMPRINTS: Overall champions: CANARA COLLEGE, Mangalore
Runners up: ALVAS COLLEGE, Moodabidri
ACME: Overall Championships:CHRIST UNIVERSITY, Mangalore.
Runners up: JAIN UNIVERSITY, Bangalore
SPIN OUT: Overall Championships: CHRIST UNIVERSITY, BANGALORE
Runners up:CANARA COLLEGE, Mangalore
ASTITVA: Overall Championships: SDM COLLEGE OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, Mangalore
Runners up:SDM COLLEGE, Ujire
ALOYSIAD: BASKET BALL MEN'S 1ST PLACE: ST.JOSEPH'S, Bangalore
2NDPLACE: ST.ALOYSIUS, Mangalore
BASKET BALL WOMEN'S 1stPLACE: CHRIST UNIVERSITY, Bangalore
2ndPLACE:N.S.A.M.F.G.C NITTE COLLEGE
SOFT BALL 1ST PLACE:'MANGALORE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS'
2ND PLACE: ST.ALOYSIUS, Mangalore
VOLLEY BALL GIRLS 1ST PLACE: BESANT WOMEN'S COLLEGE, Mangalore
2ND PLACE: CHRIST UNIVERSITY, Bangalore
VOLLEY BALL BOYS 1ST PLACE: SHARADA COLLEGE, Mangalore
2ND PLACE: CARMEL COLLEGE, Modankaup
THROW BALL GIRLS 1ST PLACE: CHRIST UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, Bangalore
2ND PLACE: ST.JOSEPH'S COLLEGE, Bangalore
BATTLE OF BANDS
1STPLACE: AROHA
2ndPLACE: AVALANCHE BREAKDOWN

Also Read: Mangaluru: Colourful start to three-day Aloysian Fest 2014-15

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Elusive bamboo shrimp resurfaces in Mangaluru estuary after 70 years

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December 7,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 7: A rare bamboo shrimp has been rediscovered on mainland India more than 70 years after it was last reported, confirming for the first time the presence of Atyopsis spinipes in the country. The find was made by researchers from the Centre for Climate Change Studies at Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, during surveys in Karnataka and Odisha.

The team — shrimp expert Dr S Prakash, PhD scholar K Kunjulakshmi, and Mangaluru-based researcher Maclean Antony Santos — combined field surveys, ecological assessments and DNA analysis to identify the elusive species. Their findings, published in Zootaxa, resolve decades of taxonomic confusion stemming from a 1951 report that misidentified the species as Atyopsis moluccensis without strong evidence.

The shrimp has now been confirmed at two locations: the Mulki–Pavanje estuary near Mangaluru and the Kuakhai River in Bhubaneswar. Historical specimens from the Andaman Islands, previously labelled as A. moluccensis, were also found to be misidentified and actually belong to A. spinipes.

The rediscovery began after an aquarium hobbyist in Odisha spotted a shrimp in 2022, prompting systematic surveys across Udupi, Karwar and Mangaluru. Four female specimens were collected in Mulki and one in Odisha, all genetically matching.

Researchers warn the species may exist in very small, vulnerable populations as freshwater habitats face increasing pressure from pollution, sand mining and infrastructure development. All verified specimens have been deposited with the Zoological Survey of India for future reference.

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Think Before You Post! Mangaluru Police Crack Down on Provocative Instagram Accounts

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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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Air India Express brings back Mangaluru–Muscat direct flights from March 2026

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December 15,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 15: Air India Express has announced that it will resume direct flight services between Mangaluru and Muscat from March 2026, restoring an important international air link for passengers from the coastal region.

Airport authorities said the service will operate twice a week—on Sundays and Tuesdays—from March 1. The initial flights are scheduled on March 3, 8 and 10, followed by March 15 and 17, with the same operating pattern to continue thereafter. The flight duration is approximately three hours and 25 minutes.

The Mangaluru–Muscat route was earlier operated under the 2025 summer schedule, with services beginning on July 14. At that time, Air India Express had operated four flights a week before suspending the service.

Officials said the summer schedule will come into effect from March 29, after which changes in flight timings and departure schedules from Mangaluru are expected. Passengers have been advised to check the latest schedules while planning their travel.

The resumption of direct flights to Muscat is expected to significantly benefit expatriates, business travellers and others, further strengthening Mangaluru’s air connectivity with the Gulf region.

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