Leadership Award conferred on Vinay Hegde, Fr Fred Pereira

September 11, 2011

Mangalore, September 11: Prestigious Nitte University Chancellor Vinay Hegde and former Vicar General of Mangalore Diocese Monsignor Fr Fred Pereira were on Saturday conferred with 'Outstanding Leadership Award' in education and communication for the year 2010-2011.

The award was initiated by the International Orientation Centre and International Institute for Public Policy, under the sponsorship of Max and Jessie Rasquinha, USA.

Accepting the honour at AIMIT campus of St Aloysius College, Beeri near here, Mr Hegde said he was a proud to be the son of Justice KS Hegde and an Aloysian.

Praising the Jesuit priests' sacrifices for the people, he said Aloysius College has always been his role model. “It allowed him to maintain individuality, be a proud Hindu and understand the meaning of Christianity,” he said.

The family members of Fr. Pereira received his award on his behalf.

Urmila Shetty, divisional governor, spoke on “What's Leadership?” Fr Valerian D'Souza narrated the life of late Fr Pereira. Bharathi Shevgoor, area governor, spoke on “What's Communication?” and said that modern technical developments have adversely affected the actual quintessence of communication. Joe Gonsalves narrated the life of Vinay Hegde.

On the occasion a scholarship of Rs 25,000 each was awarded to two candidates—Rajesh Martin Pais of St Joseph's Engineering College, and Ms Mehanaze of NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte.

The theme of the entire event was "Dedication to Community"

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Promising life cut short: Mangaluru college student killed in Padubidri road accident

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November 30,2025

Mangaluru, Nov 30: A 22-year-old college student succumbed to her injuries at a private hospital in Mangaluru today, days after she was hit by a goods tempo while crossing a road in Padubidri.

The deceased has been identified as Preksha, a resident of Nadsalu Billitota in Padubidri. The fatal incident occurred as Preksha, who was returning home after completing her examination, attempted to cross the service road towards Mangaluru. She was struck by a goods tempo approaching from the Udupi side, causing her to fall and sustain a severe head injury.

Prompt action from local residents ensured she received immediate first aid before being rushed to a hospital in Mangaluru for specialised treatment. Despite medical efforts, she passed away while undergoing care.

Preksha was a student at Karavali College, Vamanjoor on the outskirts of Mangaluru city. The tragedy is compounded by the fact that she belonged to a financially vulnerable family, having previously lost her father. She is survived by her mother and brother.

A case related to the accident has been registered at the Padubidri police station, and an investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances that led to the collision. The incident highlights the growing concerns over road safety, particularly on busy service roads, and serves as a tragic reminder of the human cost of traffic accidents.

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