All new 'Aloyseum' is here

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March 23, 2013

Mangalore, Mar 23: The renovated museum of St Aloysius College, Mangalore, known as 'Aloyseum', was inaugurated on Saturday by Fr Joseph Rodrigues, Rector, St Aloysius Institutions.

Speaking after the inauguration, Fr Swebert D'Silva, Principal, St Aloysius College, Mangalore, said that about Rs.75-80 lakhs have been spent for the renovation of the museum. The College had applied for funds from the Central government for the renovation of building and restoration of articles in the museum. The government did not release money for the building but funds were granted for restoration of museum articles, Mr. D'Silva said.

The College intends to convert the museum into 'Mangalore Museum', Mr. D'Silva said, so that students who come to Mangalore from different parts of the world, get a glimpse of old Mangalorean culture, customs and practices.

Fr. Leo D'Souza, veteran scientist and former Principal of the College, said that the purpose of a museum must be to educate and not merely accumulate old articles. Articles of historic importance and old equipment help students learn, besides exposing them to the ways of the past, Mr. D'Souza said.

Fr. Joseph Rodrigues, Rector of St Aloysius Institutions led the prayers and carried out the blessing formalities.

The museum houses several items of historic significance including the first car of Mangalore, animal and fish bones, skulls, horns and skins, copies of paintings by old European masters, mineral specimen, old radios, telegraphic equipment, antique telephone sets, manuscripts on palm leaves, Portuguese statues, an old pulpit from Cordel Church, swords, daggers and other weapons, postal stamps, coins and medals, priestly vestments dating back to 1878, the Old Missal which has the size of a broad sheet newspaper and Mangalore's first electric generator dating back to 1930.

Fr. Denzil Lobo, Director, Aloysius Institute of Management and IT (AIMIT), Prof. A M Narahari, Registrar, St Aloysius College, Mangalore, Gopal Gowda, caretaker of the museum, were present among others.

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11th Late Mrs Naseema Fareed Memorial Lecture Held at Kanachur

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February 3,2026

Mangaluru, Feb 3: Kanachur College of Physiotherapy and Kanachur Hospital & Research Centre, in association with U.T. Fareed Foundation (R), organised the 11th Late Mrs. Naseema Fareed Memorial Lecture on Tuesday.

The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Subramanyam K, Head of the Department and Professor, Department of Cardiology, Srinivas Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Mangaluru. In his inaugural address, Dr. Subramanyam delivered an insightful talk highlighting the vital role of physiotherapy in modern medical care, particularly in cardiac rehabilitation, patient recovery, and improving overall quality of life through a multidisciplinary healthcare approach.

The presidential address was delivered by Dr. Haji U.K. Monu, Chairman, KIET. The keynote address was presented by Dr. Mohammed Ismail Hejamady, who spoke on the evolving scope and significance of physiotherapy.

The event was held in the presence of Mr. Abdul Rahiman, Director, Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangaluru; Dr. Vaishali Sreejith, Senate Member, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru; Dr. Sudhan S.G., Professor and Principal, Krupanidhi College of Physiotherapy, Bengaluru; Dr. Shanavaz Manipady, Dean, Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangaluru; and Dr. Venkat Rai Prabhu, Member, Kanachur Health Science Advisory Council, Kanachur Hospital & Research Centre.

Dr. Mohammad Suhail, Dean, Kanachur College of Physiotherapy, welcomed the guests and delegates.

As part of the programme, a two-day free workshop was organised on the following topics:

• Art of Practice in Cardiopulmonary Conditions by Dr. Sudhan S.G., Principal, Krupanidhi College of Physiotherapy

• The Gift of Life – Organ Donation by Dr. Rohan Monis, Chief Administrative Medical Officer

• Chest X-ray Interpretation by Dr. Hemanth, Department of Radiology, KIMS

• Pulmonary Rehabilitation by Dr. Vijaya Kumar, Department of Respiratory Medicine, KIMS

Organisers noted that the memorial lecture series has been conducted continuously for the 11th year, benefiting interns and postgraduate students from various colleges across Mangaluru. A total of 130 delegates attended the workshop.

Dr. Reshma, Vice Principal, Kanachur College of Physiotherapy, Mangaluru, delivered the vote of thanks.