Media Release

Mangaluru, Aug 15: The 79th Independence Day was celebrated with enthusiasm at on August 15 in the college premises.

Eulalia D’Souza, women entrepreneur & proprietor – Lia Travels & Tours was the chief guest for the programme. Fr John D’Souza SJ - director, St Aloysius ITI was the president for the programme, Roshan D’Souza - principal, Alwyn Menezes - vice principal, Noel Lobo & Wilson N - training officers, Naveen - convener of the programme. Staff members and students were present for the programme.

The tricolour National flag was hoisted by the chief guest and the national flag was respected by saluting and singing the National Anthem.

Rivan D’Souza, student of electrician 1st year welcomed the gathering.

The chief guest addressed the gathering by saying that, “On this day August 15th our country broke the chains of colonial rule and rose as a free nation. We remember with gratitude the countless freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives, comfort and dreams for the sake of our motherland. Independence was not given to us as a gift, it was earned through decades of struggle, pain, and unity.” The patriotic song was sung by the staff members.

The vote of thanks was proposed by Naveen, convener of the programme. The programme was compered by Rivan D’Souza, student of electrician 1st year.