Media release

Mangaluru, Jul 2: The inaugration of Konkani Sangh for the year 2018-19 was held on June 29 at 3.30 pm at Fr Robert Sequiera Hall, LCRI block.

The programme began by invoking God’s blessings. Fr Melwin Pinto SJ, the director of Radio Sarang and Konkani Institute was the guest of honor and Rony D’Cunha, a renowned singer was the chief guest.

After the inauguration the chief guest unveiled the logo of Konkani Sangh.

‘Parzal’ the annual magazine of Konkani Sangh was released by Fr Melwin Pinto on the occasion. ‘Parzal’ is a collection of students’ talents in the form of Konkani poems, stories, articles. Josna Dsouza is the Editor of ‘Parzal’.

Rony D’Cunha in his address expressed his happiness about the importance given to Konkani language at St Aloysius College and promised to give all his support and wished good luck for the future programmes.

Fr Melwin Pinto in his address urged the gathering to be proud about Konkani language and also showcase their talents for the glory of Konkani and its traditions.

The members of the Konkani Sangh entertained the gathering by singing the mando. Rony D’Cunha entertained the gathering by singing a melodious song of Late Wilfy Rebimbus.

Presidents of the Konkani Sangh, Renita Menezes and Renita Aranha, Konkani department staff Flora Castelino, secretaries Lashwina Monteiro and Meghal D’Cunha were present on this occasion.

Renita Menezes the president of the Konkani Sangh welcomed the gathering. Nishel compered the programme. Meghal D’Cunha proposed the vote of thanks.