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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru

Mangaluru, Mar 28: The 44th annual convocation of Mangalore University was held on Saturday at the Mangala Auditorium on the university campus.

The ceremony was presided over by Thawar Chand Gehlot, Governor of Karnataka and chancellor of the university, who conferred honorary doctorates on Harekala Hajabba, popularly known as ‘Akshara Santa’, and Ravish Padumale.

An honorary doctorate announced for senior Thenkuthittu artiste Surikumeru Govinda Bhat (posthumous) will be handed over to his family members at their residence on April 13.

The Governor also conferred degrees on all graduating students. Member of Parliament Capt Brijesh Chowta delivered the convocation address.

Former resident editor of Daijiworld web portal Anisa Fathima also received her PhD.

Vice chancellor Prof P L Dharma, registrar Prof Devendrappa (examinations), Ganesh Sanjeeva (in-charge), and finance officer Dr Y Sangappa, among others, were present.