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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (ANK)

Mangaluru Dec 22: St Aloysius College organized Christmas celebration at its campus on Saturday, December 22.

Speaking on the occasion deputy commissioner Sasikanth Senthil said, "After a long time I am having a wonderful Christmas in Mangaluru. Thank you for inviting me. Christmas celebration is pure joy and this brings back my school memories. There are no words to explain what Christmas is all about,”

"I want to tell the young minds that they should enjoy every moment of life and reach a comfortable position. Institutions like St Aloysius give proper platforms for them. The fathers in this institution have put up great efforts in making the students better people. I wish everyone a merry Christmas,” DC added.

Rector St Aloysius College Fr Dionysius Vas said, "Deepavali is called the festival of light. Christmas is called as the festival of love. It is good to see great personalities coming together under one roof to celebrate Christmas. Our institution has deep concern for poor, in giving them a platform for their talents to grow big and to achieve success in their lives,

Director St Aloysius Institute of Management and Information Technology Fr Denzil Lobo welcomed the gathering, Principal of St Aloysius College Dr Praveen Martis rendered vote of thanks.

Mayor Bhaskar Moily, Zilla Panchayat CEO Dr Selvamani, Superintendent of Police Ravikanthe Gowda, DCP Hanumantharaya, Chief traffic warden Joe Gonsalves and others were present.