Media Release

Mangaluru, Nov 5: The Rajyotsava Programme in Shakthi PU College, Shakthi Residential School and Gopalakrishna Pre-School in Shakthinagar was inaugurated by Prof Dhananjaya Kumble, assistant professor, department of Kannada, Mangalore University. He offered the flower petals to the feet of Kannada Rajeshwari and addressed the gathering. He said that Kannada is not only a language but a combination of great culture and tradition and he gave a call to the students to safeguard the interests of this rich language.

“In recent years, we can see an attack of foreign languages on our native language. The values can be inculcated fully only through the mother tongue. Therefore, all of us should give utmost respect to our mother tongue first,” he said.

“Kannada alphabet is known to be the most beautiful one. It is very sad to note that Kannada language is in a pathetic portion in Kasaragod, though the number of people who speak Kannada is more there,” he added.

Rajyotsava message was given by Baikady Janardana Achar, administrator in Shakthi Education Trust. The students presented cultural programmes on this occasion. Managing trustee of Shree Gopalakrishna Temple K C Naik presided over the function. Saguna C Naik, the member in the governing council of the institutions, Ramesh K, the chief advisor, Prakhyath Rai, the institute development officer, Prabhakara G S, principal of the college, Vidya Kamath G, principal of the school, and Neema Saxena, co-ordinator of Shree Gopalakrishna Pre School, were present. Akshatha welcomed the gathering. Srinidhi rendered the vote of thanks. Shashikala M N compered the programme.