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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (ANK)

Mangaluru Mar 1: Mangaluru postal division senior postal superintendent Harsha released a special postal cover to commemorate the Doyen of Urology, Late Prof H S Bhat on the occasion of decennial of Department of Urology, Kasturba Medical College, Mangaluru on Tuesday, March 1 at TMA Pai Hall here, under the aegis of the Department of Posts, Mangaluru Division.

Speaking on the occasion, Harsha said, "Special cover is a format to recognise prominent personalities in any profession who have made enormous contributions to the society. Late H S Bhat had made such contributions in the field of Urology that I am delighted to be associated in the special cover part in his recognition. If there are such eminent personalities, proposals can be sent to us. If the proposals justify the contributions, then we will take a step towards creating special postal cover on them."

Former chief postmaster general, Karnataka circle, and member, Postal Service Board, Charles Lobo unveiled a collage of special covers in connection with the various observances of the MAHE institutions.Dr Bhat is regarded as the Father of Indian Urology. The teaching department founded by him at the Christian Medical College, Vellore way back in 1965, reckoned as the first of its kind, led to the formation of second and third generations of teaching units all over the country. The Department of Urology, Kasturba Medical College here is one such unit and is the sponsor of this special cover.

Pro vice chancellor, MAHE, Mangaluru campus, Dr Dilip Nayak, medical superintendent, KMC Mangaluru, Dr Anand Venugopal, Dean, KMC Mangaluru, Dr Unnikrishnana B, founder chairman, Urology, KMC Manipal, Prof P Venugopal and honorary secretary USI and director INU Bengaluru, Dr R Keshavamurthy were present.

Head of the department of Urology Dr G G Laxman Prabhu welcomed the gathering, Siddalinga proposed a vote of thanks and Akshata Mallya compered the event.