Puttur: The valedictory programme of Mangalore University level intercollegiate Music Competitions ‘Philo Ninaada 2017’ held at St Philomena College Puttur on August 23, 2017 in college auditorium.

The chief guest Rev. Dr Antony Prakash Monteiro, Campus Director and Chairman, Centre for PG Studies and the guest of honour Prof. Udaya Barkur, Director of Students Welfare Office, Mangalore University distributed prizes to the winners of ‘Philo Ninaada’. The Principal Prof. Leo Noronha presided over the programme.

‘Philo Ninaada 2017’ included eight events, namely, Classical Vocal Solo, Classical instrument Solo-Percussion, Classical Instrument Solo-Non-Percussion, Light Vocal-Indian, Western Vocal, Group Song-Indian, Group Song-Western and Folk Orchestra.

More than 450 students from 21 colleges of Mangalore University have participated in various events of ‘Philo Ninaada’.

The overall championship was bagged by Alva’s College Moodbidri. The runner up award was secured by Vivekananda College Puttur and the second runner up award was bagged by SDM College (Autonomous) Ujire.

Associate Professor of Commerce Dr. Haribert Nazareth welcomed the gathering. HoD of Commerce Prof. Maxim Carl presented the details of prize winners. The Convener of Philo Ninada 2017 Mr. Prashanth Rai proposed the vote of thanks. HoD of Kannada Dr. Vijaya Kumar Moleyar compered the programme.