Puttur: Inauguration of Students’ Council 2017-18 of St Philomena College Puttur was held on July 20, 2017 in college auditorium.

The Director, Karnataka State Pollution Control Board, Government of Karnataka Mr. Pius L. Rodrigues was the inaugurator. He said, ‘Students play a vital role in nation building. One should be sincere about the duties not only for self but also in the prospects of the nation.’

The Chartered Accountant at Madikeri CA Ishwara Bhat M participated as the chief guest. After releasing the College Annual Souvenir, he said ‘Students must make use of the available opportunities in an optimum manner.’

The Principal of St Philomena PU College Rev. Fr Vijay Lobo and Campus Director and Chairman of PG studies Rev. Dr Antony Prakash Monterio participated as the guests of honour. The Principal Prof. Leo Noronha administered the oath of office. The Correspondent Very Rev. Fr Alfred J Pinto presided over the programme.

Mr. Jayaraj Bhandary, President, Alumni Association and CA Gangadhar C, President, PTA complimented the office bearers of the Students’ Council.

The members of Performing Arts Association presented the prayer song. The Students’ Council President Mr. Nixon Joseph A A welcomed the gathering. The Secretary Mr. Mahammad Ashiq introduced the chief guest. The Joint Secretary Ms. Sweedal Lobo proposed the vote of thanks. Ms. Sahana Rao compered the programme. The Welfare Officers Dr. Vijaya Kumar M and Mrs. Bharathi Rai coordinated the programme.