Media Release
Karkala, Oct 31: The inter-district cultural and literary competition ‘Anveshane 2026’, organised by Christking Pre-University College, Karkala, for PU and high school students from Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts, was held with great enthusiasm.
The inaugural ceremony was graced by Kannada film comedian and director Prasanna Shetty Bailur, who inaugurated the event by lighting the traditional lamp.
Addressing the gathering, he emphasised that students should give equal importance to extracurricular activities alongside academics. He said that winning or losing in competitions was not important, as participation itself enriches one's experience and helps develop confidence.
The chief guest, Fr Roopesh Ravin Tauro, assistant parish priest of St Anthony's Church, Naravi, and lecturer in English at St Anthony's Pre-University College, said that talent was a valuable treasure hidden within every individual. He emphasised that recognising, nurturing and showcasing one's abilities on the right platform was essential to realising their true potential.
Presiding over the programme, Dr Peter Fernandes, member of the Christking Education Trust, said that students could achieve success in life by cultivating hard work, determination and creativity.
The college principal, Lakshminarayana Kamath, delivered the introductory address. Lecturer in Statistics Madhushree welcomed the gathering, while Commerce lecturer Deepak K anchored the programme and proposed the vote of thanks.
The valedictory ceremony held in the evening was attended by Dayananda Madkekar, former president of the Parent-Teacher Association, as the chief guest. Joachim Michael Menezes, member of the Parent-Teacher Association of Christking Educational Institutions, was also present.
The dignitaries congratulated the participants and distributed prizes to the winners of various competitions.
Dr Prakash Bhat, vice-principal of the institution; Josna Snehalatha, headmistress of Christking English Medium High School; I Christopher Kotian, headmaster of Christking English Medium Higher Primary School; Sister Jolly Jacob, headmistress of Christking English Medium Lower Primary School; PU section PTA president Nitesh Shetty; and high school section PTA president Vishwanath Poojary were present on the dais.
Lecturers Arathi and Deepak K announced the list of prize winners. English lecturer Shiji C K compered the valedictory programme and proposed the vote of thanks.