Mangalore  :The prize distribution function of the inter collegiate elocution competition  and release of the 14th annual issue of Issues & Concerns was held today at 4pm at the Conference Hall of SDM PG centre for Management Studies and Research.

Justice M F Saldanha,Former Justice of Karnataka High Court was the chief guest . Dr N K Thingalaya,Former CMD of Syndicate Bank was the guest of honour while Padmabhushan Prof B M Hegde,Former Vice Chancellor of Manipal University presided over the function.

The programme began with a prayer by Chaithra Padukone.Dr.Devraj,Principal of SDM College welcomed the gathering.

J.Shriyan, editor Issues & Concerns highlighted the journey of Issues and Concerns journal upto its 14th issue. He also spoke about role of media in the society both in positive and negative manner.

Asreen, Law student of SDM College introduced the chief guest Justice Saldanha.  Justice Saldanha in his address said ,”A common man knows the reality of life. Number does not matter,quality of human being matters.”

Guest of honour K Thingalaya appreciated J Shriyans ability to run the magazine single handedly for 14 years and spoke about his words of appreciation about the “Issues & Concerns” and distributed prizes of the competition to the winners.

Suggestions and advices were taken from the audience.

In the presidential address Dr.B M Hegde told that the journal should sustain. He also spoke about the good and bad things in the society.He shared his experience of life.

J Shriyan rendered vote of thanks. Wafa compered the programme.

The programme was organized by the Editorial Board of Issues & Concerns and SDM PG Centre for Management Studies and Research,Mangalore.