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Alumni Reunion of the 1980 Batch of BBM Students from Poornaprajna College at "Inchara", Salmara, Shankarpura

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Date : January 7, 2024 Venue : Inchara, Salmara, Shankarpura, Udupi District, 574115 Summary : After a remarkable 45 years, the 1980 batch of BBM students from Poornaprajna College gathered for a memorable reunion at "Inchara" in Salmara, Shankarpura. This event was a significant occasion, marking the first reunion of this group since their college days. Key Organizers : Ramesh PR, Madhusoodan Kidiyoor, Meera Bhat Special Contributions : Hema Shenoy, CR Sridhar, Sri Padmanabha Bhat, Husband of Meera Attendees : Vasudeva Ramesh P R Madhusoodana Kidiyoor Meera Vyjayanthi Pai Hema Shenoy Raghavendra (Polla) Indiravathi Parameshwara Adiga Narayan Prasad Jesintha Sureshramana Mayya Shivarama Bhat. V M S Bhat Suresh Upadhya Tabitha Sridhar Kamath Kishor C Udhyavara The following individuals have received prior approval to be absent due to their pre-existing commitments Sridhar CR Chandrashekar Adiga Suresh Ballal Dathatreya Muralidhar AR Poornima Kamath Madhusoodan Puthuraya Ravika...

Mangalore to Goa Vande Bharat Express: A Memorable Journey

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On December 30, 2023, a significant milestone was achieved in Indian Railways' history when Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the new Mangaluru Central to Madgaon Goa Vande Bharat Express train. This inaugural event, conducted via video conferencing from the revamped Ayodhya Dham railway station, marked the introduction of a high-speed, luxurious travel option connecting Karnataka and Goa. The Vande Bharat Express, operating between Mangaluru and Madgaon, promises to enhance tourism and provide a convenient travel option for commuters, including students, business professionals, and IT experts. The train, numbered 20646/20645, offers a scenic journey with stops at Udupi and Karwar. Departing from Mangaluru Central at 8:30 AM, it reaches Madgaon at 1:15 PM, and on its return, it leaves Madgaon at 6:10 PM, arriving in Mangaluru Central at 10:45 PM. Operating six days a week, this train excludes service on Thursdays. This Vande Bharat service, the 41st in India, commenced i...