Jubilee Page
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Mangalore University Inter Collegiate Kabaddi Tournament
MUIC Kabaddi Tournament was conducted at Nehru Memorial College, Sullia, from 25th to 27th March 2026. The event was organized as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the college, marking a significant milestone in its history.
The tournament was inaugurated in the presence of distinguished dignitaries:
President: Sri. Hemanatha K V, Secretary, AOLE ® Sullia
Chief Guest: Sri Hariesh Injadi, President of Mgt. Committee Sri KST, Subrahmanya.
Guests of Honour:
Mrs. Shobha Chidananda, Vice President, AOLE ® Sullia
Dr. Santhosh Gerald D’souza, Director Department of Physical Education, Mangalore University
Sri. Sheshappa Gowda, President of Physical Education Directors Association, Mangalore University.
Sri. Chandrashekara Peralu, Administrator, NMC.
Dr. Rudrakumar M M, Principal of NMC.
Dr. Vishwanath K T, President, Alumni Association, NMC.
Mrs. Mithali P Rai. Principal NMPUC, Sullia
Mrs. Rathnavathi D, SWO, NMC.
Dr. Mamatha K, IQAC Coordinator NMC.
Lt. Seetharama M D, Physical Education Director, NMC.
The tournament was conducted over three days:
25th & 26th March: Inter-Collegiate (Mangalore Zone) Matches
27th March: Inter-Zonal Matches
Both day and floodlight (night) matches were successfully organized.
Results
Mangalore Zone (Inter-Collegiate)
Winners: SDM College, Ujire
Runners-up: Nehru Memorial College, Sullia
3rd Place: Milagres College, Mangalore
4th Place: Gokarnanatheshwara College, Mangalore
Inter-Zonal Results
Winners: Alva’s College, Moodbidire
Runners-up: SDM College, Ujire
3rd Place: Nehru Memorial College, Sullia
4th Place: Milagres College, Mangalore
Valedictory Function
The tournament concluded with a grand valedictory ceremony held on 27th March 2026.
President: Dr. Rudrakumar M.M., Principal, NMC Sullia
Chief Guest: Dr. Prasad M.S., Orthopaedic Surgeon, KVG Medical College & Hospital.
Guests of Honour:
Dr. Giridhara Gowda K (Retired Principal, NMC)
Adv. Venkappa Gowda, Sullia
Sri Doddanna Baremelu (Vice President, Alumni Association)
Sri Radhakrishna Manibettu (Retired Physical Education Director)
Sri Chandrashekar Peralu (Administrator)
Smt. Rathnavathi D (Student Welfare Officer)
Dr. Mamatha K (IQAC Coordinator)
Sri Seetharama M.D (Physical Education Director)
International Women’s Day
Nehru Memorial College, Sullia in association with KVG group of institutions organized International Women’s Day Celebration on 4 th March, 2026 on account of Golden Jubilee celebration of the institution. All women staffs are trained in Zumba dance and performed Zumba show at NMC quadrangle. There was an interactive session with esteemed guests, Smt. Ashwini Varanasi, an organic agriculturist and entrepreneur and Smt. Sumithra Manmohan, Toastmaster trainer, Bengaluru.
The food fest was organized to encourage women for self-motivation and entrepreneurship.
Many food stalls are stationed by the women staff to sell food.
One Day Seminar on “Gadinadu Sullia Parisarada Bhasha Parampare”
(The Linguistic Heritage of the Sullia Border Region)
Nehru Memorial College Sullia and Alumni Association of NMC in association with Kannada Development Authority, Vidhanasoudha, Bengaluru jointly organized one day
seminar on “Gadinadu Sullia Parisarada Bhasha Parampare” (The Linguistic Heritage of the Sullia Border Region) on 25 th February, 2026 on account of Golden Jubilee Celebration of the Institution.
Inaugurator of the programme: Dr. Purushothamma Bilimale, President, Kannada Development Authority, Vidhanasoudha, Bengaluru.
President : Dr. K T Vishwanath, President, Alumni Association NMC.
Guests of Honour:
Dr. Santhosh Hanagallu, Secretary, Kannada Development Authority, Vidhanasoudha, Bengaluru.
Sri. Sadhananda Mavaji, President of Karnataka Arebhashe Samskruthi and Sahitya Academy, Government of Karnataka.
Dr. Rudrakumar M M , Principal NMC.
Sri. Chndrshekar Peralu, Administrative officer NMC
Mrs. Madhuara M R, Secretary, Alumni Association NMC
There were sessions on different languages of Karnataka by the experts.
- Arebhashe: Resource person- Smt. Smitha Amrutharaj, poet and writer, Kodagu
- Tulu: Resource person- Dr. Poovappa Kaniyoor, Rtd. Principal of NMC and writer.
- Koraga: Resource person – Sri Ramesh Manchakallu, President, Koral Art Club
Mangaluru. - Havyaka: Resource person- Smt. Sahana Kanthabailu, Writer and Agriculturist,
Kodagu. - Malayalam: Resource person- Dr. Sundara Kenaje, Writer, Researcher and Teacher.
- Beary: Resource person- Sri. Ismath Pajeer, Writer, Mangaluru.
- Konkani: Resource person – Dr. Nithin Prabhu, Taluk Veterinary Officer and Artist.
- Tamil: Dr. Selvarathnam, Writer, Bengaluru.
National Seminar by Karnataka Arebhashe Samskruthi and Sahitya Academy Government of Karnataka
The seminar was inaugurated by Dr. K V Chidananda, President of AOLE ® Sullia. The president of the function – Mr. Sadananda Mavaji,President of Karnataka Arebhashe Samskruthi and Sahitya Academy, Government of Karnataka.
Guests of Honour: Ar. Akshay K C, General Secretary of AOLE. Dr. Rudrakumar M M, Principal NMC. Members of Karnataka Arebhashe Samskruthi and Sahitya Academy: Dr. N A Jnanesh, Mr. Chandrashekara Peralu, Mr. Gopala Peraje, Mrs. Chandravathi Baddadka, Mr. Tejakumar Baddadka, Mr. Prakash Kudupaje, Mrs. Lathaprasad Kudpaje. Mrs. Mithali P Rai, Principal NMPUC. Dr. K T Vishwanatha, President of Alumni Association.
Sessions-1: Chairperson : Dr. K Chinnappa Gowda, Rtd. Vice Chancellor, Haveri University
Topic: Challenges of Local Languages.
Resource person: Dr. Dhananjaya Kumble, prof. Dept. of Kannada Mangalore University.
Topic: Globalization and Cultural Transformations
Resource person: Dr. Narendra Rai Derla, writer and Rtd. Prof of Kannada.
Session 2: Chairperson: Sri. Radhakrishna K E, an Indian educationalist, writer, playwright, musicologist, columnist, Bengaluru.
Topic: Arebhasheya Ananyathegalu (Distinctiveness of Arebhashe Laguage)
Resource person: Sri. K R Gangadhara, Rtd. Principal.
Topic: Regional Variations of Arebhashe.
Resource person: Dr. Purushothama Karangallu, Principal, Pompei College Aikala, Mangalore.
Session 3: Chairperson: Prof. Pattada Shivakumar, Mysore.
Topic: Disappearing Marriage Customs of Arebhashe Speakers.
Resource Person: Sri Doddanna Baremelu, Correspondent, MGM High school, Kodialbail, Sullia.
Topic: Siddavesha – Folk Dance of Arebhashe people.
Resource Person: Sri. Jayaprakash Kukketty, Journalist, Sullia.
Topic: Festivals Celebrated by the Arebhashe People of Kodagu. Resource Person: Dr. Dayananda Kudakandi, Prof. GFGC, Virajpete, Kodagu.
National Level Sullia Half Marathon
“MILES FOR MENTAL FITNESS”
As part of the Golden Jubilee Year Celebration, Nehru Memorial College, Sullia, in association with KVG group of institutions of Academy of Liberal Education (R), Sullia, successfully organized the National Level 21 Km Race – Sullia Half Marathon 2026 MILES FOR MENTAL FITNESS on 24th January 2026 at KVG Ground, Sullia, commenced at 5:30 AM.
The event commenced with a formal inauguration ceremony at KVG Ground, Sullia. The dignitaries, chief guests, and organizers addressed the gathering, emphasizing the importance of sports, fitness, discipline, and a healthy lifestyle.
The following dignitaries witnessed the inauguration and flag off of the event.
Dr. K V Chidananda, President of AOLE® Sullia
Mrs. Shobha Chidanada, Vice President of AOLE ® Sullia
Ar. Akshay K C, General Secretary of AOLE ® Sullia
Mr. Hemanath K V, Secretary of AOLE ® Sullia
Dr. Aishwarya K C, Secretary of AOLE ® Sullia
Sri Anil Kumar S. Bhooma Reddy, Additional Superintendent of Police of Mangalore – Guest of Honour
Sri Pramod Kumar, DYSP of Puttur Division – Guest of Honour
Dr. Rudrakumar MM, Principal NMC Sullia
Mr. Chandrshekara Peralu Administrator, NMC Sullia
Dr. Neelambikai Natarajan, Dean, KVG Medical College & Hospital Sullia
Mrs. Mithali P Rai, Principal, NMC, Sullia.
Lt. Seetharama M D, Physical Education Director, NMC Sullia
The Marathon featured the following race categories:
21 Km Half Marathon – Men & Women
10 Km Race – Boys & Girls
5 Km Race – Boys & Girls
3 Km Fun Run – Men & Women
The event witnessed vibrant participation and energetic support from the staff of KVG group of institutions, volunteers, NCC cadets, students, and the general public.
A total prize money of ₹5.5 Lakhs was distributed among winners across various categories. Special awards were presented to the top three finishers in the Masters category, along with trophies and certificates.
Kumari Bhagirathi Murulya, MLA of Sullia graced the occasion and took part
in the valedictory session.
The event stood as a remarkable milestone in the Golden Jubilee celebrations, reflecting the institution’s strong commitment to sports development, youth empowerment, promoting fitness and holistic education
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Founder’s Day & Golden Jubilee Inauguration
On December 26, 2025, Nehru Memorial College (NMC), Sullia, marked a historic milestone by celebrating Founder’s Day alongside the grand Inauguration of the Golden Jubilee Year. The event served as a tribute to the visionary founder Late. Dr. Kurunji Venktramana Gowda.
The programme was graced by the divine presence of Shri Shri Dr. Dharmapalanatha Swamiji, Shri Adhichunchanagiri Mahasamsthana Shakha Mutt Mangalore.
The president of the Programme was Dr. K.V. Chidananda, President, AOLE ® Sullia.
Chief Guest: Dr. Manthar Gowda, Hon. MLA of Madikeri, officially inaugurated the Golden Jubilee celebrations by releasing the logo and brochure.
Guests of Honour::
Mrs. Shobha Chidananda, Vice President, AOLE ® Sullia.
Ar. Akshay K.C., General Secretary, AOLE ® Sullia.
Sri Hemanatha K.V. Secretary AOLE ® Sullia
Dr. Aishwarya K.C. Secretary AOLE ® Sullia
Dr. Gowtham Gowda, Treasurer AOLE ® Sullia
Mr. Jagadish A.H. Member, AOLE ® Sullia
Mrs. Meenakshi K.H. Member, AOLE ® Sullia
Mr. Dhananjaya M. Member, AOLE ® Sullia
The program began with a floral tribute to the statue of the late founder of the institution. The joint celebration of Founder’s Day and the Golden Jubilee Inauguration was a resounding success, attended by alumni, current students, faculty, and well-wishers. The atmosphere was one of nostalgia blended with forward-looking ambition, setting a high bar for the series of academic and cultural events planned throughout 2026.
