Rons Bantwal
Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai (EP)
Mumbai, Mar 4: National Kannada Education Society celebrated their platinum jubilee on Saturday evening, March 1 at Shanmakhananda Chandrashekarendra Saraswathi hall at Sion Kings circle.
Justice B N Srikrishna was the chief guest. V R Sudarshan, former Karnataka assembly speaker, Sion east MLA Jagannath K Shetty, Vasanth Salian, old student of the institute and former minister, Bharath Bank managing director Jaya C Suvarna and Dr D Venkatesh had arrived as guests of honor.
Dr H S Srinivasa, president of the society, honorary secretary B S Suresh and Dr Y D Venkatesh present on the occasion released a book on history of the society titled 'Imprints on the time'. V R Sudarshan released a souvenir. Former president, office bearers, members, teachers and achievers were felicitated on the occasion.
The programme started with a prayer by old students. Present students sang a welcome song. Dr H S Srinivas welcomed the gathering. Pandith Vidyashree Seema compered the programme. Honorary secretary B S Suresh proposed vote of thanks.
Old and present students of the society presented dance and other cultural programmes.