Today was yet another glorious day in the history of St Aloysius College that marked its leadership in innovation and professionalism in the field of education. St Aloysius College launched its latest venture, community radio Sarang 107.8 FM-which is also the only community radio station in Dakshina Kannada.This programme was conducted by St Aloysius College in collaboration with the Mangalore branch of SIRC of ICAI.

His Excellency inaugurating the radio studio
The occasion was made special with the presence of His Excellency H.R. Bharadwaj, the Governor of Karnataka and other dignitaries- Dr. Veerappa Moily, Union Minister of Law and Justice and Dr. V.S. ACharya, the Home Minister of Karnataka State.Mr. Nalin Kumar Kateel, MP and U.T Khader, MLA, Ullal constituency, were also present.

Their Presence was a Present
Most Rev Aloysius P D’Souza, Bishop of Mangalore blessed the gathering.

A Holy Beginning
Rev Fr Francis Serrao SJ, the Provincial of Karnataka Jesuit Province also graced the occasion.

Rev Fr Francis Serrao Blessing the studio
The official launch of Radio Sarang was a much awaited event for the local community.

The golden moment
Radio Sarang was launched by the Governor, Mr H.R .Bharadwaj. The radio was officially launched as the jingles of Sarang was aired and the voice of the Governor went on live to the audience.

All tuned into Sarang 107.8 FM
The audience ecstatically hailed the arrival of its one and only community radio. This event also merged with the inauguration of the radio studio and TV studio of the Department of Mass Communication in the college.

Dr Veerappa Moily addressing live on Sarang
The radio studio was inaugurated by the Governor and it was blessed by Most Rev Aloysius P D’souza. The First Lady of Karnataka, Mrs. Prafullatha Bharadwaj inaugurated the TV studio and it was blessed by Rev Fr Francis Serrao SJ.

First Lady Sets Foot in the TV Studio for the First Time
Mr.H.R. Bharadwaj addressed the gathering on the issue of Mass Media and Social Responsibility. The audience responded actively to his encouraging words. He appreciated the college and its contribution to education while placing it in the lines of Cambridge and Harvard Universities. Due to official demands on his time, the Governor and the First Lady took leave of the gathering with a regret of not being present for the complete event.

Words of Motivation
DR. Veerappa Moily spoke at length on the Challenges to Law in the 21st century in the context of cyber countries. He encouraged the youth to utilize the potential of the cyber space to its fullest. He likened the latest technologies to riding a tiger- you either increase your speed or be eaten by the tiger.

Words of Wisdom
Dr. V.S. Acharya envisioned a great future for Karnataka in his talk on Karnataka –Vision 2020. He spoke on the importance of developing infrastructure, agriculture, fisheries, ports etc. He also added that the great strides taken by the State in milk production is the pride of Karnataka.

Vision 2020 for Karnataka
The occasion was also an opportunity for the college to felicitate the dignitaries and the people behind the show. Mr. Dinesh Rao, the studio engineer of Sarang 107.8 Fm was also felicitated on the occasion.

The Man behind the Radio
Rev Fr Dr Richard Rego, the Director of Radio Sarang, a silent spectator on the dais was the man who made it possible.

Team MCMS
Report and Photographs By:- Sajna Aravind, Harsha Raj Gatty and Sandhya D’Souza