Mangalore: The third anniversary of Community Radio Sarang 107.8 FM, run by St Aloysius College (Autonomous) was celebrated at the college premises on October 24, Wednesday. Umanath Kotian, Tulu Sahitya Academy, inaugurated the programme and appreciated the programmes conducted by Radio Sarang.

Fr Swebert D’Silva, Principal of the College and director of Radio Sarang, presided over the function.
Ashok, broadcast operator of Akashvani and Rohini, Information Officer, were the chief guests. In his address, Fr Swebert said Radio Sarang aimed at education as well as entertainment.

Nearly 31 persons including Basti Vaman Shenoy, Raju Gorigudda, Bola Chitaranjan Das, Sanjay Suvarna, Damodar Bangera, Konaje Ramachandra Rao, Krishnamoorthy who extended a helping hand in the successful conduct of Radio Sarang were honoured.

Br Jerrin Chandan, assistant director of Sarang Narahari, Registrar of the College,Fr Melwyn D’Cunha, Fr Leo D’Souza, Fr Walter Andrade and others were present on the occasion.