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Indian Red Cross Society, D.K District Branch Organised Basic AI Training for Health Professionals on 26.10.2026 at IRCS Prerana Auditorium, Mangaluru. The  programme was presided over by CA. Shantharama Shetty, Chairman, IRCS, DK District Branch

The Indian Red Cross Society, Dakshina Kannada District Branch in association with the Youth Red Cross, Mangalore University jointly organized a One-Day Programme Officers’ Orientation Programme on 02.09.2026 at Prerana Auditorium, Indian Red Cross Society  Dakshina Kannada Branch.

The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Gananath Shetty Ekkar, State Advisory Member and Secretary, Indian Red Cross Society, Udupi. In his inaugural address, he delivered an informative lecture on the formation and history of the Indian Red Cross Society and highlighted the importance of Youth Red Cross activities in developing humanitarian values and a spirit of service among students.

The programme was presided over by CA. Shantharam Shetty, Chairman, Indian Red Cross Society, Dakshina Kannada District Branch. Sri Hariprasad Rai PB, President of the Press Club and Director, Managing Committee Member attended the programme as the Chief Guest. Sri Sathish Kumar Shetty, Secretary, Indian Red Cross Society, Dakshina Kannada was also present.

1.      On 29.08.2026 Youth Red Cross Mangalore University in association with the Indian Red Cross Society D.K. District Branch, Youth Red Cross, National Service Scheme and Anti-Drug Awareness Cell, University College, Mangalore organized “University-level skit competition”on the topic of Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat at  Ravindra Kala Bhavan, Mangalore University, Hampankatta, Mangalore.

       The programme was inaugurated by Smt. Vijay Kranthi ACP South Sub Division, Mangalore  said that "Awareness about drug addiction can also be created among the public through drama performances. It is the duty of the police to provide information about the consequences of drug addiction and legal provisions." Presided over by Prof. Jayavanth Nayak, Principal University College, Mangalore said that "Mobile phone use has the same effects as drug use. Drugs have adverse effects not only on the addict but also on the entire family."

Indian Red Cross Society, Dakshina Kannada District Branch in collaboration with  Youth Red Cross Unit observed World Organ Donation Day on 13^thAugust, 2026, at 11:00 AM. in Prerana Auditorium, Centenary Building, Old D.C. Office Compound, Mangaluru.

The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Ravishankar Shetty.K, State Co –coordinator, Jeevasarthakathe who high lightened the need for greater awareness about organ donation. He stressed that people should be encouraged to register as organ donors and that awareness programme should help remove misconceptions and fears associated with organ donation.

          During the programme, Dr. Prashanth. B, provided valuable information to be students about organ donation and its importance. An organ recipient also shared his personal experience and expressed gratitude to the donor, stating that the timely organ donation had given him a lease of life.

The  programme was presided over by CA. Shantharama Shetty, Chairman, IRCS, DK District Branch emphasized that organ donation is entirely a voluntary, altruistic decision. He noted that formal legal registration and the consent of family/parents are vital components of the framework. He encouraged the student community to actively sign up as registered donors.

 The programme was attended by Dr. Sumana B, Director, YRC Sub Committee, Red Cross Directors and other dignitaries, representatives and Nodal Officers of the Youth Red Cross, Programme Officers also participated in the programme. Students from Mangalore University, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) & Nitte (Deemed to be University) and other YRC volunteers numbering more than 250.

Indian Red Cross Society, D.K District Branch organised “World Blood Donor day-2026” felicitation individual Blood Donors who have donated blood for more than 10 times on 27.06.2026 at Prerana Auditorium, IRCS Centenary Building, D.C Office Compound, Mangaluru. The programme was inaugurated by Shri. D. Vedavyasa Kamath, MLA-Mangaluru South by lighting the lamp. Presided over by CA. Shantharama Shetty Chairman Indian Red Cross Society, D.K District Branch.