Puttur, Nov 5:  Shridevi N., a III B. Sc student of St Philomena Autonomous College, Puttur, secured first-place at the Mangalore University-level Kannada Speech Competition held recently at  Dhavala College, Moodabidri. Shridevi is awarded a cash prize of Rs/ 1,500 for her remarkable performance.

38 talented students from colleges affiliated with Mangalore University participated in the competition. Rev. Dr Antony Prakash Monteiro, Principal of St Philomena Autonomous College, extended his heartfelt congratulations to Shridevi.