MLA Shantanagouda Commends Students at Honnali College Inauguration

Honnali, October 24, 2026: Government First Grade College, Honnali, organized a ceremony to inaugurate its cultural and sports activities, National Service Scheme (NSS) units, and Rovers and Rangers units. The event also saw the unveiling of the 16th edition of the college's wall magazine, Honnakirana.    MLA D. G. Shantanagouda inaugurated the program and commended the students for showcasing their abilities through activities organized by the college’s various committees. He highlighted the success of the Youth Parliament program and announced plans to take participating students to witness the legislative session at Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in Belagavi.    H. B. Manjappa, Chairman of the Karnataka Bayaluseeme Area Development Board, unveiled the 16th edition of Honnakirana. He praised the college's academic environment and its contribution to higher education for rural students from Honnali and Nyamati taluks. Chief guest Dr. H. M. Panchaksharaiah, an internationally recognized sociologist, appreciated the regular extracurricular activities conducted by the college's committees. He observed that the students’ participation was on a par with that of students from prestigious institutions.    Principal Dr. B. G. Dhananjaya presided over the program and praised the students for their talent, enthusiasm for learning, and exemplary discipline. He acknowledged the support of the teaching and non-teaching staff in creating a positive academic environment and reaffirmed the college's commitment to providing greater opportunities for students and furthering institutional development. Associate Professor of History Haralu Mahabaleshwara, who had been transferred from the college, was felicitated and given a warm farewell.