The 101th PhD Open Defence & Public Viva Voce took place today on 25 th September 2024, at 10.30 AM in Kaviprathibha Hall, St. Thomas College, Thrissur. Congratulations to Ms. Josna Victoria K Johnson, who successfully defended her thesis ” A STUDY ON PESTICIDE DEGRADATION BY SOIL BACTERIA IN TEA AND COFFEE PLANTATIONS AT VALPARAI ESTATE REGION OF WESTERN GHATS” Her research was supervised by Dr. Vimala K John, Asst. Prof of Zoology. Prof. Dr. KN Anith , Professor of Microbiology, College of Agriculture, Trivandrum was the Chief Adjudicator. Dr. Rajeev S Menon Director of Research, University of Calicut delivered a keynote address. Dr. Ranjith AP FRES of Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, Principal Rev Dr. Martin KA, Prof. Dr. Binoy C F (HoD and Dean of Science), Dr. Joyce Jose (Dean of Research), Vice Principals, faculty, research scholars, PG and UG students from different departments were present on the momentous occasion.