Miraculous Escape from a major disaster at Barkur

The people of Barkur saw a miraculous near miss 2^nd February, which could have been a worst disaster.  At round 6 .p.m., a Maruthi Omni van got engulfed in flames right next to the only Fuel station that is operating in Barkur since 3 years.  Luckily nobody was hurt as the driver of the vehicle sensed some problems with the vehicle just before and parked the car near the Fuel Station and went to get some help from the mechanics.  Just seconds after the driver alighting from the vehicle it went into flames at once and completely charred as seen in the pictures.

It was a miraculous escape as the Driver of the vehicle parked it outside the fuel station and not decided to take it in for the check up and he got out of the vehicle at the right moment. Fuel Loading operations were going on at the Fuel Station at the very moment and a burning vehicle inside the Fuel Station could have resulted in a major disaster.   It is believed that some electrical short circuit is the cause of the fire.  Fire Brigade from Udupi was mobilized to put off the fire.

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Ward Day celebrated at Kudru in Barkur

People of Kudru ward of St.Peter’s Church celebrated the Ward feast recently. They all gathered at the residence of Wilfred Roche, member, Grama Panchayath and participated in many games and competitions conduced. The stage programme commenced with the prayer. Rev.Fr. Alban D’Souza, Parish Priest presided over the function. Brother Darryl, Eugene Quadras, Vice President, Parish Council, Sr.Asha, Irene Pais, Secretary, Parish Council, Danny Picardo and Antony Prakash D’Souza were present on the stage.

Wilfred Roche welcomed the gathering. Karnataka Konkani Sahithya Academy award recipient poet of the ward Antony Prakash D’Souza was felicitated for bringing accolades to the ward. He was presented with traditional shawl, garland, fruit platter and the memento. The most elderly people of the ward Angelina D’Souza and George D’Souza were also honored in the occasion. Eugene Quadros distributed the prizes for the winners of the games and competitions. Fr.Alban D’Souza addressed the gathering and appreciated the efforts of the ward leaders in organizing such feasts which unites the ward people.

A well rehearsed and planned colorful entertainment programme  was presented by the ward people. Dolphy D’Lima, Grama Panchayath Member opined on the whole proceedings and also shared some knowledge on various government schemes which can be availed for the benefit of the ward people. Ward Gurkaar Henry Patrick D’Souza offered the vote of thanks.

The day concluded with a sumptuous dinner cooked and shared by the ward people. Sharmila Pinto anchored the proceedings of the whole day.

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New Power Generator inaugurated at St.Peter's Church

The newly installed generator of St.Peter's Church was inaugurated recently. It was inaugurated and blessed by Parish Priest Rev.Fr.Alban D'Souza.

Rev.Fr Tony Andrade, Fr. Charles Lobo, Fr. Nelson Furtado. Brother Darryl  and vice president of parish council Eugene Quadras, president of Catholic Sabha Staney Lewis were present at the occasion

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Kachchoor Maltidevi Temple Adorned in Colours for Annual Festival

The annual festival of Kachchoor Sri Maltidevi Babbuswamy Temple in Barkur is being held from January 19 to 22. In this connection, inaugural of various development works, and meeting of temple devotees are also being organized. 

This temple happens to be the base centre for about 1,000 religious centers dedicated to Babbuswamy  in different districts. About 70,000 devotees are expected to congregate here for the festival. 

A procession comprising vehicles bringing vegetables, provisions and other offerings to the temple was taken to the temple premises from Jodukatte in the town on January 19. Various religious rituals were held at the temple on Thursday.  

On Saturday January 21, different cultural programmes followed by the inaugural of the temple hall by Chief Minister of Karnataka, D V Sadananda Gowda, at 8.30 pm, are slated. Former Chief Minister, B S Yeddyurappa is expected to inaugurate the meeting to be held thereafter. 

The temple hall, which has a seating capacity of 1,000 and dining for 600, has been built at a cost of Rs 1.75 crore. It also has been equipped with a spacious parking lot.  

District in-charge minister, Dr V S Acharya, will preside over the meeting, while the temple’s Bailakere portico will be inaugurated by MLA, K Raghupati Bhat, who also happens to be the president of the reception committee. The newly built arch will be inaugurated by MLA, Halady Srinivas Shetty.  

The emblem of Sri Maltidevi Educational and Cultural Trust will be released by Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president, G Parameshwar. Krishna J Palemar, minister, will inaugurate the Vasanta Mantap, while Mangalore mayor, Praveen Anchan,will inaugurate the renovated Bailakere tank. 

Various other people’s representatives, entrepreneurs, and temple Gurikars etc from across different districts will be present.  

In a release, reception committee president, K Raghupati Bhat, temple office bearers, Tallur Rama, D Jagannath, Chennappa Mulky and others, have sought support and cooperation of everyone concerned for different programmes undertaken the temple.

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Ward Day celebrated at Nagermutt

The people of Nagarmutt ward of Barkur St. Peter's church, celebrated the feast  of their patron St. Thomas on 15^th  January. The celebrations started with a thanks giving mass at the church in the morning. Festivities kicked off at 3.30 pm at the residence of Ronald and Delphine Andrade (Late Paul and Louiza Andrade)  with the games conducted by the organizers Roshan and Lancer.

The stage program was presided over by Rev. Fr Albun D'Souza, Parish Priest. Fr. Tony Andrade, Br. Darryl, Eugine Quadros, Vice President, Sr. Asha,  Sr Violet and  and Herald D’Souza, the present Gurkaar or Luwaad of the ward. Gurkars of all other wards and Office bearers  of various associations of the church were present.
 Herald D’Souza welcomed the gathering, and  the prizes were distribute by  Eugene Quadros  to the winners of the games. Former Gurkar and the first  female gurkar of the ward Zita fernandes was felicitated. Fr Tony Andrade from Nagermutt ward, now serving at USA, addressed the gathering.

Trisha D’Souza, daughter of  Titus and Leena D’Souza who won gold medal in 4X400 relay, silver medal in 400 mts and 600 mts race in State level athletics tournament, currently pursuing training in Bangalore for national level and Jennifer Carvalho, daughter Elcy Carvalho, who won gold medal in long jump in district level and participated in state level, two  achievers of the ward who excelled in sports  were also felicitated.

Members of the ward who are shining in their respective disciplines, Panchayat member Shaila D’Souza, Benedicta Andrade, Franklin Fernandes, Vice President ICYM Udupi District Council,  ICYM President  Austin D’Almeida, ICYM Secretary Jasmine Andrade,  Lancer Fernandes, Sabitha Fernandes, and children holding positions in various associations in the church as well as in their schools were honored. Postman Shekar, Electrical linesmen Narasimha, Raghu and Santhosh were honored by the Parish Priest as special recognition for their service.
Lancer  Fernandes  proposed vote of thanks.

Cultural program  presented by the team lead by Austin D’Almeida  and  anchored by Roshan D’Souza  from 7 pm to 7.45 pm showcased the talents of ward and  kept the gathering entertained. The day was concluded with a sumptuous fellowship dinner.

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Naveen Dais takes over as the new President of 'The Expressions'

The members of "The Expressions", a group of like minded people, got together for the sole purpose of promoting talents, recently chose their new office bearers for the next term. Multifaceted Naveen Dais, Barkur, one of the founder members of the group and a dynamic leader, efficient organizer, musician and singer and an entrepreneur in and around Brahmavar was elected as the president of the group in meeting held at the residence of Alwyn Andrade. Eric Soans of Thuruthuthuthu and Veeyol Veenya Songim fame retained his position of Secretary fifth time in succession.

Other committee members elected are as follows:

Founder President and Convener : Kishore Gonsalves, Barkur

President : Naveen Dais, Barkur

Vice President : Reubina Rodrigues, Sasthan

Secretary : Eric Soans, Barkur

Joint Secretary : Sujatha Andrade, Barkur

Treasurer : Patricia D’ Almeida, Barkur

Cultural Secretary : Praveen Carvalho, Barkur

Joint Cultural Secretary : Roshni Dais, Barkur

Public Relation Officer : Alwyn Andrade, Barkur

The handing over ceremony to the new office bearers was held immediately after the elections. All the members were present on the occasion.

Outgoing president Alwyn Andrade handed over the charge to the new president Naveen Dais. Accordingly, all the other outgoing office bearers handed over their charges to the respective incoming office bearers. Outgoing President Alwyn Andrade in his address expressed his gratitude to all the members of The Expressions for extending him full support during his tenure for the successful completion of programs like Expressions 2009.

New president Naveen Dais in  his speech thanked all the members for choosing him as the president for the next term and requested them to provide him full support to enable him to discharge his duties effectively.

Election was conducted by Kishore Gonsalves, Convener of The Expressions group. Few newly joined members were welcomed into the group.

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