Kachur Babbuswami temple get Rs.1 crore from the government

The State Budget of 2009/10 has announced the One Crore rupees for the development of historical Kachur Malthidevi and  Babbuswami temple. The development committee of this temple has expressed their gratitude for the government of Karnataka and all MLAs of Karavali District.

Kachur Babbuswami Temple is the Moolastana for more than 1000 Babbuswami temples of 6 districts. Annually there are nearly 50,000 people are visiting the temple. Construction of the Shila Degula is completed last year at a  cost of 1.50 corers.

Plans are drawn for more developments like rebuilding of Bailakere’s Holy Pushkarini, Community Hall, Food court, and tourist facilities etc at an estimated cost of 1.80 crores.

Regular religious activities are held in the temple like daily prayer, sankramana prayer, and darshana seve is performed on  3^rd Sunday of every month . According to the press release, the anniversary of the inception is planned on 18^th April and a Mass Wedding Ceremony is planned on 19^th April by the temple development committee.

Post Graduate Courses (M.Com and MSW) inaugurated at Government College

In continuation of the annual festivities started from yesterday, the 11^th Annual Day was celebrated at Srimathi Rukmini Shedthi Memorial National First Grade Government College along with the inauguration of the Post Graduate Courses M.Com and MSW from current academic year.

Srimathi Rukmini Shedthi Memorial National First Grade Government College is the only  government college to get 'B' Grade in NAAC accreditation in Udupi District and first rural government college to start post graduation courses within a span of ten years.

The programme was started by hoisting the College Flag by chief guest on the occasion Dr. Gabriel Fernandes, Professor of Medicine and Micro Biology, University of Texas, USA. B. Sudhakar Shetty, Mega Donor of the college and Managing Director , Vasudha Chemicals Mumbai and Rukmini Residency, Udupi, Haladi Shrinivasa Shetty, MLA, B.Shamtharama Shetty, President, Grama Panchayath, Barkur, B.Seetharama Shetty, Retired Principal. NPUC, Barkur and V.L. Roche, President, Vidyabhivardhini Sangha, Barkur were present on the occasion.

Later at the formal stage function presided over by Prof. Rajashekhar Hebbar, Principal, B. Sudhakar Shetty, Mega Donor of the college and Managing Director , Vasudha Chemicals Mumbai and Rukmini Residency, Udupi, accompanied by other guests on the stage symbolically inaugurated the Post Graduate courses M.Com and MSW by lighting the lamps.

Krishnamoorthi Y.R. , Lecturer in Accountancy, Kumari Asha, Lecturer in Sociology, Umesh K. Lecturer in Accountancy were felicitated by B.Sudhakar Shetty as these lecturers obtained their M.Phil degrees for their thesis in their respective fields.

Dr.Gabriel Fernandes was felicitated with traditional shawl, garland, memento and fruits platter for his various contributions to the development of college in the last 10 years. Haladi Shrinivasa Shetty, MLA, did the honors.

Winners of the various completions in sports and cultural activities and the students who excelled in academics were presented with prizes and certificates. Dr. Fernandes, Haladi Shrinivasa Shetty, B.Shantharama Shetty , V.L. Roche distributed the prizes and certificates.

Two days festivities concluded with various cultural programmes presented by the students.

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Prize Distribution Day at Government College

Two days of annual college festivities kicked off at Srimathi Rukmini Shedthi Memorial National First Grade Government College with Annual Prize Distribution on 17^th February 2009.

The programme was started by hoisting the College Flag by chief guest on the occasion Dr. Gabriel Fernandes, Professor of Medicine and Micro Biology, University of Texas, USA. Later at the formal stage function presided over by Prof.Rajashekhar Hebbar, Principal, Dr.Fernandes distributed the scholarships to the deserving students. Dr.Fernandes, through his Village to College Foundation is distributing scholarships to the needy students who can’t afford the expenses of the college education from the last couple of years. Once again this year too about 45 students received a total sum of Rs.80000 through the foundation.  Kishore Gonsalves of www.barkuronline.com, Sathish Poojary, President, Sthayee Samithi, Taluk Panchayath, Udupi, and Chandrasekhar Shetty Nalkudru, President. Grama Panchayath Hanehalli and Himakara Shetty, President of the Parent Teacher’s Association were the guests present on the stage.

Winners of the various competitions in sports and cultural activities and the students who excelled in academics were presented with prizes and certificates. Dr. Fernandes, Kishore Gonsalves, Satheesh Poojari, Chandrashekara Shetty and Himakara Shetty distributed the prizes among the winners.

Principal Rajshekar Hebbar introduced Dr. Gabriel Fernades and his achievements. Dr.  Fernandes addressed the students and said he will always ready to help for those needy students for their college education. He stressed on the importance of having graduate and post graduate degrees in today’s competitive world and urged students specially girls to pursue higher education as much as possible.  

Various cultural programmes were presented by students. Annual College Day function is scheduled for tomorrow.

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Kudru Extension of Dr. Gabriel Fernandes Road inaugurated at Moodahadu

The newly built extension road  running from one end to the  other of Moodahadu Kudru , from the new bridge to the proposed linking bridge to Bennekudru, entirely built by the funds provided by Dr.Gabriel Fernandes on villagers request  was inaugurated  at a simple but very well attended function at Moodahadu Kudru organized by Moodahadu Road Development Committee .

Earlier a foundation stone ceremony for a small house for a poor family at Pandeshwar which is also aided by Dr.Fernandes  was held  at Pandeshwar.   Rev. Fr. R.C.M. Aranha blessed the premises and Dr.Fernandes laid the foundation stone.

The extension of the road was inaugurated jointly by Jayaprakash Hegde, former MLA an Dr. Gabriel Fernandes by cutting the ribbon at the starting point of the road extension.  Shankar Kundar, Member, Jilla  Panchayath , unveiled the name plate of the Dr.Gabriel Fernandes Road. 

Later at the formal stage function held at Kudru, Moodahadu Road Development Committee felicitated Dr.Fernandes with traditional shawl, garland and fruits platter for his generous gift in the form of this road to villagers. Jayaprakash Hegde did the honors on behalf of the villagers.

Kishoo, Barkur of www.barkuronline.com, V.L. Roche,  Shankar Kundar, Member, Jilla  Panchayath, Kumari Baby, President, Pandeshawara Panchayath, Prof.Rajshekahar Hebbar, Principal, Smt.Rukmini Shedthi Memorial Government First Grade College, Barkur and Prathap Chandra Shetty, President, CA Bank , Sasthan and Member , Pandeshwara Panchayath were present as guests on the occasion.

Alwyn Andrade conducted the proceedings and proposed the vote of thanks on behalf of the Road Development Committee.  The villagers expressed their wish of getting constructed the proposed bridge connecting this new road to the Bennekudru ring road , which once completed will provide a direct road connection between the Moddahadu-Pandeshwar to Barkur. Former MLA Jayaparaksh Hegde promised to get it done within his means and Jilla Panchayath Member Shankar Kundar announced that the potable water project for the village is sanctioned and will materialize soon.

Obituary

Theresa Fernandes  66. nee D’Sousa wife of late Edwin Fernandes, Barkur , mother of Edgar, Edson/Gretchen, & Exter. Sister of late William, Cecilia, late John, late Joesph, Fr. Denis, Molly, and Sr. Corona(Winnie). Sister in law of Winnie, late Maxim, Stella , Gladys ,Denis , Wilfred & Lancy. Passed away on 14 February after a brief illness in Manipal Hospital.

Obituary

Rita Picardo(66) Kacchur, Barkur, wife of the late Jerome Picardo (Pikadth Master), mother of Gretta, Evette and Nunilla, passed away on February 6, 2009.

Funeral cortege leaves residence “Church View" Kacchur, for Church of St.Peter, Barkur on Sunday February 8 at 4.00 pm.

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Passenger Shelter inaugurated at Barkur Railway Station

A railway passenger's shelter that was constructed at a cost of Rs 50,000 at Barkur Railway Station by St Peter's Association Mumbai (Barkur), to mark the Association's 20th annual day celebrations and annual feast of Barkur St Peter's parish, was dedicated to the service on Sunday February 1.

Mumbai-based St Peter's Association has been donating school uniforms to the students of Maryknol Higher Primary School, Barkur since the past many years, and also contributing for various development works of Barkurr St Peter's parish. This is for the first time that Association has extended the facility for the comfort of train passengers and general public.

Retired Principal and correspondent of NPUC B. Seetharama Shetty inaugurated the passenger's shelter. Parish priest Fr R C M Aranha blessed the premises.

Association president Richard Carvalho, secretary Ivan Rebello, organizing committee member Ralph Monteiro, parish council vice president Herald D Souza, Station master Sachin Shetty, Srinivas Shetty and Vinod Kumar were present.

Richard Carvalho welcomed the gathering while Ivan Rebello proposed the vote of thanks. Eric Soans compered the programme.

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Annual Sports Day at Barkur college

Annual sports day of  Srimati Rukmini Shedthi Memorial National Government First Grade College Barkur was held at Late Umashankar Shetty Sports grounds of National Pre University College recently.

Kishore Gonsalves of www.barkuronline.com was the chief guest for the inaugural ceremony and declared the sports day open. College Principal Prof.Rajshekhar Hebbar along with other lecturers conducted various sports events throughout the day. Winners of the sports will be rewarded with prizes on the College Day planned in the month of February.

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