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Bangalore-Karwar Train - Protest Staged Demanding Halt at Barkur
Barkur-Brahmavar Nagarika Samiti and members of 23 social welfare
and voluntary organizations staged a rail roko at Barkur railway
station, here on Thursday November 24 morning, urging the railway
authorities to grant halt for Bangalore-Karwar train services at
Barkur railway station
Hundreds of people participated in the protest. A memorandum
addressed to higher officers was submitted to Mangalore zone
assistant traffic manager Vinay Kumar, urging halt of the
Bangalore-Karwar train, so that people residing in and around
Brahmavar, Barkur, Sastan, Mandarti, Saibarakatte and nearby
regions will benefit.
B Shantaram Shetty, B Sitaram Shetty, B Bhujanga Shetty, B K Hegde,
Venkataramana Bhandarkar, Srinivas Shettigar, B Sudhakar Rao, K
Satyanarayan Udupa, K P Kanchan, K K Nayak, Vasanti, Gowry
Poojarthi, Shoukat Ali, Bharati Shetty, office bearers of several
voluntary and social service organizations were present.
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New altar and stands at the church of St.Peter
A
newly designed altar and 3 new stands built at a cost of hundred
thousand rupees were consecrated at the church of St.Peter, Barkur
on Sunday, 20th November. Rev Fr. Alban D’Souza, parish
priest blessed the new altar donated by Cynthia Fernandes, Pamela
D’Souza and Premi Vaz in the memory of their departed father Maxim
Sequieira and uncle Rev.Fr.Augustine Sequeira.
3
stands, one for reading gospel, known as Ambo, another
M.C.Stand , used for the general announcements and a Presidential
Stand used for the celebration of the holy mass, donated by
Gonsalves family in the memory of Rev.Fr.Joseph Maria Gonsalves,
SVD, were also blessed and consecrated.
Altar and the stands were designed and built by Daya Victor Lobo,
of Aakar Creations in Mangalore.
Taluk level sports meet took off at Barkur.
Taluk level sports meet was kicked off at National Pre University
College Grounds. An attractive Sports Torch Rally or Kreeda Jyothi
from Battevinayaka Temple to the sports ground marked the
inauguration ceremony. The rally was flagged off at the temple by
Vittal Hegde, entrepreneur, philanthropist and the owner of
Sankamma Thayi resorts at Barkur and
Sankamma Thayi chain of hotels elsewhere.
The torch changed hands with participation of the sports men of
yester years of Barkur and some dignitaries like Sathish Amin,
Dr.Manoj D'lima, Somayya, Ramachandra Kamath, Nayaz, Shivaram Amin,
Karthik, B.M. Krishna and others.
Sudhakar Matser, B.Shantharama Shetty and others lead the Torch
Rally which was made more colorful by an impressive Bike rally and
rhythmic drumming of the Nasik band.
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Sukumar
from Barkur among four caught for Brown Sugar Worth Rs 1.65 Crore
seized at Manipal
Coast Guard police on Friday November 4 night arrested four people
for allegedly selling brown sugar worth Rs 1.65 crore at Manipal
here. They also seized one kg of brown sugar from the foursome.
The arrested are Pramod Poojary of Saligrama, Mohammed Irfan of
Hiriyadka, Santosh of Hassan and Sukumar of Barkur. There were
seven of them but only four were caught while other three escaped
at the time of raid.
Udupi Coast Guard sources told Daijiworld that the raid operation
took place on Friday November 4 at 10.30 pm. Acting on a tip off,
the police team traced Mohammed Irfan, an auto rickshaw driver,
waiting near a hotel in Malpe, and followed him to Manipal, where
four people came in a car, and two others (Pramod Poojary and
Sukumar) by bike.
Among them, Santosh was the dealer who had bought the brown sugar
from Bangalore to sell it to the others. When the police raided
the spot, they tried to escape but four of them were caught. Two
of the three people who fled are Ganesh and Palaksha, as revealed
by Santosh during interrogation.
Police found one kg of brown sugar in Santosh's bag, and six
bundles of currency notes in Irfan's bag. The curious part is that
only the top layer of the bundles contained notes of Rs 1000,
while beneath, there were only plain papers made to look like
currency.
Police also seized the car (KA 04 MD 4115) worth Rs 5 lac, the
bike (KA 05 EG 2625) and the auto rickshaw (KA 20 B 8411) used by
the accused.
The arrested are now in Manipal police custody.Coast Guard CPI P M
Divakar led the operation with his staff. Investigations are on.
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Village
to College Foundation scholarships distributed
“Village To College” a novel scholarship programme initiated by
Village To College Foundation, founded by
Dr.Gabriel Fernandes
Texas, USA, for the needy students of Barkur is extended to the
very needy students at St.Mary's Syrian College (SMS) Brahmavar,
and Milagres College, Kallianpur.
12 students from SMS College Brahmavar were chosen, in which few
were the recipients of scholarships from past years to continue
their Second and third year and recruited 4 freshers from 1st
year as well. 3 students studying in Pre University in SMS college
from Moodahadu village were also paid and in all paid 15
scholarships on behalf Dr. G.Fernandes. In addition as part of
continuation of the last year programme 7 students were also
awarded the scholarships at Milagres College at Kallianpur. New
3-4 freshers will also be selected soon
to make 12 students from each college.
These scholarships are given only to those students who are doing
well in their studies and coming from very needy families.
Last year nearly 50 scholarships, amounting to Rs 80,000 were
given to the students of Smt. Rukmini Shedthi Memorial National
Government First Grade College Barkur. Applications from Barkur
college for this year are yet to be received.
Established very successfully for the past 7 years giving close to
Rs 70- 80,000 each year at Barkur College alone, this programme
was initiated in a small way, first at Barkur Parish over 12 years
ago, by Dr. Fernandes,
Professor
of the Department of Medicine at the University of Texas, with the
kind co operation of then Parish priest, Rev Fr Benjamin D’Souza.
Although living sta ndards are much improved around Barkur,
several needy families looking forward eagerly to receive help to
pay their tuition fees each year. Many students who were the
recipients of Village to College Scholarships have already
graduated and found jobs to support their poor parents. It is the
foundation desire to extend this activity Brahmvar and Kallianpur
along with Barkur.
Dr. Fernandes appreciates very much the help of Kishore Gonsalves,
local representative for the Village to College Foundation, and
Rajshekar Hebbar, Principal, Smt. Rukmini Shedthi Memorial
National Government First Grade College Barkur, Prof.K,Narayanan,
Principal, SMS College Brahmavar, Dr.Neri Cornelio, Principal, and
Augustine Arun Dias, Physical Director, Milagres College,
Kallianpur in facilitating in expanding this program to benefit
very needy students to complete their College education.
The foundation also thanks the recent donors for helping towards
scholarships. For more details and the names of the donors, please
visit the website
www.villagetocollegefdn.org
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Wilfy Nites at
Mumbai kick start on a high note, SPA celebrates 23rd Anniversary
The King of Konkani music, Konkann Kogull Wilfy Rebimbus was not
just an extraordinary musician but was a Konkani institution
himself. It was he who gave a new dimension to Konkani music and
put Konkani music on a higher pedestal. His journey from his first
composition ‘Bekari’ that was set to the tunes of a popular Hindi
number of yesteryears is nothing short of spectacular. However
once Wilfy started setting his tunes to his superb lyrics, he gave
a new meaning to Konkani music.
So it is almost impossible to imagine Wilfy Nite without the
incomparable Wilfy Rebimbus. But the late Konkann Kogull’s better
half Meena who had been with him in thick and thin, in the company
of her children Veena-Arthur and Vishwas-Charleen proved at the
Bhaidas Hall on Wednesday October 21 morning that they are
committed to carry on the legend’s great legacy and provide the
Konkani music lovers with total entertainment as Wilfy did for
almost half a century continuously. The Rebimbus family had always
been Konkani’s ‘First Family’ when complete and meaningful
entertainment mattered and they again held on their reputation
with great pride by dishing out a sentimental musical tribute to
the late Wilfy Rebimbus, the first Wilfy nite in Mumbai after
Konkann Kogull’s demise in early 2010.
The first one among the series of 5 to be staged at Mumbai, this
nite was organized as the part of 23rd anniversary
celebration of metro’s premiere St Peter's Association (Barkur)
Mumabi, SP. With an apt tag line, this show was truly continuing
the legacy of Wilfy Rebimbus by his family. SPA as it is popularly
known, has organized many Wilfy Nites in the past 25 years. The
association has once again joined hands with the Rebimbus family
to recreate the musical extravaganza for the Mumbai audience, in
the absence of the legend himself.
The first song of the evening was ‘Parat Eik Paavtim’, an
emotional tribute not to a celebrity artiste but to a loving
father, composed by Wilfy’s daughter Veena Pais nee Rebimbus. As
Vishwas and Veena appeared on stage, the jam-packed audience in
the Bhaidas Hall, Ville Parle (W), welcomed them with a round
applause. But soon the audience moved into the ‘silent mode’ as
touching lyrics of Veena and an equally emotive tune had an
extraordinary effect on the gathering.
This was followed by Konkann Myna’s entry to the stage with the
moving number ‘Thum Maka Haanv Tuka’. For almost 250 nites, Meena
has walked on to the stage along with her illustrious life partner
Wilfy but today as she took to stage without him and rendered the
song, it was very much visible that she has taken over the baton
and will continue the legacy of the Konkann Kogull in the company
of her distinguished children Veena and Vishwas. It is not a
wonder that she has always topped the charts among the best female
singers of Konkani horizon. She has a special aura that has the
ability to cast a spell on the listeners and she was at her best
again in Doha cinema.
Dolla and Wilfy nites are synonyms to each other. The Mumbai stage
was ready and as the opportune moment came, King of Konkanni
comdedy Adolphus Cutinho, better known as Dolla Nandigudda arrived
and almost immediately sent the audience in peals of laughter.
Vanita-Vandana-Shalini is nothing short of a cult song. One of
Wilfy’s earliest compositions, this song has always has the
audience’s blessing whenever and wherever it is presented. As
Vishwas belted this popular number in his melodious voice, the
spectators went berserk with applause.
The nite was truly a tribute to the late Wilfy Rebimbus as the
troupe led by Veena and Vishwas kept the audience glued to their
seats with some of the most popular and foot-tapping numbers.
Wilfy had the uncanny knack of bringing in real life into his
music with beautiful compositions. ‘Lungi’ is one such composition
which is clear evidence to Wilfy’s matchless talent. The famed
song was presented by one of Konkani’s finest voices Ivan Sequeira,
Vishwas and Claud.
‘Matembor Pangor Dorina’ has special place in the hearts of
Konkani music buffs. The song is always considered to be the
important link of the chain of Wilfy’s golden hits. The song
originally sung by Wilfy and Meena was presented by Vishwas and
Babita much to the delight of an appreciative audience. Konkani’s
‘Golden Voice’ Ivan Sequeira a resident of Mumbai then had the
audience in tears with his soulful rendition of one of Wilfy’s
greatest compositions ‘Mojha Kudintlea Xirani’.
Being the son of Wilfy Rebimbus is not an easy task. The Konkani
music lovers have always had great expectation from Vishwas and he
has hardly disappointed the music lovers. While he was always
considered to be the proud owner of sonorous voice, of late he has
proved his mettle as composer too. Some of his compositions have
been part of the 41st volume of Wilfy’s albums. One
among these pearls ‘Suknne’ was rendered by Vishwas amidst the
thunderous of applause by the full-house Divali crowd that
witnessed another well-organized programme adding one more
feather to the overcrowded hat of SPA.
‘Kutmache Naanv Sangonaka’ song that narrates the bond between a
brother and sister was rendered by Ivan and Babita touching the
emotional chords of all the gathered.
Babita Pinto who is blessed with a mellifluous voice and distinct
talent stole the hearts of the audience with her superb
presentation of ‘Mojem Kalliz Bhullam’. The evening came to an end
with ‘Konknni Amchi Bhaas’, Wilfy’s finest tribute to Mother
Konkani.
Dolla as usual kept the audience thrilled with his side-splitting
comedy while elegant dancers Renita Lobo, Scanzy Alfred, Chris
Misquith and Felita Fonseca who were specially flown in from
Mangalore entertained the audience with their scintillating
dances.
The entire nite was conducted by Konkani’s numero uno compere
Leslie Rego in his usual inimitable style. Leslie brings in an ‘X
Factor’ to any show with his mastery over language and skills to
manage the audience. He has a special charisma which often leaves
the audience spellbound and the Divali Nite was no exception as
this ‘compere extraordinaire hosted yet another successful
programme.
The singers were ably supported by musicians Pitambar, Padmanabhan
and Joswin. Wilfy’s partner in his musical journey Pappan was
leader of the pack.
Ronnie Goveas , Managing Director, Skylark Freight Forwarders (P)
Limited was the chief guest for the show along with guests of
honor, William Sequeira, Vice Chairman, Model Co-Operative Bank
Limited, Krishna Hegde, MLA, Government of Maharashtra, Clive
Dias, Councellor, Mhanagarpalika, Mumbai were among the other
dignitaries attended.
President of SPA,
Mr.Simon Peter Furtado, Honorary Secretary Ivan
Rebello, Secretary Eric Carvalho, Treasurer Antony Dais among
other office-bearers and the Convenor of the series of Wilfy Nites
at Mumabi, Henry D’Silva among others were present on the
occasion.
All in all it was a wonderful programme and full-house audience
proved that there are enough and more people to support Konkani as
long as organizers stick to the basics well and dish out quality
programmes. But the greatest outcome of the show is that the
Konkani-speaking people want the Rebimbus family to continue to
walk on the footsteps of the late Wilfy Rebimbus continuing the
mission of nurturing and promoting Konkani through music. The
journey has begun on a perfect note in Mumbai and Rebimbus family
would surely be mighty pleased with this. As they present next 4
shows during the Diwali holidays in Mumbai, the entire troupe
would surely be taking all these positive vibes from Bhaidas Hall
and continue entertaining Konkani buffs wherever they go.
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Rons, Bantwal
St.Peter’s Association (Barkur) Mumbai to present Wilfy Nite at
Mumbai
Konkani music buffs in Mumbai are set for a memorable musical
treat with the historic 'Wilfy Nite' to be staged for the first
time in Mumbai without the singing legend Wilfy Rebimbus. The show
has been organised to pay rich tributes to the singing legend. The
songs to be rendered during the show are composed by late Wilfy
Rebimbus as well as his children Veena and Vishwas.
Aptly tag lined, this show is continuing the legacy of Wilfy
Rebimbus by his family, who are regarded to be the first family of
Konkani Music. St.Peter’s Association (Barkur) Mumbai, deemed as
one of the premiere associations of Mangalorean origin in Mumbai,
is continuing the saga of organizing quality Konkani programmes at
Mumbai, since its inception about 25 years. SPA as it is popularly
known, has organized many Wilfy Nites in the past 25 years. The
association has once again joined hands with the Rebimbus family
to recreate the musical extravaganza for the Mumbai audience, in
the absence of the legend himself.
The event will be staged under the prestigious banner of
St.Peter’s Association (Barkur) Mumbai at Bhaidas Hall, Ville
Parle, West on Wednesday, October 26th at 09.30 am. Wilfy’s
troupe comprising of 25 members will be flown in from Mangalore.
They include Konkan Myna Meena Rebimbus, Vishwas Rebimbus, Ivan
Sequeira, Babita Pinto, Charleen Rebimbus; the popular music
director duo who have been associated with Wilfy since long -
Pappan and Joswin Pinto along with Peethambaran; ace comedian
Adolphus Cutinha (Dolla Nandigudda) and others. The show will be
hosted by compere-beyond-compare Leslie Rego.
Veena Rebimbus who resides in Doha, and Vishwas Rebimbus from
Mangalore are also among the prime attractions of the show.
SPA extends a warm welcome to all fans of Wilfy residing in Mumbai
in general and all Barkurians in particular to witness the history
in the making. Entry passes can be obtained from the members of
the organisation. Contact Numbers 09821833099, 09820048953,
09892700021
Obituary
Edward Furtado
(70), Bennekudru, Barkur, Husband of Celine Furtado, Father of
Edna/Divyanand Gonsalves, Sharmila/Dilip Varghese, Savitha Roche,
Jolvin/Elvira & Viru/Marina. Grand Father of Sheldon, Dion,
Sweezal, Shenon, Michelle & Cleon. Brother of Late Fermine
Passanha, Late Pricilla Lewis, Late Francis, Peter, Late John &
Judith Suares. Passed away on Thursday, Oct 13, 2011.
Funeral Cortege
leaves residence at 10:00AM on Saturday 15th October to the church
of St.Peter, Barkur for mass at 10:30AM followed by burial.
Contact Nos: +91 820
2587730, +91 9741634753
The Expressions
creates waves, wins first place in Comedy Darbaar
The Expressions, the name synonymous with quality
entertainment in and around Barkur proved once again that they are
the front runners when it comes to class comedy acts by winning
the first place in "Comedy Darbar" a competition organized by JC
International at Kundapur. The Expressions team lead by its
President Alwyn Andrade performed for 3 consecutive days at the
jam packed auditorium continuously leading the competition by a
wide margin from the nearest contenders.
Judged by ace
performers and Sandalwood actors, TV Personalities like Om Ganesh,
Arun Shiroor and Dr. Bhaskar Karnik, The Expressions team,
comprising of veteran comedian Prakash Shetty, Sujatha Andrade and
Sunil bagged the cash prize along with trophy.
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