INDEPENDANCE DAY CELEBRATIONS AT BARKUR

We are very much happy to publish a brief report on the celebrations on this auspicious day in Barkur.

Barkur Panchayath :    

The President of Barkur Panchayath Mr. Devadas Hemmady hoisted the tricolor National Flag. Mr. B. Shantharam Shetty was the distinguished guest. Other dignitaries who were present on the occasion include Mr. Panchashrari Kerematta, Secretary, Barkur Panchayat.

Hanehalli Panchayath :

Mr. Mahabaleshwar Kalkur senior panchayath member hoisted the  National flag at 8.30 a.m. during a colorful ceremony.

St. Peter's Church:

A grand function was arranged at church compound wherein Mr. Richard Carvalho, Vice President, St. Peter's Association (Barkur), Mumbai hoisted the national flag. Rev. Gration D'Souza spoke on the occasion. Rev Fr Sylvester, Mr. Gerald Gonsalves, Mr. Dolphi D'Lima, Vice President, Barkur Panchayat were present.  

National Junior College:

Principal Mr. Venkatrama Aithal hoisted the flag followed by variety entertainment by the students.

Mary knoll high school:

Vice President of Rotary Club, Barkur Mr. Kasim Saheb hoisted the tricolor flag and the distinguished guests include Mr. Shekar Bangera, President, P. T. A. and Sr Liliana, Superior, I. H. M. Convent, Barkur

Mary knoll Higher Primary School

Mr. Gerald Gonzales, Vice President, Barkur Church hoisted the national flag, Mr. Richard Carvalho & Mr. Peter Furtado representatives of S.P.A., Mumbai, Mr. Kishore Gonsalves and Mr. Stroiney Pais were the guests. Uniforms (free) were distributed to the students.  

Zilla Panchayat Hr. Pry. School, Hosala:

Mr. Nithayananda Kamath, President of Old Students' Assn.  hoisted the national flag. Mrs. Geetha Shambhu Poojary, Zilla Panchayat member, Mr. Nagayya Shetty, Mr. Surendra Shetty, Mr. Devadas, Mr. Dolphy D'Lima were present on the occasion.

Zilla Panchayat Hr. Pry School, Kachur:

Mr. Shantharam Shetty, Ex-member of Taluk Panchayat hoisted the national flag, Mr. Jayaram Shetty and Mr. Shankara Poojary were the guests.

Hanehalli Hr. Pry. School, Hanehalli:

Mr. Annappa Hegde, Correspondant hoisted the national flag Mr. Srinivas Shettigar, President Betterment Committee and Mr. B. M. Krishna were the guests.

Heradi Hr. Pry. School, Heradi :

Mr. V. L. Roche, President, Barkur Education Society hoisted the national  flag. Mr. Bhojaraj Shetty, Correspondant, Mr. Chandra Shetty were  present on the occasion. Members of Atula Yuvaka Mandala were actively  involved themselves in the programme. Almost in all schools, education scholarships, study materials were distributed to the students and talks were given on freedom movement followed by variety entertainment by the students .

Rotary Club, Barkur :

Mr. Staney Pais, President hoisted the national flag. Various competitions were conducted on the occasion to the public.

Members of N.S.S. of S.M.S. College, Brahmavar have cleaned the KOTEHADI and the surrounding areas of Kote (Fort), Barkur and  I. C. Y. M. members have cleaned the Church compound in their respective "Shramadan" programmes.  

-Harry D'Souza

Rotary club Barkur organizes ARIVU 2002

Rotary club Barkur in association with NJC Barkur is all set to organize Arivu 2002 ,12^th  interact district conference on  Sunday 25^th August 2002 at "Late Krishna Bayiri Memorial Auditorium of NJC ,Barkur

Rotarian, I. Narayan , District Governor , Rotary District 3180, will inaugurate the conference at 9 AM ,Prof. Udyavara Madhava Acharya retired Principal PPC ,Udupi &  Dr. Sudhakar Nambiar, District Assistant Governor ,rotary District 3180 are the chief guests  for the occasion .

After the registration and inauguration ,there will be a training session from 10.45 AM  to 12.15 PM followed by the cultural programme. The chief guest for the valedictory function scheduled at 3.00 PM in the afternoon is Prof A. S. Chandrashekar ,Ex Governor ,Rotary District 3180

Speaking exclusively for www.barkur.com Rotarian Mr. Stany Pais ,President, Rotary club Barkur & Rotarian B. Sudhakar Rao , Secretary Rotary club Barkur said that they are expecting over 1500 participants and urged the participants to utilize this opportunity to the fullest.

Rotary Barkur recently celebrated the Vanamahothsava at various schools of Barkur mainly, Maryknoll Hr. Primary School , Barkur ; Durgaparameshwari Hr. Primary School, Rangankeri  ,National Higher Primary school Hanehalli :NJC Barkur .The Rotary distributed the Saplings from the forest department to the students of this schools .

They also honored the top scoring students  in SSLC & 7^th standard .All together 53 students were honored .Sri Barkur Sudakar Shetty ,Managing Director Vasudha Chemicals Mumbai was the chief guest for the occasion

Rotary Barkur also distributed Uniforms to deserving students of National Hr. Primary School Hanehalli.  The Director for Community services of Rotary, Rotarian Srinivasa Shettigar, and the fellow ship chairman B. M. Krishna distributed the uniforms to 90 students

Rotary Barkur is doing a commendable job since the inception last year and receiving  accolades from all over.

We at www.barkur.com appreciate their good work and wish them good luck in the future endeavors

News by Our Correspondent,16/08/2002

 

Obituary

 

Self-Employment Camp at Barkur

The I C Y M along with Catholic Sabha has arranged a special camp at Mary knoll high school, Barkur on Sunday, 4th August 2002. The camp was arranged in collaboration with RUDSET.

The seminar was inaugurated by Bro. Gration. During the first session Dr. Nagarathna Shastry of Barkur P H Center gave information about first aid and how to act in case of medical emergencies. Dr P. V. Bhandary of "Parivarthana", Udupi who was instrumental in giving new life to hundreds of alcoholic patients narrated the consequences of prolonged use of  alcohol, gutka, pan parag , smoking etc and stressed the need for building a healthy society.

Mr. Ganesh Hegde, Managing Director of RUDSET then took the session on self employment, various types of training programmes Rudset is arranging for the unemployed youth.

ABOUT RUDSET :

Rudset (Rural Development and Self Employment Training Centre) is an institution sponsored by Syndicate Bank and Canara Bank co-ordinated by Shri Veerendra Hegde of Dharmasthala has 8 branches all over Karnataka. One such branch that was functioning in a rented premise near Manipal has recently shifted to its own spacious premises at Heroor near Brahmavar. It is giving 16 types of residential training programmers for the unemployed rural youth and help them to set up their own business by funding them through Nationalized Banks.

Fr. Sylvester then honored Mr Ganesh Hegde on behalf of the parish for his committment towards helping the unemployed youth.

LITTLE ROCK INDIAN SCHOOL SELECTED FOR E-LITERACY AWARD

Brahmmavar based Little Rock Indian School, has been selected for the prestigious State level Computer Literacy Excellence Award instituted by the Ministry of Information and Technology, Government of India.

The award, which carries a cash prize of RS 1Lakh and a Silver Trophy, will be presented by the President A.P.J Abdul Kalam, at a function to be held at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi on August 29.

Popular Prof. Mathew C. Ninan, educationist and Principal of the School, will attend the function to receive the award.

We at Amchen Barkur Website, take this opportunity to congratulate the Principal, Staff and Students of this great Institution.!!!

News by Secretary, AYA, Nagermutt - ayabarkur@indiatimes.com

SUCCUSSFUL PROFESSIONALS HONOURED IN BARKUR

Under the banner of Rotary Club of Barkur, Ex Rotary Governor Shri R.Krishna, recognized the outstanding contribution of three colorful personalities of Barkur viz.- Retd Principal Shri B.Seetarama Shetty of NJC Barkur, Medical Officer of L.F.Hospital and local practitioner Dr.N.C.Kalkur, and respected commercial merchant Shri Gopalakrishna Kamath.

During the function, Asst. Governor Shri Sudhakar Nambiar, also present, and appreciated the services of Rotary Unit of Barkur.

Rotary President Shri Stany Pais presided over the function, Shri Qasim welcomed the gathering, Secretary Shri Sudhakar Rao, delivered the introductory talk and Shri Seetarama Shetty gave the vote of thanks.

Though started last year, this group of Rotary, already well known for varied social and general utility services.

News :Secretary , AYA Nagermutt.  

I. C. Y. M. MEMBERS VISIT MANASA REHABILITATION & TRAINING CENTRE

On Sunday the 28th July ICYM members along with Rev. Fr. Sylvester D'Souza have paid a visit to Manasa center at Pambur(near Shirva). This being a part of Varado programme, the members reached to the center at 3.00 p.m.  They gave various types of entertainment   programme to the inmates such as dance, skits and action songs.

About Manasa :

Manasa rehabilitation and training center for the children with special needs, is the most challenging project undertaken by        the Catholic Sabha of Mangalore Diocese. The center   inaugurated

On 14.11.1997, today accommodates 90 children from various walks    of the society.

The authorities today try to give basic education to these           children and rehabilitate them through appropriate        training directed towards the purpose of enabling them to lead a normal life.  They try to engage the children in income generating deeds such   as book binding, stitching, manufacturing candles, soap oil, phenyl, gardening etc.  They say this will help the children to    upgrade themselves to various skills and to build confidence amongst them.

The staff members are doing wonderful job in interacting with the inmates.   The work undertaken by the authorities is to be  apreciated and the service rendered to the society will be remembered in the days to come.

-Harry Souz

Introducing Mr. Russell Edward Quadros

Born  on  14th December, 1983  at Nalkudru,  Hanehalli Village  of Barkur as the second son of Mr. Roque Quadros and Mrs.  Eugine  Quadros  completed  his  primary  and secondary education  at  Little  Rock  Indian School and came out with flying colors.   Joined   Milagres  College, Kallianpur for P. U. C. (Science)   and completed by securing 88 % marks in the group.

He was selected by merit (C. E. T.,  Karnataka  State) to Sri  Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, Mysore for Mechanical Engineering.

An active member of I C Y M, Barkur unit Mr. Russell got Silver   Medal   in   Javeline   Throw  at  the  Taluk level Competetions and Bronze Medal in District level competitions For the year 2000-2001. He was also selected for the College Volley Ball Team and represented the College for the   State Level Competitions.

A well built personality with 6.3 ft height   and 81 k.g.s (weight)  he is now selelcted at the National Level for his active  involvement  in   N. C. C.  and now going to Punjab for   attending a 20 days camp starting from 1st Week of August.

At this juncture we all at   "amchenbarur.com" wish Mr. Russell a talented product of ICYM, Barkur very best for his ambitions  of  joining  National Defence Academy in Air force wing