UDUPI DISTRICT YOUTH CONVENSION - 2002

The first ever Udupi District Youth Convention (UDYC-2002) was held  at Swarna Bhavan, Brahmavar.

The youth convention  was  inaugurated  by  the local M L A, Mr. K.     Jayaprakash Hegde in an attractive ceremony which was presided over  by Mr. Francis Prakash D'Souza,  Treasurer,  ICYM  Diocesan Council, Mangalore. In his address he  praised  the youth for their  positive role in  the  society  and he  assured his full support and co-operation for  their  efforts  in  building  a  healthy society. Mr. Dolphy D'Lima,  Ashraya  Committee  member  and  Mr. Herald  D'Souza,  Ex President,   Diocesan  Youth  Council  were  the  guests  during  the  inaugural ceremony. Mr. Lancer Fernandes (Barkur), President, Kallianpur Varado Youth Council welcomed the gathering & Mr. Prakash Rebello (Basrur), President,  Kundapur  Varado Youth Council proposed vote of thanks.

In the morning session Dr Gerald Pinto, Kallianpur enlightened the participants on the subject "personality development" and based  on      the  subject, participants through their activities  dramatized the  answers posed to the questions after the discussion in groups.

Mr. Vinaykumar  Sorake,  M. P.  Visited the participants soon after     lunch and praised the organizers for having organized  such a      beautiful  convention  and  greeted  the  youth with his  Christmas      message and said  that  he  will  be  with  the youth  in all their      activities.

In  the  afternoon  session  Mr. Gerald D'Costa, Siddakatte explained  about  "the  role of the youth in the      present political senario" with his unique  attractive  style.

During the closing ceremony Rev. Fr. Sylvester D'Souza, Ex Regional   (Karnataka) Director honored the talented youngster Mr. Francis  Prakash  D'Souza,(Treasurer, Diocesan Youth Council) who served with     Mother  Theresa  for  5  years and   6 other outstanding youngsters from Udupi      District.

Miss Remidia  D'Souza,  Ex Zilla Panchayath President, Mrs. Veronica Cornelio,  Ex  Taluk  Panchayath  President were present during the valedictory programme and  wished  the youth every success in their  life. The closing ceremony was presided over by Mr. William  Mark Lewis, President, Christian Political forum.

More than 300 youth from all over the  Udupi district took part in      the first ever youth convention and expressed their solidarity  and      requested  the  organizers  to   arrange  at  least  2  such  youth      conventions in a year.

-Harry DSouza

 Excavation of temples likely at Barkur, Aihole in December

Udupi, November 29: The M. H. Krishna Institute of Indology , sponsored by the Mythic Society has initiated two major  research programmes this year.The Barkur archaeological excavation project in Udupi district and a two year Aihole  Temple Studies project in Bagalkot district.  At a press  meet recently, institute Director Dr. S. Nagaraju and Mythic Society president Dr. Suryanath U. Kamath, outlined the highlights of these programmes.

Barkur, today  a small coastal town situated between Udupi and Kundapur, was once a flourishing commercial and industrial centre with a seaport, which carried out trade with European countries. Today archaeologists are hoping to unravel some more information  about this town, which still has 10 temples  built during the rule of Vijayanagara Kings.

Aihole, a small village, is considered the cradle temple architecture and the site museum of Indian temple styles as it is the only place in India where temples of the three major styles Nagara, Dravida and Vesara co- exist.  The ASI's efforts in clearing the debris, have opened over 100 temples built between the 5th and 13th centuries, necessitating the need for fresh studies.

Obituary

H/O Mrs. Sophia Lewis, S/O Bonthu Lewis, F/O Anitha/Alphonso; Prafula/Richard;Ajith/Lona & Arun

Expired on 29-11-02, funeral cortège leaves PAULEEZA on Sunday (1-12-02)  At 4.00pm to Holy Rosary Church, Kundapur

FREE MEDICAL CAMP AT BARKUR

The Billava Sangha (Regd.), Barkur, organised a free medical camp   at   Shivagiri   Kshetra,   near   Kalchapra,    Barkur. Mr. Vinaykumar Sorake, M. P.  inaugurated the camp.Mr. B. N. Shankar Poojary, Zilla Panchayath Member, Mr. Dhananjaya Amin, Taluk Panchayath member were present during the inaugural ceremony.

The following doctors from City Hospital, Udupi  conducted the free medical check up.

1. Dr Sukhananda Shenoy

2. Dr Vishwanath Shanbhag

3. Dr Ramesh Nayak

4. Dr Sadhana Nayak    and

5. Dr Celine Rodrigues.

The services of the doctors were appreciated by the local people and more than 100 people availed the benefits of this camp.

The officials of the Billava Sangha, Mr. Jagannath Poojary,  Mr. Jaru Poojary,  Mr. Kumar, Mr. Sudhakar Rao,  Mr.  Palan and  Mr.  Manjappa  were  at the helm of the smooth running of the  camp

ANTI RABIES PROGRAMME AT BARKUR

Rotary Club of Barkur in collaberation  with  Veternary  Hospitals and Department of Udupi  District,  arranged anti rabies  vaccination programme at  Heradi,  Hanehalli,  Nadoor and Rangankere villages  of    Barkur. 

The programme was inaugurated by Cap. Bhujanga Shetty,  Retired Director  of  Veternary  Department.  Dr  B. S. Narakesari, Asst.  Director , was the chief guest.  The  inaugural  ceremony was held at  Hanehalli Primary School,  Barkur. Mr Staney Pais,  President  of Rotary  Club    welcomed  the gathering. 

The programme was held on 24th November from 8.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m., and about 260 dogs were given vaccination . The vaccination programme was sponsored by   Mr. K. Jayaprakash Hegde, local M.L.A.

COUNTRY BOAT RACING AND SWIMMING COMPETITIONS

The Rotary Club of Barkur added yet another feather to its cap by conducting a special but very attractive competition for the locals and people from the surroundings on Sunday,  17^th  November  along  with Bhuvana Grameena Sangha, Bennekudru .

The Administrator of Bennekudru Temple, Mr. Ramdas, inaugurated the breathtaking Nada Doannee and Eeju spardhe (country boat racing and swimming competitions). Mr. Govindraj  Hegde  was present during the inaugural Ceremony.

Mr. Gopal Kharvi of Kodi  won  the first place in the swimming competition and Mr. Praveen Mendon of Barkur won the 2nd place. Mr. Umesh Amin of Barkur got the winners award for the country boat racing.

Mr. K. Jayaprakash Hegde, Local M L A was present during  the Valedictory Programme and gave away the prizes. He praised the organizers for having recognized the  rural  talents and for encouraging the youth. Mr. Staney Pais, President, Rotary  Club and  Mr.  Sudhakar  Rao,  Secretary  were  present during  the occasion.

-Harry DSouza  

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