Obituary

Mr. Peter D'Almeida (aged 77 years) Ex Gurkar of Halekody ward expired on 5.4.03 at 12.15 p.m.

He  served the Halekody ward as its Gurkar for more than 25 years. A much popular figure Mr.Almeida was a supporter to the local needs and was a part in the developmental activities.

We all at barkur.com extend our heartfelt condolences to the his family and join in their prayers to the Almighty to grant him Eternal Peace.

NEWS FROM SANTHEGUDDE CRICKETERS'

The Santhegudde Cricketers, arranged a Mega Screen for the viewers for the semi finals and final  matches  of the World cup  and  also arranged the generator facility for the uninterrupted viewing of the matches. About 450 to 500 people enjoyed the matches in the big screen were pleased by these arrangements.

They passed yet  another milestone by  winning the local 30 yards  cup  cricket matches arranged by Brahmavar, Saligrama-Karkada  and Neelavara Cricket teams.

The President and  members of Santhegudde Cricketers'  extended   good  wishes  to all the viewers on the  occasion of "Barkur Rathothsava" which will be held on Wednesday, the  9^th  April and are looking  forward for the participation of  thousands of people.

-Harry DSouza

ROTARY BARKUR - IN THE SERVICE OF COMMUNITY- ESPECIALLY IN EDUCATIONAL FIELDS….

On Monday 31^st March, 2003, Rotary Foundation President P.D.G. Dr.P.Narayan, praised the local unit at Barkur, while handing over the Tap Drinking Water, Bath room & Toilet Facilities to the Ranganakere Primary School, Barkur, a project costing Rs.2.16 lakhs, jointly sponsored by District, U.S. and Barkur unit.

They deserve appreciation more so, as this school located in the interiors and cater primarily the scheduled castes, tribes and backward class students.

Mr. Stany Pais, as its president, doing a wonderful social work along with active members, for the last couple of years.

Barkur.com congratulates the entire team, and wish many more such activities to take up in the general utility service.

-Secretary, AYA.

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We need real peace, NOW!

James Fernandes, USA..
 

FAMOUS STATUE STOLEN FROM THE BHAIRAVA GANAPATHI TEMPLE - CHAULIKERE.

As per the complaints lodged by  Mr Devraj Bhat, the archaka, the priest of Chauli Kere, Shri Mahalingeshwara Stone Temple, Hosala, an age old Bronze Statue of Lord Ganapathi, about 3/4 Feet in height,in standing pose, was stolen by some miscreants, on 29^th  March. 2003, at Noon.

In the recent past few days such acts are increasing rapidly in this area – viz. Uppoor, Brahmmavar, Katpadi etc.is a matter of concern!Further, the the said idol was costing around Rs.3000/= as per experts but its historical importance can not be evaluated, hence we at Barkur.com strongly condemn such acts and request the Police authorities to book the culprits and expect security at the historical monuments of Barkur.

Secretary, AYA Nagermutt - Barkur.

Dream about your goals, students told

Manipal, March 28: For the school students coming from the rural areas of Udupi District, it was a rare opportunity to meet the President, Dr. A. P. J.  Abdul Kalam, at the interactive session arranged by the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), here on Friday.

Earlier, the President inaugurated the golden jubilee celebrations of the Kasturba Medical College, here.Dr. Kalam inspired the children with his words of wisdom.
His effect on them was electric as they heard him intently and responded enthusiastically.

Dr. Kalam's love for children was evident right from the start when he asked the children, who were seated behind the Press and the VIP enclosure, to come forward and sit in the "no-man's land" created for the purpose of security. In the midst of his speech, he made the children repeat the following words: "Dreams transform into thoughts. Thoughts result into action."

Dr. Kalam then asked the children to explain the meaning of the statement. A boy stood up and said that dreams shaped a person's thoughts and thoughts motivated one to adventurous action. The President responded by giving him "80% marks." Dr. Kalam explained that if a person wanted to become a doctor or engineer, he should first dream about it.

Another student asked the President what he would choose if he was given a choice between humanity and patriotism, because as a scientist, he should choose humanity, but as the first citizen of the country, he should be patriotic.

The President replied by saying that human beings were made up of physiology and psychology. Science gave one answers to the problems of development in the form of electricity, Green Revolution, White Revolution, and IT. However, for the integrated development of a person, materialism was not enough.

A person should graduate from religion to spirituality. Another student asked Dr. Kalam what steps could be taken to stop the flight of scientists and scholars from India to other countries. Dr. Kalam said that 2,00,000 engineers and 1,00,000 scientists (those who had done M.Sc., Ph.D.) were migrating from the country every year. That was roughly 30 per cent of the educated class. It was not just the loss that should be calculated.

There was pain involved in it. The Silicon Valley in the U.S. was manned by the Indians, Chinese, and the Americans in that order. It was a global phenomenon to go in search of wealth and knowledge, a trend that had been there since time immemorial.It was such a spirit that prompted Columbus to go in search of America.
People who went abroad kept in touch with their families and their alma mater.

It was not necessary to worry about the movement of people.What the country should ensure was that its research and multiple laboratories were adequately manned. In ancient India, Nalanda University was a great center of learning, which attracted students from foreign countries, Dr. Kalam said.

About 50 students and 2 teachers from Barkur, were selected to meet the President.

Stating that he did not have much time to answer all the questions because of his other engagements, the President said that students and children could always ask him questions on e-mail and he would respond to them, and asked them to contact him at www.presidentofindia.nic.in .

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ARCHEALOGICAL EXCAVATION WORK IN PROGRESS AT BARKUR FORT

As the process of Excavation i.e. digging the Fort site at Barkur with care going on to unearth buried objects, lot of astonishing facts expected to come to light.

During the recently held news conference, Dr.Narasimayya, officer - in -charge, who also hail from Barkur and taking keen interest in the project, disclosed that  - the team found out the development of this site took place in stages and the spacious house of Governor had a courtyard and to its north and south, locations of bath rooms, kitchen, porcelain earthen utensils and pots, tiles etc. were gathered.

Interestingly, it is from this place almost 28 different rulers appointed by various popular and powerful kings of various times and dynasties, ruled the whole of Tulunadu through local Alupa satraps viz. Hoysalas, Vijaya nagara Kings of Keladi, and also during British and Portuguese regime, Barkur was a capital.

With the co-operation of District administration and Mythic Society of Bangalore, it is proposed to cleanse the canal around the fort and the present work will be continued till April end and again will start after rainy season, and continue for three years.

We at Barkur.com, publish the details time to time especially - the old sites of Seaport, religious center, cultural and political capital of Tulunadu, door to west as the trade link the hence historians  of the world in various contests made the mention of Barkur.

 

FLASH NEWS....!

Understand from sources, that President Republic  of India, Dr Abdul Kalam, will be visiting Manipal and Mangalore on 28/03/03.
A conference of Primary and High School going students will be held  at Manipal on this day and 2 teachers and about 50 students of Barkur will be participating, in this meeting, this itself is a great honor to all of us Barkurians!!

Look for more news soon in this pages...!

Secretary, AYA Nagermutt - Barkur.

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