Mary knoll Primary and High Schools shine in the public exams.

The results of the Public Exams (7th and 10th) were published recently and the Mary knoll Primary School and Mary knoll High School have yet again proved that they are the frontrunners in the education field .

While Mary knoll Primary School got 98 % result with majority of the students passing out with distinction and I Class, Mary knoll High School got 98.4 % result and it was adjudged as the 2^nd best school in the Udupi North Zone.

ENGLISH MEDIUM HIGH SCHOOL IN BARKUR

This is a good news for the parents and the students , as Barkur will have the its own English Medium High School (8^th to 10^th ) functioning from the forthcoming academic year ,2003 - 2004. The Barkur Education Society which is presently running a primary school, a high school, a junior college, a 1^st grade college and an ITI is extending this facility by starting an English medium high school near ITI, Heradi, and is planning to have its own premises near Heradi junction . The society has already acquired 2 acres of land donated by Bhandarakeri Mutt.

The society is planning to start an English medium primary school from next year (2004 - 2005).

-Herald DSouza

PARISH DAY CELEBRATED AT BARKUR

Parish day celebrated at Barkur on Sunday, 12^th May 2003. The morning Holy Mass concelebrated by Rev.Fr.Silvester D'Souza and Rev. Fr. Pius Menezes (Brother of Mrs. Juliana D'Lima, Nagarmutt, presently serving for Aurangabad Diocese) . After the Mass Rev. Fr. Sylvester D'Souza. P.P. briefed about the importance of "Parish Day" and honoured gurkaars of 8 wards fro Barkur parish. Mr. Arthur Furtado, member of St. Peter's Association, (Barkur) Mumbai , inaugurated the Parish Day.

Group games and 10 funny games were conducted to the parishioners and guests after the Mass. The people took part in all the games and the participation was very much encouraging.

-Harry DSouza

Training Camp for Farmers

Shri Harry Sequeira of Barkur, now having a Multi purpose Farm near Herroor, organised a training camp for Farmers. Govt. Agriculture Development Offiicers and Domestic Animal experts of Brahmmavar gave lectures on Dairy, Poultry, Piggary,Fisheries, Flower and Vegetable cultivation which is very profitable.

Chantar Village Panchyat president Mr A.Sadashiva Naik presided over the function. Dr.A.S Kumaraswamy, Dr.T.S.Narakesari, Shri K.S.Ramesh, Shri Jattanna, Dr.T.J.Ramesh - etc gave useful tips to the gathering, based on their experience and knowledge on above categories.
Shri Harry Sequeira, also while sharing his expertise, explained how the developed Yarkshaire Pigs, grow fast and taste best.

News :Secretary, AYA Nagermutt.

Python Caught at Barkur...!

Recently a Python as found Mr B. Laxminarayana Adiga's (Retd. Teacher, Maryknoll Hr. Pry. School, Barkur) residense at Moddudukere, Barkur. The local people gathered to see the unwanted guest. The Python was about 10 feet in length, was caught by Mr Krishna Adiga, Moodukeri, an expert in catching snakes and shifted to the forest with the help of forest officials.

News: Harry DSouza, Fotografs: Vishwas Studio, Barkur

HERADI MILK PRODUCERS' CO-OP SOCIETY, HOSALA, BARKUR

The election of the board of directors was held recently and the following directors were elected for the period of 5 years   (2003 - 2008).

President : Mr. Nagayya Shetty

Directors : Mr. Santhosh Shetty ,Mr. M. H. Pereira, Mr. Rama Marakala ,Mr. Rajeeva Sherigar ,Mr. Aitha Poojary ,Mr. Raghuram Shetty, Mrs. Neelu Poojarthi, Mrs. Rukmini Bai  

Mr. Nagayya Shetty a popular figure in Barkur, after serving nearly 30 years as a teacher is now actively involved himself  in social service.  For the  Barkur Panchayath he was elected from Hosala area.

On behalf of "barkur.com" we wish Mr. Nagayya Shetty and his newly  elected team all the best.

William Sequeira passed away

Brahmawar, April 28: Local resident and a businessman, Mr. A. J. M. Sequeira (94) passed away today. He was well known as Willie Sequeira. Originally Mr. Sequeira from Barkur,  worked for Hindustan Lever Company in Bombay for several years, resided at Brahmawar after his retirement from HL.

He was active member of Brahmawar Holy Trinity Church. He leaves behind four daughters  Brahmawara Chemicals Group of Industries  Managing Director Mrs. Irene Lewis , and several well wishers, friends and relatives.

Upadte on Excavations By Dr. B. Jagadeesh Shetty.

The  excavation work at Barkur, which began on 27^th  February 2003is being conducted by Dr M. H. Krishna of Indology (Mythic Society), Bangalore and Archaeological Survey of India. The excavation team is headed by Dr Barkur Narasimhaiah, former Superintending Archaeologist of Archaelogical Survey of India. He is assisted by Dr S. G. Samak of Archaeological Survey of India.

The excavation team had been able to unearth the audience hall, kitchen, bathroom and toilet of the Governors residential complex of the Vijayanagara Period. Porcelain and pottery pieces and tiles were also noticed here.

The excavation here is expected to throw much light on the growth of urban settlement in Barakuru. The work in the first phase would continue till April end.

-Dr. B. Jagadeesh Shetty, , Information Collected by Mr.Rambhat Sanjagadde.

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