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Catholic Sabha Meets DC
The day to day commuting has been misery to the people of Barkur,
thanks to the over laden
Ore
trucks. The bridge is being reconstructed at snail’s pace. It
should be a relief if at all its opened for the public by the end
of this year, which is very doubtful , looking at the affairs.
Students are the most affected. It’s a pity watching them
struggling to get foothold on the overcrowded two or three busses
that ply between Barkur and Brahmavar. Some venture into the
dangerous boat ride in the River Sita which is swollen due to
heavy rains. In both ways it’s a no win situation for these
students and many others who are commuting to places beyond Barkur
for their daily bread.
With this backdrop, Catholic Sabha, St.Peter’s Church unit, Barkur
recently approached the D.C. of Udupi District with a request to
arrange frequent Government bus trips between Barkur and Brahmavar
till such a time that the bridge is operational.
The letter describes the day to day struggle that commuters are
facing and requests the DC to organize the bus trips every half an
hour at least from morning
6.30 to 9 am.
Wilfred Roche, President, Catholic Sabha, Barkur Unit, Secretary
Barnes and other office bearers met DC at his office along with
Gerald Gonsalves, Vice President, Parish Council.
The DC responded to the request immediately and promised to take
up the matter in the meeting to be held in the same afternoon with
the RTOs to organize extra bus trips between Brahmavar and Barkur.
Patron's
Feast Celebrated at Mumbai.
St.Peter's Association (Barkur) Mumbai, (SPA) prominent one among
the associations in Mumbai celebrated the feast of its patron St.
Peter on 9th July in Mumbai. The celebrations took off
with a High Mass at St.Victoria Church, Mahim offered by
Rev.Fr.Henry D'Souza, Executive Secretary, Catholic Bishops
Council of India (CBCI) New Delhi.
Richard Carvalho, President of the SPA, presided over the function
that followed the High Mass at
St.Victoria High School auditorium. Vincent D'Almeida, former
general Secretary of the association, residing at USA currently on
vacation at Mumbai was the chief guest.
Founder member and the immediate past president of SPA,
Henry
Roche and his wife Ida Roche were felicitated at this occasion.
Former President Felix Barnes praised the services rendered by Mr.Roche and presented the traditional shawl to the Roche couple.
Fr. Henry D'Souza offered bouquet to the couple.
Various cultural activities were presented by the members and
their children kept audience mesmerized.
Harry Rebello of Caravan, Bollywood film director
Harry Fernandes,
Lawrence Coelho, Editor, Divo Konkanni Weekly were some of the
other dignitaries present.
Vice President Norbert Menezes, S.P. Furtado, Antony Dais,
Treasurer were present on the stage.
Ivan Suares, Secretary, conducted the proceedings. Honorary
General Secretary Ivan Rebello introduced the association to the
guests. Joylan Fernandes proposed the vote of thanks.
News and Pictures: Rons Bantwal.
Barkur Sudhakar Shetty and
Dr.B.Manjunath Somayaji felicitated
 
Barkur Sudhakar Shetty,
main sponsor of the Rukmini Shedthi, Government First Grade
College and Rukmini Shedthi Memorial National Higher Primary
School, Heradi and
Dr.B.Manjunath Somayaji, soon to be retired Head of Department
of Physics at Poorna Prijna College Udupi and the Secretary of
Barkur Vidyabhivardhini Sangha were recently felicitated by Rotary
Club Barkur at function organised at Barkur.
Krishna Shetty, District Governor for the year 2008-09 did the
honors. Shrinivasa Shettigar, President Rotary club, other office
bearers and members were present at the occasion. H. Govinda
Shetty welcomed the gathering and B.Sudhakar Rao proposed the vote
of thanks.
New toilet facilities at NPUC Barkur
New toilet facilities provided for the National Pre University
College Barkur at a cost of Rs.1 Lakh donated by the entrepreneur
Barkur Nadumane Karunakar Shetty, inaugurated recently at college
premises. On the occasion of the birthday of Swami
Purushotthamanandaji, talented students from the college were also
honored at the same function.
K.Shankaranarayana Aithal, Principal, presided over the function.
Bright students passed out with distinction and first class in the
last academic year in SSLC and PUC were honored and distributed
with prizes. Free books donated by former student of the
institute, Rajendra Ganiga were distributed to the deserving
students.
Retired Educational Inspector Narayana Poojari,
B. Seetharam Shetty,
retired Principal and the correspondent of the school, Barkur
Nadumane Karunakar Shetty, Anantha Padmanabha Adiga, Garikemattha
were the chief guests.
The main donor for the toilet facilities Barkur Nadumane Karunakar
Shetty was felicitated on behalf of college management.
Y. Mohan Rao, Lecturer in Accountancy welcomed, Jyothi proposed
the vote of thanks and R.R. Bhandi conducted the proceedings.
Top View of Barkur, as seen from the heavens…
Antony D’Souza, Barkur from UK has sent us some interesting links
he found on the net for the benefit of our visitors. Check out
these links..
To see Moodahadu Kudru ,
Hanging Bridge…
http://www.wikimapia.org/#y=13471616&x=74733649&z=18&l=0&m=h
And here is the St. Peter's Church Barkur, Panchalingeshwara ,
Batte
Vinayaka
Temple…
http://www.wikimapia.org/#y=13464990&x=74745306&z=18&l=0&m=h
(Click on
the URLs above or copy and paste it in your browser)
Pedruchi Chavi
released.
Pedruchi Chavi,
Barkur Parish Bulletin released on 29th June at St.Peter's Church
on the occasion of Patron's Feast. The magazine edited by
multifaceted talent of Barkur, Mr.Eric Soans , published by the
Parish Council is very popular among the parishioners, specially
the non residents.
Copies were
distributed to the parishioners immediately after the release and
the same will be posted to parishioners around the world at the
earliest as informed by the publishers.
Barkur Dharmaraj Shetty selected as the president of IBCCI
Barkur Dharmaraj Shetty,
well-known Mumbai industrialist, Unitop Chemicals Industries
administrative director and an important member of Bunts
community, was unanimously nominated the president of Indian Bunts
Chamber of Commerce and Industries (IBCCI) at the conference held
at
Sun City
hotel in Andheri East here.
Ratnakar Shetty Morla as general secretary, C V Shetty of Three
Star Freight Forwarders, Diwakar Shetty, administrative director
and Fibre Fuels Limited, P K Shetty, advocate, Mumbai High Court
as directors, B B Shetty as Treasurer, Prasad Shetty, share
consultant, as joint secretary, Ramesh U Shetty of Technoplast
India as joint treasurer and others were also nominated on the
occasion.
The IBCCI has contributed much to the field of commerce and
business by organizing various programmes in connection with
commerce and trade like seminars, debates, programmed on budget
and share market and other related issues.
Barkur Dharmaraj Shetty (B D Shetty), advisor of Jaya Srikrishna
Parisara Premi Samiti, has been a major contributor to the Barkur
Railway Station and has served the Mumbai Bunts Association in
many capacities.
To read more about Mr.Shetty CLICK
HERE
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:www.daijiworld.com
Free Books Distribution By Bhillva Seva Sangha
The Bhilllava Seva Sangha of Shivagiri Barkur, recently honored
the bright students from the community and distributed free books
to the needy students. The organization also felicitated B.N.
Shankar Poojari, President of the Udupi Jilla Panchayath.
The function was held at the Gurudeva Bhavan at Shivagiri.
B. N. Shankar Poojari presided over the function and distributed
the free books to over 300 students from primary and high
schools. Monetary rewards given by Sadashiva Poojari, President
of the organization, to the bright students who scored more than
85% in the recently held S.S.L.C. examinations were distributed to
the students. Cash award contributed by B.N. Jagannath Poojari was
given to Kumari Nayana of
Mahathma
Gandhi High School, Saibarakatte for securing the highest marks in
the S.S.L.C. examinations.
Jaru Poojari, President, Veera Maruthi Vyayama Shale, B. Sudhakar
Rao, Retired Head master, B. Narayana Poojari, Hon.President of
the association were the chief guests.
President Ashok Poojari welcomed the gathering. General Secretary
Santhosh Poojari conducted the proceedings. Joint Secretary Dinesh
Kambalabettu proposed the vote of thanks.
Little
Rock School Rocks Again
The
Little Rock Indian School at Chantar near Brahmavar which is on
the threshold of silver jubilee has secured cent percent result in
the CBSE 2005-06 class X exams. This is for the 14th consecutive
year that
Little Rock
Indian School has secured cent percent result in the class X
exams.
A total of 215 students had appeared for the exams out of which
103 scored distinction while 99 have passed in first class. Only
14 students have passed in second class. K M Deepika has stood
first in the school with 96.4% marks.
On the other hand the institution has secured cent percent result
in class XII exams too. It is a great achievement that all the 33
students who appeared for the exams have passed with first class
marks. While 18 students have secured distinction, 15 have passed
in first class.
The newly started
Shri Vidyesha Vidyamanya National English Medium School, Heradi
Barkur also secured 100% results in the S.S.L.C. exams held
recently.
B.B.M and B.Sc. in Barkur College.
The Karnataka Government Educational Department has directed to
start more courses in the
Rukmini Shedthi Governement First Grade College.
According to the announcement by Jayaprakash Hegde, MLA, Sociology
subject will be offered to the B.A. students and two new courses,
B.B.M and B.Sc. with Mathematics and Computer Science will be
available from the year 2006-2007.
Innovative
and Ambitious Endeavours for MAC –
A new Executive Committee elected for the Mangalorean Association
of Canada
Starting small with gigantic dreams, MAC is now the driving power
and strength to uphold and sustain the rich culture, traditions
and language of Mangalore. MAC, a motivated farsighted
association launched in May 2002, was the brainchild of 15 unique
dedicated families who migrated to and adopted Canada as their
homeland. All had strong roots and ties to Mangalore, a city
along the Konkan coast of Western India.
MAC is a non-profit, non-political volunteer organization based in
Mississauga, a dynamic city located in the Ontario province of
Canada. It is committed to not only preserving the Konkani
culture but also establishing, maintaining and strengthening
communication and relations with Mangaloreans in Canada and around
the world. MAC is also steadfast in its objectives: providing
opportunities for leadership among youth, foster networking within
our business community, assisting the disadvantaged and needy and
recognizing the achievements of Mangaloreans internationally.
The MAC working group
consists of the Executive Committee (EC) and the General Council
(GC). The EC is the top executive and administrative body of
MAC. Both the EC and GC are jointly accountable to ensure the
smooth working of the organization. Each member takes immense
pride in fulfilling the responsibility assigned and maintaining
cohesiveness within the association.
In a fair and judicious
election conducted by the Election Commission, a new Executive
body for MAC was chosen. The Election Commissioners were Lydwin
Lobo, Florine D’Souza and Vasant Salian.
The new members of the Executive Committee are:
President – Maxim D’Mello
Vice-President - Ronald Fernandes
General Secretary - Janet D’Souza
Treasurer - Ivan Lobo
Cultural Secretary &
Youth Secretary - Herbert Lobo
Sports Secretary - Peter D’Souza
Public Relations
Director - Ronald D’Souza
GC unanimously requested Clara Fernandes to continue in her role
as an Auditor.
MAC hopes to make the Konkani community a partner in its growth
and the development of its objectives. One of the goals that MAC
is working on involves opening the association to the general
public to utilize a multitude of new ideas and talents. Many new
events will be planned and organized to ensure that every facet of
our community is involved and that the social and religious
activities embody our aspirations. The new executive body of MAC
will undertake to uphold, and strengthen the framework and vision
established by the outgoing EC. The MAC website
www.macsaunsar.com will serve as a window to the world
allowing us to harness the power of the Internet. On this site,
every effort will be made to provide information that is vital to
the community.
We need your interest and support to help MAC grow strong and
powerful. We want to make a difference; we look to the future and
we are determined to march to great heights - a stride at a time.
Together we can make a difference.
News : Ronald
D'Souza (Published by request)
Vented Dam at Nagermutt
The Vented Dam project across river Sita near Hebbar Gundi,
Nagarmutt is completed on schedule. This dam will prevent the back
waters from the river and sweet water stored upstream of the
bridge will be used for the irrigation of the fields around
Karkada, Pandeshwar, Heradi and Nagermutt.
The vented dam is constructed at a cost of Rs.55 lakhs by the the
department of small irrigations on the recommendations of the
Brahmavar MLA Mr. Jayaparaksh Hegde within a span of just 6
months. Dam is about 8 feet wide and ready to be used by the light
vehicles.
From next summer this dam will cater to the much needed ground
water supply of the surrounding areas.
One side of the dam is already connected to the Barkur-Heradi
road. And the other side if connected, as planned, to the National
Highway No.17 at Saligrama via Chempi, will be third alternative
road between the highway and Barkur.
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