The dawn of a Golden Era at Barkur

Gone are those days .. is the only thought was dwelling with everybody who attended the Suvarna Gramodaya Yojane Chalana Samarambha or the  Inauguration of the Suvarna Karnataka Village Development Programme on Good Friday at the Kalchapra Junction.

Barkur Panchayath is among lucky 1000 villages out of 27000 villages in Karnataka , those have been selected under the Suvarna Karnataka Gramabhivriddhi Yojane a dream project of the Karnataka State Government to mark the Golden Jubilee of Karnataka Rajyothsava. Under this scheme the villages selected are given grants to the tune of 2-3 Crore rupees for the total development and if executed properly will turn the village into beautiful place with all the basic amenities have been provided for everybody. Concrete roads, well maintained ponds, pure drinking water to all, public toilets, tourist center , guest house, library … the dream list goes on and the challenge lies only with leaders who are at helm of this project.

The programme took off with a prayer and the all the dignitaries were welcomed by B.Shantharama Shetty, President, Barkur Panchayath. The honorable minister for revenues, Jagadeesh Shettar kicked off the programme by lighting the lamp. The minister who was on his first ever visit to Barkur was overwhelmed by the felicitation and numerous garlands offered by various associations and individuals. Dr. V.S. Acharya , Care taker minister spoke on the occasion and explained the various aspects of this project. K.Jayaprakash Hegde, MLA presided over the function and called for transparent and honest execution of the plans. Raghupathi Bhat, MLA, Udupi, A.G. Koodgi, Presisent , Third Revenue Commission, Karnataka Government, B.N. Shankara Poojari, President, Jilla Panchayath Udupi, P.Hemavathi, CEO, Jilla Panchayath Udupi, Sathish Poojari, Member, Thaluk Panchayath, Udupi and K.Shrinivasa Poojari were the other dignitaries present.

Sathynarayana Udupa poposed the vote of thanks and N.M. Bhat, Manager, Canara Bank , Brahmavara compeered the programme.

We will come up with more details and an exclusive interview with the B.Shantharam Shetty on this subject, as soon as possible.

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Obituary

Charles Felix Lewis (58), (Barkur) Bangalore

Charles Felix Lewis (58), son of Francis Xavier Lewis and Celine Lewis, husband of Theresa Lewis (nee Vaz), father of Collin and Clavia, passed away on Thursday 5 Apr, 2007.

Funeral will be held at Christu Prabhalaya Church, 4th Block Jayanagar on Monday, 9 April at 10 am, followed  by interment at Hosur Cemetery.

Phone:  +91 9886340889

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WIN FREE ADMISSION TICKETS TO THE MAC SOCIAL 2007

How:         Be one of the first 100 applicants at the Open House and submit your    application in person.  Applicant names will be entered into a ballot and a draw will be made.  Winners will be given a free admission tickets to the exciting MAC Social in May 2007.

When:       March 31, 2007 between 2.30 pm and 5 pm.

Where:     Children's Room at the River Grove Community Centre, 5800 River Grove Avenue, Mississauga. Tel: 905 615 4780

After 6 years of service to the Mangalorean Community of Canada, the Mangalorean Association of Canada is welcoming Mangalorean residents of Canada to become active members in the association. We believe that new members will bring in fresh perspective and infuse new energy to enable us to increase our activities and reach a larger cross section of the community. It will also give you a voice in the running of the association and the planning of its activities.

To launch this process, the Mangalorean Association of Canada is holding an Open House on the 31st of March, which will give the interested members an opportunity to submit their application in person and interact with the founding members of the association. You can download the membership application form from MAC website and bring the completed form with the membership fee to the Open House. Due to logistical reasons, we will only accept payment in cash at this time. A receipt will be provided. We are exploring other forms of payment for the future. Application forms will also be available at the Open House. At this time Membership is only open to the residents of Canada who meet the eligibility criteria laid down in MAC constitution.

Annual Membership Fees: $25 for Family Membership and $15/- for Individual Membership (Life membership available - Please read MAC constitution)

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CBSE System at SVV English Medium School

The management committee has decided to adopt CBSE system at Shri Vidyesha Vidyamanya English medium school from the next academic year.

The Central Board Secondary Education System will be implemented from LKG to 5^th standard for the year 2007-08 at the beginning to be continued in steps. In the highs school level, the students have options to study for State or Central board from 8^th standard.

Parents of the Kannada Medium students who have completed their 7^th standard with academic excellence and wish to continue in English medium in the State Board from 8^th standard re requested to contact the school office for further information.

Kemmannu Flowers-UAE announces ‘Varshik-Utsav’ 2007

‘Kemmannu Flowers’, an association of Kemmannities in U.A.E. will celebrate their second successful year ‘VARSHIK-UTSAV’ in Dubai at Karama Hotel ‘Coconut UG Banquet Hall’ on 4th May 2007. at 11 a.m. onwards.. The funfilled day will have lots of entertainments, spot prizes, skits and live music with dancers from local talents.

For more details keep visiting our Website - www.kemmannu.com.

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College Day celebration at First Grade College in Barkur

Its celebration time at Smt. Rukmini Shedthi Memorial National Government First Grade College, Barkur. Two days of festivities took off on 22^nd February at 9.45 in the morning at Dr.Gabriel Fernandes Auditorium of the college. The day was celebrated as the Student Educational Committee day , presided over by B.Sudhakar Shetty, Managing Director, Vasudha Chemicals, Mumbai, Rukmini Residency, Udupi and man sponsor of the college. Captain Ganesh Karnik , MLA was the chief guest.

The newly formed Former Students Association and Parents Teachers Associations were inaugurated Dr. K. Sunder Naik, Vice Chancellor, Mangalore University. He was felicitated at this occasion for obtaining a PhD for thesis on Marathi Community in Coastal Karnataka.

K.K. Naik, retired director of treasury, Karnataka Government delivered the congratulatory message. Chandra Shekahar Shetty, President, Hanehalli Panchayath and B.Satheesh Poojari were the special invitees.

On 23^rd February , the college celebrated its 9^th Annual day , started at 10 am at the newly constructed open air stage in the college premises. K. Jayapraash Hegde, MLA, presided over the function.

Dr.M. Moham Alva, President, Alva’s Educational Institutions, Moodabidire , also known as Cultural Ambassador of Karnataka formally inaugurated the open air stage by lighting the lamps and cutting the ribbons. B.Sudhakar Shetty, M.D., Vasudha Chemicals was the chief guest.

Dr.B. Udayakuamar Shetty, KAS, probationary Tahasildar who was a former lecturer in the same college was felicitated on behalf of the college for being selected as KAS Officer and for obtaining his Ph.D.

B.Shrinivasa Shettigar, President, Roatary Club, Barkur , the donor of the open air stage was felicitated at the same occasion.

New courses in B.A. and B.B.M were symbolically inaugurated by K.Jayaprakash Hegde. He also presented a floral tribute to Kishore Gonsalves of www.barkuronline.com for donating the LCD projector and DVD player for the college.

Rajashekara Hebbar, Princiapal presented the college report highlighting the achievements of the Staff and students of the college in the past years and also gave glimpses of the plans and progress to have courses like B.S.W., B.C.A., B.Sc. Biotech etc in the near future.

Dr.Manjunatha Somayaji, Secretary, Barkur Vidyabhivardhini Sangha, B.Seetharama Shetty, retired Principal, NJC, Barkur and B.Satheesh Poojari were present on the stage.

Ganesh Pai, lecturer in history, welcomed the gathering and Ronald Correa, lecturer in Political science, proposed the vote of thanks.

Various entertainment programmes were presented by the students on both the days in the afternoon.