Moodbidri: Nammooru Ajekaru, Kannada book authored by journalist Shekar Ajekar released

Bellevision Media Network

Moodbidri, Jun 3, 2014 : ‘Nammooru Ajekaru, Kannada illustrated book authored by Shekar Ajekar, a local and an accomplished multifaceted journalist on his hometown Ajekaru, near here is an essential book, as the people need such book for easy reference that gives historical significance and its progress with information on local distinguished achievers, said social activist John D’Souza Gundame.

 

 

John was speaking after releasing the book in a simple function held at Ajekaru – Kemmanja bus stand, near here on Friday May 30.   
 
John conveyed best wishes to Shekar in his quest to chronicle other villages to conclude his address.

 

Ajekar – Sacred Heart parish priest Fr Lawrence Martis graced the occasion.
 
Dr Santosh Kumar, Ajekaru sub-inspector D N Kumar, young entrepreneur Nazeer Shah, businessmen Balakrishna Hegde and Harischandra Hegde, Gramotsav Committee members Shankar Acharya, Girija Acharya, Harish Shirva and others were present.

 

 
 
The renowned Kannada litterateur Dr Na Mogasale and poet Srinivas Jokatte have written the foreword for the book.    
 
Shekar welcomed the gathering and compered the programme.