News Digest by Prakash Katapadi

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Katapadi: Multi Linguistic Meet

 

Katapadi, 15 November 2010: District level multi linguistic meet was organized by Karnataka Govt. Konkani Sahithya Academy and Udupi District Kambala Kala Sahithya Vedhike, at Katapadi S. V. S. Pre University College, on Sunday. The meet was inaugurated by Dr. M. Mohan Alva, Managing Director of Alva’s Educational Institutions, Mudbidri. Upon inauguration Dr. Alva said, “In the modern life though we deal in English language, we must not forget our mother tongue”.

 

The inaugural program was presided over by Kundapura Narayana Kharvi, President of Konkani Academy. In his speech Kharvi said that in the programs such as this multi linguistic meet we can know more about the various languages and it will be possible to build up bond between the people of different languages.

 

 

Chief guests K. Sathyendra Pai Katapadi, Ramesh Salvankar of Manipal Narasimha Temple, Dr. U. K. Shetty – Hon. President of Udupi District Kambala Kalavedhike, Raviraj Shetty – President of Rotary Club Katapadi, were present on the occasion.

 

The linguistic meet was presided over by Catherine Rodrigues. Others who participated in this meet are, Poornima Nayak Udupi, Mourice D’sa Shanthipura, Yennehole Sadanada Nayak Karkala, Subrahmanya J. Kurya Udupi, Shailaja Hegde Karkala, Kathyayini Kunjibettu, Rohini Katapadi, Suresh Yermal, Rakesh Kunjoor, Husain Katipalla, Anwar Majoor and Husainar Kaup.

 

On this occasion Dr. M. Mohan Alva also inaugurated painting exhibition, which was organized by Artist Court Udupi. Ramesh Kidyoor – President of Artist Court, P. R. Bhat and P. N. Acharya were present.

 

Prakash Suvarna Katapadi – President of Udupi District Kambala Kalavedhike, welcomed the guests and dignitaries. Pundalika Marate – Vice President, compeered the program. Nagesh Kamath proposed vote of thanks.

 

 

Informative Camp for Mattu Gulla Farmers

 

Mattu, Katapadi, 15 November 2010: Informative Camp for Mattu Gulla farmers was organized jointly by Udupi District Panchayath, Udupi Agriculture Dept. and Rotari Club Katapadi under National Agricultural Mission program at mattu Grama.

 

 

Udupi District Panchayath Krishisayi Committee President Geetha Nayak inaugurated the camp. Also present on the occasion were, Pushpalahta – Kote Grama Panchayath President, Sarasu D. Bangera – Member Jilla Panchayath, Shankara Poojary – Member Thaluk Panchayath, Raviraj Shetty – President Rotari Club Katapadi, T. V. Rao – President of Mattu Gulla Farmers Club, Sudhakar D. Ameen – Vice President, Parameshwara Adhikari – Secretary, T. Shivaram – Asst. Director of Agriculture Dept and Dayanand Bangera – Vice President of Kote Grama Panchayath.

 

The farmers were given all necessary information by the Agricultural Dept. Kusa Handa – Director of Agricultural Dept. welcomed the guests and gathering. Prakash Bhagavath compeered the program. Mattu Farmer Sriram proposed vote of thanks.

 

 

S.V.S. Students Participate in International Competition

 

Katapadi, 15 November 2010: Mohammad Rashid (5th standard) and Mohammad Usman Savul Hameed (8the standard) Students of S.V.S. English Mediau School, Katapadi participated in International sports competition held at Lucknow.

 

 

In this competition of World Unity (Expo 2010) Savul Hameed has won bronze medal in the Karate competition. Karate teacher Shamshuddin and H. Shaikh were incharge of the team.