Victor Bajal led the poets’ meet which saw the participation of Catherine Rodrigues, Naveen Pereira Suratkal, Charles D’Souza Yeyyady, Wilson Kateel, Gladys Rego, Steven Quadros, Claudy Brahmavar, Kishoo Barkoor, H M Pernal, Dolla Nandigudda, Andrew L D’Cunha, Melvyn Rodrigues, and Victor Bajal. Local organizer Cyprian D’ Silva and his friends helped make the meet a success. 

Dolla Nandigudda entertained the gathering with his jokes while Steven Quadros welcomed the gathering.  Trustee William Pais proposed the vote of thanks. Tender coconuts and a lunch with delicious fish fry were served.
 
This was the seventh such meet organized by Kavita Trust this year, and they will be organizing the third ‘Kavita Fest’ in Mangalore on January 10, 2009.

Kundapur, Oct 14:  The Association of Kundapur Secular Franciscan order recently celebrated its 80th anniversary under the presidentship of the chief priest Fr Vincent Furtado, OFM Cap, provincial of Holy Trinity Province in the auditorium of Kundapur Holy Rosary Church.

The anniversary of founder St Francis Assisi was also held along with the main function. Fr Furtado, addressing the gathering, called upon the congregation to lead life in accordance with the divine message. Fr Alban D’Souza, dean of Kundapur deanery was the chief guest.

Among those present on the dais were Fr Rocky D’Cunha, assistant director and national advisor, Fr Anand Castelino, assistant parish priest of Holy Family Church Brahmavar, Irene Lasrado, representative and state international representative and Nelly D’Souza, president of the association.

Jacintha Korea, secretary read out the annual report. Dora Lobo, vice-president of the association proposed vote of thanks. Diana Almeida compered the programme.

Acknowledging the honour, Belagere said that his happiness was incomparable. He added that the award had increased his sense of social awareness and responsibility. 

Belegere announced that he would display the award prominently in the reading room of his school.
 
State home minister Dr V S Acharya, Halady Srinivas Shetty, MLA Raghupathy Bhat, Kaup MLA Lalaji R Mendon, ZP president Raju Poojary, TP president Geetha Prabhu, TP member Jyoti Kunder, ZP member Shankar Kunder, deputy commissioner Hemalata P, Karanth birth anniversary committee honorary president Anand C Kunder, and Kotatattu gram panchayat president Asha, were present on the occasion.

Kundapur, Oct 5:  The General Body meeting of Kundapur Rosary Credit Co-operative Society for the year 2007-08 was recently held in the Akshatha Auditorium of Kundapur Hariprasad hotel.

The members of the General Body meeting expressed their happiness over the performance of the Society and also for the completion of new building. It was announced in the meeting that the society had earned the profit of Rs 5, 19, 000 and 11% divident was also declared for the share holders. It was further resolved safe-deposit lockers facility would be provided to the customers from October 7 at the cost of Rs. 1 Lakh. Shri L.J Fernandes and Shri Basil D’Souza thanked the society on behalf of its share holders.

President A.J Buthello welcomed both the customers and the share holders. Rev. Fr. Alwyn D.Souza Chief Guest congratulated the Administrative Council of the bank on their admirable performance and wished for the success in future business.

Vinay Pais, Vice President of the bank gave an introductory speech in brief and also monitored the program. The Director Philip D’Costa gave the vote of thanks. Rock John Carvalho, Joseph D’Souza, Felix D’Silva,  Nathalie D’Souza were the other Directors present on the dias.

Pascal D’Souza Secretary and Mable Almeada, Manager were also present during the occasion.

Kundapur, Oct 8: Property worth over Rs 25 lac was destroyed/damaged after fire broke out in a warehouse belonging to an electronic shop in the heart of the town on Wednesday October 8.

The blaze, which was first sighted in a corner of Sushan Plaza here at about 8 am, spread to the entire warehouse soon. The fire was ignited by the bursting of the generator located inside the warehouse, sources revealed.

A total of five fire engines struggled for several hours to control the flames. The fire could be brought under control at about 12.30 pm. Meanwhile, the narrow roads leading to the spot proved to be a hurdle for the movement of the fire engines and this delayed the operation. A petrol bunk is also located close to the warehouse in which the fire was started. Therefore, the incident put the locals and fire fighters under tremendous pressure.

Dark, thick smoke emanating from the fire site spread over the entire area of the town and nearby villages, after the warehouse started burning. Three persons were admitted to a hospital, as they fell sick owing to the inhalation of smoke. The residents staying in the flats, located adjacent to the warehouse, were evacuated immediately. A crowd of more than 5,000 people gathered at the scene of the accident, to watch the operation.