Kundapur, Oct 26: Antony D’Souza, president of Sastan Kodi-Kanyana gram panchayat, Philomina Pereira, vice-president of Nada gram panchayat and Gretta Lewis, member of Saligram town panchayat were honoured by Fr Antony Lobo, parish priest and dean of Kundapur deanery recently.

A felicitation programme was organized by the Catholic Sabha, Kundapur deanery here recently.

Dr Sony D’Coasta, president, Catholic Sabha welcomed the gathering. Robert Olivera introduced the honored guests to the gathering.

Johnson D’Almeada, ex-president, Catholic Sabha Kundapur denary and Joseph D’Silva, zonal president, Udupi Catholic Sabha were the chief guest present on the dais.

Gretta Lewis spoke on behalf of the honored guests. Shanthi D’Silva, secretary, Catholic Sabha proposed the vote of thanks. Ancilla Carvallo compered the programme.

Udupi, Oct 27: Palli Srinivas Hegde (73), a progressive agriculturist, bus transport operator, Yakshagana patron and philanthropist of Hiriadka near here, passed away of cardiac arrest in Manipal hospital on October 26.

Born of Balkattubeedu Chandrashekhar Hegde and Palli Pajakodange Lakshani Hegde, he made an entry into agriculture and business fields in 1960. He started the first bus service "West Coast" between Udupi and Manipal in 1966 and founded 'Rajaram Motors' in 1969.

Hegde was a far-sighted agriculturist and grew vanilla, rambutan, mangosteen, clove and other exotic plants, besides the traditional betelnut, coconut and pepper in his model 'Khajane' agricultural farm located at Khajane near Shivapura, which has been rated the best farm in the whole state. It is believed to be the largest farm in the country growing fruits of foreign origin.

Hegde held various agriculture-related posts as trustee of vanilla development organization, treasurer of Syndicate Agricultural and Rural Development Foundation and others.

He was also convener of the Saligrama Yakshagana troupe and contributed to several public causes like temple and 'garodi' renovation, school betterment, marriage of girls from poor families and medical treatment of financially needy persons with serious ailments.

Besides many other awards, in 2005, Hegde had received the best agriculturist awards at the hands of former chief election commissioner T N Seshan.

He is survived by two entrepreneur-sons Nataraj and Rajaram Hegde and a daughter.

Final rites:

Hegde's mortal remains will be placed at his residence at Hiriadka for public homage between 10-00 am and 1 pm on Saturday, October 27, and will be cremated later in 'Khajane' farm near Perdoor at 2-30 pm.

Kuwait: Kundapur Varado Welfare Association, Kuwait is proudly announcing its year’s annual event “Wilson Olivera Konkani Musical concert & Children’s Day. The event will be on 16^th Nov. 2007 at Kuwait Sea Sports Club Hall (Mez. Flr), Raas, Salmiya.

The event will be starts at 10.30 AM sharp.

Well known Konkani Singers Wilson Olivera, Padukone & Zeena will entertain the crowd with their melodious voices.

There will be a variety of entertainments, a day for all to come together and celebrate.  A day filled with lots of fun, games, and spots for all age groups.  A sumptuous breakfast / buffet will be served.  All are cordially invited with family and friends to join the function. Limited passes are available.

There will be a number of gifts & prizes for one and all.

Entry passes will be available with: KVWA  Mobile : 7217870

Mohan -  9441795 (Abbasiya)

Mathias - 4316890 (Abbasiya)

Nancy– 7217870/5748255 (Salmiya)

David - 9054276 (Salmiya)

Donald   - 5646159/7251641 (Salmiya)

Carol - 6235819 (Salmiya)

Mergin -  6397424 (Fahaheel)

Prashanth – 3714716 / 9275459 (Fahaheel / Ahmadi / Mangaf)

Lobo Tailor Abbasia – Opp. Highway Center 6880769

Sunbouk Supermarket - Salmiya

Bestow Supermarket - Salmiya

M&M Confectionary - Salmiya

Little India - Salmiya

For further information e-mail at : kvwa2004@yahoo.com

Log on to: www.kundapurvarado.com

Kundapur, Oct 19: The forest department of Kundapur region recently organized various competitions at district-level as a part of its campaign for public awareness in the auditorium of Shamili, Udupi.

The Flora and Fauna club of Kundapur won the first prize in the overall estimate of the performances in various competitions.

The expert photographer Budaya Kumar Shetty, director Bailoor educational trust and the member of Flora and Fauna club of Kundapur won the first prize in the photographic competition of Kandla Forest, its diversities and significance.

The club also won the prize in the drawing of banner competition for highlighting the danger faced and the protection needed by the Kandla Forest.

 Dr Subhoda Kumar is the president of Kundapur Flora and Fauna club.

Kundapur, Oct 19: Under the auspices of JCI of Shirur, a week-long programme on welfare activities was held recently.

Inaugurating the programme, T Babu, branch manager, Vijaya Bank, Byndoor opined that such welfare activities of the JCI should reach and benefit the common people of the neighbouring villages.

Sadananda Navada, ex-president Jaycee region 15, was the chief guest on the occasion.

He wished the function every success. Nagappa Poojary, member, gram panchayat, Gayathri Ganapathy Mestha, president, Ganesh Mithra Mandaly and Pushpa Raj Shetty, who presided over the programme, were present on the dais.