Hemmadi: The famous age old Hemmadi(Jannadi) Bridge on National Highway 17 is in poor condition. The main reason for this condition is improper maintenance and movement of several overloaded trucks daily.  Recently the bridge got the quoting of the latest technology called Matrix. Now the quoting is lost because of the heavy rains. The concerned authorities should look into this matter and take the necessary steps to take care of the bridge and avoid from major accidents.

Here are the pics showing the poor condition of the bridge:

Kundapur, Aug 12:  Presiding over the function held to mark the inauguration of the cultural association 'Prakriti’ in Beary’s Pre-University College, Kodi Hajji Master Mohammed, president of Beary’s educational institute spoke about the significance of cultural activities in the college.

Association's assistant convener Sandeep Kumar Shetty gave an introductory speech, throwing light on the salient features and objects of the association.

Earlier another assistant convener Dr Raghavendra Rao welcomed the gathering. Convener Suja D’Souza gave the vote of thanks.

Barkur: Primary and High School Level Zonal Yoga Championship Competitions of Brahmavar Zone were held at Mary knoll High School Barkur on 9^th August organized jointly by the school and government educational  department.

B.N. Shankar Poojari, President of the Udupi Jilla Panchayath presided over the inaugural function and Rev.Fr.Remigeous Aranha was the chief guest. P. Raju Poojari, Zonal Physical Education Coordinator, M.S. Nagaraja Rao, Resource Person in Yoga for the state, Ashok Poojari, District Yoga Coordinator, Sr.Lenny Crasta, Mother Superior of IHM Convent and the Correspondent of the Mary knoll High School, Sr. Asha Helen Pereira, Head Mistress of MHS, Umesh Shenoy, Manager , Syndicate Bank , Barkur were present on the stage.

Physical Education teacher, Herald Gonsalves welcomed officials , guests and the participants  and the teachers from the various schools from the zone. Fr. Aranha, Shankar Poojari and M.S. Nagaraja Rao jointly inaugurated the championship competitions by lighting the lamp. Teacher Swarnalatha conducted the proceedings and proposed vote of thanks.

The competitions were held in various rounds for boys and girls under the age of 14 and under the age of 17 years.

Jilla Panchayath School Santhekatte, Kallianpur bagged the group championship for girls and boys under 14 years age and under 17 years age group championship was claimed by Sharada High School Cherkadi.

Satheesh Amin, President, Mogaveera Youth Association and Akthar Ahmed, President Rotaract Club were present at the valedictory function held in the evening and distributed the individual prizes and the group shields.

Breakfast, lunch and evening snacks were arranged for all the participants and teachers.  Speaking to barkuronline.com, P. Raju Poojari, Zonal Physical Education Coordinator expressed his satisfaction for the professionalism displayed by the Mary knoll High School staff in organizing such and event at Barkur and appreciated  PE teacher Harry Gonsalves and School Staff Rudolf D’Souza  for their initiative and efforts in making the event a very big success. He thanked HM Sr. Asha Helen for taking up the challenge within few months after taking the charge at the school.

Kallianpur, Aug 8: "Basni" a Konkani musical Programme was held on 6th Aug in the Silver Jubilee Hall of the Milagres College. This programme was organized by Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy in association with Konkani Sangatan Udupi District and Milagres College, Kallianpur. Eric ozario the President of the Karnataka Konkany Sahitya Academy and Gurkar of "Mand Sobann" along with his team gave the musical Programme.

Kundapur, Aug 8: The situation is still grim in the taluk following heavy rains in the last 3 days.  Though flood situation is slightly improved in Navunda, Maravante, Nada and other areas, people are still caught indoors owing to incessant rains.