Banna Ganapa' painting exhibition inaugurated

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September 1, 2011
Mangalore, September 1: Banna Ganapa, a unique exhibition of paintings on Ganesha by 12 artists was inaugurated Thursday morning Ganesh S. Rao, Founder Chairman of Karavali Group of Colleges.

Rohan R. Monteiro, Managing Director, Property Infratech India Pvt. Ltd., Mangalore was the chief guest on the occasion.

The exhibition is hosted by Art Insight at its art gallery situated at Kadri Service Station, Shivabagh, Mangalore to commemorate its successful two years. IndianOil Corporation Mangalore Divisional Office is the sponsor and co-organizer of the event.

The exhibition, which coincides with Ganesh Chathurthi and IndianOil Day, will be open for public viewing for seven days (till 7th Sept.) at the gallery from 10:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

It features about 30 paintings by 12 professional artists of the coastal region. The participating artists are: Anil Devadiga, Dinesh Holla, Harish Kodialbail, Harish Marne, Jayavanth, Jeevan A.S., Kandan G., Mohan Kumar B.P., Rajendra Kedige, Reshma Shetty, Syed Asif Ali and Vishwas M.

Addressing the assembled gathering, Ganesh Rao observed that every artist's talent is unique and it is futile to compare one artist with another. “Ganesha being a universal god has innumerable forms and each of participating artists has depicted his own personal vision of Lord Ganesh,” he said, adding, “While creative license gives the artist the freedom to depict this god in any form (aakara), one should also take care to see that there is no distortion (vikaara) which may hurt people's sentiments.”

He appreciated the initiative taken by Art Insight to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi festival in this innovative way. “Even organizing this kind of exhibition dedicated to Lord Ganesh is a way of offering pooja to him,” he said, “This exhibition is an example of what can be achieved if we all work together.”

He particularly lauded the efforts of IndianOil Corporation in promoting art and said more such events are needed to motivate talented youngsters to take to art. He offered his institution's campus and resources to the artist community for the purpose of promoting art in the future.

In his address the chief guest Rohan Monteiro said he was very happy to be a part of the event and he wished that this exhibition which is being organized in the name of Lord Ganesha will bring peace and property to the land and its people.

The inauguration ceremony commenced with a statement of condolence and silent tribute to veteran artist Panambur Purushotham Karanth who passed away last evening.

The dignitaries individually felicitated each of the participating artists by presenting a rose. Karunakar MH and Rajendra Kedige of Art Insight and the premises owner Gurupreeth Alva of Kadri Service Station were present on the occasion.

Art Insight – A Unique Gallery

Art Insight is India's first art gallery to be situated in an IndianOil fuel outlet. The innovative idea of having a permanent art gallery in a filling station was conceived by Indian Oil Corporation as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility for promoting art awareness in society. The gallery is run by S. S. Creations with the full support and encouragement of IndianOil and the help of the artist community of the region.

The gallery is associated with more than 25 artists of Kasargod, Mangalore and Udupi districts and has been actively promoting art with the patronage of the public including banks, corporates and organizations.

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May 27,2020

Mangaluru, May 27: Mangaluru MLA U T Khader today urged Dakshina Kannada MP and Karnataka BJP chief Nalin Kumar Kateel to pave the way for immediate repatriation of Mangalureans stranded across Gulf countries.

The development comes amidst reports that lack of preparedness on part of the authorities concerned in Dakshina Kannada compelled the Centre to delay the operation of repatriation flights from various Gulf to Mangaluru International Airport under Vande Bharat Mission.

Lakhs of people from Mangaluru region (coastal Karnataka) alone are working in middle eastern countries like Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar. Thousands of them are currently stranded thanks to covid-19 lockdown and are helplessly waiting for repatriation.

Speaking to coastaldigest.com, Mr Khader said he already spoke to Mr Kateel and brought to his notice the plight of Mangalureans in Saudi Arabia and other gulf countries. "There are a large number of pregnant women, senior citizens and patients who need immediate repatriation. It is the responsibility of the elected representatives and district administration to pave the way for the repatriation of our people and arrange quarantine facilities for them," he said. 

"Mr Kaeel is not only MP of Dakshina Kannada. He is also the chief of Karnataka's ruling party. Hence, he must play a crucial role in facilitating the return of Kannadigas in general and Mangalureans in particular," Mr Khader said. 

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May 1,2020

Bengaluru, May 1: Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on the occasion of International Labour Day has appealed to migrant workers in the state to stay back and co-operate with it in resuming economic activities once the Central government issues further directions.

"It is my sincere request to all the migrant workers to stay back in the state and co-operate with us to resume the economic activities once we receive directions from Union Government," Yediyurappa said in a release issued by the CMO.

"COVID-19 situation in India is much better than other countries because of people's cooperation.

We intend to resume economic activities soon. The government has already held a meeting with representatives of associations of commerce and industry in this regard. The government has also appealed to the employers to protect the interest of their workers and pay salaries," he added.

The ongoing nationwide lockdown, imposed to contain the coronavirus spread, is scheduled to end on May 3.

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June 27,2020

Mangaluru, Jun 29: As many as 49 fresh covid-19 cases were reported in Dakshina Kannada district in past 24 hours taking the district’s tally to 568.

At the same time 38 persons were also discharged from the hospital after complete recovery from covid 19.

Out of the 49 positive cases, 14 persons had returned from Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar. 17 persons had contracted the disease from patient number 9590. 3 persons are suffering from an influenza-like illness (ILI), and 4 persons are suffering from Severe Acute Respiratory Infection.

The health officials are tracing the contacts of six others. All the 49 persons have been shifted to hospital for treatment. Most of them are said to be asymptomatic.

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