Beary Academy to give away honourary awards

March 16, 2011

Mangalore, March 16: Beary writer KP Abdul Khader Kuthethur, folk poet Muhammad Maripalla and singer Rahim BC Road who have done meritorious works in the field of Beary literature, language and arts respectively have been selected for annual honorary awards given by Beary Sahitya Academy for the year 2010.

Revealing this to media persons at Press Club here on Wednesday, MB Abdul Rahman, President of the Academy said that the awards will be presented on March 27 at 4.30 pm at Town Hall here. Each award comprises of Rs 10,000 cash, a citation and a memento.

KP Abdul Khader Kuthethur

KP Abdul Khader Kuthethur is an amateur writer. He started writing in Kannada and Beary languages during his High School days. His 41 programmes have been broadcasted in Mangalore Akashavani. His works “Paigambarara Jeevanamshagalu” and “Nabi Geethe” were published during his college days.

“Nallo Theru” a compilation of Beary articles was published recently by Karnataka Beary Sahitya Academy.

Having published several Beary/Kannada poems in magazines, and souvenirs he has participated in several poet meets as well.

He has served in Karnataka PWD as well as in Syndicate bank. After voluntary retirement, he is presently working in health department of Yenepoya Medical College.

Muhammad Maripalla

During his membership in Karnataka Beary Janapada Academy, Muhammad Maripalla has visited more than 135 schools in Dakshina Kannada to create awareness on literature. He has conducted several workshops, poets' meet for the students in schools.

He has written poems in Kannada and Beary languages on communal riots, Gujarath quake, Karavali Utsav, Independence Day etc. He has also sung Beary songs in 'mehendi' and wedding ceremonies.

He has participated in Chutuku Sammelana and poets' meet conducted by Kannada Sahitya Parishath. He has also received Veera Rani Abbakka Award and several other awards.

Rahim BC Road

Rahim BC Road is a known name in Beary music and culture circles with his singing performances for 'mehendi', wedding songs. He was one of the pioneers in introducing Beary songs in Madrasas, Daffs, Uroos etc.

He has written and sung more than 1000 Beary songs and released five CDs of Beary songs. His five books have also been published. He has received DK District Kannada Rajyothsava Award. Several organizations have honoured him for his contribution in the field of arts.

Umarabba, Registrar of the Academy and SP Umar Farooq, Member were present in the press meet.

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Hindu activist kills own brother after losing Rs 500 betting in board game

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May 9,2020

Chikkamagaluru, May 9: A young Hindu activist allegedly killed his brother at Beeranahalli in Tarikere taluk of Chikkamagaluru district in Karnataka over a board game dispute.

The accused has been identified as 26-year-old Kiran and the victim is his 29-year-old brother Arun, said police.

According to police, the duo were playing a board game on Thursday and they had placed a bet of Rs 500.

After Arun won the game, he asked for the money and Kiran refused to yield, which lead to an argument.

In a fit of rage, an intoxicated Kiran hit his brother and when the latter fell unconscious and dragged him on to the road.

Arun was immediately rushed to McGann Hospital in Shivamogga. However, he died on Thursday night, said police.

A case was registered at the Lakkavalli Police Station.

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Man arrested under Wildlife Protection Act for biting snake to death in Karnataka

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May 7,2020

Kolar, May 7: A 38-year-old man has been arrested for biting a snake and peeling off its skin at Mustur village in Kolar district of Karnataka.

Mulbagal range forest officer KN Ravikeerthi said forest officials nabbed Kumar, a construction worker, at Mustur on Wednesday and booked him under the Wildlife Protection Act. He was under the influence of alcohol.

Ravikeerthi said Kumar's offence is non-bailable and attracts a jail term of up to three years. The remains of the snake were collected and sent to a lab to ascertain its species. Forest officials said the snake Kumar bit was not a viper as was reported earlier but a rat snake.

On Tuesday, Kumar was riding back home after buying liquor when the snake ca me under his bike's wheels. He tossed the injured snake around his neck, bit it and peeled off its skin. Kumar said the snake had troubled him in the past.

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‘Adoption of 3 govt schools should be made mandatory for MLAs, MLCs in Karnataka’

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February 13,2020

Bengaluru, Feb 13: Veteran freedom fighter and advisor to the Karnataka Government in Education Reforms HS Doreswamy on Thursday has recommended Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa to make it mandatory for MLA and MLCs to adopt at least three govt Schools in their respective constituencies.

Mr Doreswamy appealed to the Chief Minister to implement the suggestion in the State budget for 2020-21 to be presented by him on March 5.

Addressing a press conference here, Mr Doreswamy, on the higher education sector, stressed the need to appoint highly qualified candidates for Vice Chancellor posts. There is no dearth of talent and eligibility in the State and authorities concerned must ensure that the right person is appointed by taking extreme care".

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