Udupi, Jan 22: Writer Richie John Pais will be conferred with the Best Konkani Book Award, instituted by Dr T M A Foundation in recognition of his contribution made to Konkani Language and Literature.
According to a statement, the Award carries Rs 10,000 in cash and a citation.
‘Fathor’, a collection of Konkani short stories authored by Richie John Pais was published in 2017 has been chosen for the Dr TMA Foundation Best Konkani Book Award 2018.
Udupi, May 12: The Coastal Bus Owner’s Association members have approached Deputy Commissioner to permit them to run bus service in the District.
Nearly 80 buses coming under the Coastal Bus Association and they are prepared to run the buses as per the guidelines set by the government. They have also requested RTO officials for permission to operate and are awaiting approval. If the bus service starts operating, many workers like drivers, conductors, cleaners, mechanics will get employment.
Coastal Bus Owners Association President Raghavendra Bhat said that the bus owners must provide services to the public as per regulations set by Deputy Commissioner.
Udupi, May 29: As many as 15 fresh coronavirus positive cases were reported in Udupi district today.
11 among the new 15 covid-19 patients are males and four are females. The patients also include two children aged 6 and 7.
All of them are said to be Maharashtra returnees.
With this, the total confirmed covid-19 cases in the district mounted to 164.
Kasaragod, Apr 21: Kerala reported a spike in COVID-19 cases on Tuesday with 19 people testing positive, after a decline in the numbers in the past few days, as the total infections touched 426 in the southern state.
Kannur recorded 10 cases, Palakkad four, Kasaragod three and Malappuram and Kollam one each, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan told reporters here.
The number of those getting infected were in single digits over the past few days.
Of the 10 positive cases from Kannur, nine of them had come from abroad and one had been infected through contact, he said.
Pointing out that the positive cases in Palakkad,Malappuram and Kollam had come from neighbouring Tamil Nadu, Vijayan said there is need to enforce strict vigilance in places bordering neighbouring states.
Sixteen people tested negative on Tuesday, while the total active cases 117, he added.
At least 32,000 people are under observation,
Of the around 20,000 samples sent, 19,440 had returned negative, Vijayan said.
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