MM Kalburgi to chair eighth edition of Alva's Nudisiri

September 26, 2011

Mangalore, September 26: Renowned Kannada scholar, academician and researcher Malleshappa M Kalburgi, popularly known as MM Kalburgi, will chair the eighth edition of Alva's Nudisiri, a national level Kannada literary meet to be held at Moodbidri near here from November 11.

Announcing this at a press meet here on Monday, Dr M Mohan Alva, the Chairman of Alva's Education Foundation, said that in order to attract more people for three day Kannada literary and cultural extravaganza, the reception committee has planned to organise pre-convention consultation meetings in different parts of the state. “To facilitate this, Alva's Nudisiri local committees will be established in all districts of Karnataka,” he said.

Those Kannada-lovers, who are interested in arranging pre-convention consultation meetings in their region, can contact Alva's Nudisir office dialing 08258 -231229, 238104 -111, he said, adding that those who are interested to become members of the convention can register their names during consultation meetings.

Mr alva said as part of 'Nudisiri', a wide variety of cultural programmes would be held on all the three days like previous seven conventions.

Nudisiri reception committee secretary Dr Dhananjay Kumble and Public Relation Officer of the Foundation Harish K Adoor were present at the press meet.

About M M Kalburgi

Born 1938, MM Kalburgi is a well-known Kannada thinker. He has served as the vice-chancellor of Kannada University, Hampi. He was awarded the National Sahitya Akademi award in 2006 for Marga 4 a collection of hundred of his research articles. His other honours are the Karnataka State Sahitya Akademi Award, Janapad and Yakshagana Janapad Prashasti, Pampa Prashasti and the Nadoja.

Kalburgi was born in Yargall village of Sindgi taluk of Bijapur district. His father Madivalappa and mother Guramma were from Yargall. Kalburgi's primary and high school education took place in his village and Sindgi. Kalburgi studied B.A from Bijapur.

Kalburgi completed his M.A in kannada from the Karnatak University Dharwar in the year 1962. In 1966, he was promoted as the professor of Kannada Department of the Karnatak University. In 1982, he became the chairperson of the Kannada Department. Later he was vice-chancellor of the Kannada University, Hampi and retired from service.

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Udupi: Student slips down while boarding moving train, rescued by woman constable

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September 20,2024

Udupi: A vigilant Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable, Aparna K T, demonstrated remarkable presence of mind when she rescued a student who slipped while trying to board a moving train at Udupi Railway Station on Friday morning.

The incident occurred as passenger train number 06602 arrived at the station around 7:30 AM. The student, traveling from Mangaluru to Gokarna, had briefly alighted to purchase snacks. However, as the train began moving, she hurried back towards the carriage with the snacks in hand. In her rush, she lost her footing, slipping dangerously between the platform and the moving train.

Woman constable Aparna K T was given a cash reward of Rs 5000.

Constable Aparna, who had been closely monitoring the passengers, immediately sprang into action. “I saw her running towards the train and alerted everyone by blowing my whistle. She slipped, and her legs were caught between the platform and the train. Without hesitation, I pulled her out with the help of others nearby,” she recalled.

Thanks to Aparna’s quick thinking and the swift response of the railway staff, the train was stopped in time. Railway personnel, including the guard and loco pilot, were immediately informed, and they acted promptly to halt the train using both flag signals and a walkie-talkie.

RPF Inspector Madhusoodhanan PV arrived at the scene shortly after to check on the passenger's condition. The shaken but uninjured student was given water and helped back onto the train to safely continue her journey.

In an added measure of care, the RPF post at Bhatkal was notified to follow up on the passenger’s well-being during her journey. The student, fortunately, reached her destination without further incident.

The heroic rescue was captured on CCTV and has since gone viral on social media, earning widespread praise. In recognition of her bravery, Regional Railway Manager (RRM) Karwar awarded Constable Aparna a cash reward of ₹5,000, commending her quick action that averted a potentially tragic accident.

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