Arif Padubidri, four others conferred Bannanje Ramacharya award

February 6, 2012

Mangalore, February 6: “I became a writer and an orator because of the pressures applied on me by my brother Bannanje Ramacharya ,” said noted scholar Bannanje Govindacharya at a memorial function at Lions Bhavan in Brahmagiri on Sunday.

Mr. Govindacharya said his brother was responsible for his writing skills, while his father kindled independent thinking in him. He broke all customs in front of them. Bannanje Ramacharya was a person who had developed strong political consciousness.

The organizer of the programme K Satish Chandra Hegde, Green park memorial central school co-ordinator gave introductory remarks. U R Sabhapathi, former MLA, said his political life was sculpted by Bannanje Ramacharya. My personality has been developed due to the 30-year long association with Ramacharya, he added.

District Kannada Sahitya Parishath president Ambathanay Mudradi presided over the function. Bannanje Govindacharya conferred Bannanje Ramacharya memorial award on senior journalists Damodar Aithal (former Kannada Prabha reporter), Chidambara Baikampady (former Kannada Prabha reporter), Manohar Prasad (Chief reporter of Udayavani), Mohammad Arif Padubidri (senior reporter at Vijaya Karnataka) and Seethalaxmi Karkikodi (sub editor, Vijaya Karnataka).

The award has been jointly established by Kapu Vidyaniketan Educational Institutions , Hiriadka K Satish Chandra Hegde memorial green park central school and Padumannur publications.

Journalist N. Gururaj, publisher Sarvajna Acharya , principal Sandhya Shetty and administrator of green park central school V K Udyavar were present . Shrinivas Nekkar and Rohini Yogish compered the programme.

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Skill-Oriented Classes for Grades 8-12 students in Karnataka: Education Minister

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February 24,2025

Karnataka's Primary and Secondary Education Minister, Madhu Bangarappa, announced that skill-oriented classes will be introduced for students of grades 8 to 12 alongside the regular curriculum from the next academic year.

Speaking at the inauguration of the Skill and Employment Fair organized by the District Administration, Zilla Panchayat, and Skill Development Department at the National College of Education, in Shivamogga, he emphasized the importance of skill-based education in shaping students' futures.

"Introducing skill training at an early stage will help students acquire expertise in their chosen fields, secure desired jobs, and lead self-reliant lives," the minister stated.

To improve job opportunities for youth, Bangarappa proposed a transport facility for job seekers. Instead of organizing job fairs at the taluk level—where employer participation is limited—he suggested conducting them at district headquarters with free bus services for registered candidates from rural and urban areas. This initiative will be discussed with concerned officials and implemented next year, he added.

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SDPI Demands Rs 3,000 Crore for Dakshina Kannada Tourism in Karnataka Budget

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February 24,2025

Mangaluru: The Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) has urged the Karnataka government to allocate Rs 3,000 crore in the 2025 state budget for the development of the tourism sector in Dakshina Kannada. This demand was made as part of the party’s ‘Janata Budget – 2025’ initiative.

Anwar Sadath S, president of SDPI’s Mangaluru Rural district unit, emphasized the district’s vast tourism potential, given its location between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea. He suggested projects such as beach development, walking tracks, play zones, amusement parks, and other recreational activities to boost tourism in the region.

In addition to tourism development, SDPI has called for several key initiatives in the state budget:

• Establishment of a government medical college and a super-specialty hospital in Dakshina Kannada.

• Setting up a High Court bench and a government law college in the district.

• Development of an IT Park to boost employment opportunities.

• Minimum support price for arecanut and a dedicated research centre for arecanut diseases.

• Expansion of healthcare facilities, including a branch of the Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research in Mangaluru.

• Construction of residential accommodation for Muslim religious leaders serving in mosques and madrasas.

• A special financial package for paddy farmers, offering Rs 2 lakh per acre as financial assistance.

Sadath criticized previous administrations for neglecting Dakshina Kannada, despite the district being one of the top tax contributors in Karnataka. He highlighted the dominance of private entities in education, healthcare, and business, stressing the need for greater government support in public amenities and welfare schemes.

SDPI urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to ensure adequate budgetary allocations for new projects, job creation, education, healthcare, and social welfare programs. The party insisted that the upcoming budget, to be presented on March 7, should prioritize balanced regional development across all districts.

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