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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Grief-stricken pact: Son dies, mother fights for life after consuming poison in DK

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April 7,2025

Mangaluru, Apr 7: In a chilling and heart-wrenching turn of events from Nadugallu in Nalakuru village of Sullia taluk in Dakshina Kannada, a mother and son’s desperate act to end their lives has left a community in disbelief. The duo allegedly consumed rodent poison in a joint suicide attempt, resulting in the son’s death and leaving the mother in a critical condition.

The deceased has been identified as 32-year-old Nithin, son of Kushalappa Gowda of Derappajjanamane, Nalakuru. His mother, Sulochana, is currently battling for her life in a hospital. According to sources, the incident took place three days ago, with both victims falling severely ill by the morning of April 6.

Nithin, an ITI diploma holder, had been managing his family's agricultural land. He had married Deeksha, a guest lecturer at a local college, about a year ago. At the time of the tragic incident, Deeksha was reportedly staying at her parental home. During her absence, Nithin and Sulochana allegedly consumed poison in what is believed to be a premeditated act.

Well-known in the village for his kind demeanor and strong social ties, Nithin’s untimely death has cast a shadow of grief and shock across the local community. His father, Kushalappa Gowda, is also said to be ailing.

The Subrahmanya police have registered a case and initiated an investigation to uncover the circumstances leading to this devastating event.

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