Peter Lewis, Indudhara Honnapura, eight others presented Sandesha awards

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February 26, 2012

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Mangalore, February 26: Ten achievers from different fields were conferred with Sandesha Awards 2012 at a colourful function held in the premises of Sandesha Lalithakala Mahavidyalaya at Bajjody in the City on Sunday. The awards are being given for the past 21 years.

Kannada writer Vaidehi, who was the chief guest of the occasion, said that the awards constituted by Sandesha Foundation for Culture and Education, was indeed an effort towards establishing harmony.

Like Sandesha, she said, many Christian organizations have been relentlessly serving the society in this part of the state for many years.

“The contribution of Christian institutions in the field of education and culture, especially in Mangalore is commendable”, she added.

Educationist and philanthropist John D'Silva of Karkala was honoured with special recognition award while Kannada Literature Award was conferred on K V Thirumalesh, who has to his credit 30 works, among which are anthologies of poems and short stories, collections of columns and reviews, novels, and works on linguistics.

The Konkani Literature Award was given to M Madhava Pai whose greatest contribution is the 750-page Kannada-Konkani dictionary.

The Literature Award was conferred on Catherine Rodrigues, who has to her credit 57 Tulu plays. She has also won the Late Dharmasthala Ratnavarma Heggade Tulu drama writing competition award 10 times.

Sandesha Arts and Journalism awards were given to internationally acclaimed artist Peter Lewis and editor of Honnapura Samvada Indudhara Honnapura, respectively.

The Media Education Award will be conferred on Shree Padre of Kasaragod, an agriculturist. He is known for promoting rain water harvesting and bringing to light the alleged ill-effects of endosulfan pesticide in Padre village of Kasargod in Kerala.

The Sandesha Best Teacher Award was conferred on Rev. Sr. Maria Jyothi AC for services rendered to special children.

Lyricist, writer and movie director Geethapriya aka Laxman Rao Mohite, who has been chosen for Sandesha Cinema Award could not attend the ceremony, due to ill health. The organisers announced that they will confer the award at his home.

Late Jerome D'Souza, who had contributed over 1,000 songs, 14 music albums, and two anthologies titled Amchim Podam, was conferred with Konkani Music Award, posthumously. The widow of the achiever received the award.

The award, instituted by the Sandesha Foundation for Culture and Education here, carries Rs 10,000 in cash, a shawl, a citation, and a trophy.

In his presidential address, Mangalore Bishop Aloysius Paul D'Souza said the achievers are being recognised with the Sandesha Awards for their contributions in building a value-based society and for strengthening harmony in it.

Terming the awardees as precious gems, he appealed them to continue their voyage in the respective fields so that the society becomes more powerful in terms of values. “What we need today is not criticism, but constructive solution to the existing problems,” he said.

Henry D'Souza, bishop of Bellary and chairman of Sandesha, Dr Na D'Souza, head of the awards' jury among others were present on the occasion. A cultural extravaganza followed.

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March 28,2025

Udupi: Deputy Commissioner K. Vidya Kumari has directed officials to expedite land acquisition for designated industrial zones in the district to facilitate new industries. She issued these instructions during a meeting at Rajatadri on Wednesday.

Lands have been identified across various taluks for industrial development. The DC emphasized that KIADB must acquire these lands and ensure essential infrastructure—electricity, roads, and drainage—to attract industries and generate employment.

A total of 77 acres of private land has been acquired and compensated, including 31.2 acres in Kerebettu village, Hebri taluk, and 45.7 acres in Shivapura village. However, approval for 36.5 acres of government land is still pending. She instructed the forest department to assess whether this land falls under an eco-sensitive zone.

For the Belapu Industrial Area, the DC urged officials to accelerate minor land acquisitions for road expansion and commence construction at the earliest. She also mandated rainwater harvesting systems for all units in the Miyaru Industrial Area to tackle water scarcity.

Currently, 22 export-based units operate in the district. The DC encouraged further promotion of exports and an increase in their number.

The meeting was attended by Joint Director of Industries Nagraj V. Naik, KIADB Development Officer Srinivasa Murthy, Small-Scale Industries Association District President Harish Kunder, Deputy Director of the District Industrial Center Seetharam Shetty, District Skill Development Officer Arun B., and others.

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March 27,2025

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The Karnataka government has announced that Nandini milk will become ₹4 costlier per litre starting April 1, 2025. This is the second price hike this year.

The decision was made during a cabinet meeting led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Karnataka Cooperation Minister K N Rajanna and Animal Husbandry Minister K Venkatesh said the increase is meant to support dairy farmers by covering the rising costs of producing and processing milk.

Officials also said that:

>> The extra money from the price hike will go directly to the milk producers.

>> The earlier ₹2 price hike (announced on June 26, 2024) will be withdrawn.

>> The new price hike of ₹4 will apply to both 500 ml and 1-litre packets.

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March 21,2025

Bengaluru: The Karnataka Assembly on Friday passed Bills doubling the salaries of the chief minister, ministers, and legislators, adding an annual burden of ₹62 crore on the exchequer.

The CM's monthly salary will increase from ₹75,000 to ₹1.5 lakh, while ministers will see a 108% hike, from ₹60,000 to ₹1.25 lakh. MLAs and MLCs will get ₹80,000 per month, up from ₹40,000, and their pension will rise from ₹50,000 to ₹75,000.

The Karnataka Ministers Salaries and Allowances (Amendment) Bill and the Karnataka Legislature Salaries, Pensions and Allowances (Amendment) Bill were passed without debate, as the Opposition BJP protested in the well of the House.

The Bills cited the rising cost of living as justification for the hike. The Assembly Speaker and Legislative Council chairperson will now receive ₹1.25 lakh per month, up from ₹75,000.

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