'Byari' wins bronze medal at SAARC Film Awards in Colombo

May 22, 2012

Colombo, May, 22: Indian film Byari bagged the bronze medal in the feature film category at the 2012 SAARC Film Awards while Saving Face, the acclaimed Pakistani movie on victims of acid attacks, has won the best documentary prize.

Byari is the only Indian movie to win accolades at the coveted event. It is the first ever movie to be made in the Byari language. The movie, directed by K P Suveeran and produced by Althaf Hussain, had earlier been adjudged India's Best Film for 2011 along with Marathi film Devool

Saving Face, co-directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, won an Oscar earlier this year. The film chronicles the work of a British-Pakistani plastic surgeon who rebuilds the faces of women disfigured by acid attacks. Pakistani director Mehreen Jabbar's Ramchand Pakistani bagged the silver medal in the feature film category.

During the SAARC Film Awards ceremony held in Colombo last night, Pakistan bagged its first award for Saving Face.

The award for best actor was shared by Pakistani actors Manzar Sehbai and Rashid Farooqi for their roles in the feature films Bol and Ramchand Pakistani, respectively.

The best feature film trophy was awarded to Sri Lanka's Akasa Kusum directed by Prasanna Vithanage. The film depicts the golden age of cinema as seen through the memories of an ageing actress.

The runner-up award in the documentary category was bagged by Sri Lanka's The Great School Teacher directed by Mayri Wanaguru. The best actress award went to Sri Lanka's Malini Fonseka for her role in Akasa Kusum while Bangladesh's Morshedul Islam won the best director award for Khelaghar.

The SAARC Film Festival attracted nominations from India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, the Maldives and Sri Lanka. Well-known film directors from Singapore, Iran and Russia were adjudicators for the film awards. The competition this year was held for two categories feature and documentary films.

Directors of some of the nominated films from Bangladesh, India and the Maldives attended the festival, which included a workshop on "Film vs digital the impending extinction of the celluloid cinema and the challenges ahead.

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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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Rains lash Dakshina Kannada and Udupi amidst red alert

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September 24,2024

Mangaluru, Sept 24: A blanket of gloom descended over Dakshina Kannada and Udupi as heavy rains battered the coastal Karnataka districts on Tuesday. Substantial rainfall has been drenching the region since Monday, intensifying as the day progressed.

In Dakshina Kannada, torrential downpours began early Tuesday, followed by overcast skies and humid conditions.

The showers persisted intermittently through the afternoon, with areas like Beltangady experiencing moderate rainfall, while Puttur and Bellare bore the brunt of heavier storms.

Overnight showers were reported in Bantwal, and Mangaluru city, along with its surrounding rural areas, witnessed a steady increase in rainfall, peaking by the evening.

After a brief respite, the return of intense rainfall has brought a welcome drop in temperatures. In Udupi, Karkala, Udupi city, Kundapur, and Hebri taluks all faced substantial rains throughout the day, continuing from late Sunday night.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the coastal districts, predicting more heavy rainfall in the coming hours.

A yellow alert has been placed for Wednesday, signaling the likelihood of additional downpours. Fishermen have been cautioned to remain vigilant, as the possibility of strong winds looms over the coastal waters.

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