Fr Francis Rodrigues, editor of Raknno told reporters here on Wednesday that the completion of 75 years of fruitful, truthful and successful publishing mission is a mile stone in the history of Konkani journalism. The other highlights of the finale programme is the release of new Konkani books, that is, Vally Padryab by Fr Valerian Prashant Madtha, Mitt Mirsang by Fr Francis Rodrigues and Gadya Merer by Valerain D'Souza Bola.
Raknno Platinum Jubilee Souvenir, a volume of selected literary articles written by renowned Konkani writers will also be released on this occasion. Referring to the award to Fr Mark Valder, Fr Francis said panel of juries selected Fr Valder for the first Raknno Platinum Sahitya Puraskar for his meritorious service to the field of Konkani journalism and literature. Most Rev Aloysius Paul D'Souza, will preside over the valedictory function.
Na D'Souza, renowned Kannada writer and president-elect of 80th Kannada Sahitya Sammelan will be the chief guest. John Richard Lobo, Mangalore City South MLA, Basti Vaman Shenoy, president, Vishwa Konkani Kendra and Shakuntala Kini, senior announcer, All India Radio, Mangalore will be the guests of honour. Playwright Nellu Permannur and his troupe will entertain with their new comedy play 'Upranth-ch Kollchem!'
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