Beary Academy awards conferred; Umashree calls for love and harmony

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April 17, 2016

Mangaluru, Apr 17: Calling upon the people to decorate human relationships with love and harmony, Umashree, the minister for Kannada and Culture, said that language should be a means to strengthen bonds and relationships and not for discord.

She was speaking as a chief guest at a ceremony organised by Karnataka Beary Sahitya Academy to confer its annual awards along with young writers and artistes meet at Town Hall in the city on Saturday.

The minister suggested to digitalize all the aspects of Beary language to preserve it in this modern age.

She promised to fulfil the demand of funds for the construction of Beary Bhavana in Mangaluru and establishment of Beary Study Chair in Mangalore University.

The minister also released the special edition of Belkiri', a bimonthly magazine.

Abu Dhbai based philanthropist Mohammed Ali Uchil, Bengaluru-based Kannada journalist BM Haneef and artist Mohammed K Matha were conferred Honourary Awards.

While Mr Uchil was honoured for his contributions towards Beary culture and organisation, Mr. Haneef was honoured in the field of language and literature and Mr. Matha in the field of art.

Apartment from them, Kannada writer Yaqoob Khader Gulwadi was conferred Dr Wahhab Doddamane memorial award and Beary-Kannada writer Maryam Ismaeel was honoured with P Sushila Upadhyaya memorial Beary woman award.

The programme was inaugurated by G Siddaramaiah, former chairman of Kannada books authority. Fisheries minister Abhaychandra Jain inaugurated the exhibition. Health Minister UT Khader, MLA Mohiuddin Bava, Mayor Harinath were present.

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Masha Allah,enhancing Beary culture& tradition with in Islamic boundaries,well done
Congrats,all,specially to Janab Uchil Saheb for. His tremendous effort & outstanding social work to uplift the needy in the community.

Wonderful program,great speeches by Siddaramayyaji & B.M.Hanif
Congratulations to Mohd Ali Uchil & all award receiptents

Congratulations Mohammed Ali Uchil sab. U deserve more awards.

Bearys Academy-Great Function,able leadership
deserved award receiptents.

keep it up

I Suggest : Any program U do, please start with the Fatiha and its meaning ....

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Mangaluru’s ₹1,200 crore fix: Massive sewage overhaul to end city’s drainage woes

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: In a decisive move to tackle the city’s deteriorating sanitation infrastructure, the Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) has announced a massive ₹1,200 crore action plan to overhaul its underground drainage (UGD) network.

The initiative, spearheaded by Deputy Commissioner and MCC Administrator Darshan HV, aims to bridge "missing links" in the current system that have left residents grappling with overflowing sewage and environmental hazards.

The Breaking Point

The announcement follows a high-intensity phone-in session on Thursday, where the DC was flooded with grievances from frustrated citizens. Residents, including Savithri from Yekkur, described a harrowing reality: raw sewage from apartments leaking into stormwater drains, creating a "permanent stink" and turning residential zones into mosquito breeding grounds.

"We are facing immense difficulties due to the stench and the health risks. Local officials have remained silent until now," one resident reported during the session.

The Strategy: A Six-Year Vision

DC Darshan HV confirmed that the proposed plan is not a temporary patch but a comprehensive six-year roadmap designed to accommodate Mangaluru’s projected population growth. Key highlights of the plan include:

• Infrastructure Expansion: Laying additional pipelines to connect older neighborhoods to the main grid.

• STP Crackdown: Stricter enforcement of Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) regulations. While new apartments are required to have functional STPs, many older buildings lack them entirely, and several newer units are reportedly non-functional.

• Budgetary Push: The plan has already been discussed with the district in-charge minister and the Secretary of the Urban Development Department. It is slated for formal presentation in the upcoming state budget.

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