Beary Academy to give away honourary awards

March 16, 2011

Mangalore, March 16: Beary writer KP Abdul Khader Kuthethur, folk poet Muhammad Maripalla and singer Rahim BC Road who have done meritorious works in the field of Beary literature, language and arts respectively have been selected for annual honorary awards given by Beary Sahitya Academy for the year 2010.

Revealing this to media persons at Press Club here on Wednesday, MB Abdul Rahman, President of the Academy said that the awards will be presented on March 27 at 4.30 pm at Town Hall here. Each award comprises of Rs 10,000 cash, a citation and a memento.

KP Abdul Khader Kuthethur

KP Abdul Khader Kuthethur is an amateur writer. He started writing in Kannada and Beary languages during his High School days. His 41 programmes have been broadcasted in Mangalore Akashavani. His works “Paigambarara Jeevanamshagalu” and “Nabi Geethe” were published during his college days.

“Nallo Theru” a compilation of Beary articles was published recently by Karnataka Beary Sahitya Academy.

Having published several Beary/Kannada poems in magazines, and souvenirs he has participated in several poet meets as well.

He has served in Karnataka PWD as well as in Syndicate bank. After voluntary retirement, he is presently working in health department of Yenepoya Medical College.

Muhammad Maripalla

During his membership in Karnataka Beary Janapada Academy, Muhammad Maripalla has visited more than 135 schools in Dakshina Kannada to create awareness on literature. He has conducted several workshops, poets' meet for the students in schools.

He has written poems in Kannada and Beary languages on communal riots, Gujarath quake, Karavali Utsav, Independence Day etc. He has also sung Beary songs in 'mehendi' and wedding ceremonies.

He has participated in Chutuku Sammelana and poets' meet conducted by Kannada Sahitya Parishath. He has also received Veera Rani Abbakka Award and several other awards.

Rahim BC Road

Rahim BC Road is a known name in Beary music and culture circles with his singing performances for 'mehendi', wedding songs. He was one of the pioneers in introducing Beary songs in Madrasas, Daffs, Uroos etc.

He has written and sung more than 1000 Beary songs and released five CDs of Beary songs. His five books have also been published. He has received DK District Kannada Rajyothsava Award. Several organizations have honoured him for his contribution in the field of arts.

Umarabba, Registrar of the Academy and SP Umar Farooq, Member were present in the press meet.

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Puttur's Healthcare Dream Cleared: State Finance Gives Nod for 300-Bed Hospital

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Puttur: The long-cherished dream of a government medical college in Puttur has moved a decisive step closer to reality, with the Karnataka State Finance Department granting its official approval for the construction of a new 300-bed hospital.

Puttur MLA Ashok Kumar Rai announced the crucial development to reporters on Monday, confirming that the official communication from the finance department was issued on November 27. This 300-bed facility is intended to be the cornerstone for the establishment of the government medical college, a project announced in the state budget.

Fast-Track Implementation

The MLA outlined an aggressive timeline for the project:

• A Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the hospital is expected to be ready within 45 days.

• The tender process for the construction will be completed within two months.

Following the completion of the tender process, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is scheduled to lay the foundation stone for the project.

"Setting up a medical college in Puttur is a historical decision by the Congress government in Karnataka," Rai stated. The project has an estimated budget allocation of Rs 1,000 crore for the medical college.

Focus on Medical Education Department

The MLA highlighted a key strategic move: requesting the government to implement the hospital construction through the Medical Education Department instead of the Health and Family Welfare Department. This is intended to streamline the entire process of establishing the full medical college, ensuring the facilities—including labs, operation theatres, and other necessary infrastructure—adhere to the strict guidelines set by the Medical Council of India (MCI). The proposed site for the project is in Bannur.

Rai also took the opportunity to address political criticism, stating that the government has fulfilled its promise despite "apprehensions" and "mocking and criticising" from opposition parties who had failed to take similar initiatives when they were in power. "Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has kept his word," he added.

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