10 achievers to be conferred 'Saadhana' Awards

August 6, 2011

Mangalore, August 6: City based Saadhana National Cultural Foundation will honour 10 personalities with 'Saadhana awards' recognizing their achievements in different fields on August 28 at Town Hall here.

Foundation President K V Krishnadasa told media persons here that nine achievers from various fields will be conferred with the 'Saadhana Awards', while one young achiever will be conferred with the 'Saadhana Yuva Award'.

The list of the award winners are as follows;

Senior actor Ananthavelu for his contribution towards Kannada Film and Small Screen Industry, senior actress Radha Ramachandra for her contributions in the field of theater and film, dance teacher Muralidhar Rao for his contributions in the field of dance, director Vijay Kumar Kodialbail for his contributions in the field of Tulu film and theatre, Mangalore Bureau Chief of Deccan Herald English newspaper Ronald Fernandes for his contributions in the field of Journalism, critic V G Nayaka for literature, senior Yakshagana artist of Badagu-Thittu style Jalavalli Venkatesh Rao for his contributions towards Yakshagana, Saraswathi Bhat for social service and writer Umesh Rao Ekkar for his contributions towards teaching and literature are chosen for “Saadhana Award” for the year 2010-11.

Budding singer Shareef Katipalla is chosen for “Saadhana Yuva Award” for his active contributions in singing, acting and production of Tulu and Beary video albums.

Award ceremony will be inaugurated by Founder-President, Karavali Group of Colleges S Ganesh Raoat 4:00pm. District-In-Charge Minister Krishna J Palemar will confer the awards.

Former President of Kannada Sahitya Parishad Harikrishna Punarooru, will preside over the ceremony.

Director of Yenepoya Educational Institutions P C M Kunhi, Industrialist Shashiraj Kolambe, President of Dakshina Kannada District Kannada Sahitya Parishad S Pradeep Kumar Kalkoora will be the chief guests.

The website of “Yasha Karnataka” will also be launched in the same programme by the Rotary District Governor Dr Devadas Rai.

MIFT Director M G Hegde will release “Tell Chirikoru”, the first Beary comedy CD being produced and directed by Shareef Katipalla. Managing director of Kodikal Durga Furnitures P Mahabala Chowta will release a Tulu video album titled “Udugire” by Yashupriya Krishnadas.

Cultural programs such as “Haasyotsava”, “Naatya Vaibhava”, “Gaana Gunagaana” will also be organized on the occasion.

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

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December 2,2025

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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