Mandd Sobhann to host World Konkani Day

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August 11, 2011

Mangalore, August 11: City based Konkani cultural organisation Mandd Sobhann, which is promoting Global Konkani Organisation or Jagotik Konknni Songhotton (JKS) in an attempt to unite Konkanis splintered and spread around the world in different castes, creeds, regions, dialects, scripts and many other varieties will host its first Global General Assembly here on August 20.

Announcing this at a press conference here on Thursday Eric Ozario, Gurkaar of Mandd Sobhann said that the Assembly would discuss and pass constitution, prepare the plan of action and budget and elect the executive committee.

Delegates representing over 100 Konkni organisation s from around the world are expected to take part in the Assembly, which will begin at 10 am at Kalaangann.

Mr Ozairo said that same evening at 5:30 pm, at St Aloysius College, I T Block Hall, 'World Konkani Day' would be celebrated.

The launch

Dr K A Ashok Pai, the world renowned psychiatrist, film maker and writer, will formally launch JKS on the occasion.

Hamsalekha, the eminent film music director and lyricist will be chief guest at the World Konkani Day celebration.

In the cultural programme, famous troupes will present folk dances, contemporary dances, brass bad and skit.

Louis J Pinto, President of Mandd Sobhann, Stany Alvares, Coordinator, Arun Raj Rodrigues, PRO and Rony Crasta, Secretary were also preset at press conference

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Udupi, Dec 2: A wave of regional pride is sweeping through Udupi district as Shagun S Verma Hegde, a talented Class 9 student from Christ King English Medium High School, Karkala, has been named the captain of the Indian National Team for the Under-15 Girls’ Volleyball Championship.

Shagun holds the unique distinction of being the sole player from Karnataka selected to represent the country in the prestigious international tournament. The championship, organized by the School Games Federation, is scheduled to take place in Shangluo, China, from December 3 to 13, where Shagun will lead the national squad.

A Remarkable Journey to the Top

Shagun’s selection is a testament to her dedication and exceptional skill on the court. Her journey included several rigorous rounds of selection:

• She was the only player from Udupi district to qualify for the state-level selection camp.

• Out of eight players from Karnataka who advanced to the national selection camp in Pune, Maharashtra, Shagun was the only one to secure a place in the final national squad.

• The national camp saw participation from approximately 200 players, which was shortlisted to 23. Shagun not only made the final cut but was also ranked as the second-best player overall, solidifying her leadership role.

Shagun, who is the daughter of Sandesh Verma and Shruthiraj of Kallotte, Karkala, has trained under experienced coaches Santosh D’Souza, Jeevan D’Silva, Jairaj Poojary, and Ramesh. Her selection as the team captain has brought profound honour to her family, school, the Udupi district, and the entire state of Karnataka.

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