‘World Tulu convention Dubai’ at UAE on Nov. 23 and 24
Dubai, July 30: The ‘World Tulu Convention Dubai’ of the United Arab Emirates would be held for two days at Al Nasr Leisureland Ice Rink Indoor Stadium at Dubai on November 23 and 24.
The general body meeting of the World Tulu Sammelan Advisory Committee was held at Marco Polo Hotel auditorium at Dubai on July 27. The meeting was chaired by Sarvottama Shetty of Tuluva community and Advisory Committee member Shodhan Prasad welcomed.
Chief organizer Sarvottama Shetty explained the details, preparations for the sammelan and appealed all the members to cooperate and work for the success of the convention. Advisory Committee members BK Ganesh Rai, Shodhan Prasad, Dev Kumar Kambli, Azmal, Sathish Poojary, Yogesh Prabhu, Novel D’Almeda, Jyothika Harsha Shetty, Smitha Prasanna and Bearys Welfare Forum president Muhammad Ali Uchhil, Lathief Mulki, representatives and heads of various organizations were present.
Sudhir Kumar Shetty released the logo of World Tulu Sammelan-Dubai on the occasion.
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‘Tree man’ of Telangana: Padma Shri awardee Daripalli Ramaiah passes away
Hyderabad, Apr 12 (PTI): Padma Shri awardee 'Vanajeevi' Ramaiah died in Khammam district of Telangana on Saturday, family sources said.
He suffered a heart attack at his house in Reddipalli village, they said.
He was 87.
Daripalli Ramaiah, popularly known as the green crusader, “Chettu (tree) Ramaiah” or “Vanajeevi" in Khammam district, for planting more than one crore saplings over the last several decades, was recipient of Padma Shri Award for 2017.
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy condoled the death of Ramaiah and said his demise is an "irreparable loss" to the society.
The Chief Minister further said Daripalli Ramaiah, strongly believed that survival of mankind is impossible without nature and environment, a release from CMO said.
"Ramaiah launched plantation as an individual and influenced the entire society," Revanth Reddy said adding the Padma Shri awardee inspired the youth by dedicating entire life to environmental protection.
The CM conveyed deep sympathies to the bereaved family members.
Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar, BRS president K Chandrasekhar Rao and several other leaders condoled the demise of Ramaiah.
In his message, Kishan Reddy said Ramaiah planted over one crore saplings during his lifetime and was at the forefront of protecting and furthering nature and the environment.
Paying homage to the departed soul, Sanjay Kumar said the demise of the green crusader, who was awarded Padma Shri, is a loss to Telangana and the cause of nature.
KCR said Ramaiah's life stands as a role model for future generations in conserving the environment.
