Prof. Viveka Rai, Abdussalam Puthige, Valerian Quadras among 7 selected for Sandesha Awards
Jana Shikshana Trust selected for special award
Mangaluru: The Sandesha Foundation for Culture and Education, under the auspices of the Karnataka Regional Bishops Conference and Jana Shikshana Trust, has selected seven accomplished individuals for the prestigious 2024 Sandesha Awards.
The recipients for various categories are Sandesha Literature Award (Kannada): B. A. Vivek Rai, Sandesha Literature Award (Konkani): Valerian Quadras, Sandesha Literature Award (Tulu): Muddu Moodubele, Sandesha Media Award: Editor-in-Chief of Vartha Bharati Kannada Daily, Abdussalam Puthige, Sandesha Konkani Music Award: Alwyn Dcunha, Sandesha Art Award: Chandranath Acharya, Sandesha Education Award: Hucchamma, Sandesha Special Award: Jana Shikshana Trust
According to Foundation Director Dr. Sudeep Paul, The Sandesha Awards ceremony for 2024 is scheduled for Sunday, February 11, at 5:30 pm at the Sandesha Institute Grounds. The event will be presided over by Most Rev. Dr. Peter Machado, Archbishop of Bangalore and President of Karnataka Regional Bishops Conference.
The Chief Guest will be Shri U. T. Khader, Honourable Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly. Notable guests include Bishop Henry D’Souza, the Bishop of Bellary and Chairman of the Institute, Most Rev. Dr. Peter Paul Saldanha, Bishop of Mangalore, Most Rev. Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo, Bishop of Udupi, Dr. Sudeep Paul, MSFS, the Director of Sandesha, Roy Castelino, and Rev. Fr. Ivan Pinto, the trustees of the Institute.
The annual 'Sandesha Awards' program, hosted by the esteemed Sandesha Foundation, is a significant platform recognizing exceptional contributions in various domains, including Literature, Journalism, Arts, Education, Music, Media, and Social Service, a press statement from the foundation stated.
The awardees were announced at Mangalore Press Club on Saturday which was also attended by Institution Trustee Roy Castellino, Selection Committee Chairman Chinnappa Gowda, and Member Advocate B.A. Muhammad Hanif.
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US rules out use of nuclear weapons against Iran
Washington DC: The White House has reportedly ruled out the use of nuclear weapons against Iran, even as uncertainty continues over ongoing peace negotiations and a deadline set by US President Donald Trump approaches.
Issues bout a possible escalation had increased after US Vice President JD Vance said that the United States has “tools in our toolkit that we so far haven’t decided to use” in dealing with Iran.
His remarks came amid rising tensions and ahead of a deadline linked to peace efforts.
The situation has attracted attention as Trump warned Iran that its “whole civilization will die tonight tonight” if an agreement is not reached by Tuesday at 8 pm.
This statement led to speculation about the possibility of extreme military measures, including a nuclear strike.
Following Vance’s comments, the White House issued a clarification distancing itself from such interpretations. In a post on X, it said, "Literally nothing @VP said here 'implies' this, you absolute buffoons." In a later statement, it added that “only the president knows” what action will be taken regarding Iran.
Literally nothing @VP said here "implies" this, you absolute buffoons https://t.co/7JU3wXMaWX
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 7, 2026
