Girish Kasaravalli, Yenepoya Abdulla Kunhi selected for Sandesha Foundation annual awards
Mangaluru: The Sandesha Foundation for Culture and Education has revealed the names of eight distinguished individuals who will be conferred the prestigious ‘Sandesha Awards 2025’. The announcement also included the recipients of the Esteem Award and Talent Award for this year.
In a press briefing held in the city on Thursday, Sandesha Foundation Director Sandeep Paul announced the awardees, which include BR Lakshman Rao (Poetry), Girish Kasaravalli (Cinema), Ganesh Amin Sankamar (Tulu Scholar), Yenepoya Abdulla Kunhi (Education), Iriene Pinto (Konkani Literature), DV Rajashekar (Media), KV Rao (Special Recognition), and Roshan D’Souza (Konkani Music).
Additionally, Michael D’Souza will be honoured with the ‘Esteem Award’ for his exceptional humanitarian service and philanthropy, while Remona Yvete Pereira will receive the ‘Talent Award’ for her outstanding achievements in Bharatanatyam.
The award ceremony will take place on Monday, February 10, at 5:30 PM at the Sandesha Institute Grounds in Mangaluru. The event will be presided over by Bishop Henry D’Souza of Ballari, who is also the Chairperson of the Sandesha Foundation. Other notable attendees will include Dinesh Gundu Rao, District In-charge Minister of Dakshina Kannada, Bishops Francis Serrao of Shivamogga, Lawrence Mukuzhy of Belthangady, and Sandesha Awards Jury member Damodar Shetty.
Senior members of the Award Selection Committee, including Dr. Na Damodar Shetty, BA Mohammad Haneef, Simon Coelho, and Roopakala Alva, were also present at the press meet.
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Man killed in flat ceiling plaster crash, wife and son hurt
Thane (PTI): A 45-year-old man was killed, and his wife and son were injured when a portion of plaster from the ceiling collapsed in their flat in a seven-storey building in Thane on Saturday, officials said.
Chief of the Regional Disaster Management Cell, Yasin Tadvi, said the 16-year-old building is not listed in the "dangerous" category.
"The incident occurred in Karumdev Society at about 3 am. The plaster of the hall in a flat on the terrace floor suddenly fell while the occupants were asleep", he said.
Of the four people who were inside the room, two suffered minor injuries and were discharged after primary treatment, Tadvi stated.
The injured persons were identified as Arpita More (42), who suffered minor head injuries, and her son Arush More (16), who sustained injuries to both legs.
Manoj More (45), who sustained chest injuries, died during treatment at a private hospital.
