Minister Jayamala presents Rajyotsava award to Hiriyadka Gopalaraya
Udupi, November 30: Kannada and Culture and District Minister Dr Jayamala presented the Karnataka Rajyotsava award to ‘Maddale Mantrika’ Hiriyadka Gopalaraya of Yakshagana who will complete his birth centenary on December 15, at his house ‘Sitarama Nilaya’ at Ontibetta near Hiriyadka on Friday.
Due to his age issues, he did not participate in Rajyotsava award presentation programme held in Bengaluru on November 28. So, the Minister who arrived in Udupi today, has gone to the house of Gopalaraya at Hiriyadka and handed over the award to the artiste.
“It’s the respect of our government and it is my privilege to present it to you”, the Minister said while presenting the award consisting of a shawl, fruits, citation and gold gift. Deputy Commissioner Priyanka Mary Francis, officers of Kannada and Culture department were present on the occasion.
99-year-old Gopalaraya asked Jayamala, who is also an artiste to sit beside him and sung Yakshagana songs, and played the Maddale to surprise the minister.
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UAE issues fresh emergency alert, says situation currently safe
Dubai/Abu Dhabi: Residents and visitors across the United Arab Emirates received a fresh emergency alert on their mobile phones stating that the situation in the country is currently safe.
The message, issued by the Ministry of Interior (MOI), thanked people for their cooperation and reassured them that conditions were stable.
“Thank you for your cooperation. We reassure you that the situation is currently safe. You may resume your normal activities while continuing to remain cautious and take the necessary precautions, and to follow official instructions. (MOI),” the alert read.
The notification was sent in both Arabic and English through the country’s emergency alert system.
The advisory comes after earlier alerts warning of potential missile threats amid rising regional tensions. Authorities have urged the public to stay cautious and follow official guidance.
