Renowned researcher, author Dr. Shamsul Islam, to deliver BV Kakkilaya Inspired Oration 2023
Mangaluru: Renowned researcher, author, and former Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Delhi, Dr. Shamsul Islam, is scheduled to deliver the BV Kakkilaya Inspired Oration for 2023. The oration, titled "Joint Martyrdoms, Joint Heritage of 1857 War of Independence," will take place on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at 10 a.m. at Ravindra Kalabhavana, University College, Mangaluru.
The annual BV Kakkilaya Inspired Orations serve as a tribute to the life and contributions of Sri BV Kakkilaya (1919-2012). Kakkilaya was a freedom fighter, a leader in the Karnataka unification movement, a prominent figure in the Communist Party of India and All India Trade Union Congress, a member of the first Rajya Sabha, and the Karnataka State Assembly.
He was also an award-winning writer and thinker. The oration aims to promote alternative thoughts and approaches to address the challenges faced by the underprivileged masses in India. The event is organized by Hosatu Monthly, Bangalore, MS Krishnan Trust, Bangalore, and Samadarshi Vedike, Mangalore, in collaboration with the Department of History, University College, Mangaluru.
During the event, Dr. Shamsul Islam's book, "The Untold Amazing Stories of 1857," will be released in its Kannada translation, titled "Bharatada Modala Swatantrya Sangrama 1857 - Helade Ulida Adbhuta Kathegalu." The book is translated by Dr. B.R. Manjunath and published by Navakarnataka Publications. Dr. Jayaraj Amin, Vice Chancellor of Mangalore University, will have the honor of unveiling the translated work.
Additionally, the event will feature the publication of the names of 128 martyrs from Karnataka, who hailed from diverse backgrounds including various castes, religions, sects, and socio-economic strata. These martyrs gave their lives during the 1857-58 anti-British revolts. Dr. Shamsul Islam compiled this list from national archives, and the occasion will be marked with tributes to these brave individuals.
The public is warmly welcomed to attend this significant event.
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NHAI sets two Guinness World Records on Bengaluru-Vijayawada expressway in Andhra
Amaravati (PTI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday announced that the National Highways Authority of India has set two Guinness World Records during the construction of Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor (NH-544G) in Andhra Pradesh.
The milestone was reached by the private firm Rajpath Infracon Private Ltd.
In a post on X, Naidu said, "Today, NHAI... achieved two Guinness World Records in Andhra Pradesh on the Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor (NH-544G) by laying 28.95 lane-kilometres and 10,675 MT of Bituminous Concrete continuously within 24 hours."
He credited the extraordinary feat to the vision of the union government and the leadership of Union Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari.
He noted that it was achieved in full compliance with stringent NHAI quality standards, with exceptional commitment from engineers, workers, and field teams.
Naidu extended best wishes to the teams as two more Guinness World Records are being attempted by January 11, on Packages two and three of the economic corridor in Andhra Pradesh.
