Mangalore: Compilation of Kodial Khaber editorials 'Manaa Dakun' released
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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (VM)
Mangalore, Apr 7: 'Manaa Dakun', a book of editorial collections that appeared in Konkani fortnightly ‘Kodial Khaber’, written by Mavinakurve Venkatesh Baliga, was released at a programme held at Bhuvanendra Hall, Canara High School, on Sunday April 7.
The book was released by Basti Vaman Shenoy, president, World Konkani Center, while Padma Shenoy, writer, and Ranganath Bhat, secretary, Canara High School, were the guests of honour.
Baliga, in his welcome address, said that the aim of the paper when it was started five years ago, was mainly to spread news as well as to promote Konkani language. He added that the paper now reaches 3,000 families.
Lauding Baliga for all his work, Shenoy said that the editorial in a paper has special standard and importance.
“Here, the editor gives a clear cut idea on the topic of the book before a reader starts reading it. Papers should increase and grow so that people's knowledge and capacity to understand increases,” he added. He also asked people to always support papers and writers.
Guest of honour Padma Shenoy briefed about the book and lauded the writings of Baliga. M R Ranganath Bhat also spoke on the ocassion.
M R Kamath, member, advisory committee, Naresh R Kini, and Vidya Baliga were among those present.
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Ramesh Prabhu.K, Mangalore/Bangalore
Mon, Apr 08 2013I am a life member of Kodiyal Khaber.I complement Sri Balig mam and his team for taking pains since several years to popularise the fortnightly.I enjoy Kodiyal Khaber reading which I am receiving very promptly.
Congratulations for bringing out the complied version of Editorial pages of Kodiyala Khaber in book form "Manaa Dakun"
Devu sakkadakayi bare karo.....
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A I DIAS, BARKUR/MUMBAI
Mon, Apr 08 2013Please give the details of the khodial khabar paper and the subscription amount.
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