Abu Dhabi Billawas Distribute Scholarships in Mangalore
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Daijiworld Media Network—Mangalore (RS/CN)

Mangalore, Jul 26: Billava Balaga, Abu Dhabi, distributed scholarships to economically backward students in a programme held at the Town Hall on Saturday July 25.

The programme was held as an effort to motivate the children of the Billava community. A total of Rs 1.5 lac was distributed as aid for college and school students who got Rs 10,000 and Rs 5,000 each, respectively.

Tulu scholar Bannanje Babu Amin, the chief guest at the programme, said “Education is only the thing which will not be stolen by anyone. So the parents of children should focus on providing them the maximum education possible”. 

He also appreciated the Billava Balaga for its philanthropy in helping the students pursue their education.

The programme was presided over by Sadhu Poojary, a leader in the field of education, while Walter Nandalike, editor-in-chief of Daijiworld.com, U Narayana, chairman, Narayana Guru Urban Co-operative Bank, Udupi, Raj Kumar, founder, Guru Seva Samithi Bahrain and a member of Billava Association in the Middle East, journalist Paramananda Salian, and National Award winning teacher Raghavendra Malpe, were the chief guests.  

Raghavendra Malpe, dramatist Devadas Kapika, and Karnoor Mohan Rai, Mumbai convener for ‘Cha Parka’ team, were felicitated by the Billava Balaga Abu Dhabi.

Sathish Shetty (Chilivili), writer Bharath Kumar Polipu, journalist Iswara Attavar, businessman Varadaraja Pai, Madhava Jatthanna, and Daya Kirodian, were also hounoured for their support and social service.

Conveners of the Billava Balaga, Manohar Tonse and Pradeep Kirodian welcomed everyone. Suresh Salian gave the vote of thanks while Karnoor Mohan Rai compered the programme.

Several Billawa leaders from around the gulf, Mumbai and other places were present.

Devadas Kapikad’s play ‘Moneg Thakka Patherodchi’ was staged as part of the event. 

The ‘Cha Parka’ team led by Devadas Kapikad, Sharmila Kapikad, and Karnoor Mohan Rai, felicitated Daya Kirodian and his wife Saritha Kirodian for thier support to Tulu Stage in Dubai, specially for 'Cha Parka' troupe.