Byndur: I am deeply hurt by the murder of Akshata Devadiga a talented student. The police have succeeded in arresting the accused and the government has announced a compensation of Rs. 5 lakhs to the victim’s family. The measures will be taken to release the amount as soon as possible, said former union minister Veerappa Moily.  He was speaking to the media after meeting the parents of Akshata in Henaberu. He also said that the 1.5km joint road from Henaberu to Muddodi will soon be asphalted.

The education expenditures of Akshata’s sister will be provided by the Devadiga Okkuta ha added. He also promised that vehicle facility will be provided for the students of this region and they need not hesitate to go to the schools.

Bus facility, cutting of acacia trees, police beat, street lights are some of the demands locals kept in front of Moily.

MLA K. Gopal Bhandary, Gouri Devadiga, taluk panchayat member Raju Poojary, Raju Devadiga, Narasimha Devadiga, Girish Byndur and others were present.

Mangaluru: Well known writer, senior leader of congress, former chief minister of Karnataka M Veerappa Moily has been selected for coveted literary honour ‘Saraswati Samman’  for the year 2014 for his epic work ‘Ramayana Mahanveshanam’.

He is the second Kannadiga to receive the prestigious award after veteran writer S.L Bairappa. Bairappa had received the award in 2010.

The award was instituted by K.K Birla Foundation in 1991 and includes a cash award of Rs. 10 lakh.

‘Ramayana Mahanveshanam’ was released in 2007 and consists of five volumes. The book was translated to English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.

Bantwal: Former Union Minster Veerappa Moily assured that, construction work of Tumbe wented dam will be completed by next December.

He spoke to reporters on Saturday where he has come to inspect the construction work of the dam. Former government had only assured of giving additional aid but not penny was released but, Siddaramayya government has released the necessary amount and there no shortage of money he said.

23 crores is given by Municipal corporation rest cost is put by government. It’s because of payment that has been not paid to the contractors caused a delay in work. Now the problem has been solved and by December construction work will get over. Agricultural land won’t be drowned due to project, in future after talking to people decisions will be taken he assured.

Disrtict in charge, Ramanath Rai spoke and said dam will be inaugurated soon. First 4 mtrs of water will be stored and drinking water problem of the city will be solved. Not only that local people too will be given water from 2mg unit and the unit will be handovered to Zillah panchayt from Municipal Corporation he said.

MLC Ivan D’souza, Mayor Mahabal Marla, Deputy Mayor Kavita, Zillah panchayat member Mamata Gatti and others were present.

Karkala: Most famous Miyyaru Lava-Kusha Kambala will commence on 15th of February. With the guidance of Ex-MLA, Gopal Bhandari, Sunil Kumar will inaugurate the event.

 In a press meet Sunil Kumar said that since 11 years this unique Kambala is enforcing new techniques and inventions. This year results will be displayed through laser technology. Kambala faced a setback due to PETA’s intrudence for a while but courts stay order has made us to celebrate the event once again he said.

Priest of Miyyaru temple Haridas Bhat, Church Priest Father Jerome Montero and Jamiya mosque priest E.Junair Noor will grace the occasion with their presence.

On the day of finale, Ex-union minister M.Veerappa Moili will participate. Co-Op Bank President M.N.Rajendra will distribute the prizes to winners.

Mangaluru: Chief Minister Siddharamaiah has taken correct decision in denotification case, said former union minister Veerappa Maoily.

Speaking to the press persons here on Saturday January 24, Moily said, as promised the scandal has been handed over for judicial inquiry. Judicial inquiry is greater than CBI. If the oppositions have any documents they can submit to the commission, he added.

Formation of Bharatiya Hindu Parishat is against the principles of Congress party. We don’t agree on this, Moily said. He also stated that it is left to the party high command to take action against the founder of BHP.

Taking jibe at Amit Shah, President of BJP for his comment of Congress free India, Moily said, this is one task which even British failed to do. Shah must remember that in 1984 their party had won only two seats. The party which indulges in such statements will perish in no time, said Moily.