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The first convention at Kallianpur and the second in Mangalore

‘Raknno,’ the Konkani Weekly is organising two Konkani Writers’ Conventions in Udupi-Kallianpur on October 27 and in Mangalore on November 3 on the occasion of its Platinum Jubilee year.  The conventions will include informatory and open discussion sessions on the role and responsibility of editors, feature articles, being a good reader and letters to the editor transcending the barriers of language.

Editors and writers from Udupi and South Kanara as well as neighbouring districts will participate in the twin conventions. The exhibition of books and magazines will be held during both the conventions.

The first Konkani Writers’ Convention would be held in the Silver Jubilee Hall of Milagres College (Kallianpur) from 9.30 am to 1 pm.

Udupi Diocese Bishop Rev Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo will inaugurate the Convention and Rector of Kallianpur-Milagres Cathedral  Rev Fr Stany B Lobo will be the guest of honour.

Well known Konkani writers and linguists Chethan Capuchin, Fr Valerian Fernandes, Wilfred Lobo Padil and J F D’Souza Attavar will be resource persons for the convention.

Well known writer Dr Gerald Pinto (Gerry Niddodi) is the local organiser through Konkani Sangatan of Udupi district. The Diocese of Udupi is assisting the organisation of the convention.

In Mangalore Vicar General of Mangalore Diocese Rev Msgr Denis Prabhu will inaugurate the convention.Well known Konkani writers and linguists Melwyn Pinto Neerude, Dolphy Cascia, Eddie Netto and J F D’Souza Attavar will be resource persons for the convention. Well known writer Major Kuppepadavu is the local organiser.

Platinum Jubilee

The celebrations of Platinum Jubilee year of Raknno (1938-2013) started in December 2012 and a jubilant valedictory will be held on December 15. During the jubilee year, Raknno has organised literary meetings, media awareness programmes, publication of books, study of journalistic history of Raknno, exhibition of books and magazines, readers surveys, novel writing and other literary competitions, etc.On the occasion of valedictory, it will institute the Raknno Literary Life time award to a senior Konkanni writer with felicitation together with cash award of Rs 50,000.