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Adarkar, Amonkar get KBM’s literary awards NT Staff Reporter Panaji, Sept 27: The Konkani Bhasha Mandal (KBM) today announced its annual literary and journalism awards. The literary awards were conferred on Ms Nayana Adarkar for her collection of poems —Mansavar, Ms Sudha Amonkar for collection of essays — Atmachem Sangeet and Agnelo de Borim for the play Osem Ek Lhar. The journalism award was given to Babli Naik of Sunaprant.The awards will be presented at the KBM’s 48th anniversary celebrations to be held on September 30 at the Konkani Bhavan, Margao. The Minister of Tourism and Sports, Mr Mathany Saldanha will be the chief guest, while freedom fighter and journalist, Mr Gurunath Kelekar will preside over the function. This was announced by the KBM’s president, Mr Biku Naik and secretary, Mr Nityanand Naik at a press conference held in the city this evening. Mr Naik said in all 12 new books were received for the annual awards, of which the committee has selected three books. The selection committee was comprising of Dr Tanaji Halarnkar, Dr Kiran Budkuley and Mr Madhav Borkar. While the selection committee for journalism award was headed by Mr Umesh Mahambre. Mr Mahambre said that the name of Mr Naik was recommended for KBM’s journalism award after consulting many Konkani stalwarts and considering the criteria adopted three years ago. He said Mr Naik was attached to Sunaprant since the inception of paper and prior to this he was expressing his views through newspapers. Besides, he said Mr Naik’s role in Konkani movement is also taken into consideration. Mr Naik also declared the names of those selected for KBM’s educational awards. Ms Sonal Maulinkar of Our Lady of Grace HS, Bicholim, North Goa, who scored highest marks in Konkani in the SSC examination (93 per cent) will be awarded the C P Da’Costa Puroskar carrying a cash award of Rs 500, Maria Oliria Puroskar (Rs 500), and late Ganesh Kudchadkar Puroskar (Rs 101). The award for scoring highest marks in Konkani in the SSC examination in South Goa district will be shared by Ms Dipti Naik, Mr Dishal Pai (Katyaani Baneshwar Vidhyalaya, Canacona), and Ms Shubra Bhangui (Sarvodaya HS, Curchorem). Ms Uma Chimulkar will be given the Firmino Coutinho Puroskar carrying a cash prize of Rs 150 for scoring highest mark in SSC in the Salcete taluka. Ms Piaty Pereira of Government HSS, Quepem will be given a cash prize of Rs 1,000 for scoring highest marks in Konkani at the BA level, while late Francisco Xavier Dias memorial award carrying a cash prize of Rs 1,000 will be given to Ms Jopha Anton Gonsalves for scoring highest marks at the MA examination
