Mangalore:The 15th year Pingara Rajyotsava Prashasthi will be awarded to eco friendly, non chemical and Central government recognized, internationally appreciated mosquito killer machine viz. "Mozziquit " inventor , Ignatius Orwin Noronha of Mangalore.
A Limca Book record holder, who invented, tried tested and established a manufacturing unit of mosquito killing machine in Mangalore was recognized by Central Government granted Rs. 15 lakh to his achievement.
This machine was tested in Goshalaas , public places and houses which are in different sizes.
It is significant that an application was forwarded by a Scientist of Bangalore based Malaria Research Centre suggesting Ignatius name for this. It is very important that a Mangalorean is recognized at this juncture of Dengue and Malaria affected time.
Award function:
On 12th November evening 4 pm the award function will be held at Town Hall Mangalore. Bishop of Mangalore Rt. Rev Dr. Peter Paul Saldanha will be bestowing the award being the president of the ceremony. Ivan D’souza, MLC , J.R. Lobo Former MLA, Dharmadarshi Harikrishna punaroor, Former president of Kannada Sahithya Parishad, Roy Castelino, Former President of Konkani Sahithya Academy & Dr. Suresh Negalaguli, President Chutuku Sahithya Parishad will be the Guests of honour.
There will be literature and cultural programs by Mangalore Taluk Chutuku Sahitya Parishad & Recital of Poems by 25 Kannada renowned poets will be held
A Poetic drama named Gokula Nirgamana will be performed by Shwetha Arehole.
Selection Committee:
Members:
C G pinto, Dr. B. G. Suvarna and Srinivas Indaje are the members.
Roy Castelino, Dhamrdharshi Harikrishna punaroor,Dr Suresh Negalaguli will be present in the selection Committee. Co ordination of the selection will be done by Fr. William Menezes and E. Fernandes, Director, Four Winds Advertising Agency, Mangalore.