Mangaluru, Feb 07: Konkani Lekhak Sangh Karnataka - A voluntary association exclusively formed with the sole intention of promoting Konkani language and literature in the year 2018. From the year 2022, Konkani Lekhak Sangh decided to select and honour a Konkani writer who has immensely contributed to Konkani literature.
For the year 2023, Konkani Lekhak Sangh award committee has selected a well known Konkani writer Irene Pinto.
The award consists of a cash prize of Rs 25000/-, a citation and a Memento.
The award will be conferred at a function on February 25, 2023 at 6.30 p.m., at Sandesha Premises, Sandesha Foundation, Bajjodi, Nanthoor, Mangaluru.
Former Editor of 'Raknno' Weekly Rev Fr Francis Rodrigues will be the chief guest and Prof. Dr Radhakrishna Bellur, Professor of Kannada, Government College Kasargod will be the guest of honour.
Richard Moras Convener of Konkani Lekhak Sangh Karnataka gave the information. Dolphy F Lobo Core Committee member, JF Dsouza Advisory Committee member, Dr Gerald Pinto Advisory Committee member and Tutus Noronha Co-ordinator were present.
About Irene Pinto
Born on 11 November 1945 Daughter of Francis Pinto & Piad Mary Pinto. She is married to Vincent Castelino and lives with her 3 children at Beai Mangalore
Konkanni Story books & Serials published in Konkanni Periodicals:
1. `BALIDAN' published in 'JHELO' Konkanni fortnightly in 1963 as serial story by J.S. Alvares Second impression in book form in 1969 by Sallak Prakashan (Sirivonth)
2. STHREE' published in book form by Konkanni Swatantr Prakashan (J.S. Alvares) in 1964 Awarded by `Mithr' periodical as the Best Novel
3. MOJEM ONTHOSKARN VISORCHENA' published in 'JHELO' Konkanni fortnightly as serial story from 1.9.1965 to 15.11.1966. Again published in book form by Konkanni Swatantr Prakashan (J.S. Alvares) in 1966. Third time published in 1987 by Dr Willie D'Silva's Pragathi Prakashan
4. `PALL'LI BHAS' published in book form by Sallk Prakashan (Sirivonth) in 1968
5. `HANV CHOKON PODDUNK NA' published in book form by Sallak Prakashan (Sirivonth) in 1969
6. TUNVE NEGAR KELEIN' published in 1972 as a serial story in `KANNIK' periodical and subsequently in book form by Sallk Prakashan (Sirivonth) in 1972
7. `MOG ANI BHORVOSO' published in 1973-1974 in SEVAK' monthly as a serial story and subsequently in book form by Sevak Prakashan in 1974. Awarded by Konkanni Bhaxa Mondoll, Goa' in 1974.
8. `AXA ANI NIRAXA' published in book form by Sallk Prakashan (Sirivonth) in 1985
Number of Short Stories: 25
Stories Broadcasted in Akashvani Mangalore:
1. `Lhan Ihan kumok' on 12.05.2008
2. To pattim etholo' on 17.11.2008
3. Poxchatap' on 09.11.2009
4. Ghutt' on 10.12.2010