Shri Rohan P. Kanay is B.E. in Computer Science and the first Devadiga to pass Indian Civil Services Exam conducted by U.P.S.C. He stood 377th rank in all India level among 3.5 Lakhs candidates appeared for the Examination.

Dr. K. Hemalatha, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., 

Bangalore University has awarded  Ph.D. degree to Smt. K. Hemalatha  in the subject of  Mathematics in the Convocation held during May 2009. Dr. Hemalatha is Professor and Head of the Department of Mathematics, Mount Carmel College (Autonomous), Bangalore.

Dr. Hemalatha is  w/o. Dr. K. Harishchandra, Professor of Statistics, Bangalore University  and  daughter of Smt. Neelavathi , M. Devadiga and  Late Sri. Kadri Mundappa Devadiga.

Nateshwar Nritya Kala Mandir presented a Bharata Natyam recital by Deeksha Devadiga at the Karnataka Sangha Auditorium on 29.5.2009. Deeksha is the disciple of accomplished Bharata Natyam exponent, Guru Chaya Khanvate and revealed considerable command over the essentials of Bharata Natyam.

Deeksha started training at a tender age.  Slim and trim she is a little package that really surprises any one.

Deeksha is the daughter of Mr. Laxman Devadiga and Mrs. Geeta L Devadiga. She has actively participated in Natyanjali Dance Festival Celebrate Bandra, Shivali Festiva Neitya Srabhi Dance Festival for upcoming artists and various shows conducted by her guru.

Her other hobbies include reading, drawing and basket ball.

Giving herewith Some glimpses of Arangetram.

Mumbai: In a recently held function Devadiga Sangha Mumbai felicitated Miss.Jyothi.K.Devadiga for the rare distinction she achieved by obtaining 1st Rank in M.A ( Kannada) of Mumbai University.

President Mr.K.Mohandas Attavar felicitated and lauded the efforts of Kumari Jyothi and wished he more glories success in future.

Jyothi Devadiga who now is a native of Mumbai hails from village Bijoor of Udupi Dist.Karnataka.

Jyothi born on 25th Nov 1985 is the daughter of Late Kuppayya Devadiga and Smt.Devi Devadiga of Belagall Katte House in Bijoor of Kundapur Taluk. She has two elders and two elder sisters.

She had her earlier education up to SSLC at Bijoor and later compelted her graduation at Govt. 1st Grade College, Byndoor. After migrating to Mumbai she took up MA (in Kannada) of Mumbai University and passed in April 2008 with First Rank       

She actively participates in the activities of Kannada Department activities and she is curretnly seeking admission for M.Phil/Ph.D

Jyothi work for Mysore Association, 393, Bhau Daji Road, Matunga, Mumbai 400019.

DEVADIGA.COM IS PROUD OF THIS YOUNGSTER AND WISH HER ALL THE SUCCESS IN HER FUTURE ASPIRATIONS.

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Doha December 6, 2008:  One of the most prominent couples among the Indian Community at Qatar, hailing from Mangalore Mr. Vaman Maroly and his wife Mrs. Veni Maroly were honored today by Tulu Koota Qatar for their outstanding contribution for the Indian Community in Qatar.

The couple who served the community since last 30 years at Qatar are leaving shortly for good. Mr. Vaman Maroly was the founder president of Tulu Koota Qatar. He was also the founder member of Ideal Indian School, Indian Cultural Center, ICBF and the life member of Karnataka Sangha Qatar. Mrs. Veni Maroly has served as the General Secretary of Indian Women’s Association, past president of Prabhaha, a socio-cultural organization, served in different position at ICBF, active member of Tulu Koota Qatar and Karnataka Sangha Qatar.

The farewell function was addressed by the President of Tulu Koota Qatar Mr. Ravi Shetty. Mr. Shetty welcomed the gathering and gave a brief introduction of the couple and their dedication towards Indian society.

Founder Members of Tulu Koota 

Mr. Syed Abdul Hye, founder member of Tulu Koota Qatar and the President of Karnataka Muslim Cultural Association, Mr. Arvind Patil, President of Karnataka Sangha Qatar, Mr, Divakar Poojary, and Mr. Prakash Chandra Ajila past presidents of Tulu Koota Qatar, Mr. Ram Mohan Rai and Mr. PS, Pai addressed the gathering and appreciated the community works done by this great couple for the Indian Community during their 30 years of stay in Qatar. Mrs. Jyothi Ravi Shetty was also present at the stage.

Mrs. Veni Maroly and Mr. Vaman Maroly addressed the gathering and thanked all the tulu community members for their support, encouragements and love shown towards them all these years in their service to the community.

Mr. Prakash Ajila and Mr. Divakar Poojary felicitated the couple on behalf of Koota while Mr. Syed Abdul Hye presented a memento. Mr. Rajshekhar compered the event, and Mr. Vivian D’ Souza, the Joint Secretary of the Koota proposed vote of thanks.

The event was co-ordinated by Mr. M. Iqbal Manna, Mr. Shridhar Nayak, Mrs. Sudha Manjunath and Mrs. Veena Rao.

Bahrain: During the recently held grand & glittering programme ‘Kannada Vaibhava’ the Sangha honoured the veteran Kannada activist and former President of Karnataka Sangha Dubai B.G.Mohandas for his two decades of community service in the Gulf.

The mega event held on 14^th Nov was very special as the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Karnataka B.S.Yediyurappa and his high profile delegation were the prominent invitees.

The Hon’ble Chief Minister who was the Chief Guest felicitated B.G.Mohandas in a traditional way in front of huge crowd of Kannadigas who participated actively in this historic Kannada Vaibhava event.

President Austin Santhosh, Hon’ble Ministers Shobha Karnadlaje & Ramchandra Gowda along with Sandhya & Sathish Pai and main sponsor Raj Shetty were present on the dais.

BG.Mohandas served the Karnataka Sangha Dubai for many years as in various positions and was the President in 1989. He has also served as the President of Indian Pharmaceutical UAE. A former Secretary of Manipal Jaycees he is the recipient of Out Standing Alumni Award from  Manipal University and prestigious Mayura Award presented by Karnataka Sangha Sharajah.

Former Asst.Professor at COPS Manipal, he has served in NMC as Country Manager ( Pharma) for over two decades and at present is Head of the Dept of  Pharmacy Services at GMC Hospital, Ajman. UAE

As a hobby and as creative pursuit he hosts many websites namely http://www.karantakasangha.com , http://www.kollur.com, http://www.devadiga.com and the first Kannada news website http://www.gulfkannadiga.com which is now a favorite platform of Gulf Kanandigas.

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Abu Dhabi, 17th November 2008:  Dr. K.V. Devadiga a prominent personality from Mangalore was felicitated by Karnataka  Sangha, Abu Dhabi at a function organized on 16th  November 2008 at the Foodlands Banquet Hall Abu Dhabi.

The Chief Guest Dr. K.V. Devadiga,  was accompanied by Mr. Harish Sherigar, Managing Director, ACME Building materials, Dubai,  Dr. B.R. Shetty, CEO/Chairman of NMC Group and Patron of U.A.E. Kannadigas. Mr. Gooliyatti Shekar, Minister, Karnataka Textile/Sports & Youth Welfare graced the occasion with his presence.

The function began at about 8.30pm on arrival of all the guests and well known personalities like  Mr. Ganesha Rao, Pradesh Congress Committee Member  &  Businessman, Bangalore,  Mr. Govindraj, Chairman Karnataka Olympic Committee & Vice  Chairman All India Olympic Committee,  Mr. M.K. Harishchandra, Marine Engineer/Boat Builders Mangalore (Former President, Mangala Credit Co-op Society),  Mr. Al Daheri, U.A.E. Businessmen accompanied by Mr. Peter,  Mr. Sudhir Kumar Shetty, COO & General Manager, U.A.E. Exchange Center, Mr. Shekar Shetty, Arab Udupi Chain of Restaurants, Mr. Ramesh Shetty, Managing Director, Golden Crown Restaurant and Karnataka Sangha Members.

Dr. B.R. Shetty welcomed Dr. K.V. Devadiga, to the dais and  Mr. Sarvotham Shetty, President, Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha, introduced him  to the eminent personalities.

Dr. K.V. Devadiga, is an eminent Neuro surgeon and a  Rajyotsava Prashasti recipient for the year 2007.  He is M.B.B.S, M.Ch.(Neuro), F.I.C.A, F.A.C.S, F.I.C.S, F.I.A.M.S, M.C.N.S.(U.S.A), F.R.S.M. (LOND).  He married Ms. Kusuma and  has three daughters, Chethana, Kalpana & Bhavana.  He is also renowned as the First Kannadiga Neurosurgeon of the Karnataka State; He has established the First Neuro Centre in MANIPAL in 1968, catering to the needs of patients from the Coastal Belt including Karnataka, Kerala, Goa and Interior Districts of Coorg, Hassan, Chickmagalur and Belgaum.  He is the second senior most practicing Neurosurgeon of Karnataka after Professor Varma.  He was the recipient of Karnataka Rajyothsava Award 2007 for his contribution  in the  medical field.  He is the member of dozens of renowned national and international colleges and has published about 80 Scientific Papers in National and International Journals.

He has served in many hospitals starting from G.B. Pant Hospital, New Delhi in the year 1965, and later on  moved to  Mangalore and rendered his service in  various hospitals.  He  is currently a leading  Consultant Neurosurgeon of Mangalore, Chairman of  Institute of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Ltd. Mangalore,  President IMA Medical Trust, and  Honorary Chairman, Building Committee, Devadiga Samaja Bhavana.

Dr.  Devadiga is a very close friend of Dr. B.R. Shetty  for more than  four decades and he  was very excited to meet him here in Abu Dhabi UAE.   Dr. Shetty narrated  one incident  where the dedication of Dr.  Devadiga saved the lives of  accident  victims  many years ago in Udupi. Dr. B.R. Shetty then felicitated Dr. K.V. Devadiga with a Shawl,  fruit basket and flowers.  He also offered flowers bouquet to all the special guests Mr. Gooliyatti Shekar, Mr. Ganesha Rao, Mr. Govindraj, Mr. M.K. Harishchandra, Mr. Al Daheri, Mr. Peter, Mr. Sudhir Kumar Shetty, Mr. Harish Sherigar and his family members. 

Mr. Gooliyatti Shekar Minister, Karnataka Textile/Sports & Youth Welfare in his speech said that he worked mainly for the upliftment of under-privileged  villagers back in Karnataka State.  The position he holds today is because of the social  work  that he had done in the past he added. 

Dr. K.V. Devadiga, in his speech praised Dr. B.R. Shetty for his dedicated friendship over the years.  He also highlighted  Dr. B.R. Shetty’s  noble deeds and simplicity in his lifestyle that has helped him become what he is today.   He thanked Dr. Shetty profusely  for inviting him to Abu Dhabi and also expressed his gratitude to all  the guests present on this occasion. He thanked everyone for this  gesture that  made him feel elated and truly honoured.  I am   proud to be a Kannadiga  among U.A.E. Kannadigas he added. 

Mr. Sarvotham Shetty, thanked all the guests and  highlighted    Dr. B.R. Shetty’s love for the Indian Community residing in UAE.  He  donated  two million Dirhams towards  Indian Social Centre (ISC)  new building  and highlighted the role he had played in  erecting  the  Cricket Stadium of Abu Dhabi.

A sumptuous buffet dinner was arranged at the venue and  the function concluded at  9:30pm.

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Udupi: Under the auspices of Police and Home Guards departments of the State of Karnataka a State level training camp in Communication was organised recently at Udupi

Mr.M.Ganesh a well-known community member and a decorated Police officer have been promoted as Superintendent of Police recently.

It may be recalled that he has been awarded the Chief Minister’s Gold Medal for the year 2005-2006 in recognition to his exemplary and meritorious service in the police department. The gold medal was presented by Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy on April 2.

He continued to prove his efficient service  to the people your sincerity and honored their confidence bestowed upon you, which elevated you to the position of Assistant Commissioner of Police in Mysore.

Ganesh is a native of Mangalore and is the son of late Babu and Krishnabai Devadiga. Ganesh had his primary education in UBMC BEM School and degree from Mahaveer College, Moodabidri.He joined the police department in 1971 and while working in different regions had earned the nickname “Tiger Ganesh.”

His achievements, action and deeds have brought in the lots of glory to or community and we at http://www.devadiga.com take this opportunity to wish him all the very best and hope that his dedication will continue to grow and pray that he achieves more laurels through his good work in the coming years.