Manohar Rai Sardesai Centenary Poetry Festival to be held in Panaji
PANAJI: Ugtem Molob in collaboration with the Institute Menezes Braganza and the Goa Konkani Akademi, is organising the ‘Lok Kavi Manohar Rai Sardesai Birth Centenary Poetry Festival’ on 12 January, beginning at 10 am.
Prashant Shirodkar, Director of the Directorate of Official Languages, will be the chief guest, joined by Vasant Bhagwant Sawant and Ashok Parab as dignitaries. Special guests include Parag Nagarshekar and Anil H Sawant. Professor Dr Ramita Gurav will deliver a talk on the life and works of folk poet Manohar Rai Sardesai. The second session will feature a poets’ conference chaired by Madhav Borkar, with renowned poets such as Jayanti Naik, N. Shivdas, and Tukaram Shet.
The ‘Pissolim Festival’ session will see John Aguiar chair another poets’ conference, followed by a musical programme by the Goa College of Music, celebrating Sardesai’s compositions. The closing ceremony will honour Dasharat Parab, Rajani Thakur, and Mukesh Thali. Konkani lovers are invited to celebrate the legacy of Manohar Rai Sardesai at this meaningful event.
28-yr-old West Bengal native arrested for theft at restaurant in Mapusa
MAPUSA: The Mapusa Police have arrested a 28-year-old man, identified as Mahadeb Das, a native of West Bengal residing in Parra, for allegedly committing theft at a restaurant near Bodgini.
The stolen items, valued at Rs 1.20 lakh, included a computer and a mobile phone.
According to the police, the theft occurred in the early hours of Monday, around 1.30 am, at a café owned by Rohan Sawant.
The accused reportedly broke the glass frame of the establishment to gain entry. Once inside, he damaged the CCTV system and fled with the stolen items.
Restaurant owner Sawant discovered the break-in and immediately lodged a complaint at the Mapusa Police Station.
Upon receiving the complaint, the Mapusa Police acted swiftly. Despite the damaged CCTV system, footage from nearby cameras provided critical leads in identifying the perpetrator.
“We examined the footage meticulously and were able to trace the accused with the help of the visuals. The timely investigation helped us apprehend the culprit,” said a senior police officer involved in the case.
The police arrested Mahadeb Das shortly thereafter. Preliminary investigations suggest that Das acted alone, and his motive appeared to be financial gain.
As investigations continue, authorities have appealed to residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities promptly.
