Mangaluru: Inauguration ceremony of a new theater in the name of social worker and journalist late Nagesh Padu was held at Sri Saraswati Bhajan Mandir of Saraswati Nagar with the Vedic programs and mass Sri Satyanarayan Puja, Bhajan program.

In the evening, a jouralist programme was held at the New Theater Hall. The function was presided over by Shivananda Tagadur, President of Karnataka State Journalists’ Association and the responsibility of journalists is very important in social transformation. It is a novel history in the field of journalism that the people of the town build a theater to remember the departed journalist. It has taught social commitment to the press. He felt that the responsibility of the journalist has increased.

Dakshina Kannada District Journalists Association President Srinivas Nayak Indaje, Mangaluru Press Club President Harish Rai, Press Club Treasurer Prasad Rai, journalists Wilfred D’Souza, Vinaya Boliyar, Harish Ira were present as chief guests.

Mrs. Jivita Nagesh Padu and family inaugurated the new theatre

After the inagural programme, Tuppekallu Sri Ullaklu Mrigantai Devasthana Gadikara Sri Sadananda Alva Kampa presided over and remembered the achievers of the town. The bitter memory of his departure should be savored by doing social work in his name. He said that it is a good development that the ideals of Nagesh Padu will stand before the eyes of the next generation through this theatre.

Satish Naika, President of Meramajalu Gram Panchayat, Harish Pergade of Pakkalapade Shrimata Lakshani Shanti Dham Old Age Home, Umesh Benjanapadavu, Treasurer of Ullala Sri Cheerumba Bhagwathi Kshetra, Shivappa Suvarna, Honorary President of Mandir, Vasant Badduru, President Vasanth were present. Shivappa Suvarna for services to the religious arena and Arun Kumar Pademar, who was promoted as CR in the police department, were honored. Nagabhushan, a member of the temple, led the prayer. Vishukumar welcomed. Shivappa Suvarna spoke in introduction. Vishwanath thanked. Lecturer Dr. Arun Ullal narrated the program.

Tulunada Vibhava entertainment was performed by local talents and students of Sri Saraswati Balagokula. After that a comedy tulu Drama ‘Kathe Eddendu’ performed by Sharada Arts Manjeshwar.