Mangalore: Late Victor Rodrigues, the Konkani writer, had written his first Konkani nevel” Murder in a Bungalow”, which was released on his death anniversary on Aug.3 (Wednesday) by his wife celine, who launched a fund in his name, under the management of a Trust, “Samanvaya”, which has purchased its rights.
Celine presented a cheque for Rs.1 lakh to Dr. Pies Pinto, managing Trustee of Samanvaya to use the fund to confer an  annual award to a Konkani writer who contributes to the language and literature(like Victor did). Celine announce the sale of copyrights of late victor’s works to ‘Samanvaya’ Trust.
Edward Nazareth, a family friend, condoled Victor’s passing away in a speech on the occasion. A presentation on the life and death of victor Rodrigues was shown.
R.Crasta proposed a vote of thanks. Dr. Ronald Cutinha, director of Samanvaya, conducted the proceedings.