Uppala : Hundreds of people bid farewell to litterateur, freedom fighter and centenarian Kayyara Kinhanna Rai, popularly known as the elder brother of Kasargod, who breathed his last on Sunday. The litterateur was laid to rest with state honours, near his residence ‘Kavitha Kuteera’ at Peradala in Badiadka, Kasaragod on Monday afternoon. Terming the demise […]

Mangaluru :  Kannada Poet and freedom fighter Kayyara Kinhanna Rai celebrated his 100 birthday  in a rare occasion at Badiyadkka in Kasaragod district in Kerala  on Monday.  In a function organised on the occasion near his home ‘Kavitha Kuteera’ at Badiyadkka demands were raised for conferring Karnataka Ratna Award on the poet. Speaking on the occasion […]

Mangalore: DC A B Ibrahim released a book on Akshara Santa Hajabba `Aparoopada Samajasevaka Harekala Hajabba’, written by Ismath Pajeer and published by Talent Research Foundation here on, June 27 After releasing the book DC A B Ibrahim said, Harekala Hajabba contributed more than his ability. A uneducated fruit vendor struggled to build a primary […]

Kasargaod :  Karnataka Culture Minister Uma Shree  presented the prestigious Pampa award to Kannada litterateur Kayyara Kinhanna Rai on his 100s Birthday here on Sunday June 8. The award, given for his lifelong contribution to the language, was presented by Karnataka Culture Minister Uma Shree at a function at Mr. Rai’s residence ‘Kavita Kuteera’ at Peradala village […]

Kasargod :  Karavali Sanskritika Pratishtana and Kayyara -99 Felicitation Committee honoured veteran writer, Kannada activist and freedom fighter Kayyara Kinhanna Rai at his residence Kavitha Kuteera on June 8, Saturday, at Peradala inBadiadka on his 99th birthday celebrations. The poet was honoured by Karnataka Forest Minister Ramanatha Rai. Karnataka Health Minister UT Khader was present […]