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August 2, 2006 Kesavadev Awards and 102nd Birthday celebrations |
P.Kesavadev award ceremony and 102 nd birthday celebrations were
inaugurated today by Hon Cultural Minister Shri.M.A Baby.
Shri.M.A Baby presented the awards to P.Mohanan(Asianet) and
Mrs.Pushpa.M (Manorama,Vanitha, Kottayam)
The minister announced that P.Kesavadev is remembered for his invaluable
contributions to the growth of socio cultural backbone of modern Kerala.
He stayed with the poor and downtrodden and strived for their socio economic
progress:he said.
Prof.O.N V Kurup delivered P.Kesavadev memorial lecture.The famous poet
recalled several episodes which should be part of the histoty of Kerala
literature in which Kesavadev and himself were involved.
Responding to the request made by Jothydev, the minister announced that the
goverment will come forward for a proposal to come out with a statue of
P.Kesavadev which will be a lasting monument in memory of the great leader.
Dr.George Onakkur, Dr.Ahamed Pillai, Seethalekshmydev(Chairperson),
Peethambara Kurup, P.GovindaPillai(Trust Patron), V Sivankutty MLA were
etc. spoke.
Mohanan and Pushpa also spoke. Mohan made a speech in which he recalled the
great works of Kesavadev as a novelist and social reformist.
Pushpa in her reply said that she consider the "Diabscreen Kerala" award for
the best health article as a recognition for all the lady journalists in
Kerala.
Master Krishnadev offered vote of thanks.
You can view a few pictures and media clippings in this page.
Newspaper Cutting
Malayalamanorama , keralakaumudi
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