Mangaluru: Writer Wilma Bantwal bags Central Sahitya Academi Yuva Puraskar


Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (SB)

Mangaluru, Jun 22: In a proud moment for Dakshina Kannada district, young Konkani writer Wilma Lavina D'Souza, known as Wilma Bantwal in Konkani literary circles, has won the Central Sahitya Academi Yuva Puraskar for 2018 for her Konkani poetry book 'Mukhdim'.

In a press release, the academy announced its annual Yuva Puraskar in 22 languages. Ten books of poetry, seven books of short stories, three novels and one book of play have been selected for the awards.

'Mukhdim' was published in 2014 by Konkani Sahitya Academi, Goa. The book was released at Canacona, Goa in same year.

Wilma, daughter of Valerian and Lily D’Souza, hails from Bantwal. She completed her MSc from St Aloysius College, Mangaluru. Thereafter, for a short period of time, she worked at Canara Engineering College, Benjanapadavu. Currently, Wilma is working as an assistant professor at St Joseph’s College, Bengaluru. She is married to Vijay Monis.

Her poems and other works of literature have been published in all major Konkani periodicals and magazines. She has been the editor of more than two periodicals in Konkani.

Yuva Puraskar recommended by distinguished jury members representing 22 Indian languages and approved by the executive board of the Sahitya Academi which met on June 22 under the chairmanship of Dr Chandrashekar Kambar, president of Sahitya Academi.

The award in the form of a casket containing an engraved copper plaque and a cheque of Rs 50,000 will be presented to the awardees at a special function to be held at a later date.

  

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  • Vivian, Belthangady/Bengaluru

    Mon, Jun 25 2018

    Hearty Congratulations dear Wilma... Many more such awards to come :) Wish you all Success. Celebrate the Bundle of joy.....

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  • Fiona Triola, Bantwal

    Sun, Jun 24 2018

    Congratulations Wilma!.. It's a very proud moment for us. You very much deserve this. Wish you all the very best. May you achieve even greater heights. God bless!

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  • John B. Monteiro, Bondel, Mangalore

    Sat, Jun 23 2018

    Congratulations and all the best for the future. As an original Bantwalkar I feel proud.

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  • Zeena, Bantwal

    Sat, Jun 23 2018

    Congratulations,All the best

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  • Rudolf D'souza, Udupi

    Sat, Jun 23 2018

    Congratulations & All The Best

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  • Henry D'Almeida, Shirva/ Bahrain

    Sat, Jun 23 2018

    Congratulations Wilma. This is an achievement for your literary work in Konkani, your mother tongue and will be remembered. Continue writing. All the best.

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  • hillary d silva(prasann-niddodi), niddodi / mira road

    Sat, Jun 23 2018

    Congratulations Wilma and wish you every success

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  • H. S. Fernandes, B. C. Road. Bantwal.

    Sat, Jun 23 2018

    Congratulations. You deserve more than this. You have made the konkani literature rich. Wish you all the best. May Lord grant you peace and happiness.

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  • CGS Taccode, Mangllur

    Sat, Jun 23 2018

    Kendr Sahitya Akademicho Yuva Puraskar zoddlelya tuka ullas ani obhinandan Wilma Bantwal. Sorv borem magtam!

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  • Orlina, Mangalore

    Sat, Jun 23 2018

    Congratulations dear Wilma and all the best...

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  • Laveena Monteiro, Bantwal

    Sat, Jun 23 2018

    Congratulations Wilma. This is truly a great achievement. All the best... Keep writing

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  • FELIX ANDRADE, kemmannu

    Sat, Jun 23 2018

    PRIDE OF KONKANI CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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  • Fr J. B. Saldanha, Mangalore

    Sat, Jun 23 2018

    Hearty congratulations Wilma. You made us all proud. All the best and God bless.

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  • Francis, Shirva/UK

    Sat, Jun 23 2018

    Congratulations and best wishes Wilma bai.

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  • roshan, modankap

    Fri, Jun 22 2018

    congratulations wilma and all the best

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  • Vishal, Belman/Benagaluru

    Fri, Jun 22 2018

    Congratulations Wilma.. Wish you more success...

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  • Jerome Rodrigues, Kadaba DUBAI

    Fri, Jun 22 2018

    CONGRATULATIONS! great achievement. Keep it up. All the best for the future. Keep going

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  • Shiva, Udupi

    Fri, Jun 22 2018

    She was great professor too..

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  • Dr. Zita Lobo, dubai/Mangalore

    Fri, Jun 22 2018

    CONGRATULATIONS! That is a great achievement. Keep going. All the best.

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  • prof clement dsouza, bondel/ bangalore

    Fri, Jun 22 2018

    congratulations prof Wilma may u go higher and higher in glorifying the konkani language
    u deserve a great prize

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  • Jd, Mangalore

    Fri, Jun 22 2018

    Congratulations

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  • Dr Edward Nazareth, Mangaluru

    Fri, Jun 22 2018

    Congratulations Mrs Wilma. All the best.

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  • Vincent Rodrigues, Bengaluru/Katapadi

    Fri, Jun 22 2018

    Congratulations and all the best.

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