Anniversary celebrated

The eighth anniversary of the inclusion of Konkani language in the 8th
Schedule of the Constitution, was celebrated at a function organised by the
Goa Konkani Academy under the auspices of Bardez Konkani Asmitai Kendra at
Mapusa. Law Minister Francisco D'Souza was the chief guest and Manoharrai
Sardesai, renowned Konkani poet presided. Two volumes of Konkani poems
"Chingar" and "Aang" written by Purnanand Chari and Paresh Kamat, were
released on the occasion. Uday Bhembre, president of Goa Konkani Academy
also spoke.