Karnataka Arebhashe Samskritika and Sahitya Academy, Madikeri, in association with Kodagu Gowda Samaja will hold a two-day meet from May 14 to preserve and promote the old Kodagu Gowda culture.
Academy chief Kolyada Girish said the event will be held at Bharath Scouts and Guides grounds. The cultural event will be inaugurated by Kudupajje K Kushalappa, president of Kodagu Gowda Samaja.
“The event has been organized to make the younger generation more familarized with the rich Kodagu Gowda culture and tradition. Nearly 3,000 people from all over Karnataka are expected to take part,” said Girish.
Solo elocution on Arebhashe culture, fashion show, lyric writing, mono acting, rhymes, conference and other cultural events will be held on the occasion, said Mandrira G Mohandas, coordinator of the function.
Cultural programmes On the second day, cultural programmes will be inaugurated by chief minister Siddaramaiah. The rally will be flagged off by MLA Vasu. Seetharama Kevalla, principal, Vidya Rashmi Vidyasamthe, Savanuru, Chandramathi from Government High School Markanja and Pattada Shivakumar from Government College, Hobbli will present papers on the Arebhashe culture and tradition.
source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / News Home> City> Mysore / TNN / May 12th, 2016
Hundreds of Kodagu Gowdas including women and children, dressed in their colourful best were present at the inauguration of the two-day cultural extravaganza with the title ‘Arebhashe Aisiri’, organised by Karnataka Arebhashe Samskruthika Sahitya Academy and Kodagu Gowda Samaja, Mysuru at the Scouts and Guides grounds behind the DC’s office here this morning.
Inaugurating the cultural event, Kodagu Gowda Samaja President Kudupaje K. Kushalappa said there is a need for propagation of 500-year-old Kodagu Gowda Culture, Tradition and Language which was being used by 5 lakh people to keep our future generations abreast.
Calling upon Kodagu Gowdas to shun inferiority complex and compete with other people to achieve their goals, he added that there were more than 2,000 Kodagu Gowdas residing in Mysuru who should get together and unitedly propagate their rich culture.
Chamaraja MLA Vasu, speaking on the occasion, said that frequent organisation of such programmes would go a long way in preserving and propagating the virtues of Kodagu Gowda culture.
Academy Chairman Kolyada Girish, Mysuru Kodagu and Dakshina Kannada Kodagu Gowda Ex-Servicemen Welfare Association President U. Janardhan, Kodagu and Dakshina Kannada Kodagu Gowda Women’s Association President Uluvarana Ghanavathi, Mysuru Kodagu Arabhashe Gowda Yuva Vedike President Mukkati Punith, Dakshina Kannada Kodagu Gowda Samaja President Naveen Devaragunda, Kodagu Gowda Kshemabhivrudhi Sangha President Nedumane Chengappa, Assistant Director, Directorate of Information and Publicity, New Delhi, Dr. T.C.Poornima and others were present.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / May 14th, 2016
Pandit Aradhana Swanand has emerged as the district topper in ICSE class X exams. The student from Coorg Public School secured 97%.
A R Hitha has secured 96%, with 100 in computer applications, while C M Monica has also scored 96%, the school stated, adding that “the three of them have achieved a unique distinction of scoring 1 point in all subjects”.
Coorg Public School has posted centum results, which, it stated, is a feat, given that it has scored 100% for 18 successive years.
Of the 85 students, 16 have scored over 90% marks and 34 above 80% marks.
source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / News Home> City> Mysore / TNN / May 13th, 2016
Rakshana Vedike member opposes fire rituals for rains
Talacauvery Moolaswaroopa Rakshana Vedike Member Ulliyada M Poovaiah urged the government to retain the original glory of Bhagamandala and Talacauvery.
These two spots should not be converted into tourist destinations, he said.Addressing mediapersons here on Tuesday, Poovaiah said that in the official documents of the government, such as maps, Cauvery kshetra is mentioned as a tourist centre.
“The mistake should be rectified. Necessary measures should be taken to control the activities of tourists at the theerthakola (pond) of Talacauvery and Brahmagiri Hills. Security personnel should be appointed at the junction near Kailasa Ashrama and a gate should be erected,” he said.
Dress code
“Also, a dress code should be implemented at the Cauvery kshetra. The maintenance of theerthakola and Brahmakundike must be carried out as mentioned in the letter by Neeleshwara Padmanabha Tantri to the deputy commissioner. The water of the theerthakola has not been changed the last several months. The polluted water may cause harm to health. Hence, the theerthakola should be cleaned regularly. Measures should be taken to implement green police system in Talacauvery,” he demanded.
‘No rituals’
“There is an information saying some seers will perform sacred fire rituals at Talacauvery for rains. Singing the glory of God through bhajan and namasmarane is allowed, but sacred fire rituals are not entertained,” he said.
Ulliyada Poovaiah said that the plastic sheet above the brahmakundike is against religious beliefs. The cover should be removed immediately. The pooja timings should be displayed on a venue. The pooja should be conducted on specific timings.
Kodava Makkada Koota President Bollajira B Ayyappa, Talacauvery Moola Swaroopa Rakshana Vedike Convener Kokkalera A Cariappa, Secretary Karun Kalaiah, members Kodiyara Muttanna and Ratan Thammaiah were present.
source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> District / Madikeri – DHNS – May 12th, 2016
Madikeri Karnataka Arebhashe Samskruthi Mathu Sahitya Academy in association with Kodagu Gowda Samaja, Mysuru, will host ‘Arebhashe Aisiri,’ a 2-day cultural meet at the Scouts and Guides ground near DC office in city on May 14 and 15.
Announcing this at a press meet here yesterday, Academy Chairman Kolyada Girish said that Mysuru’s Kodagu Gowda Samaja President Kudupaje K. Kushalappa will inaugurate the event at 11 am on May 14. Mysuru Kodagu Gowda Ex-Servicemen Welfare Association President Chittimada U. Janardhan, Kodagu and Dakshina Kannada Gowda Women’s Association President Uluvarana Ghanavathi, Mysuru Kodagu Arebhashe Gowda Yuva Vedike President Mukkati Punith will be the chief guests on the occasion, he said.
The meet will feature a host of cultural and literary events and contests which include Arebhashe Pada recitation, Arebhashe Kolata, mono-acting, group dance, Arebhashe poets meet etc.
A grand procession will be taken out from Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple at the North Gate of the Palace at 9 am on May 15. MLA Vasu will flag off the procession in the presence of Mayor B.L. Bhyrappa.
Chief Minister Siddharamaiah will formally inaugurate the meet at the Scouts and Guides ground at 11 am on May 15. Union Law Minister D. V. Sadananda Gowda, Ministers V. Sreenivasa Prasad, D.K. Shivakumar, Umashree and Dinesh Gundu Rao, MPs Pratap Simha and Shobha Karandlaje will take part, he said.
The inauguration will be followed by a seminar on issues related to Arebhashe culture.
The valedictory will take place at 6 pm, with Joint Director of Information Department T. C. Poornima delivering the valedictory address.
University of Mysuru Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.S. Rangappa, Corporator Cheluvegowda, Retd. Principal Dr. Kanadka A. Padma, Mysuru Kodagu Gowda Samaja former President Kodakandi Gopal will be present, he said.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / May 11th, 2016
Rohan Bopanna is happy that he is able to strike a winning form in the run up to the Grand Slams. Even though he has been defending points comfortably, the 36-year-old is keen to ride on the momentum and get into the top-10 of doubles to ensure an Indian entry for the Olympics.
It may be difficult to visualise, but Bopanna is practical that with his current rank of 13 and Leander Paes’s 54, it may not be possible to guarantee an Indian entry in doubles for the Rio Games.
“The cut-off for the London Olympics was 68,” recalled Bopanna, as he used the break from tennis owing to wet weather in Rome, for a brief chat, before his doubles semifinals, in partnership with Florin Mergea of Romania.
“We have been winning some close matches. It is good to get some confidence back. Most of the matches are decided on two or three points. The key is to string together four or five matches,” said Bopanna, sensing that he was getting close to winning a Grand Slam title.
“Winning a Grand Slam is not easy. So many different players are playing these days. In fact, very few top players are not playing doubles,” Bopanna observed.
This being the Olympic year, it is only natural that Bopanna finds a lot of players including Rafael Nadal and Fernando Verdasco playing doubles in the professional circuit, in the Masters events, in particular.
“Even if I want to play doubles with Leander, we can’t get into the big events with our rank. Getting an entry in the ATP-500 events itself would be difficult,” said Bopanna. What about playing mixed doubles with Sania Mirza in the two Grand Slams before the Olympics, as possible preparation for the big stage, even though there may be a fight for her hand.
Yet to decide on partner
“I know that Sania is tied up for French Open mixed already. I am yet to finalise my partner. After French Open, if she is not fixed up with another partner, we may play together. I believe in a systematic approach. The main aim is to be in the top-10, and then take it from there,” he said.
Thus, Bopanna is not even interested to think about whom he would prefer as his partner, if he makes it to top-10 on June 6.
“Of course, I know that I can play with anyone who has a rank, Leander, Saketh, Yuki, if I am in the top-10. But it is not right to think that far now. Actually, I heard that for the next Olympics, the ITF is trying to restrict the partner’s rank to top-300. I also know that there are no wildcards this time in tennis.”
Bopanna said he was not thinking about the results or defending points.
“Basically, I am enjoying good tennis. I don’t think too much about other things,” concluded Bopanna.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> Sport / by Kamesh Srinivasan / New Delhi – May 15th, 2016
Kaliyanda hockey team (pic. left) won the Shantheyanda Hockey Cup-2016 beating Palanganda hockey team (pic. right) in sudden death after both teams ended at 1-1 in the finals at Madikeri yesterday.
The teams were also tied in the penalty shoot out.
Kodagu District In-charge Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao distributed the trophies and cheques to the winner and runner-up teams.
While the Kaliyanda team was awarded Rs. 2 lakh cash prize , the Palanganda team was awarded a cash prize of Rs. 1 lakh.
Kodava Hockey Namme-2017 will be hosted by Biddatanda family at Napoklu in Kodagu.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Sports News / May 15th, 2016
Kodava traditional Odi Kathi presented to Defence Minister
Madikeri :
Stating that Kodagu has some of the best military and sporting traditions in the country, Union Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said he was here to touch the soil that gave birth to late Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa, Gen. K.S. Thimayya and other Generals who have served the Indian Army.
He was addressing the closing ceremony of Shantheyanda Family Hockey Tournament at Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa College Ground here on Sunday.
Responding to a memorandum submitted by the tournament Organising Committee President Shantheyanda Ravi Kushalappa seeking a branch of the National Defence Academy (NDA) in Kodagu, conferment of Bharat Ratna Award posthumously to Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa and Gen. K.S. Thimayya, establishment of a DFRL unit in Kodagu and setting up of an exclusive Kodava Regiment in the Indian Army, among other things, Parrikar said he agrees that Kodagu should have been the location of some kind of military training institute and that he would definitely work on the idea. He observed that it was a tragedy that there is no military academy or military college in the district though a large number of youth from Kodagu were serving in Indian Defence Forces.
Assuring that he would raise the idea of setting up a Hockey Academy or Sports Authority in the district with the Sports Minister, Parrikar appreciated the people of Kodagu for their contribution to the armed forces.
Kodagu District-in-charge Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao in his speech, praised Parrikar for attending Kodava Hockey Festival despite his busy schedule. Terming Kodagu district as ‘Karnataka Ratna’ for its contributions to the country’s armed forces and sports, Dinesh Gundu Rao sought the co-operation of all concerned to take Kodagu to much greater heights through development. Shantheyanda family Pattedar Shantheyanda B.Monnappa presided.
Kodava Hockey Academy President Pandanda Kuttappa, Legislators K.G. Bopaiah, Appachu Ranjan and Sunil Subbramani, AICC spokesperson Brijesh Kalappa, Mangalore University Vice-Chancellor Dr. K. Bhyrappa, Madikeri CMC President Sumathi Bangera, ZP President B.A. Harish, Organizing Committee Working President Veena Achaiah and others were present.
Earlier, Parrikar who arrived in a IAF Helicopter at the Golf ground helipad, was given a warm welcome by the district administration, Police Department and the tournament organisers.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / May 09th, 2016
To restrict further crop damage caused by dry weather
Bengaluru :
The recent pre-monsoon rainfall in key coffee growing regions of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu is expected to help restrict damage to the 2016-17 crop, which has been impacted by the prolonged and higher than usual temperatures and delayed blossom showers.
The rainfall over the past few days has provided some relief to growers of arabicas, the premium and mild coffee variety, besides being seen as beneficial for the pepper crop, largely grown as a key intercrop in the coffee estates and arecanut plantations in the region.
“The plantation districts of Coorg, Chikmagalur and Hassan have received widespread rains over the past few days. The rainfall will help contain the damage caused by the delayed arrival of blossom showers,” said Baba PS Bedi, Chairman of the Karnataka Planters Association.
Blossom rain
Timely arrival of pre-monsoon showers is crucial for the blossoming of the coffee floral buds. Traditionally, the robusta and arabica variety growing areas should receive pre-monsoon showers for a good blossom by March 15 and April 15 respectively.
However, the blossom showers were delayed this year and were erratic in some areas, thereby hurting the prospects of the robusta variety. “It is too early to quantify the impact of delayed showers on robustas,” Bedi said.
Though some growers had taken up sprinkler irrigation for the robustas, the inadequate availability of water due to deficient rainfall in the last two years did pose a challenge to them. The coffee growing regions started receiving widespread rainfall from the first week of May, and some regions continue to receive rains. “It rained even today,” said N Bose Mandanna, a large grower in Suntikoppa near Madikeri in Coorg, on Thursday.
The rain has helped Arabica blossom and the crop should be good, provided there is no significant incidence of the pest – the white stem borer, Mandanna said. However, the delayed rainfall has already hurt the prospects of robustas in some areas, which cannot be reversed.
“It has been raining in most of the growing areas in Karnataka where coffee has blossomed,” said Y Raghuramulu, Director of the Balehonnur-based Central Coffee Research Institute. The rain should help in setting of the crop. Even the coffee growing areas of Tamil Nadu have received rain since last week, which is very good for the arabica crop, he said.
Crop estimate
“If only the rains had arrived two to three weeks earlier, there would not have been much impact,” Raghuramulu said, adding that the Coffee Board has started the estimating the crop size for 2016-17 based on the blossom, which is likely to be finalised by end-June.
After two years of good harvest, coffee is facing an off-year for the 2016-17 season starting October. The Coffee Board has estimated the 2015-16 crop at 3.5 lakh tonnes, a 7 per cent increase over the previous year’s 3.27 lakh tonnes.n
source: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com / Business Line / Home> Economy> Agri-Business / by Vishwanath Kulkarni / May 12th, 2016
Karnataka Arebhashe Samskritika and Sahitya Academy, Madikeri, in association with Kodagu Gowda Samaja will hold a two-day meet from May 14 to preserve and promote the old Kodagu Gowda culture.
Academy chief Kolyada Girish said the event will be held at Bharath Scouts and Guides grounds. The cultural event will be inaugurated by Kudupajje K Kushalappa, president of Kodagu Gowda Samaja.
“The event has been organized to make the younger generation more familarized with the rich Kodagu Gowda culture and tradition. Nearly 3,000 people from all over Karnataka are expected to take part,” said Girish.
Solo elocution on Arebhashe culture, fashion show, lyric writing, mono acting, rhymes, conference and other cultural events will be held on the occasion, said Mandrira G Mohandas, coordinator of the function.
Cultural programmes
On the second day, cultural programmes will be inaugurated by chief minister Siddaramaiah. The rally will be flagged off by MLA Vasu. Seetharama Kevalla, principal, Vidya Rashmi Vidyasamthe, Savanuru, Chandramathi from Government High School Markanja and Pattada Shivakumar from Government College, Hobbli will present papers on the Arebhashe culture and tradition.
source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / News Home> City> Mysore / TNN / May 12th, 2016
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