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World’s First Barefoot Marathon in Kodagu next month
Mysuru :
The world’s first barefoot marathon will be held in Kodagu on Dec. 5 and 6.
Melinda Soman, who recently completed the ‘Iron Man’ event will also take part in the marathon organised by Coorg Wellness Foundation.
This maiden run is expected to evolve into an annual event and is dedicated to conservation and well-being of environment and all its inhabitants in partnership with Coorg Wildlife Society.
The event includes the Barefoot mile; Tribal 10 kilometre run, Barefoot 21 kilometre run and the full marathon Barefoot 42 kilometre run.
Barefoot running enthusiasts may register at www.barefootmarathon.com or www.coorgwellnessfoundation.com. They can also contact: Nikki on Mob: 9845559452.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Sports News / Monday – November 16th, 2015
Sri Kaveri Kodava Assn., Mysuru East, Meet
Mysuru :
The members of Sri Kaveri Kodava Association, Mysuru East, celebrated their annual get-together in connection with the Kailpoldh festival yesterday at the premises of Kodagu Model School, run by the Association at Vidyashankaranagar, off Dr. Rajkumar Road here.
Puggera M. Devaiah, Partner and General Counsel of Everstone Capital, Bengaluru, was the chief guest. President of Mysuru Kodava Samaja Moovera K. Kuttappa was the special invitee. President of Kaveri Kodava Association Pudiyokkada B. Madappa presided.
Speaking on the occasion, Puggera Devaiah appreciated the efforts of the Association in running a really model school in its own premises and said that he considered that, in the present day, among many services to mankind, the service in the field of education is the most useful one. But for the education where all of us would be today?, he asked. He hoped that this Kodagu Model School would serve as a preferred school to the children of parents living in and around this area.
Alluding to the problems faced by Kodavas in Kodagu, he said he could not think of himself as a Kodava without thinking of Kodagu. It must be the same feeling for all Kodavas of his age and elders. However, he said, the same could not be said of the present day youngsters, including his children.
For Kodavas, Kodagu is like what Mecca is to Muslims and Vatican to Christians. Therefore, it is necessary for Kodavas, who are a microscopic minority in terms of population, to unite, show their solidarity and address their problems in one voice. Unfortunately, this is not happening today. Which is why many problems touching Kodavas in Kodagu, be it about Jamma Baane, Paisari land, gun rights or even the construction of high-tension electric towers, could not be solved. Too many organisations of Kodavas would speak in different voices while dealing with the authorities. This would not get justice to Kodavas from the Government, he said.
As a gesture of support for the school, the chief guest P.M. Devaiah donated Rs. one lakh.
The function began with invocation by Chimmanda Ashik Subbaiah while Appachangada P. Motaiah, Hon. Secretary of the Association, compered.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / Monday – November 16th, 2015
M.C. Nanaiah seeks Rs. 100 Cr. for development of Kodagu
Former Law Minister M.C. Nanaiah enjoying a ‘JUMBO’ ride sitting on the tusk of an elephant at the Aane Utsava held at Dubare Elephant Camp in Kodagu yesterday.
Kushalnagar :
Former Minister M.C. Nanaiah has urged the Government to release Rs. 100 crore for overall development of Kodagu district.
Speaking after inaugurating the 61st wildlife month and elephant day celebrations at Dubare Elephant Camp, near Kushalnagar yesterday, Nanaiah asked the State Government to take Cauvery River cleaning on the lines of Ganga River cleaning taken up by the Prime Minister.
Urging the Government to announce a special package for Kodagu, Nanaiah stressed on the need for initiating appropriate measures for ending man-animal conflict across Malnad region, which has seen an alarming rise over the past few years.
Calling for installation of solar fencing and construction of trenches in order to prevent elephant intrusions into farm lands and human habitats, he urged the Government to move the Supreme Court for taming wild elephants, which are causing havoc across Malnad region.
The former Minister then urged the government work towards conservation of Western Ghats, preservation of forest wealth and water bodies. He also urged the Govt. to regularise the services of Dubare Elephant Camp Mahouts who have been serving for years.
Karnataka Forest Industries Development Corporation Chairman T. Eshwar, in his address, said that the Corporation has sent a proposal to the Government on setting up a mega Bamboo Industry at Kushalnagar at a cost of Rs. 100 crore. Madikeri Division DFO Yedukondalu called upon the involvement of everyone in putting an end to man- elephant conflict.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / Monday – November 16th, 2015
Dubare ‘AANE UTSAVA’ celebrating Elephants
Kushalnagar :
The majestic march of the elephants, spraying of water on anxious tourists, movements in tandem, trumpeting to the command of mahouts to the delight of spectators, playing football, etc. were the major attractions at ‘Aane Utsava’ (Elephant Festival) at the Dubare Elephant Camp on the banks of the River Cauvery near Kushalnagar in Kodagu yesterday.
The festival was organised by Madikeri Wildlife Division in association with Dubare Ammale Grama Aranya Samithi.
A total of 25 elephants participated in various games such as running race, football, basketball, sugarcane eating competition, obeying the commands of mahouts, spraying water on tourists, etc.
Elephants Vikram, Gopi, Cauvery, Harsha and Prashanth, which had participated in Dasara festivities at Mysuru, were decorated with ornaments. Gopi held the Kannada flag high to greet everyone and led the elephants in a march past, which received huge applause from the cheering crowd.
Older elephants were joined by calves in the performance. Elephant calves namely Agasthya, Mythili and Pruthvi also enthralled the crowd with their mischievous performance.
Elephants Gopi, Ranjan, Kapila, Gange and Aiyappa sprayed water to the delight of kids while Aiyappa, Karthik, Parashuram and other elephants walked like newly-weds by holding each other’s trunks.
Tourists and visitors, who had thronged the venue to witness the festival, were seen standing next to the elephants and getting themselves photographed besides taking selfies with them.
Former Minister M.C. Nanaiah, Karnataka State Forest Industries Corporation Chairman T. Eshwar, Madikeri Division DFO Yedukondalu, ACF Poornima, Kushalnagar Zone Forest Officer M.S. Chinnappa and Dubare Elephant Camp Asst. Forest Officer Ranjan were present.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / Monday – November 16th, 2015
Oman Club to host Hockey Extravaganza
Oman Club will host a two-day exhibition hockey competition, which will be played over the coming weekend.
The event is being held by the club to mark the 45th National Day. The competition will feature senior and U15 sections. Those who are interested to register teams can contact Nader al Raisi (99626297).
Teams: senior: Oman Club, Bausher, Ahli-Sidab, Seeb, Oman Veterans, Team Coorg A, Team Coorg B, Muscat Arabian Foxes.
Junior: Oman Club, Bausher, Seeb, Indian School al Seeb, Indian School Muscat.
source: http://www.muscatdaily.com / Muscat Daily.com / Home> Oman / November 11th, 2015
Ranji Trophy: Robin Uthappa’s ton puts Karnataka in command
Mysuru:
India discard Robin Uthappa on Monday cracked his second century of the season to help Karnataka gain a 168-run lead after they declared their first innings at 400 for nine against Odisha on the third day of their Group A Ranji Trophy cricket match played here.
Trailing by 168 runs, Odisha were zero for one in their second innings when the umpires called off the day’s play due to bad light. Nataraj Behera and first innings centurion Govinda Poddar were batting on zero as opener Rajesh Dhuper (0) lost his wicket to Vinay Kumar in the very first over of their second innings. Karnataka, who registered their first outright win against Rajasthan in their previous match, would go for the second outright victory this season when they take the field on fourth and final day of the match tomorrow. Uthappa smashed a sparkling 148 runs off 257 balls with 11 boundaries and two sixes, and Karun Nair scored a useful 73 runs off 164 balls with six boundaries and a six. The duo stitched a 169-run partnership for the fourth wicket, which took the match away from the hands of Odisha.
After Odisha succeeded in breaking Nair and Uthappa’s partnership, the visitors did well to restrict the hosts by bagging six wickets for 103 runs, with slow-left-arm orthodox Dhiraj Singh (3/156) leading the fightback and ably supported by right-arm medium Suryakant Pradhan (3/94). Basant Mohanty and Biplab Samantaray claimed two and one wicket respectively. As Singh and Pradhan picked up wickets at regular intervals, lower-order batsmen including Chidamabarm Gautam (20), Stuart Binny (4) and Shreyas Gopal (13) failed to capitalise on Uthappa-Nair partnership.
Resuming at 255 for three, Karnataka soon lost Nair after he added 21 runs to his overnight score of 52. Left-armer Singh had him caught by Pratik Das. Binny lasted for seven balls and was cleaned up by Samantaray after he scored four. Gautam was out for 20 as he became another victim of Singh. Gopal and Jagadeesha Suchith did not last long and fell to Pradhan and Singh rather quickly which prompted Vinay to declare the innings.
source: http://www.sahilonline.com / SahilOnline / Home> Sports / by PTI / Home> Sports News / posted by Mubashir / Tuesday – November 10th, 2015
