The Annual Kail-Poldh Festival get-together will be held on Sept. 7 (Sunday) at Kodava Samaja premises in Vijayanagar 1st Stage here.
The day-long programme from 10 am to 5 pm comprises Ayudha Puja, Sports and Games, Lucky Dip, honouring eminent Kodavas and distribution of Scholarship to meritorious children.
Dr. Kottangada Pemmaiah, Deputy Director, Enforcement Directorate (ED), New Delhi, will be the chief guest.
Ponjanda A. Ganapathy, President of Mysuru Kodava Samaja, will preside.
Samaja Vice-President Machimada P. Nanaiah, Secretary Ketolira A. Belliappa, Joint Secretary Ajjikuttira Diana Poovaiah and Hon. Treasurer Ittira G. Kashiappa will be present.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> In Briefs / September 01st, 2025
The Central Coffee Board has confirmed the presence of this pest in four villages of the Araku Valley, located in the Alluri Sitarama Raju district.
Visakhapatnam:
For the first time in the history of coffee cultivation in Andhra Pradesh, a threat from the Coffee Berry Borer pest has raised alarm among planters.
The Central Coffee Board has confirmed the presence of this pest in four villages of the Araku Valley, located in the Alluri Sitarama Raju district. Fears are that this has the potential to cause widespread damage to tribal coffee gardens.
The Coffee Board has initiated an urgent containment operation, with its chairman MJ Dinesh overseeing the efforts on-site.
He said a special survey is currently underway across 11 mandals to track the spread of the pest-infliction. Teams of scientists and coffee board officials are working closely with tribal farmers, urging them to remain vigilant and report signs of an outbreak.
Field visits have confirmed active destruction in infected zones, prompting the launch of awareness campaigns to help farmers identify and respond to the pest early. The Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA) is supporting this survey through its field officers.
The first confirmed outbreak of the Coffee Berry Borer was traced to Pakanakudi village in the Chinalabudu panchayat, under the Paderu revenue division.
Officials have begun collecting infected beans from the coffee plantations and are using hot water immersion techniques to eliminate the insects. Quarantine measures have been implemented in five villages: Pakanakudi, Malisingaram, Malivalasa, Thurraiguda and Manjaguda.
As a precaution, the export and import of coffee beans from these areas have been banned. Beans harvested in these regions will be processed locally into parchment to prevent the spread of the disease.
Attempts are on to contain the outbreak. Scientists from the Coffee Research Institute (CCRI), the RV Nagar Research Station, and the Central Coffee Board are conducting intensive field surveys in GK Veedhi, Chintapalli and G Madugula mandals. Their observations would guide the next phase of containment and support for farmers.
The scale of coffee cultivation in the ASR district highlights the urgency of the situation. Over 245,000 tribal farmers cultivate coffee on 258,000 acres, while the state Forest Development Corporation manages an additional 10,025 acres.
During a recent visit to Paderu, chief minister Chandrababu Naidu asked district officials to expand coffee cultivation by 100,000 acres.
source: http://www.deccanchronicle.com / Deccan Chronicle / Home> Southern States> Andhra Pradesh / by Aruna / September 02nd, 2025
“It is literally true that former Chief Minister late D. Devaraj Urs lent voice to voiceless and marginalised sections of the society during his tenure as the CM,” said MLC Dr. D. Thimmaiah.
He was speaking after inaugurating ‘Dhwani Kotta Dhani’ award ceremony organised jointly by Anveshana Seva Trust and Ursu Jagruti Academy Charitable Trust, at Institution of Engineers-India (IEI) on JLB Road here on Friday, marking the 110th birth anniversary of late former CM D. Devaraj Urs.
“Devaraj Urs always stood with the marginalised, micro, downtrodden and other voiceless communities, when it came to extending rights, benefits and facilities. Urs is still remembered for his outstanding and exemplary service to the society while in power. Most of the politicians these days have homes in big cities like Bengaluru and Mysuru. But Urs did not have any house in the State capital or other big cities. However, his memory is etched in the minds of everyone and it still stands fresh,” Dr. Thimmaiah noted.
Highlighting the revolutionary decisions taken by Urs while in power such as elimination of bonded labour, ban on manual scavenging and introduction of ‘Uluvavane Bhumi Odeya’ Act (the tiller is the actual land owner), the MLC said it was D.D. Urs who gave land to the landless and provided shelter to the shelterless. His contributions and achievements are memorable at the National-level even today, he added.
Educationist Bhramara Bahaddur from Bengaluru, Karnataka Karavali Samskrutika Okkuta Founder Dr. Jagannatha Shetty from Mandya, senior yoga teacher Jagadish Shettar from Dakshina Kannada, Star of Mysore and Mysuru Mithra Photographer M.N. Lakshminarayana Yadav from Mysuru, Goa Liberation Movement fighter Girija Shankar Patil from Koppal and Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences (Madikeri) Associate Professor Dr. Anand from Kodaguwere conferred ‘Dhwani Kotta Dhani’ awards on the occasion.
Charitable Trust Vice-President H.A. Venkatesh, Hon. Secretary Dr. MGR Urs, former Tumkur University VC Dr. Y.S. Siddegowda, Anveshana Seva Trust Founder-President Amarnath Raje Urs, former Bengaluru Kanteerava Studios Chairperson Vijayalakshmi Urs and others were present.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / August 31st, 2025
The annual get-together and silver jubilee celebration of Ramakrishnanagar ‘I’ Block Kodava Welfare Association, Mysuru, was held recently at Kodagu Sahakara Sangha in Jayalakshmipuram.
Association President Kodandera Puspha Machaiah presided. The event commenced with a formal inauguration by lighting the lamp followed by invocation by Mundiyolanda Nanda. Secretary Kenjangada Kariappa welcomed.
Condolences were offered to the departed members during the last one year and community extended their heartfelt condolence to the Founder-Editor of Star of Mysore K.B. Ganapathy, in recognition of his exemplary service to journalism and the Kodava community as well as valuable contributions to the society at large. Top scorers in X standard CBSE and II PUC students of 2025 examinations were felicitated with cash prizes.
The Founder Executive Committee Members were felicitated on the occasion for their service rendered for the community.
Annual Report was presented by Treasurer Kotrangada Appanna while Kattera A. Nanaiah, Advisor, highlighted the Association’s milestones over the last 25 years.
Maletira Ganapathy, Vice-President, proposed the vote of thanks. Codanda Swagath, Joint Secretary and all other Committee Members were present. Kotrangada Shruthy Ashwath compered.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / August 28th, 2025
Tasmai Cariappa, city’s motorsport enthusiast, taking part in the recently held BRIC Superbikes Championship held at Chang International Circuit in Thailand, won the Round 2 of the Championship in the 400 CC category.
A resident of Kuvempunagar in Mysuru, Tasmai is the son of Dr. Monnanda Nalini Somaiah, Professor, Department of Studies in Botany, Manasagangothri, University of Mysore.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Sports / August 28th, 2025
Federation of Kodava Samajas, Balugodu, Virajpet and its Women’s Wing have jointly organised Kail-Poldh Festival on Sept. 13 (Saturday) at 10 am at the Samaja premises in Balugodu.
Ayudha Puja will be held at 10 am.
On the occasion, coconut shooting and various competitions will be conducted, according to a press release.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> In Briefs / August 26th, 2025
Yuki Bhambri has teamed up with New Zealand’s Michael Venus, while Rohan Bopanna has joined forces with Monaco’s Romain Arneodo.
Rohan Bopanna. File | Photo Credit: AP
Yuki Bhambri, India’s number one doubles player, and veteran Rohan Bopanna will lead the country’s challenge at the US Open, season’s last Grand Slam.
Bhambri has teamed up with New Zealand’s Michael Venus, while Bopanna, India’s number two doubles player, has joined forces with Monaco’s Romain Arneodo.
Bhambri and Venus, seeded 14th, are facing solid singles players in Marcos Giron and Learner Tien, who have joined as a team.
File picture of Yuki Bhambri | Photo Credit: Getty Images
Bopanna and Arneodo open their campaign against the American team of Robert Cash and JJ Tracy.
Arjun Kadhe has partnered with Ecuador’s Diego Hidalgo and they are up against second seeded team of Marcelo Arevalo from El Salvador and Mate Pavic from Croatia.
There will be an Indian team of N Sriram Balaj and Rithvik Bollipalli, who face the American-Dutch combine of Vasil Kirkov and Bart Stevens.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> Sports> Tennis / by PTI / August 28th, 2025
Narayan Jagadeesan, the Tamil Nadu wicketkeeper-batter, has opened up about the impact of his former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) teammate Robin Uthappa on his career. Jagadeesan and Uthappa shared the CSK dressing room between 2020 and 2022, playing under MS Dhoni alongside Ravindra Jadeja.
Speaking to ESPNcricinfo, Jagadeesan revealed how Uthappa influenced his approach as both a cricketer and an individual.
“Robin has instilled more discipline in me regarding how to approach each session,”
Jagadeesan said. “He has taught me many things, making me calm and secure, not just as a cricketer but as an individual, and to stay present.”
On the technical side, Jagadeesan credited his Tamil Nadu coaches for shaping his batting. “When it comes to batting, Guru sir [AG Guruswamy] and Narasimha [both coaches in Tamil Nadu] have helped me,” he added.
Jagadeesan also lived his father’s dream earlier this year when he was named a reserve player in India’s squad for the fifth and final Test against England at The Oval. Though he did not make the playing XI, being part of India’s thrilling six-run victory was a moment of pride for him.
“The India jersey is now going into the frame, and I hope to add many more,” he said. “Being part of such an intense and thrilling match made it even more special. Winning the game from an unexpected situation was truly remarkable and gave me goosebumps.”
Most recently, Jagadeesan represented Chepauk Super Gillies in the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2025. It turned out to be a mixed campaign for him. He scored 180 runs in seven innings at a strike rate of 179.07, including two half-centuries.
source: http://www.revsportz.in / Revsportz / Home> Breaking News > Cricket / by Staff Reporter / August 28th, 2025
In the Kalyana Karnataka region, the rain was so heavy that a portion of the wall of the historic Bahamani Fort in Bidar collapsed.
A portion of the wall of the historic Bahamani fort collapsed due to heavy rain in Bidar on Thursday.Credit: DH Photos/Lokesh V Biradar
The intensifying monsoon covered many parts of the state on Thursday, including the Kalyana Karnataka region and the Malnad districts of Kodagu and Chikkamagaluru.
In the Kalyana Karnataka region, the rain was so heavy that a portion of the wall of the historic Bahamani Fort in Bidar collapsed.
There were rains through Wednesday night and Thursday, causing many bridges to flood and disrupting traffic, in the districts of Bidar and Kalaburagi.
The showers disrupted normal life in Chittapur, Wadi and Chincholi of Kalaburagi district. Around 20 bridges in Bidar district are flooded due to discharge of water due to heavy rain in Maharashtra and Telangana.
The Chimmegaon-Chirki Thanda bridge in Kamalnagar taluk has been completely washed away. Four bridges in Aurad taluk are damaged.
A car got stuck in the water while crossing the bridge near Dabaka in Aurad taluk.
Locals managed to pull out the car to safety, using a rope. In Kohinoor limits of Basavakalyan taluk, canal water entered agriculture fields. A holiday was declared for anganwadi centres, schools and colleges in the district on Thursday.
The South Central Railway has cancelled the daily DEMU train services between Bidar and Kalaburagi on Friday, as a precautionary measure.
Water entered offices and settlements, including the tahsildar office in Jewargi. The taluk received 149.5 mm of rainfall till Thursday morning.
The bridge connecting to Jewargi-Gounalli village has been submerged as a nearby canal overflowed. A total of 21 houses collapsed in the taluk and 21 sheep drowned in rainwater in Andola village.
Rainwater entered Kollur village in Chittapur taluk, creating chaos. The gram panchayat office was flooded with rainwater, damaging computers, photocopying machines and documents.
Electric bulbs worth Rs 4 lakh, which were kept in the storeroom, have been damaged due to the rainwater.
Houses and roads were flooded in rainwater in Yargol village of Yadgir district, throwing life out of gear for humans and cattle alike. There were reports of livestock being washed away. Crop loss was reported in many parts of KK region.
In Chikkamagaluru district, Mudigere, Aldur, Kottigehara, Koppa, Kalasa, Narasimharajapura and Tarikere areas received heavy rains. Chikkamagaluru city too witnessed heavy rains.
Even though the rains took a break after lashing heavily in the morning, they returned in full force by the evening.
Kodagu district has been receiving showers since Wednesday night. Rains lashed Madikeri, Suntikoppa and Virajpet. The Sampaje ghat too saw heavy rains.
Mudslide
A mudslide was reported near Shaktinagar, which connects Madikeri and Virajpet.
The public, especially students, faced trouble owing to the incessant rains.
The Met department has sounded orange alert in the district till Friday morning.
Chimmegaon and Chirki Thanda villages in Kamalnagar taluk of Bidar district were cut off from each other as the bridge connecting them was completely washed away in flood water.
source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> India> Karnataka / by DHNS / August 29th, 2025
The Coffee Quality Division, Coffee Board of India, Bengaluru, has launched a five-day Barista Training Programme in collaboration with Agora Coffee House, Chingmeirong, as the in-city partner. The training, which began on August 25, will continue till August 29, 2025.
The programme will equip participants with professional barista skills, focusing on brewing techniques, preparation of high-quality coffee beverages, and customer service essentials. The training is conducted under the theme “Barista Skills for a Perfect Cup – A Bean to Brew Journey: Master the Art of Brewing.”
Sri Yathish Gowda, an experienced Barista Trainer from the Coffee Board of India, is leading the sessions, providing hands-on training to participants. Coffee enthusiasts attending the programme are gaining valuable insights and practical exposure to enhance their expertise in coffee preparation.
Agora Coffee House, the in-city partner, has extended significant support in hosting the event, contributing to the promotion and understanding of coffee culture in Manipur.
Following the Imphal session, another five-day programme will be conducted in Senapati district from September 1 to 5, 2025, in collaboration with the Senapati Entrepreneur Association and Buddy Brew Coffee Bar, Senapati.
On successful completion, participants will receive certificates from the Coffee Board of India.
source: http://www.imphaltimes.com / Imphal Times / Home> News / by IT Web Admin / August 28th, 2025
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