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Dubai: Emotional farewell offered to creative art director B K Ganesh Rai

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Dubai :

UAE Kannadigas and Tuluvas bid an emotional farewell to creative art director B K Ganesh Rai, who had come from the land of warriors and natural beauty Kodagu district of Karnataka, 25 years ago and is going back to his native after retirement.

The farewell function took place on Friday, August 2 at 11 am at the Fortune Plaza auditorium at Al Ghusais in Dubai.

The convener of UAE Kannadigaru and Tuluvara Sanghatane, which consists of 40 pro-Karnataka organizations, Sarvotham Shetty welcomed the gathering.

B K Ganesh Rai was serving as the creative art director and manager at the Gulf Public Relations and Advertising section, which is one of the B R Ventures group of companies that is owned by senior entrepreneur of UAE Dr B R Shetty.

Sarvotham Shetty lauded the social service done by Ganesh Rai by getting involved in various pro-Karnataka organizations that are active in UAE.

He also congratulated Majula Ganesh Rai, wife of Ganesh Rai and their children Monish Rai and Aishwarya Rai.

Ganesh Rai is sculptor by profession. In addition, he is an expert artist and computer graphic designing. He himself is a blood donor. He has played a stellar role in organizing the blood camps by pro-Karnataka associations. He has designed more or less all the emblems of Kannada associations. In addition, he has depicted the rich cultural heritage of Karnataka through various digital displays and canvas. He has also designed the invitation cards of meetings, functions, Sneha Milana, sports meets, leisure outings and literature conventions. Ganesh Rai, who is a writer also, has published articles about great personalities before and after the programmes of various organization in web media. He has also compered many Kannada events and participated as the chief guest.

Honorary accreditation certificate from Dubai government health authority

Ganesh Rai started blood donations camps from the time he was the president of Sharjah Karnataka Sangha and continued to organize blood donation camps through all pro-Karnataka associations from 2007 to 2019. Recognizing Ganesh Rai’s efforts in organizing blood donation camps, the Dubai government health authority conferred the honorary accreditation certificate on him. This letter was handed over to Ganesh Rai by Balakrishna Salian, organizer of blood camps and Sarvotham Shetty.

Felicitation to Ganesh Rai and family

Ganesh Rai and his family were felicitated in the presence of presidents and office bearers of pro-Karnataka organizations in UAE. Sarvotham Shetty, Premnath Shetty, Balakrishna Salian and Satish Poojary conducted the felicitation. Sampath Shetty read the letter of honour.

Ganesh Rai acknowledged the felicitation offered and thanked the office bearers and members of various associations. He also recalled the encouragement, support, honour and opportunity given to him during his journey of achievement in art.

Organizations served by Ganesh Rai

During his stay of 25 years in UAE, Ganesh Rai has served in Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha, Karnataka Sangha Dubai, Karnataka Sangha Sharjah, Karnataka NRI committee UAE, Al Ain Kannada Sangha, India Social and Cultural Center Abu Dhabi, UAE Tulukoota, Namma Tuluver, Tulu Siri Dubai, Dhwani Pratistana UAE, Kannadigaru Dubai, UAE Bunts, Billava Family Dubai, Byaris Cultural Forum Dubai, Mangloor Konkans Dubai, Gammat Kalavider Dubai, Yaksha Mitraru Dubai and Padmashali Samudaya UAE. Mogaveers UAE, Amchigele (GSB) Samaja UAE, Basava Samiti UAE, Ganiga Samaja UAE, Kulala Vrinda UAE, Vokkaliga Samaja UAE, Vishwakarma Seva Samiti UAE, Kodagu-Dakshina Kannad Gowda Samaja, Kodava Samaja, Devadiga Sangha Dubai, Kundapur Devdiga Mitraru (KADAM), Ramakshatriya Sangha UAE, Magadeepa cultural committee, Rajaka Samaja UAE, Tulu Pateruga Tulu Oripaga UAE, Varamahalaxmi Pooja Samiti, Samoohika Sri Satyanarayana Samiti, Brahmana Samaja UAE, Theeya Samaja, Karnataka journalists’ association UAE and Karnataka association Blood Donors’ Group.

Satish Poojary, one of the organizers of UAE Kannadigaru and Tuluvaru compered the event in a grand manner.

source: http://www.daijiworld.com / DaijiWorld.com / Home> Middle East / Media Release / August 05th, 2019

Free Health Camp On Aug.11

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Shree Kaveri Kodagu Mahila Sangha, Mysuru, has organised a free health camp at Rotary Midtown Academy in Hootagalli on Aug.11 from 10 am to 3 pm.

Neuro-Surgeon Dr. Kanjithanda Bopaiah will inaugurate the camp.

Sangha President Bollamma Kuttappa will preside.

Orthopaedician Dr. Devaiah, Physicians Dr. Latha Muthanna and Dr.Aiyappa, Gynaecologists Dr. Sonia Mandappa and Dr. Poovamma, Dermatologist Dr. P.A. Kushalappa, Urologists Dr. Madappa and Dr. Somanna, Paediatrician Dr. Rajeshwari Madappa, Neurologist Dr. K. Bopaiah, kidney surgeon Dr. Vipin Kaverappa, Ayurveda expert Dr. Aiyanna, Anaesthetist Dr. Padmini Kaverappa and Dentist Dr.Shruti Somaiah will be available for consultation.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> In Briefs / August 03rd, 2019

Little champs reign in slush-filled paddy field

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Students of Kodagu Vidyalaya transplanted paddy seedlings in a field at Ibnivadi in Madikeri taluk recently.
Students of Kodagu Vidyalaya transplanted paddy seedlings in a field at Ibnivadi in Madikeri taluk recently.

Children played to their hearts’ content in a slush-filled paddy field at Ibnivadi during the ‘Nati Sambhrama’ programme.

The Ibni Springs Cottage and Green City Forum jointly organised the programme – in which more than 40 students from the Kodagu Vidyalaya took part and got an experience of paddy transplantation for the first time.

Children soiled their body and clothes to gain practical knowledge of transplantation. Even though the children did not have any training in paddy transplantation, they learnt it through trial and error and transplanted paddy as they fancied.

They also took part in rounds of football, throw ball and tug-of-war that were organised in the field while their parents cheering them.

Kukkera Jaya Chinnappa, Green City Forum president, who spoke on the occasion, said that the forum intends to send out messages on environment conservation, agriculture, waste management and cleanliness to the people. Programmes are being conducted in this regard in both urban and rural areas, he added.

The winning teams were awarded prizes.

Kodagu District Working Journalists’ Association President Savitha Rai, Kodagu Press Club President Ajjamada Ramesh Kuttappa, Green City Forum founder-president Cheyyanda Satya Ganapathy, former president Ambekal Navin Kushalappa, general secretary Polakanda Rakesh and director P Krishnamurthy were present.

source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Mangaluru / by Adithya K A / DH News Service, Madikeri / August 03rd, 2019

Obituary : MANEYAPANDA, Bidappa G., MD

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MANEYAPANDA – Bidappa G., MD July 23, 2019, age 83.

Forever husband of Barbara G. (nee Marker) Maneyapanda; loving father of Dinesh, Jeremy Maneyapanda and Chanda (Jason) Agro; cherished grandpa of Jacob, Cameron, Zachary and Alexander; caring brother of Ponnappa (Chitra), Belliappa (Shaka), Poonacha (Jamuna) and the late Kuttamma (late Ganesh); dear brother-in-law of Gary (Jan) Marker and the late Robert (Carol) Marker; also survived by nieces, nephews and friends. He did what he loved until the very end.

The family will be present on Saturday from 12-3 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Drive (corner of Parker Blvd), where Funeral Services will follow at 3 PM.

Friends invited.

Share condolences at www.AMIGONE.com

Funeral Home: Amigone Funeral Home, Inc.

source: http://www.buffalonews.com / The Buffalo News / Home> Deaths> Death Notices / July 25th, 2019

AGM And Get-Together Of Gokulam Kodava Sangha

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The 13th Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) of Gokulam Kodava Sangha will be held on Aug. 15 at 9.30 am at Kodava Samaja (ground floor), Vijayanagar 1st Stage.

Sangha President Nayakanda U. Appaya will preside.

Get-together: The AGM will be followed by a get-together function at 11.30 am.

On the occasion, meritorious students will be felicitated.

Sangha members’ children who have excelled in the field of education (7th Std., SSLC, II PUC, Graduation, Post Graduation and Technical Courses) may submit their marks card or certificate copy before 5 pm on Aug. 10 to the Sangha Secretary.

For details contact Myndapanda A. Thimmanna, Secretary, on Mob: 90361- 47871, according to a press release.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Uncategorized / July 26th, 2019

Elected To Virajpet Kodava Samaja

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Virajpet:

Vanchira Vittal Nanaiah and Kullachanda Poonacha have been elected as President and Secretary respectively of Virajpet Kodava Samaja for 2019-2022 at the election held at the Samaja premises here. The two have been elected for the second time.

Other elected were Kuimanda Kiran as Vice-President, Allapanda Chinnappa as Death Fund Secretary, Kannambira Chinnappa as Sports Secretary, Konganda Tata Nanaiah, Koothanda Suresh Appaiah, Iychanda Vasu and Chendrimada Ganesh Nanjappa as Directors (City), Kotera Ganesh Thammaiah, Konganda Dharmaja Devaiah and Mewada Chinnappa as Directors (Rural) and Boverianda Asha Subbaiah, Mukkatira Damayanthi and Patrapanda Geetha Belliappa as representatives of women sector Advocate Mandepanda Dinesh officiated as Returning Officer.

Out of 2,260 members 2,014 were eligible to vote.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / July 27th, 2019

Appointed As Hon. Wildlife Warden Of Kodagu District

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The President of Coorg Wildlife Society (CWS) K.C. Biddappa has been appointed as the Honorary Wildlife Warden of Kodagu District by the State Government in recognition of his service in protecting the wildlife and environment, according to a press release.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> In Briefs / July 24th, 2019

Obituary – Baddira A. Subbaiah

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Baddira A. Subbaiah (Raja), a resident of Kushalnagar, passed away here this morning. He was 92.

He was former President of Kushalnagar Kodava Samaja and retired High School Head Master.

He leaves behind his wife Rani, son Roy, daughter-in-law, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.

Last rites will be held tomorrow (July 24) at 10 am at Kushalnagar, according to family sources.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Obituary / July 24th, 2019

Alexander Takes Charge As Mysuru Division DCF

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Mysuru:

Alexander has taken charge as the Mysuru Division Deputy Conservation of Forests (DCF) – Wildlife.

The post was lying vacant following the transfer of DCF Sidramappa Chalkapure about four months ago.

Alexander took charge as the new DCF (Wildlife) from DCF Dr. K.C. Prashanth Kumar, who was holding the additional post.

A native of Ammathi, Virajpet taluk in Kodagu district, Alexander joined the Forest Department as the Range Forest Officer (RFO) in 1985 and has served in Mysuru, Nagarahole, Kodagu, Bengaluru, Hassan, Mangaluru and other places. He was promoted as DCF in 2014 and was serving in Karnataka State Forest Industries Corporation.

The State Government has now transferred Alexander as the DCF (Wildlife) for Mysuru Division.

Complete in-charge of Dasara elephants and Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary come under his limit.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / July 22nd, 2019