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70 Groups Come Together To Preserve Green Cover In Kodagu

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Over 400 volunteers to plant 50,000 seed balls, 10,000 saplings near Anechowkur on July 27

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Mysuru:

Year-by-year weakening of regular rainfall in Kodagu and depleting green cover along the Cauvery River basin and the resultant shortage of water has made environmentally conscious groups to come together to organise a massive tree-plantation drive in Kodagu, the principal catchment of Cauvery.

An initiative taken up by Kodavaame, Team Roots of Kodagu, Kodagu Jawa Yezdi Motorcycle Club and Forest Department of Karnataka, TATA Coffee, Madikeri Akashavani, Kodava Samaja Bengaluru and over 72 organisations and voluntary groups from Kodagu, Mysuru, Bengaluru and Chennai are coming together for the tree-plantation drive on July 27 from 9 am onwards near Anechowkur Gate, Thithimathi Forest Range in Kodagu under the Nagarahole Tiger Reserve.

This plantation drive is kick-started by individual volunteers to help rejuvenate and rebuild green cover in Kodagu. Volunteers have sourced more than 50,000 seed balls to be planted during the drive and the Forest Department will provide 10,000 saplings of various wild species that are native to Kodagu and the Nagarahole forests.

Kodavaame initiated this annual tree-planting drive three years back and last year, saplings were planted at Aanekaadu forest near Kushalnagar.

Speaking to Star of Mysore yesterday, Shammi Belliappa of Team Roots of Kodagu said that the Forest Department will identify the places where saplings are to be planted and all the necessary permissions and approvals have been taken.

“Different groups and individuals are coming together in Kodagu to work towards the common goal of protecting the flora and fauna. This event can be an ideal start to a great new direction in Kodagu and further can spread to other districts,” he said and added that as it is an annual event, the next plantation initiative is likely to be taken up at Chennangi in Kodagu.

All volunteers have been directed to wear water-proof jackets, rain coats and gum boots or rain shoes. While many volunteers will be grouped to plant saplings and seed balls, the rest will look into the supply of logistics and will ensure smooth traffic flow.

Organisers are expecting over 400 volunteers and as it is a Tiger Reserve, the volunteers will strictly follow the instructions from the Forest Department, he said.

While Lions Club-Gonikoppal and Rotary Club Kushalnagar will provide food and beverages for the volunteers, Kodava Samaja, Bengaluru, will sponsor the free bus ride to and fro for volunteers who are travelling for this greening event.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star Of Mysore / Home> News / July 24th, 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

Kargil Vijay Diwas observed in the land of soldiers

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Tributes were paid to the martyrs of Kargil war, during Kargil Vijay Diwas, observed at war memorial in Madikeri.
Tributes were paid to the martyrs of Kargil war, during Kargil Vijay Diwas, observed at war memorial in Madikeri.

Vishwa Hindu Parishat and Bajrang Dal observed Kargil Vijay Diwas on Friday. Floral tributes were offered at the war memorial in Madikeri Main Road.

Subedar Major (retd) B N Anand, Soldier’s Welfare and Rehabilitation Department officer Geetha M Shetty and ex-servicemen association president O S Chingappa also participated in the event.

Geetha M Shetty said that 527 soldiers of India were martyred in the Kargil war. “We should not forget the sacrifices of our brave martyrs, and it is our duty to honour our soldiers,” she added.

Leader Chi Na Somesh said that there were more than 14 soldiers from Karnataka, who laid down during the Kargil war. Pemmanda D Kaverappa of Virajpet and S K Medappa of Somwarpet were among the martyrs.

O S Chingappa said that Indian Army is a hallmark of bravery. Vishwa Hindu Parishat district committee General Secretary D Narasimha was present.

Volunteers paid tributes to the brave soldiers by donating blood in Ashwini Hospital. Pediatrician Dr B C Navin Kumar said that more number of youth should come forward to donate blood.

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

Supply of evangelical literature to schools condemned

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Constant efforts are being made to convert children in the district by supplying books containing evangelical literature, to the libraries of government schools in Kodagu through post, said Hindu Jagarana Vedike leaders.

Speaking to the media in Madikeri on Wednesday, Hindu Jagarana Vedike General Secretary Kukkera Ajith said that the forum condemns the supply of books only related to the Christian religion to the government libraries and schools in the district.

The books are supplied through post, by some organisations based in Shivamogga and Bengaluru, he said and accused the role of vested interests behind the same.

There is a racket of caste conversion at work, he said and urged the government to withdraw the books and to initiate strict legal action against the suppliers of the books.

“Most of the children who study in government schools belong to financially less privileged families. Christian ideologies are being spread through the books, targeting these children. Severe protests will be conducted against the activity,” he added.

He further pointed out that the DDPI too has no knowledge about the supply of evangelical books to schools.

Various books related to Christian religion are printed in different names, he stated and demanded action by the district administration of Kodagu.

Balele bandh

If the education department does not take action against the supply of Christian books by unknown persons before July 25, a bandh will be observed in Balele, warned zilla panchayat member B N Pruthyu.

He urged the authorities to initiate a police inquiry into the same.

Speaking at a meeting held at Vijayalakshmi PU College in Balele, he said that the values of Hindu religion are mocked in the books ‘Yohananu Bareda Suvarthe’ ‘Sathyameva Jayathe’ and ‘Devada Pudiya Oppanda’, printed in Kannada and Kodava languages respectively.

Alamengada Bose Mandanna, C S Krishna Ganapathy and members of local gram panchayat and taluk panchayat were present.

source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Mangaluru / by Adithya K A / DH News Service, Mangaluru / July 17th, 2019

Kodagu Dancer To Pursue Research In Kodava Language

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Mysuru:

Shilpa Nanjappa, an acclaimed Bharatanatyam dancer from Kodagu, has also been awarded the prestigious Fellowship by the Indian Government’s Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT) for 2019-2021 for being an outstanding artiste.

Speaking to Star of Mysore, an elated Shilpa said that the two-year Fellowship meant a lot for her and she has chosen to do extensive research on ‘Adaptation of Kodava compositions (existing and new) into the classical music format and Bharatanatyam’.

“In simple words, my topic means popularising Kodava language through classical music format and Bharatanatyam. There are many compositions in Kodava language in both prose and poetry formats written by Dr. I.M. Muthanna, Haradasa Appacha Kavi, Nadikerianda Chinnappa, Boverianda Nanjamma and Chinnappa and other writers. Also, there are many poetic compositions in spoken Kodava language and Kodava songs. My aim is to popularise such compositions by extensive research and documentation,” Shilpa says. “My topic aims to popularise Kodava language by propelling it to people who don’t normally hear it and also to create a renewed enthusiasm among the current generation to speak Kodava Thakk (Kodava language). I am happy to do a Fellowship in this unexplored area of work and I want to do full justice to my homeland and its culture,” she explains.

The documentation of the Fellowship project will be a valuable resource for anyone who does future research on Kodava language and will interest those who want to learn the language and explore its origin and development.

“I have been brought up with great regard and respect for Kodava language and culture which has inspired and motivated me to serve Kodagu and its people. This Fellowship is a timely encouragement to carry on the work that I was already doing for Kodava language,” Shilpa adds.

Daughter of Allaranda Kamy and Uthappa, she is married to Mukkatira Pavan Nanjappa and lives in Madikeri with her family including a five-year-old daughter and a year-old son. Her guru is late Padmini Ramachandran.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / July 06th, 2019

Tejaswini Ananth Kumar Releases Kaadinolagondu Jeeva Book

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A narration of experiences of retired Forest Officer K.M Chinnappa

Mysuru:

Wildlife First and Bharathi Prakashana, Mysuru, had organised a programme at Hotel Roost on Hunsur Road here this morning for the release of the book Kaadinolagondu Jeeva, based on the first-hand experiences of retired Forest Ranger K.M. Chinnappa, written by T.S. Gopal, retired Principal of Srimangala Junior College.

Releasing the book, Tejaswini Ananth Kumar, President of Adamya Chetana Trust and wife of late former Union Minister H.N. Ananth Kumar, observed that humans to prove their greatness were going against nature and inviting problems. She regretted that people were unaware of safe disposal of waste materials leading to environmental pollution. She commended Chinnappa for his experiences as a Forest Officer.

Speaking on the book, Dr. S.V. Narasimhan heaped praises on the ‘Hero’ of the book Chinnappa and the author of the book Gopal in evolving a great study volume. He appreciated the enthusiasm of the 80-year-old Chinnappa in narrating the experiences in the forest vividly.

Addressing the gathering, Chinnappa asked people to be aware of animal behaviour in forests. He warned that rampant deforestation would invite more drought. He commended Gopal in putting his (Chinnappa) experiences beautifully through words.

Author Gopal was present.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / July 03rd, 2019