South Carolina, USA :
Coorg Indian Cafe, located in Mount Pleasant Square, features food and coffee from the region of Coorg in India.
source: http://www.postandcourier.com / The Post and Courier / Home / February 06th, 2019
Kannada Book Authority Chairperson Dr Vasundhara Bhoopathi said there is a need to set up a trust in the name of well known Kodagu writer — Kodagina Gauramma.
Speaking at the first Kodagu district women’s Kannada literary meet organised by Kannada Sahitya Parishat at Kanive on Sunday, she said, “Kodagina Gauramma was a well known women writer of Kodagu. One cannot discuss women’s literature without the literary works of Gauramma. Hence, a trust should be set up. The house where she lived should be developed as a memorial.”
“Several women are engaged in posting their story and poems on social media. The review of women’s literature has been sidelined,” she lamented.
She said, “From the inception of Kannada Sahitya Parishat, efforts are being made to conserve the Kannada language. The literary meets organised by the Kannada Sahitya Parishat not only discusses literature but also the burning issues of the land. Kodagu was a symbol of prosperity. The natural calamity that hit Kodagu on August 16 has saddened the people of the state. The rehabilitation works are pending in the district. It is nice to see people in Kodagu district engaged in literary activities amid the pain encountered by them after the natural calamity.”
Akkamahadevi Study Chair chairperson Leeladevi R Prasad said, “Only 16% of the people in the state capital converse in Kannada. There is a fear that Kannadigas will be sidelined in the state capital.”
“Literature and culture are two eyes of our life. Literature helps in improving knowledge. However, the fight for tradition, culture, and protecting the land is restricted to only speech,” she lamented.
MLA M P Appacchu Ranjan said, “English is a necessity in today’s world. However, we cannot forget Kannada.”
In her presidential address, Sammelana president Vijaya Vishnu Bhat said, “We need to develop love for our mother tongue. Kannada language has a rich history. How can we get attracted to another language by keeping aside this rich language.”
“When masterpieces were written in Kannada, English was in a nascent stage. I do not want people to hate other languages. Learning of languages help in expanding the horizon of knowledge. In the name of English, we should not sideline our mother tongue Kannada,” she added.
source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Mangaluru / by DH News Service, Kushalnagar / February 03rd, 2019
Infosys Foundation chairperson Sudha Murty said that the foundation will construct 200 houses for flood and landslide victims in Kodagu.
Speaking after inspecting the site earmarked for rehabilitation of victims on Friday, she said that during the inauguration of Dasara celebrations in Mysuru, Infosys Foundation had promised to contribute Rs 25 crore for the victims.
“It has now been decided that Infosys foundation will itself construct houses with the fund. Nearly 100 houses will be built in two different phases. The government has agreed to fund Rs 9.85 lakh for each house,” she added.
“The foundation will contribute an equal amount. The remainder will be used to repair damaged houses. Contractors hired by Infosys Foundation will build the houses in a government approved model. The representatives of the foundation will monitor the constructions,” she said.
Other than building houses, 100 cowsheds and 100 poultry farming centres would also be built by Infosys Foundation, Sudha Murty said, adding that there was a plan to construct a poly house for farmers, at a cost of Rs 25 lakh.
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District in-charge minister Sa Ra Mahesh said that people ready to sponsor houses for flood victims were welcome.
“The government will undertake river desilting and funds will be set aside in the state budget for it. Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy will chair the meeting of the Kodagu Reconstruction Authority on February 10. A final decision on the disposal of timber washed away during the flash floods will be made at the same meet. A discussion on ‘C’ and ‘D’ land in the district, will also be held,” said the Minister.
The minister directed officials to complete the rehabilitation projects before the monsoon.
Members of Legislative Assembly M P Appacchu Ranjan and K G Bopaiah, Members of Legislative Council Sunil Subramani and Veena Acchaiah, Deputy Commissioner Annies Kanmani Joy and ZP CEO K Lakshmipriya were present in the meeting.
source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> States> Mangaluru / by Adithya K A / DH News Service, Madikeri / February 02nd, 2019
Kodagu Model School will celebrate its 10th Annual Day on Feb.9 at the School premises in Vidyashankar Layout, Sathagalli, at 3 pm.
Entrepreneur and Social Worker Jammada P. Ganesh Ayanna will be the chief guest.
Star of Mysore Editor-in-Chief K.B. Ganapathy will be the special invitee.
Corporator Rukmini Madegowda will be the guest of honour.
B.M. Devaiah, President, Sri Kavery Kodava Association, Mysore East and Kodagu Model School, will preside.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> In Briefs / February 02nd, 2019
Mangaluru :
Catholic Sabha Mangalore Pradesh and Udupi Pradesh (R) gave Rs 4 lac financial aid to flood and landslide victims on January 27 at St Michael’s Church Community Hall, Madikeri. Eighty facilities were supported with Rs 5,000 each for all religions. Victims were identified by Fr Alfred John Mendonca and Catholic Sabha Mangalore & Udupi Pradesh (R) helped 50 families.
Rolphy D’Costa, the president of Catholic Sabha Mangalore diocese welcomed the gathering and Alwyn Quadros, the president of Udupi diocese rendered the vote of thanks. Fr Alfred John Mendonca was present as guest along with them from Udupi diocese Walter Cyril Pinto, Dr Gerald Pinto and Santosh Cornelio were present.
Catholic Sabha Udupi Pradesh (R) with the help of Udupi diocese earlier sent five containers worth Rs 23 lac, three to Coorg and two to Kerala.
source: http://www.daijiworld.com / Daijiworld.com / Home> Karnataka / by Media Release / January 30th, 2019
An all-religion prayer meeting was organised by the district administration and Sarvodaya Samiti on account of Martyr’s Day in Madikeri on Wednesday.
The sacred ashes of Mahatma Gandhi were carried in a procession from the district treasure to Gandhi Mantap.
The pot containing the sacred ashes, decorated with flowers, was placed in the Gandhi Mantap and all-religion prayer was held on the occasion. Verses from Bhagavadgeetha, Quran and Bible were recited by the religious leaders.
Superintendent of Police Dr Suman D Pennekar sang a song on Mahatma Gandhi.
Former minister M C Nanaiah spoke on the occasion and said that the Gandhi Mantap should be declared as a memorial.
Gandhiji visited Kodagu in 1934 on February 21 and delivered a speech at Gandhi Maidan. The Gandhi Mantap was built in this memory, recalled the minister.
Gandhiji visited Kodagu in 1934 on February 21 and delivered a speech at Gandhi Maidan. The Gandhi Mantap was built in this memory, recalled the minister.
ZP CEO and In-charge Deputy Commissioner K Lakshmi Priya, CMC President Kaveramma Somanna and Sarvodaya Samiti President T P Ramesh were present among others.
source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Districts / by Adithya K A / DH News Service, Madikeri / January 30th, 2019
Devotees of Siddaganga Mutt pontiff Shivakumara Swami mourned the demise of the seer, in Kodagu.
Devotees of Siddaganga Mutt are spread across Somwarpet, Kodlipet, Shanthalli, Gudugalale and Shanivarasanthe.
Devotees have been paying condolences in the branches of Siddaganga Mutt in the district.
Many devotees had offered prayers for the recovery of the seer. But it was not to be as the 111-year-old seer, acclaimed as the walking God, passed away on Monday.
People paid their homage to the departed soul by offering flowers to the portrait of the seer at the offices of various organisations and the branches of Siddaganga Mutt.
The branches of the Mutt are situated in Kirokodli, Kallumutt and Urumutt. The seers of these Mutts have left for Tumakuru to take part in the final rites of Shivakumara Swami.
On Monday afternoon, a holiday was declared in the schools run by the Mutt.
The seer had visited the district several times in the past. A devotee recalled that the seer’s last visit to Kodagu was during a programme held at Gudugalale ground.
As a mark of respect, vendors in Somwarpet will observe a voluntary bandh on Tuesday from 3 pm to 5 pm. A condolence meeting will be held at JCI Hall at 3.30 pm. Dignitaries and devotees will take part, said Sharana Sahitya Parishat president Mahesh.
source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Mangaluru / by Adithya K A / DH News Service / Madikeri / January 21st, 2019
The money used for the celebrations of birth anniversary can be used for the welfare of the poor, suggested retired Air Marshal K C Cariappa.
Speaking at the 120th birth anniversary celebrations of Field Marshal K M Cariappa, organised by the district administration, Zilla Panchayat, Kannada and Culture Department at the Old Fort in Madikeri on Monday, he said, “Funds are wasted in the name of garlanding the statue and procession. The only thing that people will remember is the food that was served. My father (K M Cariappa) would not have liked it. Instead, the money can be used for the welfare of the people from next year.”
“For my father, the country came first,” he said.
“Lots of discussions are held in connection with the grant sanctioned by the government for observing birth anniversaries. The deputy commissioner, district in charge minister and MLA can think of utilising the amount for the welfare of the poor,” he added.
K C Cariappa said hundreds of people have lost their houses in the natural calamity. There is a need to take up rehabilitation work at the earliest.
MLC Sunil Subramani said, “The birth anniversary should be organised to create awareness among the youth on the achievements of Field Marshal K M Cariappa.”
“Cariappa could have spent his last days in Paris or London. However, he did not forget his native and came back to Madikeri and spent his last days here,” he said.
Field Marshal K M Cariappa and General Thimayya Forum President K C Subbaiah said, “The government has been observing the birth anniversary for the last several years. In spite of announcing the grant in the budget, the officials had failed to get the amount for the same.”
Retired Major B A Nanjappa said, “We should instil the patriotic fervour and time sense of K M Cariappa. He had contributed to the growth of the Indian Army.”
Kannada Sahitya Parishat President Lokesh Sagar said, “We should not forget farmers and soldiers of the country.”
In-charge Deputy Commissioner K Lakshmi Priya, Kannada and Culture Department Assistant Director K T Darshan and others were present.
MLAs K G Bopaiah, M P Appacchu Ranjan, MLC Veena Acchaiah, ZP President B A Harish did not take part in the stage programme. They had only garlanded the statue of Field Marshal Cariappa. Even District In-charge Minister Sa Ra Mahesh and MP Prathap Simha remained absent.
A procession was held from Cariappa Circle to Old Fort premises. Military band, folk art troupes, NCC, Seva Dal, Scouts and Guides were part of the procession.
source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> States> Mangaluru / by Adithya K A / DH News Service, Madikeri / January 28th, 2019
Virajpet:
Karnataka cricketer and Bigg Boss Kannada Season-3 contestant Neravanda Chetticha Aiyappa, aka N.C. Aiyappa, got hitched to actress Anusha (Anu) Poovamma yesterday. The couple had a typical ‘Kodava’ wedding at Kodava Samaja in the town.
Anusha Poovamma is a well- known actress, who has acted in some Kannada movies. She is currently seen playing the role of ‘Aishwarya’ in the popular Kannada serial ‘Muddulakshmi’. Aiyappa, on the other hand, is the younger brother of popular South Indian actress Prema.
Aiyappa is the son of Neravanda Chetticha and Cauvery of Kumbaladalu village while Anusha is the daughter of Maletira late Chinnappa and Pushpa of Kedamullur village.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / January 21st, 2019
Chendrimada Sushila Subramani seen lighting the lamp to inaugurate the cultural competitions organised by Shree Kaveri Kodagu Mahila Sangha at Kodagu Sahakara Sangha in Jayalakshmipuram here yesterday as Chendanda Nirmala Subramani, Mahila Sangha Secretary; Ponjanda Lovely Appaiah, Vice-President; Moovera Bollamma Kuttappa, President; Ittira Dotti Cariappa, Advisor-cum-Founder-President and Machanda Jaya Muthappa, Treasurer, look on.
Sangha members and their children took part in various cultural competitions like Dance, Drawing, Singing, Kodava Paat and Pick-and-Speak.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Photo News / January 21st, 2019
