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Justice A.S. Bopanna In City Tomorrow

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To inaugurate day-long Convention on “Judicial Activism with Special Reference to Industrial Laws”

Mysore/Mysuru:

The Industrial Management Association, Mysuru, has organised a day-long Convention JIGNYASA-2022 on the topic “Judicial Activism with Special Reference to Industrial Laws” at JSS Pharmacy College Auditorium, Bannimantap, on June 30 from 9.30 am to 5.30 pm.

Addressing a press meet at Pathrakarthara Bhavan in city yesterday, Association President A.C. Narendra said that Justice A.S. Bopanna, Supreme Court Judge, will inaugurate the convention in the presence of  Suttur Seer Sri Shivarathri  Deshikendra Swamiji.

Justice N. Santosh Hegde, former Lokayukta of Karnataka and Dr. N. Muthukumar, President & COO, Meritor, will be the guests of honour. Justice Hegde will speak on “Fall in social values and its consequences”  at 11.30 am. Presentation on “Judicial Activism with reference to Case Laws” will be at 2.30 pm followed by an Interactive Session. For details contact Secretary Jatin Achaiah  on Mob: 81478-37346 or 99016-85328.

Industrial Management Association  (IMA) is a registered organisation of employers, which provides membership to various Institutions — Companies, Firms, Proprietory Entities, Co-operative Institutions, Trusts, Shops and Commercial Establishments. The existing members are Corporates, who ventured into Industrial and Commercial activities, Educational Institutions, Hospitals, and Social Organisations.  The objective of IMA is to foster harmonious relationship between employers and employees; to appraise employers and employees regarding their duties, responsibilities and privileges. It conducts conventions, lectures, seminars and workshops.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / June 29th, 2022

Seismic monitoring substation established in Kodagu

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The Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) has installed seismographs and other equipment and established a temporary seismic monitoring station in Chembu village in Madikeri taluk of Kodagu district.

This follows a series of minor tremors reported from Chembu and Karike villages of the district in recent days. The KSNDMC scientist Ramesh said that a broadband seismometer, accelerometer, digitizer, GPS and other accessories have been installed near the Government High School in the village.

The instrument will measure any minor quakes in the region and there will be regular flow of information to the district administration, according to the authorities.

Karike and Chembu had recoreded tremors on June 25th at 9 a.m. with a magnitude of 2.3 on the richter scale. This was followed by another tremor on June 26 with a magnitude of 3 on richter scale and a third quake of 1.8 magnitude which were recorded at the permanent seismic monitoring centre at Harangi dam.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> National> Karnataka / by Special Correspondent / Mysuru – June 30th, 2022

Screening Of Kodava Movie ‘Thembaad’ At Kodava Samaja In City

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Mysore/Mysuru:

Under Bhakthi Production, a Kodava movie titled ‘Thembaad’ (family where life begins) had successful shows in Kodagu and has reached every Kodava with Kodava culture shown and a message to be passed to every individual on how a family should be. 

A complete family story with entertainment, comedy, suspense, emotions and culture.

The Screen Play – Story and Direction is by Gana Somanna Thadiyangada;

Producer: Manjula (Rachana); Co-producer: Somanna Thadiyangada.

This movie, which was screened successfully in Gonikoppa, Virajpet, T. Shettigeri and Napoklu, will now be screened in Mysuru at Kodava Samaja in Vijayanagar I Stage on July 2 and 3 (Saturday and Sunday).

Show timings

July 2 – Saturday (3 shows):  4 pm, 6 pm & 8 pm. 

July 3 – Sunday (4 shows): 11 am, 2.30 pm, 5 pm & 8 pm.

Those interested to watch the movie may contact Somanna Thadiyangada on Mob: 99863-23143 or Kodava Samaja, Mysuru.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / June 29th, 202

Karnataka woman kindles Kashmiri girls’ football dreams

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Poonam Chattoo with her husband and Real Kashmir owner Sandeep Chattoo.

Over the past couple of seasons, Real Kashmir FC have been a beacon of joy for the people in India’s northernmost union territory. A club that beat many odds to gain promotion to the I-League, mounted a title charge against all expectations in its first season in top-flight football and overcame the challenges posed by lockdown to achieve higher standards.

The men’s team has brought smiles to their people. And now it’s the women’s turn. At the helm is Poonam Chattoo, a Karnataka native who made Kashmir her home after her marriage to RKFC owner Sandeep Chattoo three decades ago.

“My parents are coffee planters settled in Kodagu after my father retired from the Food Corporation of India. It’s been a long journey from Kodagu to Kashmir, both diverse culturally, geographically and climatically, but I am grateful for the love and affection I have received,” Poonam, who gradutated from Bengaluru after schooling in Chandigarh, tells DH.

The women’s team has been in the making for a long time and the response has been overwhelming, according to Poonam, a teacher.

The requests flooded in from girls after RKFC made a name in the I-League but with so much unpredictability, they started in a small way with a She Power Programme with DPS, Srinagar. Now, the club has taken the plunge by starting registrations for building U-10 and U-14 teams. A training ground also has been identified and plans are being made to ensure they take part in national tournaments.

“(Coming from Karnataka) Sports is definitely in our blood. That mindset has helped me see things differently. All that these young girls need is just an avenue for their talents to bloom,” says Poonam.

“The past year has been dark but then the last couple of decades have not been easy either. Sport has always provided psychological, physiological and cathartic relief and I have always felt that the women have borne the bigger brunt of the circumstances. The girls just did not have an outlet.”

In her quest for understanding the difficulties, she had chats with Afshan Ashiq — captain of Kashmir football team and part of the recent virtual meeting with PM Narendra Modi for the Fit India Movement — about the trials and tribulations she faced and continues to face. Poonam also spoke to Irtiqa Ayoub who runs a rugby team in Kashmir.

“God willing, if we are able to bring hope to even a handful of young girls, I would consider it a blessing,” Poonam admits. 

There are big challenges ahead, though, especially for someone as inexperienced as Poonam in the labyrinth that is Indian football.  

“Yes, I have no experience of managing a football team, but having been a teacher it shouldn’t be a problem, plus we have very able coaches and a support team. And of course, we have a big brother in RKFC who we can always call for support.

“One doesn’t stop living….we just find different ways to go about our business,” she says.

Well, few are as adept at doing that at that as RKFC. 

source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> Sports> Football / by Sandeep Menon, DHNS, Bengaluru / September 29th, 2020

Somashekar lauds Kodagu coop. banks

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Minister for Cooperation S.T. Somashekar on Monday said Kodagu’s cooperative banks had been impressive in their performance as loan repayment by borrowers in these institutions was almost 99 per cent and they were among the State’s top cooperative institutions where loan repayment was remarkable.

As many as 10 cooperative institutions in Kodagu had completed 100 years of their services and every such institution in the district had an impressive record in loan repayment, he added.

Speaking after inaugurating the centenary celebrations of Kushalnagar PLD Bank in Kushalnagar, he said 21 DCC banks in the State were in profit and added that the State had 5,477 PLD Banks. In Kushalnagar bank, there had been an increase in deposits, membership, working capital, and profit in the last five years.

Mr. Somashekar said ₹6,270 crore loan taken by farmers had been waived and waiver of ₹167 crore was pending. Those who had taken loans up to ₹6,000 had got loan waiver and that of those who had taken loans between ₹50,000 and ₹ 1 lakh was pending.

Admitting that the loan waiver had been delayed for various reasons, the Minister said the loan waiver of 31,000 farmers was pending as they could not submit documents. “The Chief Minister will take a decision on waiving their loans too.”

Stating that ₹24,000 crore loans would be disbursed to 33 lakh farmers in the State this year, Mr. Somashekar said that three lakh new farmers had been added to the list of borrowers. “The government had released the allocation for loan disbursement to the DCC banks. However, the government itself was asking them why the loans haven’t been disbursed yet,” he told the gathering.

The Minister also announced that the Yeshasvini health insurance scheme would be reintroduced soon, with suitable changes.

Mr. Somashekar also announced that the Nandini Ksheera Samriddhi Banks were being set up for the benefit of 26 lakh milk producers in the State. Credit cards were being issued to nine lakh women from NABARD for availing loans. “There will be no impact of this bank (Nandini Samrudhi Banks) on the DCC banks,” he clarified.

“Farmers will not approach nationalised banks for loans if the DCC banks give loans as per farmers’ needs,” he said.

The Minister also announced that a new software would be launched for the operation of PLD banks. Loan details in those banks could be easily accessed through the new software.

Minister in-charge of Kodagu district B.C. Nagesh, and Appachu Ranjan, MLA, were among those present.

The Kushalnagar PLD Bank was set up on June 27 in 1921. It started with 126 members and today it has 3,496 members. The bank has deposits of ₹4,129.60 lakh.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> National> Karnataka / by Shankar Bennur / June 27th, 2022

Take up apiculture scientifically: College of Forestry head

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Participants at the training programme on apiculture at the College of Forestry in Ponnampet.

Apiculture helps in increasing the production of coffee and other crops, said College of Forestry head Dr Cheppudira G Kushalappa. 

He was speaking during apiculture training organised by the University Of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences and Kodagu Women’s Coffee Awareness.

There are ample opportunities for apiculture in Kodagu. The beekeeping should be taken up scientifically, he added.

Stating that honey production has declined in the district, he said there is a need to create awareness on apiculture. 

Kodagu Women’s Coffee Awareness secretary Anitha Nanda said there is a need to concentrate on apiculture along with coffee plantation. 

Dr R N Kenchareddy, the college extension wing head, said, “Those interested in apiculture will be given three months training. They will be given Rs 7,500 as allowance.” 

source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Mangaluru / by DHNS, Ponnampet / January 17th, 2021

Huge Hailstone Weighing 25 Kg Baffles Villagers

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Somwarpet (Kodagu):

Heavy rains with hailstones accompanied with thunder lashed Somwarpet and surrounding places destroying pepper and coffee plants on Tuesday night.

A large hailstone weighing about 25 kg has baffled the residents of Kundalli village and the large hailstone had not melted when it was found the next day morning. The large hailstone was found near a tree by Manjula and Drutan, when they were going to the agricultural field on Wednesday morning

The hailstones have also destroyed many trees inside coffee estates and a huge tree fell across the National Highway near Honvalli village disrupting traffic. The villagers chopped down the fallen tree and made way for smooth flow of traffic.

The tiled roof of a house belonging to one Muddu at Kibetta village has been damaged and the walls have developed cracks.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / April 28th, 2022

Nagappan Takes Over As UPASI President

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Coonoor:  

Al Rm. Nagappan has been elected as the President of United Planters Association of Southern India (UPASI) for the year 2019-20.

A coffee planter by profession, he manages the family business of Karrie Kollie Estate at Suntikoppa in Kodagu. Nagappan was elected at the 126th Annual Conference of the Association held in Coonoor in Nilgiris district.

Nagappan has been in the coffee industry from 1982 and has rich experience in planting industry. His involvement with the planting association has been longstanding. He is an avid sportsman, with Golf being one of his passions.

Nagappan was associated with the Mercara Downs Golf Club for many years as Hon Secretary. He served in Karnataka Golf Association in various capacities and went on to become the President of the Karnataka Golf Association

Prashant Bhansali, CEO of Kairbetta Estates, a family-run tea plantation and an orthodox tea manufacturer, was elected as the Vice-President.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / September 15th, 2019

‘Wrong weather forecast’ puts coffee crop in Karnataka at risk

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Expecting monsoon on June 1, farmers chopped off branches of shade trees exposing tender berries to summer-like sunlight

An ‘unfortunately’ incorrect weather forecast by India Meteorological Department (IMD) has put coffee farmers in Karnataka in jeopardy.

On the basis of the Met department’s prediction of an early monsoon, coffee growers in Karnataka prepared for rains on June 1. However, the coffee estates in Kodagu, Chikkamagaluru, Hassan districts are yet to see any sign of rain as on June 17.

Expecting monsoon in the first week of June 1, towards the end of May, most coffee farmers carried out shade regulation through chopping the branches of secondary shade trees on their plantations to ensure maximum sunlight on the plants during the monsoon. In the absence of rain, coffee plants are being exposed to excessive heat and summer-like sunlight.

Shade lopping (called dadap lopping, with dadaps being fast growing trees of the genus Erythrina) is undertaken just before or at the onset of monsoon as retaining thick shade during monsoon could lead to disruption of free flow of oxygen in the orchard, which may lead to berry dropping, wet foot condition and rotting of stalk.

Mandanna of Subramhanya Estate at Suntikoppa in Kodagu district says, “The entire coffee belt was set for the monsoon on June 1. But unfortunately, Met department’s weather prediction has gone haywire. A delayed monsoon has brought additional concerns to the coffee-growing community.”

According to him, coffee plantations should have ideally received 5 to 6 inches of rain in June, but, as of now, they have not received any rain so far.

“More than half of June has passed and monsoon is yet to set in. Rains are very critical for the development of berries, and also to keep white stem borer away from coffee plants,” said Mr. Mandanna, who is a member of the Coffee Board.

Shirish Vijayendra, a planter from Mudigere and former chairman of Karnataka Planters’ Association, said, “A delayed monsoon would adversely affect the coffee crop this year. Not only coffee, it has also impacted pepper flowering and corn formation, and also paddy cultivation in most parts of Karnataka. Most days are very sunny, as if we are still in summer. It is not a good sign for most crops, including coffee.”

Anil Kumar Bhandari, President of India Coffee Trust (ICT) and a large planter from Suntikoppa, said, “The delayed monsoon has added to our problems. If the rains are going to be further delayed by another 4 to 6 days, there will be a significant impact on production due to poor crop formation.’’

Coffee growers say they purchased manure in bulk to fertilise and nourish their plantations, but the task can be carried out only if the soil has enough moisture to dissolve and absorb the fertiliser.

“We are yet to apply fertilisers in our plantations, owing to the lack of moisture on the ground,” lamented Sindhu Jagdish, a small farmer from Ponnampet in Kodagu district.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> National> Karnataka / by Mini Tejaswi / Bengaluru – June 17th, 2022

Dhyan Chinnappa appointed as Adnl Advocate General

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Dhyan Chinnappa

Senior advocate of Kodagu, Maletira Dhyan Chinnappa, has been appointed as the Additional Advocate General of Dharwad Bench of the High Court. 

Dhyan Chinnappa obtained his Law degree in National Law College, Bengaluru, and attained post-graduation from London in 2002. He has served in various courts in the country.

He is the son of M P Chinnappa and Kaveri Chinnappa.

source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Mangaluru / by DHNS, Madikeri / October 30th, 2019