Monthly Archives: February 2013

Operate only on permitted routes, Kodagu RTO tells KSRTC

Business & Economy, Uncategorized

Private bus owners accuse KSRTC of running buses without permits

Mohammad Habibulla Khan, Kodagu Regional Transport Officer, on Monday asked the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) officials in Madikeri not to ply the KSRTC buses in the district without valid permits.

He was presiding over the ‘Sarige Adalat’ (Transport Adalat) meeting. His appeal came in the wake of complaints lodged by the private bus owners in Kodagu that many KSRTC buses plied without valid permits. The private bus owners had alleged that KSRTC buses were running without permits for a long time, Mr. Khan said.

Lachme Gowda, depot manager, KSRTC, said the KSRTC buses were being run in certain locations in the district following demands by the commuters. At no point, the KSRTC was out to compete with the private bus owners. The issue would be brought to the notice of the Deputy Commissioner and sorted out, he said. Mr. Khan said KSRTC buses could not be operated without licence and the authorities ought to follow the court orders.

Mr. Khan said he had slapped 40 cases on KSRTC buses that were plying without licence in the last three years in Kodagu. It meant that the corporation should follow the transport rules. The motto of both KSRTC and private buses should be to provide service to commuters rather than competing with one another.

Hosur Ramesh Joyappa, president of the Kodagu Private Bus Owners’ Association, said the association had been complaining about KSRTC buses being operated in the district without permits in the last three years. Let the RTO take up a survey of the routes in the district, he demanded. Sarvajanika Hitarakshana Samiti president Katti Mandaiah said the KSRTC must stop trying to dominate the private routes.

Buses cannot be operated without licence: RTO

‘40 cases slapped for plying buses without licence in the last three years’.

source: http://www.TheHindu.com / Home> News> National> Karnataka / by Special Correspondent / Mysore, February 05th, 2013

Chikkarangappa looking to gain experience in the pro world

Famous Personalities of Kodagu / Coorg, Sports

S Chikkarangappa may not have set the course on fire on his professional debut as he used to do in his hugely successful amateur career but the talented youngster said he is looking at gaining nothing more than experience on his maiden season with the top guns.

Chikkarangappa, who made the professional grade after signing off tied ninth with a total of five-over 293 in the PGTI Final Stage Q-School at Royal Calcutta Golf Club last December, shot two-over 74 in the opening round of the Gujarat Kensville Challenge at the Kensville Golf and Country Club in Ahmedabad on Thursday.

“It’s not the best start to my pro career, but I’ll take it,” the talented 19-year-old told Deccan Herald. “The hitting was very bad today and I kept hitting it in places where I’m not supposed to. Things like that happen. After the round, I went to the driving range and sorted it out. I’m confident of putting up a good show tomorrow and making the cut,” added Chikkarangappa after shooting three bogeys against a lone birdie.

Hailing from a humble background, Chikkarangappa made heads turn with some splendid show in the junior and amateur circuit but said he has not set any major targets this year. “The only target I’ve set for myself is to do well and retain the card. I’m using my maiden season just as a learning experience.

“The intention is to play all the tournaments on the Indian tour and a few co-sanctioned Asian Tour events. If I get a chance to play on the Asian Tour, I’ll grab that as well. More the better. It’s all about becoming a better golfer this year.”

Last year Chikkarangappa was overshadowed by his friend and City-mate Khalin Joshi, who won the IGU Amateur Order of Merit before scoring a six-shot win in the Final Q-School and narrowly missing the bus on the Asian Tour. On Thursday, Khalin showed his improvement with a level-par 72 round that left him at tied 29th.

Asked whether he was looking at extending his amateur rivalry to the pro world, Chikkarangappa felt it was a whole different ball game on the pro circuit. “Khalin and I have played a lot of junior and amateur events together and we’ve enjoyed our battles. However, the pro circuit is way different.

“The quality and competition is much higher. We are battling with a much bigger field. However, having played a lot of amateur events locally and internationally, it gives us a good head start. We’ve also played in a few pro events and know what it takes to battle it out with the big boys. We are excited about the challenge ahead.”

source: http://www.DeccanHerald.com / Home> Sports / by Sydney Karan, Bangalore, DHNS / January 31st, 2013

`Why aren`t there more female musicians?`

Arts, Culture & Entertainment

Coorg (Karnataka):

The non-Bollywood Indian music industry is burgeoning with new talent and genres, but women still seem hesitant to choose music as a career, says singer-songwriter Alisha Pais, one of the few female musicians to feature at the just-concluded Storm Music Festival here.

“I don`t think there are many female artists in the (non-Bollywood) Indian music industry; so I am trying to bring the change. I see the profession dominated by males. I hope a few female singers like us (me) will inspire women to step out of the door and follow their passion,” Pais said.

Hailing from Mangalore, Pais is a singer-songwriter, who currently resides in Mumbai. She has been at music festivals like NH7 Weekender in 2010 and 2011, and also at Sunburn 2011. She was among just five female performers at the two-day Storm Music Festival that concluded Saturday.

Pais received a good response and says it was amazing to see people coming and saying: “You were the best so far”.

“It is my first time in Coorg and it`s amazing because a lot of people have come in and noticed. I received many compliments and the response is fabulous,” Pais said.

“From 2009 I started my music and today there are more festivals happening in India. I think it is fabulous that people are noticing music talent and they also want variations in music. It is good. Many young musicians like us are getting more opportunities to pull out their creative talent.

“There are a lot of variations in music that need attention and it is good to get festivals like these, which are helping people to step out and give what the audience is actually getting interested in. Commercialising (the festivals) a bit has also helped, but then it is important to bring new things to the country,” she added.

Known popularly for her single “Reflections”, Pais is not the only one from her family who is inclined towards music.

“My dad loves music, so he plays the guitar and he sings superbly. He kind of got me and my brother into music. Right from when we were kids, I would sit down and just enjoy him playing for hours and I`d always get the best sleep. He played a lot of Bob Dylan and John Denver,” she said.

So what next after Storm fest?

“I am actually writing a lot more songs and also I am recording a single,” said the singer, who is also open to Bollywood.

“It would be nice to explore that medium also,” she said.

source: http://www.zeenews.india.com / Home> Entertainment> Music / Sunday, February 03rd, 2013

IANS

Tribal families to get Anthyodaya card

Agriculture, Records, All, Uncategorized

Deputy commissioner Dr N Prasad has directed the officials to make arrangement for the distribution of Anthyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) ration card, in the district.

Chairing a meeting here recently he said tribals are residing in a large number at Virajpet and Somwarpet taluks. The tribals are still leading a deplorable condition.

Anthyodaya

Food and civil supplies deputy director Naveed Ahammed said about 5,047 ration cards have been already distributed under Anthyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY). At least 6,000 more AAY ration cards will be distributed shortly.

Social Welfare officer Lakshman J Ganti said that 301 houses which were sanctioned during 2008-09 are under progress. During 2010-11, as many as 350 houses were sanctioned. About 320 beneficiaries have been identified and the proposal has been sent to the ITDP director for approval.

Power

Additional DC Dr N Shivashankar said that electricity connection should be provided to the anganwadi centres. The revenue officials should look into the issue.

Women and child welfare deputy director J P Lingaraju said: “We have already deposited fund to the Chescom to provide electricity connections to the anganwadi centres.”

Assistant commissioner G Prabhu, agriculture department joint director Shivamallu, mines and geology department deputy director Haris and tahsildars were present.

source: http://www.DeccanHerald.com / Home> District> Madikeri / DHNS, January 28th, 2013

Nidhi Subbaiah finds Vikram awesome

Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Famous Personalities of Kodagu / Coorg

Sandalwood actress Nidhi Subbaiah, who was last seen in the Kannada film Anna Bond that had Puneeth Rajkumar in the lead, and subsequently moved to Mumbai to try her hand in Bollywood, is awed by Tamil actor Vikram’s brilliance.

(Jackky, Ramesh, Nidhi at…)

Nidhi, who made her Bollywood debut with Ajab Gazzab Love, and had a very minor role in OMG! Oh My God, recently saw Vikram’s film with director Bejoy Nambiar, David. “Saw David last night! Quite an interesting film! Loved Chiyaan Vikram… Gosh isn’t he awesome?” the actress wrote on her micro-blogging page. David, is thriller starring Neil Nitin Mukesh, Vinay Virmani, Tabu, Lara Dutta, among others and was simultaneously shot in Hindi and Tamil.

Meanwhile, Nidhi, who we hear has a three-film deal with a Bollywood film production house, was in Bangalore recently to walk the ramp with her Ajab Gazzab co-star Jackky Bhagnani, for designer Ramesh Dembla at the Bangalore Fashion Week.

source: http://www.articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / Home> Entertainment> Regional> Kannada / by Prathibha Joy, TNN / February 02nd, 2013

Raghu Dixit, Karsh Kale set Coorg music fest on fire

Arts, Culture & Entertainment

Coorg (Karnataka):
Serving Indian ethnic and folk music in their innovative, modern styles, two well-known Indian bands – The Raghu Dixit Project and Karsh Kale Collective, jazzed up the mood of an already keyed-up audience at the Storm Music Festival’s first day Friday.

The two-day fest is taking place in the misty but picturesque landscape of Napoklu.

The band of Raghu Dixit chose to present their unique Indian folk music to different level by contemporarising it in modern way. The unique combination of traditional Indian sounds mixed with western influences was one of the high points of the day, not to forget Dixit’s humorous way of interacting with fans.

Karsh Kale Collective mixed different genres of music such as Indian classical and folk with electronica, rock and pop for their performance, thrilling music aficionados with their passion and creativity.

“I loved both of them and I think they are the pioneers of the music industry… so who would want to miss then if they are performing in our city,” said Raghav Ram, one of the local residenta who came with his girlfriend to see them perform

Dixit was excited to perform in Coorg.

“It is always good to perform here. We were there for the last edition also and I thank all who came today to see us perform. I also feel bad for those who didn’t come to be the part of fest and I just wish they should join us tomorrow,” he said during his performance.

Other who added fun on day one were bands Aganya, Coshish, Agam, and Advaita, singers Alisha Pais, Anand Vijay Sharma and spinners like Nikhil Chinapa, Vachan Chinapa, Pearl along with others.

As many as 40 Indian artists and five international artists are set to perform on four stages at the event.

In an another eagerly-awaited performance, singer-composer Shankar Mahadevan and popular fusion band Indian Ocean, two powerhouses of the Indian music industry, are set to collaborate for the first time for the grand finale of the fest.

The event will also be a melange of adventure, camping, ecological awareness and late night campsite jams. In all, the fest will go beyond music, with workshops on farming and yoga. The festival also stands firm on its ‘No Drugs’ policy.

source: http://www.sify.com / Home> News> Sify News / by IANS / Saturday, February 02nd, 2013

TOI Social Impact Awards: Wonder doctor’s success mantra

Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Famous Personalities of Kodagu / Coorg, Inspiration / Positive News and Features, Leaders, Nature, Science & Technology

Mysore :
As a child M Jadeyegowda first saw Dr H Sudarshan dispense medicines to tribals at Biligiri Ranaga Hills near here. Initially, he stayed away from the doctor. Later, curiosity drew the tribal boy to the doctor. Dr Sudarshan and his Karuna Trust became the biggest influences on his life.

Other than providing medical help, Dr Sudarshan taught children in the tribal parts of Karnataka’s Chamarajnagar district. Jadeyegowda was a reluctant student. Today, he’s an assistant professor at Kodagu’s College of Forestry. “As a kid, I saw the doctor conduct surgeries with minimum facilities,” Jadeyegowda,43, says.

In October 2006, when the Vivekananda Girijana Kalyana Kendra (VGKK) — to which Karuna Trust is affiliated — celebrated silver jubilee, Jadeyegowda, MSc, shook hands with President Abdul Kalam. He was one of the six students who had attended the tribal school set up by the NGO 25 years back. Jadeye now heads VGKK and is a trustee of the Karuna Trust. “I’m more comfortable being recognised as a beneficiary,” he says. “Jadeye is a beneficiary of our health and education programmes. That helped him,” Dr Sudarshan says

source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com /Home> City> Mysore> TOI Social Impact Awards /by H M Aravind, TNN / February 01st, 2013

Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa remembered

Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Famous Personalities of Kodagu / Coorg, Historical Links / Pre-Independence


Mayor urged to install statue of Soldiers’ General

Mayor Rajeshwari Puttaswamy, Deputy Mayor Mahadevappa, Maj. Gen. (Retd.) C.K. Karumbaya, Samaja President N.P. Kalappa, former President Dr. A.A. Kuttappa and others at the birth anniversary celebrations of Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa in city this morning.

Mysore, Jan. 28 :

Rich tributes were paid to Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa on the occasion of his 114th birth anniversary, at a simple function organised by the Mysore Kodava Samaja at the Field Marshal Cariappa Circle (near Hotel Metropole) in city this morning.

Mayor Rajeshwari Putta-swamy, participating in the function as a chief guest, garlanded the portrait of the Field Marshal.

Maj. Gen. (Retd.) C.K. Karumbaya, speaking on the occasion, urged the Mayor to install a statue of Cariappa, who was called a Soldiers’ General, near the DC office in city.

Deputy Mayor Mahadevappa, Samaja President N.P. Kalappa, former President Dr. A.A. Kuttappa, Kodava Samaja Cultural and Sports Club Secretary K. D. Muthappa, Jt. Secretary N.M. Thimmaiah and others were present on the occasion.

source: http://www.StarofMysore.com / Home> General News / January 28th, 2013