Monthly Archives: August 2017

M.C. Nanaiah re-emerges from political hibernation

Leaders

His entry into the Legislative Council is considered a shot in the arm for Kodagu

Nanaiah is entering the Council for the fifth time

He was a Minister in the J.H. Patel Cabinet

M.C. Nanaiah
M.C. Nanaiah

Madikeri:

It might not be a familiar story for Meriyanda Chengappa Nanaiah, popularly called as MCN, to re-enter the Legislative Council, as is for the people of Kodagu. Even a bete noire of Mr. Nanaiah would agree that he is a political asset to the district. Mr. Nanaiah’s presence in the Upper House is sure to lend an aura of dignity, thanks to his political astuteness and sagacity, many feel.

Mr. Nanaiah is entering the Council for the fifth time. His maiden entry was in the year 1985 when he represented the Kranti Ranga. It stood for just one year before he re-entered as a full fledged member in 1986 as member of the Janata Party. His stint in the Council from 1989 to 1994 saw a glib-tongued Nanaiah emerge as a powerful politician. He became a Minister by virtue of being the MLC from 1994 to 1999 in the J.H. Patel Government. The new assignment as Janata Dal (Secular) candidate has just begun. “My best moment in life was getting elected as the Leader of Opposition in the Council in 1989,” Mr. Nanaiah said. He continued in that post till 1994.

Mr. Nanaiah recalled that his worst moment was tendering resignation as Law Minister. He was pained at the developments that took place after the late Chief Minister J.H. Patel parted ways and aligned with the National Democratic Alliance Government, he stated. Mr. Nanaiah has his roots in the cooperative field, which had catapulted him to politics. He was elected president of the Cardamom Cooperative Society here in 1962, which was then a powerful body in Kodagu.

His first taste of election came in the year 1967 when he contested and lost as an independent against the former Minister the late A.P. Appanna, who was the Congress candidate from Madikeri constituency. “Though I had a leaning towards the Left parties, I did not associate with them,” Mr. Nanaiah said. He said that he was a great fan of the late Devaraj Urs. He contested as Congress candidate from Madikeri in 1978, defeating A.K.Subbaiah, another firebrand politician. Subsequently, he became a Minister, albeit for a short period.

Before that Mr. Nanaiah had served as president of the Madikeri City Municipal Council (then a town municipal council) from 1970 to 1974.

His stint as an advocate, both handling civil and criminal cases, continued undisturbed in between. He was chairman of the Karnataka State Cooperative Marketing Federation in 1980. Mr. Nanaiah went on to win national award for his contributions to the cooperative field.

Mr. Nanaiah’s tenure as the Kodagu district in-charge from 1994-99, saw a spurt in development activities in the district. His political clout and proximity to the late J.H. Patel stood him in good stead in the party. Now, political hibernation for Mr. Nanaiah is over and he is back in politics. “Nanaiah will act as voice of Kodagu district”, said Matanda C. Monnappa, president of the Akhila Kodava Samaja, Virajpet.

“We needed a seasoned campaigner such as Nanaiah to speak on behalf of Kodagu,” said Muneer Ahmad, councillor of the Madikeri CMC. Indeed, Mr. Nanaiah has come out of nearly eight years of ‘political wilderness.”

Mr. Nanaiah told The Hindu that the Janata Dal (Secular) base has been eroded due to the ego clash of party leaders. It had lost because it could not gear up its machineries to face elections. He exudes confidence, saying there is sufficient political space for the party to grow in the State.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> National> Karnataka / by Jeevan Chinnappa / June 27th, 2008

Gundu Rao award distribution

Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Records, All

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Mysuru :

Seven members who have achieved in various fields felicitated with Gundu Rao award at Rotary auditorium on Saturday during Gundu Rao Nenapinangala programme.

Social worker Raghuram Vajapayee, hotel owners’ association president Narayana Gowda, Prakash and others were felicitated.

Education minister Tanveer Sait inaugurated the programme. Congress city president R Murthy, Congress leader Dhruvaraj and others were present. (HN)

source: http://www.citytoday.news / City Today / Home> Mysore / by CT Bureau / June 26th, 2017

Field Marshal Cariappa remembered

Famous Personalities of Kodagu / Coorg, Leaders, Records, All

Retired Army officers and schoolchildren participating in a programme to mark the 106 birth anniversary of Field Marshal late K.M. Cariappa at his estate, `Roshanara', in Madikeri on Friday . KPN
Retired Army officers and schoolchildren participating in a programme to mark the 106 birth anniversary of Field Marshal late K.M. Cariappa at his estate, `Roshanara’, in Madikeri on Friday . KPN

Madikeri :

The 106th birth anniversary of late Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa, the first Commander-in-Chief of India, was observed at `Roshanara’, the home of the Cariappas, here on Friday.

Nalini Cariappa, daughter of the late Field Marshal; Air Marshal K.C. Cariappa (retd.), son of the Field Marshal; his wife Meena Cariappa; the Deputy Commissioner, Srikant Valagad; the Madikeri tahsildar, R.G. Palkar; Col. N.K. Appaiah (retd.); and the secretary of the Kodagu Vidyalaya-Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan School, M.B. Belliappa, paid tributes to the late Field Marshal at his burial site on the occasion.

Prizes presented

The students of Kodagu Vidyalaya-Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan School rendered patriotic songs and bhajans under the leadership of Jayashri Ramesh. Ms. Nalini Cariappa presented prizes to the winners of competitions organised in memory of the late Cariappa. Nischal Kumari, Pramoda and Prapti, won the first, second and third prizes, respectively. Speaking on the occasion, Air Marshal K.C. Cariappa said Pooja Foundation, Bangalore, had announced annual scholarships of Rs. 5,000 each to six students in memory of the late Field Marshal.

The scholarships will be given from April next. He stressed the need for learning good English, and said this helps students at competitive examinations.

Students shared their views on the late Field Marshal.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> Karnataka / by Our Staff Correspondent / Saturday – January 29th, 2005

Withdraw resolution: Editors Guild

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It is violation of freedom of speech and freedom of press, says the Guild

Disapproving the Karnataka Assembly’s decision to imprison and fine two journalists, the Editors Guild of India has said it would violate the freedom of speech and freedom of the Press.

The Guild has urged the Karnataka Assembly to immediately withdraw its resolution.

In a release signed by its President Raj Chengappa and other office-bearers, the Guild has said journalists must have the freedom to write critical articles against elected representatives and hold them accountable for their actions.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> National> Andhra Pradesh / by Special Correspondent / Bengaluru – June 26th, 2017

‘Save Kodagu, Save Cauvery’ movement gains momentum

About Kodagu / Coorg, Green Initiatives / Environment, Nature

Protest planned against ‘ecologically destructive’ projects

Members of nearly 30 organisations have launched a “Save Kodagu, Save Cauvery” campaign to protest the ecologically destructive projects sanctioned in Kodagu on Saturday.

The activists will stage a protest in Kutta on the Karnataka-Kerala border to register their opposition to the 400 kV power line project passing through the district, the proposed railway line – one linking with Mysuru and the other with Thalassery in Kerala — besides linking of NHs cutting across the district.

“Most of these projects are not required for Kodagu which is an environmentally fragile and sensitive region and entails large scale felling of trees,” said Col. C.P. Muthanna of the Coorg Wildlife Society, which is also a part of the campaign. He estimated that lakhs of trees were at the risk of being felled to pave way for the projects based on the broad estimates of land acquisition.

“Each hectare of land in Kodagu supports nearly 350 fully grown and mature trees and one shudders to think of the extent of tree-felling that will take place given the vast tract of land that will be acquired,” he said.

The thrust of the campaign is to highlight the imperatives of conserving the catchment area of the Cauvery.

Rampant destruction of environment is evident in the depleting rainfall over the years and it is time to rethink such destructive development, according to activists. The railway line for Kodagu is being touted as an important link providing connectivity to the coffee market across India. But there is little value addition to coffee cultivated in Chikkamagaluru because of rail connectivity in Hassan, he said. The Mysuru-Kushalngar-Madikeri railway line has no real benefit to the district but could open up a can of new problems, including unbridled urbanisation of an environmentally sensitive region, he added.

The planned demonstration has received support from various quarters cutting across geographical region and the organisers have received endorsement from like-minded individuals and groups on social media groups as well.

The activists will congregate at Ponnampet and then go to Kutta where they will go in a procession at 11 a.m. and demonstrate near the check post on the border.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> States> Karnataka / by Special Correspondent / Mysuru – August 24th, 2017

Augmenting Black Pepper Production – A Success Story From Kodagu

Agriculture, Pepper, Videos

Published by ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research Kozhikode

An 11 minute documentary film on success of black pepper farmers in Kodagu district of Karnataka who has been successfully adopted the high production technologies developed by the Cardamom Research Centre of Indian Institute of Spices Research, Calicut in Kerala. The documentary is produced under the NAIP Sub Project, Mobilizing Mass Media Support for Sharing Agro-Information.

Category
People & Blogs
License
Standard YouTube License
Music
“Beckoning Hills” by Ronu Majumdar (iTunes)

source: http://www.youtube.com / by ICAR – Indian Institute of Spice Research / May 31st, 2011

Cauvery Tussle: Who’s siding with the Gods ?

Agriculture, Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Green Initiatives / Environment, Nature

As Tamil Nadu gets set to mark rare event, devotees in the state seek a share

When it comes to Cauvery, nothing is simple between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. This time, it’s about the puja being offered to the river on the occasion of Cauvery Pushkara, an event that is marked once in 12 years. The religious ceremony is a puja offered to the river aimed at plentiful rainfall and prosperity. While the Karnataka government has not made any plans to celebrate the occasion, Tamil Nadu, at the behest of Kanchi Mutt, has decided to hold elaborate rituals at three places.

The Pushkara tradition is associated with 12 major rivers of India, and this year it is the Cauvery’s turn.

According to Vidwan Ganesh Galapati, the Kanchi mutt has not only written to the Tamil Nadu government but also planned major functions at several places, including Hogenakkal, Nerur, Trichy, Thiruvaiyaru, Kumbakonam, and Mayiladuthurai. While the rituals will be held between September 12 and 23, the pundits in Karnataka are not happy with the fact that there has been no communication from the Religious Endowment department of Karnataka on the celebrations.

“The government did Parjanya japa in the first week of June and similarly it should also take up Pushkara ritual that has come after 12 years. Cauvery has been the backbone for both states. We all know what it would mean to not have any water in the river. As the purpose of the ritual is to pray for bounteous rains and prosperity of the state, the government must initiate a programme to take up the rituals either at Talacauvery or T Narasipur,” said Galapati. Bhagandeshwara Temple’s executive officer Jagadish Kumar confirmed that, so far, no such orders have been issued. “If the government issues any such order, we will arrange for such rituals.”

About the Puja

Vidwan Ganesh Galapati explains: “Each river is associated with a zodiac sign. Depending on where Jupiter is positioned during the cycle, the puja is done. This time, Jupiter will enter Libra (Tula) sign from Virgo (Kanya) by first week of September, which will be regarded as Pushkara Kala. The rituals will not only purify the river but also bring prosperity,” he explained.

source: http://www.bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com / Bangalore Mirror / Home> Bengaluru> Others / by Niranjan Kaggere, Bangalore Mirror Bureau / July 03rd, 2017

Take A Look! Puneeth Rajkumar & Rashmika Mandanna Shoot For A Song In Scotland

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

Power Star Puneeth Rajkumar and Cute Doll Rashmika Mandanna have flown to Scotland for the filming of their song from the upcoming movie, Anjaniputra.

The Anjaniputra cast and crew, flew to Scotland, after having completed a one-week schedule in Rajasthan. Apparently, some of the main scenes and the film’s climax was filmed in Rajasthan.

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Currently, the team is in Scotland, and will shoot for two songs from the film. Shooting for one of the songs seems to have completed as we have a few pictures available for you.

These pictures have gone viral and are trending on all social networking platforms. Interestingly, Bollywood actor Mukesh Tiwari will be seen playing the antagonist in the movie.

Anjaniputra stars Puneeth Rajkumar and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead roles. Directed and choreographed by A. Harsha, the film is produced by M. N. Kumar.

source: http://www.filmibeat.com / FilmiBeat.com / Home> Kannada > News / by Lalitram / Wednesday – August 09th, 2017

Kodagu tops in implementation of podi file clearance, says minister

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District In-charge Minister M R Seetharam receives guard of honour at the 71st Independence Day celebrations at Old Fort premises in Madikeri on Tuesday. Dh photo
District In-charge Minister M R Seetharam receives guard of honour at the 71st Independence Day celebrations at Old Fort premises in Madikeri on Tuesday. Dh photo

District In-charge Minister M R Seetharam said that Kodagu district tops in the implementation of podi file clearance programme. Under the scheme, the officials have identified the exact boundary lines of land belonging to farmers and recorded them in relevant documents by awarding a new pahani in 115 villages of the district, for free of cost, he said.

Delivering the Independence Day address at the Old Fort premises in Madikeri on Tuesday, he said that 5,338 persons have benefited from the podi file-clearance programme of the government. This will be extended to all the villages in the district.

The minister said the concept of social justice and farsightedness is the guiding force behind the functioning of the State government. “We have to walk on the path laid down by our forefathers. By understanding the concept of freedom, we have to strive for the development of the country by shunning the differences,” he said.

Stating that the state government has taken up development works in the district in the last four-and-a-half years, Seetharam said that displaced Diddalli tribals have been rehabilitated near Kushalnagar. The title deeds will be distributed to them shortly. The department of Science and Technology will builtsub-regional science centre at the district headquarters at a cost of Rs 4 crore. It has been proposed to set up a mini planetarium, at a cost of Rs 5.75 crore in the district, he said.

Further, he said that Rs 50 crore has been released for repair of rural roads in the district. Under Kodagu package, 122 works will be taken up. A sum of Rs 38 crore has been released for the development of state highway and district roads.

He said the work on zilla panchayat administrative building is in progress and is likely to be completed by next June. In the backdrop of drought, the state government has waived Rs 151 crore loans borrowed by 34,000 farmers in the district.

SPC, Seva Dal, NCC, Scouts, Guides, students of General Thimmaiah School, Kodagu Vidyalaya, Rajeshwari Government PU College, GMP School, St Michael Convent, St Joseph Convent students took part in the march past. The students of St Joseph School, St Michael School, Rajeshwari School and Kendriya Vidyalaya presented cultural programmes.

P M Shailaja, Mohammed Rafeeq and M B Muneer, who have been selected for Jeevarakshaka Award were felicitated on the occasion.

Students collapse

Unable to bear the heat, two students collapsed during the march past. The students were given first-aid.

source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> District / DH News Service, Madikeri / August 16th, 2017

Rohan Bopanna on the road to Wimbledon

Famous Personalities of Kodagu / Coorg, Sports, World Opinion
PARIS, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 05: Rohan Bopanna of India plays a forehand against Pierre-Hughes Herbert and Nicolas Mahut of France during the Mens Doubles semi final match on day six of the BNP Paribas Masters at Palais Omnisports de Bercy on November 5, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – NOVEMBER 05: Rohan Bopanna of India plays a forehand against Pierre-Hughes Herbert and Nicolas Mahut of France during the Mens Doubles semi final match on day six of the BNP Paribas Masters at Palais Omnisports de Bercy on November 5, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

FRESH from ending a 14-year wait for his maiden Grand Slam title, Rohan Bopanna is eyeing up more major success at Wimbledon next week.

The Indian ace fulfilled a lifetime ambition when he won the mixed doubles title with Gabriela Dabrwoski at the French Open this month and hopes the momentum will continue into SW19.

“Never give up on your dreams. That is something which stands out (from this win),” the 37-year-old said on the eve of the event.

“Age is only a number. You can’t set a timeline (for achievements). As long as you believe in yourself and keep working hard, nothing can stop you.

“I worked towards my goal every single day. I am grateful that my team also put in the effort. Although tennis is an individual sport, everyone has contributed.

“Huge congratulations to Gabriela for becoming the first Canadian woman to win a Grand Slam. It helps to share a sense of camaraderie with your partner. I will partner her at Wimbledon also.”

With that triumph in Paris, Bopanna became only the fourth Indian in history – after Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi and Sania Mirza – to win a slam.

The 16-time ATP tour winner’s previous best finish at Wimbledon has been two semi-final finishes in the men’s doubles (2013 and 2015). In the mixed event, Bopanna has only reached the last eight once, and that was four years ago.

Bopanna, for so long a national stalwart on the Davis Cup stage, reckons a change in self-belief is one of the main reason for him pl-aying “the best tennis of his career”.

He explained: “At the start of the year, Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and I won the Chennai Open. Th-en, Marcin (Matkowski) and I reached the Dubai Open final. In April, Pablo Cuevas and I took the Monte Carlo Masters title. So I’ve played with three different players this year.

“I’ve had to adapt to their styles and figure out a way to use our combined strengths to get good results. This is the main reason why I feel that I’m now playing the best tennis of my career. Every time I step on to the court, I feel like I can win.

“This level of confidence is something new. I have never given up on anything – this is my strength. I constantly keep doing the right things, irrespective of the result. When I was a junior, I lost a lot of tournaments in the early rounds. I wasn’t discouraged, I just continued to work hard.

Rohan Bopanna and Pablo Cuevas of Uruguay hold their winners trophies after their victory in the doubles final of the Monte Carlo Rolex Masters in April 2017. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Rohan Bopanna and Pablo Cuevas of Uruguay hold their winners trophies after their victory in the doubles final of the Monte Carlo Rolex Masters in April 2017. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

“I carried this same attitude into my professional career. I don’t have any regrets about not winning a Grand Slam title for the first 14 years of my career. The things I’ve learnt has made me a better player.

“I played Queens with Ivan Dodig, as Pablo was not available. Pablo and I will team up for Eastbourne and Wimbledon. Our goal is to try and qualify for the year-end London Masters.”

Bopanna and Croatian team mate Dodig reached the last four of the Aegon Championships last weekend, losing to French duo Julien Benneteau and Edouard Roger-Vasseli 4-6, 5-7.

As well as focusing on his own goals, Bopanna is also doing his bit to help the next generation of talent come through an often maligned tennis system in India.

“To get singles champions, we need to have a system in place at the grassroots level. We have very limited support from the Federation (AITA) or corporates. We need that system to compete with European standards. We still have a long way to go,” he said.

“I am also bringing a couple of coaches (Britain’s Aubrey Barrett and Serbia’s Dragan Bukumirovic) to my academy in Bangalore from outside. They will be here for a year and help these kids. I tell the players if they go, go for a year not for a month or so.

“In a month it does not really help improve much. That’s why I am bringing these coaches; let’s hope the kids make good use of this opportunity”.

source: http://www.easterneye.com / Eastern Eye / Home> Sports News> Wimbledon / June 30th, 2017