Monthly Archives: May 2025

Rain, gusty winds continue to batter Kodagu, coast

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And there is no respite from inclement weather as the IMD has forecast heavy showers for next two days and sounded red alert for three coastal districts and as many Malnad districts.

Scores of visitors flock to Abbey Falls in Kodagu district following heavy rain. Credit: Dh photo

Heavy rain continued unabated, damaging houses, roads and power infrastructure and triggering flash floods in  coastal districts and Malnad region.

And there is no respite from inclement weather as the IMD has forecast heavy showers for next two days and sounded red alert for three coastal districts and as many Malnad districts.

Two people died in rain-related incidents in Dakshina Kannada. Lily D’Souza (52), a native of Iruvailu near Moodbidri, was electrocuted when she stepped on to an electric wire snapped due to gusty winds, near her house on Wednesday morning.

Suryanarayan (49), a professional photographer from Kasargod, died after his car plunged into an overflowing stormwater drain at Kodikal in Mangaluru.

Three people travelling in a car escaped with minor injuries after a tree fell on the vehicle at Mulki.

Two houses were completely destroyed while several of them suffered a partial damage in the incessant rain that’s lashing Dakshina Kannada for the past few days. As many as 225 electricity poles were uprooted while 13 transformers and eight bridges suffered damages.

In Udupi and Karwar, intense erosion along the coast is posing a threat to people living close to it. At several places, boulders dumped to prevent sea erosion have been washed away due to strong currents. Udupi district, including Udupi town, continued to see heavy rainfall on Wednesday.

Kodagu is shivering under heavy downpour, coupled with strong winds. Several residential areas in Madikeri are forced to spend nights in darkness due to power outages.

The Kodagu administration has declared holiday for schools and colleges for next two days. With Cauvery river flowing in full steam, the forest department has barred visitors to Dubare elephant camp.

However, hundreds of tourists and locals, braving chill weather, visited the Abbey Falls near Madikeri to catch the glimpse of the cascading waterfall.

The water level in Harangi reservoir has reached 2,841.93 feet, just 15 feet short of reaching its maximum level. Meanwhile, Hemavathi dam at Goruru in Hassan clocked 22,000 cusec inflow on Wednesday. It is only 18 feet short of reaching full reservoir level. Yagachi dam in Belur taluk is full to the brim. Excess water is being released downstream.

Vehicular movement to Kukke Subrahmanya was hit following a tree fall on Bisle ghat road in Sakleshpur taluk.

Relentless showers have left the paddy growers in Shivamogga worried. Ready to harvest paddy cultivated on vast tracts lying on farms due to inclement weather even as the grains are sprouting.

Agumbe in Thirthahalli taluk has recorded 150 mm of rain in the last 24 hours while Maani in Hosanagar taluk registered 130 mm.

Up north, Manjra and Bhima rivers are flowing above the danger mark in Bidar and Kalaburagi districts, courtesy heavy rain in Kalyana Karnataka districts and upstream in Maharashtra. Kamalnagar (Bidar), Shahpur (Yadgir) and Raichur city experienced heavy rain intermittently on Wednesday, posing hardships to the people living in low-lying areas.

In the last 24 hours (ending 8.30 am), Almatti dam in Bagalkot district received a massive 4.88 tmcft of water. The reservoir has been receiving heavy inflows due to unyielding showers in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra. The dam, as on May 28,has 40.787 tmcft of water.

Many parts of north and south interior Karnataka received light to moderate spells of rain on Wednesday. The weather department has predicted more widespread rain for the state in the next few days.  

source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> India> Karnataka / by DHNS / May 29th, 2025

No respite from rains in Kodagu

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The southwest monsoon continued in Kodagu on Wednesday, though the intensity and quantum of rainfall were less compared to the previous three days.

The district received a cumulative rainfall of 62.67 mm during the 24 hour period ending at 8.30 a.m. on Wednesday against 76.82 mm recorded during the previous 24 hour period. However, there were parts of the district where the rainfall was torrential as in Shanthalli in Somwarpet taluk which received 175 mm of rainfall between Tuesday and Wednesday.

Bhagamandala in Madikeri received 103 mm while Hudikeri in Ponnampet taluk received 66 mm and Srimangala recorded 61 mm of rainfall. The cumulative rainfall in Kodagu since January 1, 2025, till date is 806.21 mm against 447.77 mm of rainfall recorded during the same period last year.

Meanwhile, the district officials, led by Deputy Commissioner Venkataraja, visited Banangala village, where a person lost his life when a tree collapsed on him on Tuesday. The district administration handed over a cheque of ₹5 lakh as relief to the family members of the deceased.

Consequent to continuing rains in and around Bhagamandala in Kodagu, the rate of inflow of water into the Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) dam was 26,424 cusecs at 8 a.m. on Wednesday against 19,129 cusecs at the same time on Tuesday. The reservoir level has increased from 92 feet to 95.35 feet during the same period. Similarly, the inflow into Kabini reservoir was 23,407 cusecs on Wednesday compared to 21,946 on Tuesday.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> India> Karnataka / by The Hindu Bureau / May 28th, 2025

Schools, anganwadis to remain closed on May 29, 30 in Kodagu

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The authorities in Kodagu have declared a holiday for schools, anganwadis, and PU colleges in the district for two days –  on May 29 and 30 – due to incessant rains.

Though schools were scheduled to reopen after summer vacations on May 29 and 30, it has been decided to declare a holiday due to heavy rains. The school authorities have to compensate for the closure by working on other holidays.

However, SSLC examination 2 will be held as scheduled, and there is no change in the timetable, the authorities added.

Meanwhile, the forest department has announced that the Dubare Elephant camp is closed for tourists due to incessant rains, till further orders.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> India> Karnataka / by The Hindu Bureau / May 28th, 2025

Karnataka govt organises ‘Jai Hind Sabha’ in honour of armed forces

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Bengaluru :

The Karnataka government organised a special event, ‘Jai Hind Sabha’, in honour of the Indian armed forces and facilitated retired military personnel in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

The programme was held at the Town Hall in Bengaluru, and it was given the tagline, ‘Jai Hind Jai Sena’.

During the event, senior officers who served in the Indian Army and ex-servicemen were felicitated. The families of brave soldiers who laid down their lives in service to the nation were also honoured.

Among those felicitated were the family members of late Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan (Ashoka Chakra awardee), Colonel Jojan Thomas (Ashoka Chakra awardee), Major M.C. Muthanna (Shaurya Chakra awardee), Major Ganesh Maddappa (Shaurya Chakra awardee), Captain M.V. Panjal (Shaurya Chakra awardee), Major Mohan Gangadharan (Shaurya Chakra awardee), Major Shafiq Mohammad Khan, and Colonel Ramamurthy (Sena Medal awardee).

More than a thousand senior army officers and ex-servicemen participated in the event. The Karnataka government had issued directions to organise such events across the country to salute the selfless service of Indian soldiers and stand in solidarity with them.

Addressing the “Jai Hind Sabha” programme, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated that soldiers, farmers, doctors, and teachers are as revered and memorable as one’s own parents.

He praised the legacy of Indian soldiers. “Soldiers dedicate themselves to national defence with a spirit of sacrifice. The responsibility of protecting the country does not lie with the army alone, but with all 1.4 billion Indians,” he said.

He emphasised that India has never compromised on the principle of protecting the righteous and eliminating evil, and it never will.

“This is the commitment of every Indian,” Siddaramaiah underlined.

The Chief Minister made a significant declaration that no excise duty will be levied on army canteens by the state. He also assured that all necessary steps would be taken for the welfare of retired soldiers.

Speaking after felicitating senior army officers, ex-servicemen, and the families of martyred soldiers, Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar said, “To support all ex-servicemen in the state, the government is considering the establishment of a separate corporation. This proposal will be discussed in the state cabinet meeting before a decision is made.”

“We are thinking of forming this corporation based on the suggestion of Mallikarjun, President of the Congress Party’s Sainik Cell. We are committed to the welfare of soldiers who have served our nation,” Shivakumar stated.

“It is a matter of pride to be part of such a significant event. On behalf of the Congress party and the nation, I extend my gratitude to all of you who have served our country with strength and dedication. The Congress party has always stood by the nation and our armed forces. This programme is a testimony to the fact that your sacrifices will always be remembered,” he added.

–IANS

source: http://www.thehawk.in / The Hawk / Home> India / May 28th, 2025

Q & A with Joshna Chinappa | Still smashing

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Thirty-eight-year-old squash champion Joshna Chinappa’s win at the National Doubles Championships shows she’s still in fine form.

Q. You recently won the women’s final at the National Doubles Championships alongside Anahat Singh. Do you have a long-term plan with this pairing?

Anahat and I were casually discussing the doubles and decided to play together. We will be playing the Asian Doubles Championships in Malaysia in June. She is a solid player, so it makes it easier and more fun.

Q. How have you modified your game with age?

I have a deep appreciation and respect for my body and what it has done over the past three decades for me to be able to play squash professionally. I definitely have to put in more work in terms of how I prepare for a game with my strength training, fitness, diet, etc.

Q. You’ve been playing squash for three decades now. How has the game evolved over the years?

The game has definitely gotten a lot more intense physically and you have so many different players with amazing skill to add to that physicality. There are so many tournaments happening all around the world and in India.

Q. What do you make of the next generation of Indian players?

There are a good crop of young players doing well at the junior and professional level. It’s so good to see about 6-7 of them playing the big PSA events consistently. I hope more juniors make the switch to go pro because that’s where the real test is.

source: http://www.indiatoday.in / India Today / Home> News> Leisure / by Pratibha Joy / June 10th, 2025

St Peter’s hockey: Coorg XI beat Mansi Foundation

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Salman Ambi, Omkar Musale and Sanket Sapkal got on the scoresheet for Coorg XI, while Karan Thosar pulled one back for Mansi Foundation

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Coorg X beat Mansi Foundation 3-1 in a men’s open match of the St Peter’s hockey tournament at Bandra on Tuesday.

Salman Ambi, Omkar Musale and Sanket Sapkal got on the scoresheet for Coorg XI, while Karan Thosar pulled one back for Mansi Foundation. 

In a boys U-16 fixture, Don Bosco beat Children’s Academy 6-2. 

Arnav Khot scored a brace  while Jap Topiwala, Parth Chintal, Raj Shirke and Samarth S added a goal each. 

For Children’s Academy, Kartikeyan Pandey and Austin reduced the margin of defeat. 

source: http://www.mid-day.com / Mid-Day / Home> Sports News> Other Sports News> Articles / by mid-day.com , Mumbai / May 29th, 2025

NGO integrates AI-based siren system to warn Kodagu villagers of elephant movement

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Using this app, people can update the last location where they spotted a wild elephant, and through an AI-based system, the movement of the elephant will be traced.

The siren system is being installed across 12 conflict zones in Virajpet limits. (Photo | Express)

Madikeri :

A new initiative to prevent untoward incidents related to wildlife movement is being undertaken on a trial basis in Kodagu. Funded by a private company, the early warning system has been installed by Support for Network and Extension Help Agency (SNEHA), an NGO.

An early warning system in the form of a siren to alert residents about wildlife movement within a one-kilometre radius has been installed by SNEHA on a trial basis in wildlife conflict regions across Virajpet in Kodagu.

The NGO is currently in the process of installing 12 such sirens across the conflict zones of Badaga Banangala and surrounding areas. While the initiative is currently at a trial stage, SNEHA plans to expand it further by introducing automated alert systems.

“This initiative is being carried out by SNEHA in Odisha and Kodagu regions. We are looking at developing the system further to ensure an automated alert system,” explained Ramaswamy Krishnan, the Executive Director of SNEHA.

He said the NGO has developed a mobile application called SNEHA Kalpvaig Elephant Tracker, which is being uploaded online to become accessible to all.

Using this app, people can update the last location where they spotted a wild elephant, and through an AI-based system, the movement of the elephant will be traced.

Further, based on the location of the elephant, a siren will be triggered to alert residents within a one-kilometre radius.

“The users who have this application can learn about the movement of the elephant, and this application is linked with the siren system. We have also placed about four camera traps in conflict zones, and these cameras are being monitored by the staff at the office to activate the siren manually,” he explained.

The cameras click pictures every minute, and these photographs are reviewed by the appointed staff, who can activate the siren if an elephant is detected within the designated area.

“We want to make this an automated system, and we are devising plans where the cameras can automatically detect wildlife movement,” he confirmed. When the sirens are activated, a voice alert message is also sent through the mobile application simultaneously.

The alert system is currently being implemented in Kodagu on a trial basis, with the NGO having formed a tracking team to monitor wildlife movements.

A total of 12 sirens have been installed across conflict zones in the Virajpet limits. The initiative is being funded by Sucden Coffee Pvt Ltd and is being implemented in collaboration with the Forest Department.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Karnataka / by Prajna GR / May 30th, 2025

Kodagu jumps to 4th place in SSLC results after 25 students pass in revaluation

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A total of 25 students from the district have passed following a revaluation. Let’s find out more…

Kodagu district, which had grabbed fifth place in the state in Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) results, has now occupied fourth place after a revaluation process.

A total of 25 students who applied for revaluation have passed and the district has attained 82.40%, according to the report by The New Indian Express.

As per the results on May 2, Kodagu was in fifth position in the state with a percentage of 82.21. However, after the revaluation process, the district’s percentage has increased by 0.19, and the district has overtaken Shivamogga in the SSLC results.

A total of 25 students from the district have passed following a revaluation. Among those who applied for revaluation, 11 in Virajpet taluk, 13 in Somwarpet taluk and one student in Madikeri taluk have passed.

Earlier these students were in the failed list. With these 25 students joining the pass list, the district is moving up to the top position with a 0.19 percent increase in the pass percentage.

Meanwhile, supplementary examination is being held in two centers each in three taluks of the district. A total of 68 students have passed but are retaking the examination to improve their performance, as per the report by The New Indian Express.

Apart from these, students who have failed in various subjects are also writing the second examination as repeaters.

source: http://www.edexlive.com / EdEx Live / Home> News / May 29th, 2025