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‘Govt committed to safeguard Kannada language, land’

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Minister Kota Srinivas Poojary and others release balloons with the colours of the Kannada flag, during the Karnataka Rajyotsava celebrations, at General Thimayya Stadium in Madikeri on Monday. DH Photo

The government is committed to protecting Karnataka, Kannada language, its culture and heritage, said Minister for Social Welfare and Backward Classes Welfare Kota Srinivas Poojary.

He was speaking after unfurling the National Flag during the Karnataka Rajyotsava programme organised by the district administration, at General Thimayya Stadium, on Monday.

“The usage of Kannada language has grown on the internet. Kannada is being widely used in the field of commerce these days,” he said.

He said that the young generation should join hands in the overall development of Karnataka.

“The state has a rich heritage. The history of the Kannada language dates back to 2,000 years. There is a need to protect Kannada identity in the 21st century. Kannada is not a mere language and Karnataka is not a mere land. They are feelings and relationships that Kannadigas own,” he added.

Kota Srinivas Poojary further said that despite the Covid-19 pandemic, the government has been working towards the comprehensive development of the state.

A total of 750 Gram Panchayats have been identified as Amrit Gram Panchayats and will be developed and 12 villages have been selected in Kodagu under the project. The villages are Peraje, Kunjila-Kakkabbe, Maragodu, Kedamulluru, Karmadu, Nalkeri, Titimati, Koodumangalore, Shirangala, Aigur, Haradu and Dundalli, he said.

Measures will be taken to provide drinking water, 100% segregation of solid waste, scientific treatment of wastewater, solar power in households and digital libraries in schools, he added.

The minister also said that the schools will be provided with well-equipped buildings, laboratories and toilets, under Amritha School.

Schools in Hodavada, Sampaje, Kadanga, Madapura, Doddamalte, Kodlipet, Valnur Thyagathur, Hebbale, Suntikoppa, Heggala, Ammatti, Palibetta, T Shettigeri, Titimati, Gonikoppa and Kutta have been selected under the programme, said the minister.

Also, the Amrita Anganwadi Kendra Scheme has been implemented to develop the basic facilities in anganwadi buildings. A grant of Rs 1 lakh will be provided to each anganwadi. It has been decided to upgrade 25 anganwadis in the district, said Kota Srinivas Poojary.

“An amount of Rs 1 lakh will be provided to self-help groups, under Amrita Swasahaya Kiru Udyama Yojane and 60 Stree Shakti self-help groups are selected in the district,” said the minister.

Covid warriors were felicitated on the occasion.

MLC Veena Achaiah, CMC president Anita Poovaiah, Deputy Commissioner Dr B C Sateesha, Superintendent of Police Kshama Mishra and Zilla Panchayat CEO Bhanwar Singh Meena were present.

source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Mangaluru / by DHNS, Madikeri / November 01st, 2021

People celebrate festival of lights in Kodagu

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The Government Lower Primary School in Mulluru celebrates an eco-friendly Deepavali. DH Photo

Amid the rising prices, people in the district celebrated Deepavali, the festival of lights.

Generally, the Northern part of Kodagu celebrates the festival in a grand way. In Southern Kodagu, Deepavali is celebrated in selected areas.

On Tuesday and Wednesday, people were seen purchasing various items such as earthen lamps and flowers. However, flowers cost dearer to the people.

There was a great demand for chrysanthemum and marigold flowers, at Chowki, General Thimayya Circle and at Mahadevpet Road.

Veterans say that the festival of lights coincides with the harvesting season of monsoon crops. However, the festive spirit has been dampened by rain this time.

Less demand for flowers

Owing to the Covid-19 pandemic, people did not celebrate the festival in a grand manner, in Somwarpet.

The religious rituals were observed in a simple manner. The farming fraternity was worried due to the loss of crops owing to continuous rainfall. Few people were seen in the shops.

Kamala, a flower vendor, said that she had sourced the flowers from Konanuru for sale. But, there was not much demand for the flowers.

Ashok, another flower vendor, said that he is likely to suffer losses as the chrysanthemum and marigold cannot be preserved for more than a day and will perish.

There was no business on the day of ‘Trayodashi’, he said.

Eco-friendly Deepavali

Children from Government Lower Primary School in Mulluru village observed an eco-friendly Deepavali, under the guidance of teacher C S Satish.

The students also coined the slogan ‘Pataki Tyajisona, Pustaka Kollona’ (let us shun firecrackers and buy books), on the occasion.

C S Satish said that students can utilise the money planned to buy fireworks for purchasing books and reading them. They can also circulate the books among themselves.

The smoke from the fireworks causes trouble for small children, heart patients and animals, he added.

Students also lit earthen lamps on the occasion.

Green firecrackers

Environment officers and the Pollution Control Board have requested people to burst fewer firecrackers to avoid pollution.

Bursting firecrackers is banned between 10 pm and 6 am. Only green firecrackers which emit less than 125 decibels can be used as per the orders issued by the Supreme Court, said environment officer G R Ganeshan.

source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Mangaluru / by DHNS, Madikeri / November 03rd, 2021

Selected For World MMA Championship

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Mandetira Bhuvan Bojanna has secured Gold Medal in the Light Weight Category of the Kempegowda National MMA and Striking MMA Championship-2021 organised by AIl India Mixed Martial Arts Federation in Bengaluru from Oct. 28 to 31.

It was also a selection process for GAMMA (Global Association of Mixed Martial Arts) to represent the upcoming World Championship that is going to be held in Germany.

Son of Mandetira Somanna and Thara Somanna, residents of Kakotuparambu in Virajpet Taluk, Bhuvan will be the first person from Kodagu to represent India in the World Championship.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Sports News / November 02nd, 2021

Soon, you can buy chicory-free coffee online

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Coffee lovers are in for a treat after the Coffee Board announced on Tuesday that chicory-free, pure coffee will soon be available for purchase online.

Bengaluru :

Coffee lovers are in for a treat after the Coffee Board announced on Tuesday that chicory-free, pure coffee will soon be available for purchase online. As per the Board, they are keen to launch the sale of Geographical Indication (GI) tagged coffee by the end of the year, and are in talks with various online merchant platforms for the same.

Board officials are setting up units in Bengaluru for product packaging, after which, it will be sent to domestic and international buyers. Hiring delivery personnel and packaging staff is in the works, to enable door-to-door supply to customers, and commercial units.

“There is the Board’s land in Nelamangala, which could be utilised as the packaging unit. The Board will sell all the types of GI tagged coffee in a phased manner. The sales will be in 250 grams, 500 grams and one kilogram packing. No instant coffee will be sold by the Board,” remarked K G Jagadeesha, CEO and Secretary Coffee Board.

A study on the impact of chicory on health, in collaboration with the Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), the laboratory under the aegis of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, will be undertaken to increase awareness. 

The decision to sell the coffee online has been well calculated by the Board, since they want to revive coffee sales in the domestic and international market. They also identified rising demand from customers on delivery of chicory-free coffee. The high-quality coffee beans will be taken directly from farmers and a portion of the sales will be given to them.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Cities> Bengaluru / by Bosky Khanna, Express News Service / November 03rd, 2021

12 GPs in Kodagu to get ‘Amrith’ benefits

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Minister in charge of Kodagu district Kota Srinivas Poojary and others at the Kannada Rajyothsava celebrations in Madikeri on Monday.   | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Labs, libraries for 15 govt. schools: Minister

Minister in charge of Kodagu district Kota Srinivas Poojary on Monday said each household in the limits of 12 gram panchayats in Kodagu will be getting drinking water, 100 per cent segregation and collection of solid wastes, scientific handling of sewage generated daily besides the installation of solar projects and setting up of digital libraries in the respective villages.

All these works will be done as part of ‘Amrith’ Grama Panchayat programme which has been announced in the State identifying 750 GPs as part of platinum jubilee celebrations of Independence. The 12 GPs in Kodagu are Peraje, Kunchila-Kakkabbe, Maragodu, Kedamullur, Karmad, Nalkeri, Thithimathi, Koodumangaluru, Shirangala, Igooru, Haradooru and Dundalli, the Minister said in his speech during the Kannada Rajyotsava celebrations in Madikeri.

As part of the 75th independence daycelebrations, the State government has announced 13 special programmes and they include Amrith gram panchayat, Amrith rural housing scheme, Amrith farmer producer organisations, Amrith Nirmala Nagara, Amrith anganwadi centres, Amrith self-help micro enterprises, Amrith community development programme, Amrith health infrastructure upgrade programme, Amrith skill training programme, Amrith startup programme, and Amrith sports adoption programme.

As part of Amrith Rural Housing scheme which is being implemented in the district, housing will be provided to the homeless persons who will be identified in the 12 GPs in the coming days.

The Minister said farmers, fishermen and weavers will get financial support as the government has launched Amrith farmer producer organisations. Each organisation will get a sum of ₹30 lakh in a span of three years. Amrith Nirmala Nagar scheme has also been launched in the district where programmes will be taken up for maintaining hygiene in the limits of local bodies.

Amrith school scheme entails funding of ₹10 lakh to each identified school for developing buildings, labs, libraries, toilets and other facilities. The 15 schools identified in Kodagu are at Hodawada, Sampaje, Kadanga, Madapura, Kodlipet, Walnoor, Thagattur, Hebbale, Suntikoppa, Heggala, Pollibetta, B. Shettigeri, Thithimathi, Gonikoppa and Kutta.

In Kodagu, 25 anganwadi centres will be upgraded with each one of them getting a sum of ₹1 lakh under Amrith Anganawadi scheme.

The Minister said the government is committed to protecting Kannada and the culture of the land and expressed happiness that the use of Kannada language in digital mediums has been on the rise. Karnataka is rich in culture and tradition, he said, calling upon the youth to be part of the overall development of Karnataka.

He also called upon the people to adopt Kannada in their lives, showing interest in the language, literature, culture and art of the land, and become successors of the rich tradition of the land.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> States> Karnataka / by Special Correpondent / Mysuru – November 01st, 2021

‘Local growers yet to savour rising global coffee prices’

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Government intervention sought to check cartels, say trade sources

With only a few weeks remaining for the coffee harvest to begin, a disparity in the prices of Robusta coffee in the international market and India has become a major cause for concern among growers in South India.

Though the price of coffee in India is usually based on international markets, especially the London market, a proportionate increase in the price of the produce overseas is yet to get reflected in the local market, according to trade sources.

While the price of Robusta coffee rose by about $70 a ton in the international market, the Indian market was yet to reflect the increase. According to Coffee Board data, the price of the produce (AB grade) in the international market was ₹165 a kg on October 29 but the growers here were getting only ₹140 a kg.

The trade sources contended that the likely reason for the disparity was ‘price cartelisation’ by some international buyers. Also, the number of buyers had been relatively low in India as the harvesting season here would begin only by the end of December, they added.

According to the board’s final estimates, the total coffee production in India during 2020-2021 stood at 3. 69 lakh tons, including 2.35 lakh tons of Robusta. Of this, a little more than 1.64 lakh tons were exported.

Recently, the Centre extended RoDTEP (Refund of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products) scheme to the coffee sector to boost exports. But the growers were not enthused, the sources added. Alleging that some international players were likely trying to enhance profits by not increasing the prices, the trade sources sought the Union Commerce Ministry’s intervention to stop such exploitation.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> Business / by Staff Reporter / Kalpetta – October 30th, 2021

Udupi: From mountain to ocean – Adventurous journey of five young girls from Karnataka

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Udupi :

Five young girls of Karnataka, who are participating in the historical journey of ‘Mountain to Ocean’ as part of the Platinum Jubilee celebration of India’s independence, reached Karwar after scaling Antamhoi mountain peak (5245 meters) and cycling for 3000 km all the way from Ladakh.

Now the girls are kayaking 300 km in the sea from Karwar in the coastal area of the state. They reached Malpe sea beach on Friday, October 29.

In-charge deputy commissioner and CEO of zilla panchayat Dr Naveen Bhat welcomed the team of girls on behalf of the district administration on the beach of Malpe. He said, “Young girls, In addition to involving themselves in adventurous sports, should make resolutions to achieve landmarks at national, international and Olympic Games. The adventurous qualities of these young girls should be model to all young girls and women of this state.

“The achievements of these youths, who have put up with all the difficulties they faced during their adventurous tour should not be limited to only our state or country but should be role models to the young generation of the world.

“Already a spot has been identified at Padukere in the district for training on adventurous sport. General Timmaiah adventure academy will also start a branch here. Youth of the district should reap the benefits of this center.”

Sharing their experience of this adventure, the young girls said, “We scaled the peak of mountain carrying bags weighing 25 kg. We did our own cooking throughout our journey and did not depend on anyone. In addition, we erected tents ourselves. We have scaled the peak before the specified time. We did not mind the health issues during the journey but reached our goal. We have seen the issues faced by women and girls in various parts of our country. We have the intention of conducting awareness programmes for women in order for them to venture out of the house and become adventurous. Parents and our trainers have given us whole hearted support.”

Aishwarya V and Dhanalaxmi, residents of Shivamogga, Asha, resident of Bengaluru, Pushpa, resident of Madikeri and Bindu from Mysuru are in the team of girls in this adventurous journey.

Clifford Lobo, assistant director of Udupi tourism department and Shabbir, director of adventurous journey were present. Dr Roshan Kumar Shetty, assistant director of department of youth empowerment and sports welcomed the gathering and rendered vote of thanks.

Mountain to Sea (Shikaradinda Sagara) is a 60 day-long campaign which professes that the adventure and courage of women will portray progress of men. This programme, which is being organized with the cooperation of Indian Mountaineering foundation and General Timmaiah national adventure academy, was flagged off on August 16 and is going to end at Mangaluru after the Kayak journey in sea.

source: http://www.daijiworld.com / DaijiWorld.com / Home> Top Stories / by Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (MS) / October 29th, 2021

Kodavas remember ‘Appu’

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Puneeth Rajkumar

Admirers of Puneeth Rajkumar remembered their association with the demised actor, as the news of his passing came in.

Last month, Puneeth had come to Anekadu, for the filming of ‘James’.

Several years ago, a fight scene of his film ‘Jockey’ was held in Anekadu in Kushalnagar. A young ‘Appu’ had accompanied his father, thespian late Dr Rajkumar during the shooting of the film ‘Girikanye’ in Kodagu, the people recall.

As his admirers say, Puneeth liked the climate of Kodagu very much.

A young lady from Kodagu had taken part in a show hosted by him on a private TV channel. Puneeth surprised his fans by dancing to the tunes of the traditional ‘Kodava Valaga’ during the episode.

MP Pratap Simha, recollecting his memories with Puneeth, said that the latter had visited his house.

He was a down to earth person. A great humanitarian gone too soon, the MP said.

Also, Pratap, along with MP Tejaswi Surya had taken part in a TV show and had an opportunity to spend time with Puneeth and his elder brother Raghavendra Rajkumar.

Before starting the shoot, Puneeth touched the feet of Raghavendra, seeking blessings, said Pratap.

“Puneeth was a great artiste and contributed immensely to the Kannada film industry. His demise has shocked the movie fans. May God give strength to his family members, relatives and admirers,” said Virajpet MLA K G Bopaiah.

source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Mangaluru / by DHNS, Madikeri / october 29th, 2021

In Tears, Actor Harshika Poonacha Speaks of Times with ‘Appu’ Puneeth Rajkumar

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Harshika Poonacha, Kannada film actor, met ‘power star’ Puneeth Rajkumar when she was 16. She recalls Puneeth’s humanity, kindness and more in an exclusive interview with The Quint. On set and off, Puneeth was a superstar who was good to all those whom he came across, Harshika says, recalling specific events in their acting lives together.

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Harshika Poonacha, Kannada actor, who has acted with ‘power star’ Puneeth Rajkumar asked, “Who isn’t a fan of Puneeth Rajkumar?’

In an interview with The Quint, the actor narrated the times she spent with Rajkumar. Puneeth Rajkumar was a warm and kind person who was equally good to all around him, on set and off, Poonacha said.

“He was a legendary actor from the Rajkumar family. But he never showed that. He was humble, nice and genuine,” Poonacha told The Quint.

The First Time They Met

Poonacha met Rajkumar when she was a young actor aged 16.

“I acted with him in the early stage of my career. I was already a huge fan of his. I had an amazing experience working with him.”

Harishika Poonacha, Kannada Actor

Rajkumar told her that it was “good that she got into films when young”. “When you are young, you tend to listen to people and learn a lot of things. You will go a long way, he told me,” she said.

Everyday there used to be hundreds of people who come to pose for photographs with Rajkumar. “He used to be so patient with all of them, with the same smile. He told me he did it because he became a star because of the fans,” Poonacha said.

‘I Fell for His Real Personality’

Poonacha narrated a specific instance when Rajkumar was extremely caring. During an action sequence that depicted them being buried alive, Rajkumar told her to hold her breath. “When the shot got over, he first removed mud from my face, even before he wiped his face. I fell for the real person behind the star,” Poonacha said.

“I have learnt a lot from him. The way to love people. And all with that smile which lights up the whole place.”

Harshika Poonacha, Kannada Actor

Rajkumar was kind to children and the elderly. He used to be caring of older, lesser known actors who populate the Kannada film world, she said

‘Kind to New Comers’

Poonacha said that Rajkumar was extremely kind to her when she was an upcoming actor. He was kind to everyone who was trying to make it in the film industry, she recalled.

Poonacha had acted with him in Kannada film Jackie (2010).

“With just one film, he became a part of my life.”

source: http://www.thequint.com / The Quint / Home> Entertainment / by Pratiba Raman / October 31st, 2021

Auto drivers return bag with cash, mobile phone to owner

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Auto drivers Sunil and Mujeeb returned a bag with cash, a mobilephone and documents to its owner at Suntikoppa in the presence of the police

Two honest auto drivers have returned a bag containing Rs 28,000 in cash, a mobile phone and documents to its owner.

Auto drivers Mujeeb and Sunil had found a bag lying on the ground at Panya Junction in Madapura. After opening the bag, they found that it had cash, documents and a mobile phone.

The duo handed the bag over to Autorickshaw Drivers and Owners’ Association president A M Shareef, who in turn handed it over to PSI Puneeth Kumar.

The police informed the owner of the bag.

It is said that plantation labourers Ravi and his wife were travelling in an auto and did not realise that their bag had fallen while they were travelling.

source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Mangaluru / by DHNS, Suntikoppa / October 27th, 2021