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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

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

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

Kodagu DC releases credit plan of Rs 6,205.84 crore

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Deputy Commissioner Dr B C Sateesha and others release a credit plan prepared by Nabard in Madikeri.

Deputy Commissioner Dr B C Sateesha released a credit plan of Rs 6,205.84 crore prepared by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) for 2022-23 on Wednesday.

He reviewed the progress of the banks after releasing the credit plan at the Lead bank hall in Madikeri.

The credit plan has given emphasis to priority sectors of agriculture, small industries, education and housing. The loans should reach the eligible beneficiaries, said NABARD district manager V Ramesh Babu.

More emphasis has been given to agriculture, dairy farming, fisheries, horticulture and small industries. The credit plan has also given the emphasis on basic facilities in agriculture markets, he added.

More loan facilities will be available for self-help groups under the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme, he said.

Even schemes under Atmanirbhar Bharat are also being implemented. Priority has also been given for skill development, he added.

Venkatesh Gopal representing the RBI said that the banks should work towards the welfare of the farmers.

Union Bank regional manager Jyothi Krishnan said that the government has implemented several programmes for the welfare of the farmers. 

Funds allocated

Of the total credit, an outlay of Rs 3,794.29 crore has been earmarked for the agriculture sector, while Rs 154.63 crore for agriculture-related basic facilities, Rs 801 crore for medium and small enterprises, Rs 409.60 crore for the export sector, Rs 121.50 crore for education, Rs 676.80 crore for housing, Rs 9.17 crore for alternative energy and Rs 27.70 crore for basic facilities.

Zilla Panchayat project director Srikanta Murthy and others were present on the occasion.

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

Winners Of U-19 State Mixed Doubles Championship

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Jade Anil and Kishal Ganapathi won the U-19 State Mixed Doubles Badminton Championship beating National Champions Suhas and Janani at Raichur meet held between Oct. 4 and 8.

They will now represent Karnataka at the National Juniors Championship to be held at Guwahati in December 2021.

Jade is the daughter of Anil Kumar and Cauvery while Kishal is the son of Iychanda Ashwath and Bindu.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Sports News / October 26th, 2021

Winners Of Dasara And Rajyotsava – Kavya Puraskar And Katha Puraskar

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Mysore/Mysuru:

A total of 24 poets including four Horanadu Kannadigas and a specially abled have been selected for State-level Dasara and Rajyotsava Kavya Puraskar in the State-level Poetry Contest organised by Akhila Bharatiya Kannada Sahitya haagu Samskrutika Parishat and Gramantara Buddhijeevigala Balaga.

They are as follows:

Horanadu Kannadigas Category:

Seema Kulkarni (Malaysia), S. Nalina Prasad (Mumbai), Ramana Shetty Renjal (Maharashtra) and Divakar   Ballal (Kasargod).

Poetess Category:

Renuka Kodaganji (Bengaluru), Leela-kumari Todikyana (Kodagu), Vasanta Surendranath (Magadi), Divyaja (Bengaluru), Asif Begaum (Kolar), P. Veena (Harihar), Dr. Gurudevi Hulleppanavar Mutt (Belagavi), Indira Shetty (Mysuru) and Nandana P. Shetty     (Dakshina Kannada).

Poets Category:

K. Raveesh M.C. Halli (Chikkamagalur), Pradeep Soranagadde (Shivamogga), Raghuveer Mahalingapura (Bagalkot), D.M. Bhatta Kulave (Uttara Kannada), Dr. K.C. Chandrapakash (Tumakuru), K.T. Adarsh Kappadur (Shivamogga), D.P. Chikkanna (Mandya), M. Shivanna (Hassan) and B. Vijaykumar (Udupi).

Specially Abled Poets:

Poornima Hanumantappa Badigeri (Hassan).

Senior writer and columnist from Belagavi Y.M. Menasinakai and senior writer and social worker from Hassan Jayashri D. Krishna were the jury.

P.A. Meghashree from Kasargod has been selected for the State-level Kavya Puraskar given by Balaga President and journalist Dr. Berya Ramakumar and H.N. Savita couple in the name of their son late B.R. Ullas.

Katha Puraskar

A total of 13 members including two Horanadu Kannadigas and a specially abled have been selected for Dr. K. Shivaram Karanth Katha Puraskar in the State-level Story Contest organised as part of the 120th birth anniversary of Jnanapith Awardee Dr. K. Shivaram Karanth.

Horanadu Kannadigas:

Karunakara S. Shetty (Maharashtra) and Sharada A. Anchan (Navi Mumbai).

Women Writers:

Divya Jagadish (Bengaluru), Sahana Kantabailu (Kodagu), S.L. Varalakshmi Manjunath (Nanjangud), B.R. Nagaratna (Mysuru), Hanchettira Fansy Muttanna (Kodagu) and Prof. Vidyareddy (Belagavi).

Men Writers:

K.G. Bhadrannanavar (Tumakuru), Y.M. Raghunandan (Mysuru), B. Kantappa (Bhadravati) and S.G. Shivashankar (Mysuru).

Specially Abled Writers:

Bandihole Manjunath (Mandya).

Senior writer couple from Mysuru – K. Ramesh and Dr. S. Sudha and senior writer and columnist from Mumbai Dr. G.D. Joshi were the jury.

Both Kavya Puraskar and Katha Puraskar will be presented to the winners during the Sahityotsava to be held in the month of November, according to a press release.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / October 25th, 2021

‘Encourage children to read books’

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El Rang’, a collection of stories by Uluvangada Kaveri Udaya, was released during a programme at Patrika Bhavana in Madikeri on Tuesday.

‘El Rang’, a collection of stories authored by Uluvangada Kaveri Udaya was released by social worker Pemmadiyanda Venu Appanna and Kannada, Kodava film producer Kottukattira Yashoda Cariappa, during a programme organised by Kodava Makkada Koota, on Tuesday.

Speaking on the occasion, Yashoda Cariappa said that children should be encouraged to read books. This will give a boost to literature.

As people are spending time on social media most of the time, the habit of reading is decreasing. Parents should inculcate the habit of reading among their children, she said.

She also lauded the efforts of Kodava Makkada Koota which has published 51 books.

Venu Appanna said that literature needs to thrive in Kodagu. Writers in the district need encouragement.

Kodava Makkada Koota secretary Puttarira Karun Kalaiah said that the Kodava Makkada Koota has been organising various programmes since 2013 and has played a major role in installing the statue of Squadron Leader Ajjamada Devaiah.

Literary works in different languages are being brought out by the Koota, he said.

Presiding over the programme, Kodava Makkada Koota president Bollajira B Ayyappa said that the Koota has published literary works in Kodava, Kannada, English and Hindi languages.

“El Rang’ is the 51st work. Out of the 50 books, five books have been awarded by Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy and movies have been made based on two published works, he added.

Kodava Makkada Koota advisor Kulletira Ajith Nanaiah and writer Uluvangada Kaveri Udaya also spoke on the occasion.

source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Mangaluru / by DHNS, Madikeri / October 26th, 2021

Police Martyrs’ Day to be observed in Madikeri

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The district police will observe Police Martyrs’ Day at the police ground in Madikeri at 8.30 am on October 21. 

Principal District and Sessions Judge Jinaralakar Bheemarao Lagamappa and Superintendent of Police Kshama Mishra will take part. 

source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Mangaluru / by DHNS, Madikeri / October 20th, 2021