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Hockey India congratulates Rohini Bopanna on her promotion to FIH International Technical Official

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Rohini Bopanna
Rohini Bopanna

New Delhi :

Hockey India on Wednesday congratulated Rohini Bopanna on being promoted as FIH International Technical Official by the FIH Officials Committee. The World Governing Body for Hockey announced its decision on Wednesday. Earlier this year, Bopanna was also appointed as a Technical Official for the 5th Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2018 held in Donghae City, South Korea, after having officiated as a Technical Official at the 9th Women’s Asia Cup 2017 in Kakamigahara, Japan.

Rohini Bopanna started her career as a Technical Official when she first officiated during the 4th Hockey India National Championship (Women) in 2014 where she was involved with the Junior, Sub-Junior and Senior categories. Being a former hockey player herself, the 38-year-old has since then officiated in various domestic and international events.

Bopanna considers her first International assignment as a key milestone in her career as a Technical Official which came when she officiated at the 12th South Asian Games 2016 in Guwahati, India. She was also assigned to officiate the 4th Women’s Asian Champions Trophy which was held in Singapore later that year.

Hailing from a family that has hockey in its roots, Bopanna also played for the state of Karnataka in all age groups – Junior, Sub-Junior and Senior level. Her husband, P. Bopanna, also used to play hockey as a Goalkeeper, and has supported the 38-year-old in her endeavor as a Technical Official.

“It is a huge honour for me to have been promoted as FIH International Technical Official by the FIH Officials Committee. Exposure at the 4th Hockey India National Championship (Women) in 2014 helped me start my career as a Technical Official, and I have been fortunate to have officiated in various domestic and international tournaments. I would like to thank my family for always supporting me and helping me in continuing with my duties of being a Technical Official.

“I would also like to extend my gratitude to the Hockey India Umpiring, Technical and Competitions Committee for believing in my abilities and for giving me opportunities to progress and grow as a Technical Official. This would not have been possible without their training, guidance and support,” an ecstatic Bopanna said.

Congratulating Rohini Bopanna on her promotion accorded by the FIH, Hockey India’s Secretary General, Rajinder Singh said, “I would like to wish Rohini Bopanna the very best for her promotion as FIH International Technical Official by FIH Officials Committee. It has been Hockey India Umpiring, Technical and Competitions Committee’s aim to train, guide and support the upcoming officials to the International level by providing them with exposure in domestic and international competitions.

“I am delighted to see several technical officials and umpires making their name through hard-work and determination in the International stage, and would like to wish Mrs. Bopanna the very best for the future.”

source: http:/www.sportskeeda.com / SportsKeeda.com / Home> Field Hockey> News / Press Release / New Delhi, October 24th, 2018

Kodagu development authority formed

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A file photo of the damage caused by the floods in Kodagu. | Photo Credit: G.P. Sampath Kumar
A file photo of the damage caused by the floods in Kodagu. | Photo Credit: G.P. Sampath Kumar

It will expedite rehabilitation and reconstruction works in district

Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy has announced the formation of the Kodagu development authority to enable speedy reconstruction of the district, parts of which were ravaged by floods and landslips this August.

He was interacting with the affected people at Gandhi Maidan in Madikeri on Wednesday. Mr. Kumaraswamy said he received memorandums from the people to constitute a separate authority and found merit in the suggestion. “An authority under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister will be constituted to expedite the relief and rehabilitation work in Kodagu,” said Mr. Kumaraswamy.

The Chief Minister also said the educational expenses of children affected will be entirely borne by the government while emphasis will also be on restoration of schools and colleges that were damaged during the natural calamity.

In addition, emphasis will be on restoration of farm land, including plantations, for which staff from other districts too will be deployed or posted to agriculture and horticulture departments. He said the State government had released ₹127 crore for the rehabilitation works in the district so far.

There were nearly 800 families who had lost their houses and the government will release ₹10,000 per month towards house rentals as a temporary measure. Each family that has been bereft of its property will receive ₹8.53 lakh as compensation and the reconstruction of houses will be taken up quickly, he added.

The objective of the interaction programme was to infuse confidence among the victims and elicit their views and expectations from the authorities. Mr. Kumaraswamy said he will visit the district again to review the rehabilitation.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> States> Karnataka / by Special Correspondent / Mysuru – October 18th, 2018

Rohan Bopanna-Divij Sharan clinch Gold in Asian Games Men’s Tennis Doubles

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Rohan Bopanna-Divij Sharan clinch Gold in Asian Games Men’s Tennis Doubles

This is the fifth Gold medal for India in the Men‘s Doubles (Tennis) since the Asian Games started.

Indian doubles pair of Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan beat Kazakhstan‘s Aleksandr Bublik and Denis Yevseyev in the Men‘s Tennis Doubles on Friday to secure India‘s 6th Gold (22nd Overall) at the Asian Games.

The Indian doubles pair thrashed the Kazakhstan duo 6-3, 6-4 to win the Gold.

Earlier, Bopanna and Sharan got the better of Japan‘s Uesugi K and Shimabukuro S 4-6, 6-3, 10-8 on Thursday after a nervy tie-breaker to reach the finals.

This is the fifth Gold medal for India in the Men‘s Doubles (Tennis) since the Asian Games started.

Previously, the team that won gold for India in Men‘s Doubles (Tennis) were – Gaurav Natekar/Leander Paes (1994, Hiroshima), Mahesh Bhupathi/Leander Paes (2002 Busan), Mahesh Bhupathi, Leander Paes (2006, Doha), and Somdev Devvarman, Sanam Singh (2010, Guangzhou).

On Thursday, Prajnesh Gunneswaran ensured another podium finish for India when he beat Korea’s Soonwoo Kwon 6(2)-7, 6-4, 7-6(8) to enter the semifinals of Tennis Men’s Singles.

In Tennis, Ankita Raina had to settle for a Bronze medal on Thursday after she lost 4-6, 6(6)-7 after a tough tie-breaker against China’s Zhang Shuai.

source: http://www.hermannherald.com / Hermann Herald / Home / October 14th, 2018

Board concludes survey of damage in Kodagu’s coffee estates

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While estates in Somwarpet taluk have suffered an overall 30% crop loss, Madikeri taluk has witnessed over 33% crop loss.

File photo of a damaged coffee estate in Kodagu. (Photo | EPS)
File photo of a damaged coffee estate in Kodagu. (Photo | EPS)

Madikeri :

The Coffee Board has completed its survey in estates in Somwarpet and Madikeri taluks to assess the damage in the recent floods.

While estates in Somwarpet taluk have suffered an overall 30% crop loss, Madikeri taluk has witnessed over 33% crop loss. The officials confirmed that serious damages to coffee plantation have been recorded at Shantalli, Suntikoppa and Madapura areas, while Kodlipet and Shanivarsanthe have recorded minimum crop damage in Somwarpet taluk.

“We have received over 10,000 applications (all from Somwarpet taluk growers) requesting compensation. A few growers have submitted five to six applications, which include compensation requests for crop loss of orange, pepper, cardamom along with coffee,” said Coffee Board Senior liaison officer H R Muralidhar.

www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> States / by Express News Service / October 09th, 2018

Geographical indication tag for state-grown coffee soon

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Crop grown in Kodagu, C'magaluru, Bababudangiri among 5 varieties being considered for the GI tag.
Crop grown in Kodagu, C’magaluru, Bababudangiri among 5 varieties being considered for the GI tag.

Soon, coffee grown in Kodagu, Chikkamagaluru and Bababudangiri will get geographical indication (GI) tag, said Srivatsa Krishna, CEO and secretary, Coffee Board, on Monday.

Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of ‘Naya Bharat: Coffee Par Soch,’ as part of International Coffee Day, he said that the Board had applied for GI tag for coffee grown in five southern regions, based on their uniqueness. Of these five places, three are from Karnataka. The list also comprises coffee grown in Araku valley (Andhra Pradesh) and Wayanad (Kerala). The GI tag is likely to come by January 2019.

This is the first time that GI tag has been applied for coffee-growing regions. In 2008, GI tag was obtained for Monsoon Malabar coffee blend. “The idea of doing this is to recognise the coffee, promote the brand and increase local sales. Over 70% of India’s coffee is grown in Karnataka, but the market needs to be strengthened,” he said.

To increase the production of coffee, regain the market position and encourage farmers, Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Act funds will be helpful, Krishna said.

“I request the Coffee Board to tie up with zilla panchayats to recoup and expand the areas. Funds for coffee planters under MGNREGA will be given, on the lines of mulberry and sericulture,” he said. Krishna said the floods in Kodagu had an impact on coffee production, but things were improving.

On the occasion, the Board announced the launch of Atal Incubation Centre at Coffee Board in Bengaluru. This centre will help startups and coffee growers to become entrepreneurs. The centre is set up under the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) to nurture innovative startup businesses.

So far, in India, 20 centres have been established, Coffee Board is the 21st and the first such in India, said R Ramanan, mission director, AIM. This centre is being set up in partnership with Nasscom and FKCCI.

The Coffee Board also announced its partnership with Ernst and Young for ‘The Future of Coffee-Roadmap’, and with National Institute of Public Finance and Policy for a study on subsidies for Coffee Industry.

source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Top Karnataka Stories / by Bosky Khanna, DH News Service / October 01st, 2018

Coffee Day to be celebrated on Oct 1

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Coffee cupping, exhibition of coffee berries to be held.

The Coffee Board of India, in association with Way Win, a farmer-producer company in the coffee sector in Wayanad, and Vikaspaedia, an initiative of the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, is organising various programmes to mark International Coffee Day on October 1.

Ports Minister Kadannappally Ramachandran will inaugurate the programme at the Town Hall here at 10 a.m. on the day.

Coffee Board Deputy director (Research) Vijayalakshmi will deliver the keynote address on the occasion.

Coffee cupping, a practice of observing the tastes and aromas of different brewed coffee varieties, would be the major attraction of the programme, organisers said in a release here on Thursday.

Exhibition of various types of coffee berries will also be held.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> National> Kerala / by Staff Reporter / Kalpetta – September 28th, 2018

Coffee Board ropes in E&Y to prepare ‘Coffee Road Map’

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Ties up with National Institute of Public Finance and Policy for study on impact of subsidies on industry

Bengaluru :

The Coffee Board is to celebrate International Coffee Day on October 1 with a slew of partnerships. The board has roped in consulting firm Ernst & Young to prepare a strategy – “The Future of Coffee-Road Map”.

The National Institute of Public Finance and Policy will conduct a ‘Study of subsidies on coffee Industry’. Finally, the board plans to open 150 incubation centres under the Niti Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission.

According to a senior board official, Ernst & Young would outline a strategy to improve the overall coffee sector performance across the value chain, from production to consumption, by analysing production challenges and proposing need-based interventions to strengthen small coffee growers, proposing a strategy for effective positioning of Indian coffee in the global and domestic markets, and technological interventions to overcome identified challenges.

The study would include assessment of production level challenges, value chain analysis, effective positioning of Indian coffee and drawing up a conceptual framework with technological interventions.

Impact of subsidies on coffee industry
The National Institute of Public Finance and Policy is to help in assessing the impact of various subsidies extended by the Coffee Board to farmers and exporters. The assessment report would consider how far the government incentive schemes have helped the overall coffee sector, in terms of both production as well as productivity, with suggestions on policy-level interventions required to help scale up overall coffee production as well as exports.

The key topic areas would include assessing the extent of outlay provided to implement ICDP, examining the impact of incentive schemes on production, productivity and quality of coffee, understanding implementation issues at the ground level and providing inputs to the government with regard to continuation of existing schemes as well as identifying the relevant incentive mechanism for the grow of the sector.

Atal Innovation Mission
The Centre has set up the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) in the NITI Aayog to promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in India. Towards creating world-class incubation facilities across various parts of India with suitable physical infrastructure in terms of capital equipment and operating facilities, coupled with the availability of sectoral experts for mentoring the start-ups, business planning support, access to seed capital, industry partners, training and other relevant components required for encouraging innovative start-ups, AIM is supporting the establishment of Atal Incubation Centres (AICs) that would nurture innovative start-up businesses in their pursuit to become scalable and sustainable enterprises.

For this, the AIC-CCRI Foundation for Entrepreneurship Development is being established at the Coffee Board’s head office in Bengaluru. The incubator, spread over an area of 10,000 square feet, would possess world-class infrastructure to provide space, product development laboratories, meeting rooms, auditoriums and contemporary IT infrastructure to incubatees.

The incubator would be supported by teams of national and international mentors to provide mentoring services to incubatees. Besides supporting the incubatees in Bengaluru, the AIC would also support virtual incubates through a network of partner institutions located across the country. The incubator would offer pre-incubation as well as accelerator services for coffee and agri-based start-ups. It is expected that AIC-CCRI Foundation for Entrepreneurship Development would result in the establishment of at least 150 innovative scalable businesses in the coffee and agribusiness sector in the next five years. This would contribute to growth in domestic demand for coffee and the overall development of the Indian coffee sector.

source: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com / Business Line / Home / by Anil Urs / September 28th, 2018

Doubles the way for Ashwini Ponnappa

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She believes the tournament will encourage young players to participate in doubles competition.

Shuttler Ashwini Ponnappa interacts with media at an event in Hyderabad on Wednesday to launch a women’s doubles badminton tournament.
Shuttler Ashwini Ponnappa interacts with media at an event in Hyderabad on Wednesday to launch a women’s doubles badminton tournament.

Hyderabad:

Ace shuttler Ashwini Ponnappa is gung-ho about an exclusive women’s doubles tournament, the first ever, that will commence from October 5 and will be played across various cities in India.

Red Bull Shuttle Up will be played in Delhi (October 5), Bengaluru (October 7), Guwahati (October 13), Mumbai (October 20) and Hyderabad (October 14). “I have been dreaming of something like this. I have spoken about women’s doubles needing motivation and encouragement. I do hope that with this tournament we do get a lot of doubles players coming out there and enjoying themselves,” she said after announcing the tournament on Wednesday.

She believes the tournament will encourage young players to participate in doubles competition. “We are encouraging young girls to take up the event. It is quite often that the young girls want to take up singles but I would like to make them believe that they can take up women’s doubles and do well,” Ashwini said.

The doubles specialist also spoke of her experiences on the badminton circuit this year, about her coach Tan Kim Her and how it feels to be the senior most player in the team.

“I am happy at the way we have performed at the Commonwealth Games. Asian Games could have been better. We reached the quarters which was the first. Personally, I am happy that we won a medal at the CWG,” she said

“I am happy that the team won a gold that was a proud moment not just for me but for the entire team. I loved how the team got together… from the support staff, coaches to the players. It’s probably one of the best feelings I have being a part of this team. I respect everyone in the team and we work together,” she added.

She also spoke of her transition in the team after Jwala Gutta’s departure from the circuit. “From being one of the youngest in 2010 to the eldest in the team now, it is funny. I think that the entire team is quite experienced. In doubles, I have much more experience than my partners but they have their mind in place, so it becomes easier for me with them. When Jwala was there in 2010, I was the rookie and I did not know anything. These guys have experience and they do not need to start from scratch,” she said.

Ashwini also feels that having a specialist doubles coach in Tan Kim Her has helped the team a lot. “He is looking at doubles in particular. He wants to make doubles players do well. His attention makes a huge difference. There are a lot of new partnerships that were formed after he came in. He broke broke the older partnerships and formed new ones. None of us were happy back then but it is nice to see that those partnerships have done well,” she expressed.

However, Ashwini feels the teams need more coaches in order to get better training. “Tan is the only one in seniors so it is really tough for him to focus on everyone who is in the national camp. It is important to get more coaches so that the entire pool can be looked after,” she said.

source: http://www.deccanchronicle.com / Deccan Chronicle / Home> Sports> Badminton / by Conrad Dias, Deccan Chronicle September 27th, 2018

Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa Statue Unveiled Near Bengaluru Kodava Samaja

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Deputy Chief Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara, who unveiled the statue of Field Marshal K.M.Cariappa at Miller’s Road Junction near Kodava Samaja in Vasanthnagar, Bengaluru, this morning, is seen with Bengaluru Mayor Sampath Raj, Samaja President Ravi Uthappa, Advocate M.T. Nanaiah, former Karnataka Media Academy Chairman M.A. Ponnappa and others.

It may be recalled, a life-size bronze statue of Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa, the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army, was unveiled at the Officers Training Academy (OTA) in Chennai during June 2018 by his son, retired Air Marshal K. C. Cariappa.

Also, Chief of the Army Staff, General Bipin Rawat had unveiled the bronze statues of Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa and General K.S. Thimayya at Cauvery College in Gonikoppal, Kodagu district, in November 2017.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Gallery> Photo News / September 26th, 2018

Rohan Bopanna: This Award means a lot to me

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Indian doubles star Rohan Bopanna was recently awarded the Arjuna Award and the Asian Games Gold Medalist could not have been happier. The 38-year old won the French Open Mixed Doubles title last year and the Asian Games this year would have loved to be present for the Award distribution ceremony but had to travel for the China Tournament.

“The Asian Games gold was more special, especially because of the fact that I had a tear on my Latissimus Dorsi (shoulder muscle) and was out for six weeks. To come straight back to competitions like the Asian Games and the US Open, I was extremely happy with my performance,” said Bopanna, who also reached the US Open Doubles Quarter-Finals.

Bopanna was hoping that he was in contention for India’s highest sporting honour – the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award. “It has been a long wait for me to get the Arjuna award. It truly means a lot. I was heart-broken last year when I did not get it.

I can surely keep trying in the future for the Khel Ratna,” Bopanna added. With four big events lined up in the season, Bopanna stays focussed to play his best. “Edourad (Roger-Vasselin) and [I] have an outside shot for the London Masters.

With two ATP 500 and two ATP 1000 Masters left, I still believe that we have a great chance to qualify for the year-end championship,” said Bopanna.

source: http://www.tennisworldusa.org / Tennis World / Home / by Philip Anderson / September 23rd, 2018