The State Government on Monday appointed senior advocate H.S. Chandramouli as State Public Prosecutor (SPP). This is Chandramouli’s fourth stint as the SPP.
Chandramouli, who hails from Kodlipet in Somwarpet taluk of Kodagu district, was allotted the Congress ticket from Madikeri constituency in the May Assembly polls.
But a couple of days after the allotment of the Congress ticket, the party withdrew it following reports that Chandramouli had represented Nirav Modi’s relative in the Supreme Court in the PNB Bank scam.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / July 24th, 2018
Muhammad Anas’ earlier national mark is 45.31 which he clocked while finishing fourth at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.
Muhammad Anas on Saturday bettered his own 400m national record while winning gold with a time of 45.24 seconds in an event at Czech Republic.
His earlier national mark is 45.31 which he clocked while finishing fourth at the Gold Coast CWG.
Anas, who is training near Prague along with other quartermilers as part of preparation for the upcoming Asian Games, set the new mark at an event at Velka Cena Nove Mesto nad Metuji.
In the women’s event, MR Poovamma won gold with a timing of 53.01 seconds.
However there were only five women, who competed in the event.
source: http://www.hindustantimes.com / Hindustan Times / Home> Sport> Other Sports / by Press Trust of India, New Delhi / July 21st, 2018
Youth take part in a marshy field race in Madikeri. DH PHOTO
From tiny tots to the elderly, a large number of people became a part of fun and frolic amid rain, at a marshy field in Madikeri on Sunday.
Various competitions were held at a marshy field belonging to Kukkera Palangappa in Devasturu village in Madikeri taluk, as a part of ‘Aatinaati Koodukoota’ organised by Karnataka Arebhashe Samskruthi mattu Sahitya Academy.
Men and women took part in volleyball, tug of war, throw-ball and running race. Rural games were conducted for children.
Speaking on the occasion, MLA M P Appacchu Ranjan felt the need to preserve paddy transplantation for the next generation.
“People should not think about profit alone and should get into the marshy field, as an effort to rediscover traditional agriculture which is vanishing,” said Ranjan.
Pattedar of Devastur, Kukkera Thammaiah flagged-off the paddy seedling transplantation and marshy field race.
He said that agriculture was a social activity in the past and people in the village help each other in paddy seedling transplantation work. But, today, fields have been left fallow.
In a good development, a few youth associations have come forward to carry out paddy transplantation work, he added.
Karnataka Arebhashe Samskruthi mattu Sahitya Academy Chairman P C Jayaram said that the traditional methods of agriculture reflected social harmony.
MLA K G Bopaiah, Kolar Excise Department Deputy Commissioner Sumitha Lingaraju, academy members Ramesh Joyappa, Kakkera Pradeep and A K Himakara were present among others.
source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Districts / by DH News Service, Madikeri / July 22nd, 2018
Rohan Bopanna has withdrawn from the ATP tournament to be played in Bastad, Sweden, next week.
A pinched nerve in the neck has been troubling Bopanna and he had retired in the third set of the Wimbledon doubles second round, as he could not lift his arm to serve. “Hand not yet okay. So, have pulled out. I had a hit this morning to check whether I could play,” said Bopanna, when contacted in London on Friday.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> Sport / by Special Correspondent / New Delhi – July 15th, 2018
The newly-floated Tree Lovers Club, Vijayanagar, planted around 700 saplings including fruit-bearing indigenous trees in Vijayanagar 3rd Stage on Sunday last.
The Club, an offshoot of Vekare Ex-Servicemen Trust (VKET), will take up urban greening and promote it by example and through public campaigns.
Speaking to SOM, VKET and Tree Lovers Club President Mandetira N.Subramani said that it is the responsibility of every citizen to take care of the ecology and environment around their neighbourhood, first by planting a couple of fruit-bearing saplings in places wherever it is feasible. Subsequently, it should be the individual’s responsibility to nurture them after their maintenance for five years till they grow at least 15 feet in height.
He said, it is the collective responsibility of the residents and NGOs to take the initiative to impress upon the Forest Department to plant more saplings.
He further mentioned that the Tree Lovers Club will accomplish its mission of apprising the Chief Conservator of Forests in Mysuru to plant over 5,000 different species of saplings including fruit-bearing trees in Vijayanagar 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Stages.
Vice-President Shakunthala Subramani, Gen. Secretary A.B. Bojappa, Jt. Secretary Poornima Raghu, Treasurer S. Somashekara and Hon. Advisor P.S. Bose Subramani led the morning walkers and residents of Vijayanagar 3rd Stage, numbering over 150, in planting the saplings.
Addressing the gathering after planting over 25 fruit-bearing trees in the Park opposite Heritage Club, the Tree Lovers Club President thanked the participants, members of Brahmagiri Kodava Association and Heritage Club for giving moral support to the Club in accomplishing the greening initiative. Tree Lovers Club intends to adopt the Park in Vijayanagar 3rd Stage for development and maintenance after obtaining the consent of authorities concerned.
Speaking on the occasion, A.B. Bojappa said that the Club would form a Committee of Tree Lovers to look after the saplings already planted in Vijayanagar 3rd Stage in the past one week.
The Secretary also requested those present to give their suggestions to improve the ecology of Vijayanagar 3rd Stage via e-mail: tree.lovers@yahoo.com or infowicket@gmail.com
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / July 10th, 2018
Shree Kaveri Kodagu Mahila Sangha, Mysuru, has organised its annual free medical camp at Mahaveer Vidya Mandir, C-A/2, LIC Colony, 2nd Stage, Srirampura, on July 15 from 10.30 am to 4 pm.
Dr. Mathanda Aiyappa will inaugurate the camp on Sunday. Sangha President Jerry Ponnappa will preside.
Physician Dr. Latha Muthanna, Dermatologists Dr. P.A. Kushalappa and Dr. Poovamma, Urologists Dr. Madappa and Dr. Somanna, Orthopaedician Dr. Devaiah, Paediatrician Dr. Rajeshwari Madappa, Dr. Aiyappa (General Medicine), Dr. Aiyanna (Ayurveda), Gynaecologists Dr. Poovamma and Dr. Sonia Mandappa, Dr. Padmini Kaverappa, Dentist Dr. Shruthi Somaiah, Nephrologist Dr. Vipin Kaverappa and Dr. Sonam Bopanna (Speech & Hearing Pathologist) will take part in the camp along with representatives from Sigma Multi-speciality Hospital and Nethradhama Super-speciality Eye Hospital.
For details, interested public may contact President Jerry Ponnappa on Mob: 99015-36733 or Secretary Kavya Kuttappa on Mob: 99642-36284.
NOTE: The general public attending the camp must compulsorily bring the old medical records, if any.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / July 11th, 2018
Senior writer and retired principal Neerkaje Mahabaleshwar Bhat passed away on Sunday late night. He was 89.
He had served as the teacher of Madikeri Government High School and later retired as the College Principal in Madikeri.
He was the resident of Biligeri in Madikeri. He had chaired the Madikeri taluk Kannada Sahitya Sammelan held at Moornadu. He had also chaired the District Sahitya Sammelan held at Chembu in 2015.
In fact, Bhat had brought out the stories of Bharathisutha under Kaveri Publications, in the form of books.
Some of his works are “Himalaya Darshana Paryatane,” “Daithya Darshana,” “Avathara Bhat.”
District Kannada Sahitya Parishat President B S Lokesh Sagar has condoled the death of Mahabaleshwar Bhat.
Lekhaka Mathu Kalavidara Balaga has convened a condolence meeting at Patrika Bhavana in Madikeri on July 4 at 3 pm.
source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> District / DHNS News Service, Madikeri / July 02nd, 2018
For Indian hockey team the opening encounter in the Champions Trophy is vital as it will set the tone for …
For Indian hockey team the opening encounter in the Champions Trophy is vital as it will set the tone for the rest of the tournament, believes Indian veteran SV Sunil, speaking to NNIS exclusively in Breda, ahead of the big clash against Pakistan.
Sunil speaks on arch-rival Pakistan and whether it is an advantage for Pakistan Coach Roelant Oltmans, a former India coach of knowing the boys in and out.
A 26-episode TV programme titled “Do it with me,” written and directed by Bharathanatyam exponent and teacher Yamini Muthanna and picturised at her studio Yogastala in Indiranagar, Bengaluru, is being telecast by Doordarshan (DD) Chandana Channel.
The TV series, which has sequences of Yoga Asana patterns for therapeutic benefits, aims to inculcate a habit of practicing Yoga on a daily basis.
The show is being telecast on DD Chandana every Saturday and Sunday from 7 am to 7.30 am and repeat telecast on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 am to 7.30 am.
The show will soon be telecast in the National Network and also in the Regional Channels as the translation work is under progress.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / June 24th, 2018
In a freewheeling conversation with City Express, Harshika Poonacha, who awaits the release of Chitte, looks back at her decade-long career and gives us the low-down on her choice of films
As the release of Chitte draws close, actor Harshika Poonacha’s anxiety is on the rise. And naturally so. But as she awaits the release and reaction from fans and fraternity to know how the film will fare at the box office, the actor has been hopping from bus stands to metro stations and railway stations, and has even been frequenting malls. During interactions with the public, she is posing like a chitte (butterfly) and even challenging her fans to. Ahead of the release of the film directed by ML Prasanna with Yashas and Harshika in lead roles, the actor, who started her career at the age of 15, tells City Express about how her early days when she played support roles which has given her the confidence that she will one day play lead roles with top stars. Excerpts.
Still from Chitte
How different is Chitte from your other films
So far, my roles have mostly been those of school girls or college-goers. Otherwise, it’s been love stories with a happily-ever-after ending. In Chitte I play the role of a married woman, who is bubbly. What we’re trying to say is, ‘Who said a married woman cannot be bubbly?’ And this is the first time that I’m going to be scaring viewers. It’s something to watch out for. (laughs). Playing the kind of role like I do in Chitte was a totally new experience. The challenging bit was bringing out the horror element. Having grown up watching actors like late Soundarya Ma’am in Apthamitra, I thought helped me pull off the role. Of course, that’s not to say that I’m anywhere close. But she has been my inspiration to play a role like this. Horror films in Sandalwood are taking shape, and audience are also showing interest in such films.
You made your debut at a time when many others did. Would you call yourself the dark horse?
I entered the industry at the age of 15, and this is my 10th year in the cinema industry. I remember how many people were making their debut at the same time I was. It was a year when there was a wave created in Sandalwood with fresh faces. Having said that, nobody has stuck on this long. I have seen heroines who have done two-three films and then disappeared. During these 10 years, I have not taken a break. This journey has given me my identity. I’m known by my real name than just that as a film’s heroine. I have come to a stage where people whistle when I enter and cheer for me. At the end of the day, this is what every actor looks for, and I feel content. I wouldn’t have been happy if I was sitting in a cubicle as an engineer. It can’t match the satisfaction when I face the camera, get my make up and hair done, and rehearse dialogues. The feeling is soulful.
Do you regret taking up some films in the early stages of your career?
There was a time when I regretted taking up wrong projects in the early stages of my career. But now I have decided that I live my life without regrets. Tell me any hero or heroine who has not done wrong films in his/her career. Every actor has gone through it or will go through it. Those so-called wrong projects have been a learning for me. Those were the films that had kept me busy, and ultimately helped me pick the right films. I have done close to 23 projects. I am happy to have a solid number.
What is your next course of action?
I started off playing the role of a sister to top stars in Sandalwood, but now I’m confident that I will get to star opposite them. I was young and most filmmakers considered me for the sisterly kind of roles. I’m at an advantage compared to many other heroines who make their debut at 25. I, on the other hand, already have ten years experience on my side.
source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Entertainment> Kannada / June 27th, 2018
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