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Former Vice-Principal of JSS Public School Away

Education, Famous Personalities of Kodagu / Coorg

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Mysuru :

Kadiyamada Gowri Muthanna (Maneyapanda), former Vice-Principal of JSS Public School, Siddarthanagar, passed away at her residence on Sanmarga in Siddarthanagar here this morning following a brief illness. She was 80.

She leaves behind her husband K.K. Muthanna (former Principal of JSS Public School, Siddarthanagar) and a host of relatives and friends.

Last rites were performed at the foot of Chamundi Hill this afternoon.

Profile: Gowri Muthanna, in her 44 years of service, had worked as Vice-Principal for 28 years and the rest as Head Mistress at various institutions like Sainik Nursery School, Trivandrum, as Lecturer in Kittur Rani Chennamma Military School for Girls at Kittur, Sawan Public School, New Delhi, DAV Public School, Himachal Pradesh and at Wadi.

After completing her schooling in Mysuru and Kodagu, PUC in Odisha, BA degree in New Delhi, she obtained her MA in English from the Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati and B.Ed from University of Mysore.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / February 01st, 2017

Navy to support Cariappa Museum in Madikeri

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The Indian Navy will extend support to Field Marshal K M Cariappa Museum coming up at his residence Sunny Side here, Commandant of Indian Naval Academy (INA) (Ezhimala) Vice Admiral S V Bhokare said.

He was speaking at the 118th birth anniversary celebrations of Field Marshal Cariappa organised by district administration, Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy here on Saturday. “Kodagu has given birth to first Indian commander-in-chief K M Cariappa. His service to the country is remembered even to this day,” he recalled. “With dedication and hardwork, one can achieve success. Cariappa is a inspiration for present generation,” he said.

Recalling an incident, Bhokare said Cariappa’s son K C Nanda Cariappa had crossed the Line of Control once. The then Pakistan General Ayub Khan called Cariappa and informed that all efforts will be made to release Nanda Cariappa. Cariappa said there is no need to give special treatment for his son and asked him to release his son on the day when all others are released. He was a true patriot, he recalled.

MLA M P Appacchu Ranjan said Cariappa was known for discipline and honesty. The youth should imbibe Cariappa’s qualities to achieve success in life, he observed. Field Marshal Cariappa and General Thimmaiah Forum Convener Major (retd) B A Nanjappa said, “While visiting Cariappa’s house, one had to compulsorily have pen, notebook and a kerchief. He would daily offer honour to the portrait of his parents with a sepoy.”

Forum President Col (retd) K C Subbaiah said, “The district administration has sanctioned land for museum at Sunny Side. The forum will make an effort to enrol students from Kodagu to Sainik School at Koodige.”

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As part of Cariappa’s birth anniversary, various competitions were organised for students. The winners are – Essay—Shafana (I), Deepthi (II), Rishika (III); patriotic song — General Thimmaiah School (I), Ammathi High SChool (II), A V School, Nelyahudikeri (III); marchpast — Government PU College, Madikeri (I), Kodagu Vidyalaya (II) and General Thimmaiah Public School (III); PU category — patriotic song — PU College, Moornadu; marchpast — PU College, Moornadu; Degree college category — patriotic song — FMC College (I), Government First Grade College (II); marchpast—Field Marshal College (I).

source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> District / DHNS – Madikeri, January 29th, 2017

Fighter pilot in the making: Kodagu girl does State proud at parade

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A.G. Aishwarya is a student of St. Joseph’s PU College in Madikeri.
A.G. Aishwarya is a student of St. Joseph’s PU College in Madikeri.

It was a moment to savour for senior under officer A.G. Aishwarya of Kodagu as she led the all-girls National Cadet Corps (NCC) contingent at the Republic Day parade held at Rajpath, New Delhi, on Thursday.

For the student of St. Joseph’s PU College in Madikeri, participating in the parade was a childhood dream inspired by her elder sister Ambika, who was decorated as the ‘Best Cadet’ and honoured at her institution a few years ago.

Her father Ajjinanda Ganesh, mother Monthi Ganesh and sister were in New Delhi on Thursday to witness the parade and cheer her on. Aishwarya belongs to the 19KAR Battalion and was also part of the Republic Day camp in 2015 as a junior wing cadet. She hopes this is just the beginning of an incredible journey as she is determined to join the Indian Air Force and become a fighter pilot.

Ms. Ganesh spoke to The Hindu from New Delhi soon after witnessing the parade and said the entire family was proud of Aishwarya. “There are no words to explain how proud we felt at that moment,” she said.

She recalled that Aishwarya was in class 2 when she witnessed seniors, including her sister, participate in NCC activities. She was also inspired by her uncle Major Nanjappa and other relatives in the armed forces. “She joined Bulbul while in primary school and later joined the Guides and finally the NCC when she was in class 8 and 9,” she said.

Aishwarya, who is a science student with good academic track record, has a little more than a month to prepare for her II PUC examinations, which commence in March, but she is not at all tense. “She has consistently secured distinction in all subjects despite her extracurricular activities and [she] is not tense at all,” her mother said.

Aishwarya is an accomplished skater and hockey player apart from also playing the guitar.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> States> Karnataka / by Special Correspondent / Mysuru – January 26th, 2017

‘Instill spirit of Vishwamanava in children’

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”There is a need to instill the spirit of vishwa manava in children,” said MLC M C Nanaiah.

Speaking at the annual day of Karumbaiah Academy for Learning and Sports, he said that, of the 600 crore population in the world, 100 crore suffer from hunger. India’s population is 110 crore. Of which 30 crore people struggle to make their ends meet. Educational institutions should try to bring those kids who have been denied of opportunities to the mainstream of the society.”

“We should provide suitable platform to bring out the hidden talents in children. The talent in the child is a lesson. Education helps in bringing the talent out. Society provides opportunity for children who have been denied of the opportunities,” he added.

Owing to political interference, several persons have been denied of opportunities. Some educational institutions have made their ground a commercial complex, which will deny sports facilities to the students, he lamented.

The greenery in Kodagu should be preserved. The 30 acre land of KALS should be used for raising plants and trees, he suggested. KALS Chief Ashwini Nachappa said “State government had sanctioned Rs 2 crore for laying astro turf in Kodagu through Ashwini Foundation. The work will commence at the earliest.”

KALS Managing Trustee Datta Karumbaiah presided. Principal Gowramma proposed a vote of thanks. The stage programme was followed by cultural programmes by the students. Students presented Suggi kunitha, Nandi dhwaja, Kolata, Yakshagana. All the 410 students took part in the cultural programme and came to the stage at once which gave the feeling of ‘Kinnara loka.’

The dance ballet of Lord Krishna, environment destruction attracted the attention of all. Danseus Maya Rao of Bangalore also gave a performance for an hour on the occasion.

source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> District / DHNS / Gonikoppa- January 10th, 2010

Selected for National Floorball competition

Education, Sports

Mysuru :

Karnataka Pre-University Board had organised a State Level Floorball Competition on Dec.18 at Gonikoppa, Kodagu District in which five students from Seshadripuram Independent Pre University College had represented Mysuru District and the team has won the first place.

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M. Pruthvi of second PU (commerce) has been selected to the National Level Floorball Competition.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Sports News / December 31st, 2016

Teresian College win Coorg Cup

Education, Sports

Mysore:

Teresian Girls’ College won the inter-collegiate Coorg Cup Hockey tournament for girls, organised recently.

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Mahadev Anjali, Manager, Teresian Institutions, Prof Jose V K, Principal, Teresian College, Shruthi D, HoD, Department of MCom, Teresian Post Graduation Centre, Anthony Moses, Physical Education department and others are seen in the picture.

source: http://www.citytoday.news / Home> Mysore / Friday – December 16th, 2016

Develop sportive spirit, says ex-cricketer David Johnson

Education, Sports

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International excricketer David Johnson, who was in town recently, inaugurated the Dr Akhil Kuttappa and Ashwath Ayyappa Memorial Cricket tournament for high school students on Sunday.

Addressing the students, the cricketer said, “Sports activities are as important as the regular curriculum. Students must develop a sportive spirit. Cricket has undergone a lot of changes in the past five years. Students can become good sportspersons, if they decide to.”

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavana Kodagu Vidyalaya, General Thimmaiah Public School, Rajeshwari School, St Michael School, St Joseph School, National Academy Gonikoppa, Sacred Heart School, Coorg Public School, Blossam and Crescent School teams took part in the tournament.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Kodagu Vidyalaya principal E Seenivasan, Kodagu Vidyalaya member K S Devaiah, Ram Bopanna and Munir Ahmed were present.

source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> District / DHNS / Madikeri – November 27th, 2016

Ashwini Sports Foundation to be inaugurated on April 17

Education, Famous Personalities of Kodagu / Coorg, Leaders, Sports
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Madikeri:

Ashwini Sports Foundation, started by the former India sprint queen, Ashwini Nachappa, to promote sports three years ago, will be formally launched at the Karumbaiah’s Academy for Learning and Sports (KALS) school at 4 p.m. in Gonicoppa on April 17.

Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs M.S. Gill, will launch the programme at a simple function at the KALS, Ms. Nachappa, who had represented India in Olympics, Asian Games and other international competitions, told The Hindu on Tuesday.

KALS, an ICSE-affiliated institution, is run by Ms. Nachappa and her sports-promoter husband, Maneyapanda Datta Karumbaiah. “We want to produce champions in all disciplines of sports,” she said. The foundation tied-up with the Indian Golf Union (IGU) to train the wards from the KALS in a junior programme at the Coorg Golf Links (CGL) located in Bittangala, near Virajpet town a year and halfs ago. About seven of them had picked up the game to such an extent that they had started taking part in the tournaments, Ms. Nachappa added.

An athletic development programme was being organised at the KALS involving more than 50 students drawn from all schools in the district. It would also involve 25 students from the Parikrma Humanity Foundation in the days to come, she said.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> National> Karnataka / by Jeevan Chinnappa / April 14th, 2010

Madikeri : Rs 125 crores for development of Catholic community – MLA Lobo

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Madikeri :

“An amount of Rs 125 crores is set aside for the development of Catholic communities, and they must make the best use of it, ” said Vidhana Mandala Backward Class and Minorities’ Committee president, MLA J R Lobo.

He was speaking during a discussion held with the Catholic community leaders, at St Michael School in the city, on Thursday, October 27.

“The government has announced several programmes for the development of society and a special grant in the budget. The amount of Rs 125 crores can be used for several pro community programmes,” he said.

“The government has created Catholic Development Committee for community development. It has appointed Bengaluru urban development minister K J George as the president and me as the vice president of the committee. It has also formed a subcommittee and appointed me as its president. Petitions for renovation or repairs of churches, cemetery, boundary wall, skills training and other development work in the community can be submitted,” he said.

“Christians comprise 3.6% of the population in the state. The government has given special importance to their development, but the community lags behind in making use of government released funds,” MLA Lobo said.

“Special camps should be held in various districts to make information on government programmes reach the people. Fund up to Rs one crore in the city and Rs 50 lac in towns is being provided for community halls. An amount is also paid for maintenance of old age homes,” he said.

Community representative, K T Baby Mathew, requested for additional funds for repairs of churches, and donations to poor people and for the district level committee, like in the state. Requests for reservation for Catholics could also be heard in the meeting.

K E Mathew said, extensive details of the government facilities such as scholarships, caste certificates, etc are required.

Committee assistant secretary Amba, additional deputy commissioner M Sathish Kumar, zilla panchayat assistant secretary Vishwanatha Poojary, assistant director of the department of public instruction G R Basavaraju, backward class and minority welfare department district officer K V Suresh, minority development corporation manager Nagendra Prasad, district employment exchange officer C Jagannath Virajpete, St Anns school’s Fr Muthuswamy, and others were present.

source: http://www.daijiworld.com / DaijiWorld.com / Home> Karnataka / by DaijiWorld Media Network – Madikeri (EP) / Madikeri – October 28th, 2016

Mysore Medical College alumnus Dr.Dechu Ponnappa gets global recognition

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Mysuru :

The Leading Physicians of the World (LPW) has recognised Dr. Dechu Ponnappa Puliyanda, MD, an alumnus of Mysore Medical College (MMC), as a top Paediatric Nephrologist in California by including her name in its 2016 edition.

LPW, which began as a yearly publication, selecting and documenting the biographies of medicines brightest minds, has over time evolved into the largest international exclusive medical organisation, representing first rate doctors in over 100 different medical specialties in all major markets across the globe.

Profile: Dechu Puliyanda is an astute clinician with a special interest in Pediatric Nephrology and kidney transplantation. After finishing her Fellowship in Nephrology and Transplantation from Harvard, she joined the prestigious Cedars Sinai Medical Centre in Beverly Hills California, where she currently serves as the Director of the Pediatric Nephrology programme. She is a professor of Pediatrics at Cedars Sinai Medical Centre as well as Professor of Pediatrics at the UCLA-David Geffen School of Medicine at Los Angeles, California.

Her research has focused on viral infections in the post transplant period, and surrogate markers for renal transplant rejection. She is a world-renowned speaker and has presented at a number of national and international conferences. She is an author of many peer-reviewed publications in prestigious medical journals. In addition, she has a very strong commitment to providing comprehensive care to children and adolescents with chronic kidney disease.

Dr. Dechu Puliyanda is is a member of the American Society of Transplantation, International Pediatric Transplantation Association, American Society of Nephrology, American Society of Pediatric Nephrology, International Pediatric Nephrology Association to name a few.

A gold medallist from Mysore Medical College (MMC), Dr. Dechu Puliyanda completed her internship and residency at the Rush Presbyterian St.Luke’s Medical Centre in Chicago. She then completed her Fellowship in Nephrology and Transplantation at the Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston.

She is the daughter of late Dr. Kokkalera Ponnappa and Machie Ponnappa (nee Pandanda), who is a resident of Mittal Panorama on Lalitha Mahal Road in Mysuru. She is married to Subbaiah Puliyanda and the couple have two children, Siddarth and Sitara.

Dechu’s brother Uthaiah Kokkalera is a Robotic Laparascopic Surgeon in Los Angeles, California.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / July 18th, 2016