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Karnataka: Kodagu hotels, tourist centres directed to ensure 60% Kannada usage on nameboards

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Kodagu Deputy Commissioner Venkataraja chairing a meeting in Madikeri on Friday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

Hotels, restaurants, homestays, and commercial establishments in Kodagu — known for its coffee and one of Karnataka’s primary tourist destinations — have been directed to ensure that 60% of the text on their nameboards is written in Kannada.

Kodagu Deputy Commissioner Venkataraja on Friday instructed all departments to ensure strict implementation of the State government order mandating Kannada usage on nameboards.

He was speaking at a meeting held at his office in Madikeri following the government’s notification enforcing the rule across all establishments, including shops, commercial complexes, industries, schools, colleges, government offices, and tourist centres in the hill station.

Mr. Venkataraja said that the Karnataka Comprehensive Development of Kannada (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which received the Governor’s assent on February 25, makes it mandatory for all industrial, commercial, and business establishments to display at least 60% of their nameboard content in Kannada. Local bodies and concerned departments have been asked to take necessary measures for its effective enforcement.

The Act applies to all institutions that have obtained approval or permission from the government or local authorities. Private schools, colleges, hospitals, laboratories, entertainment centres, and hotels must ensure Kannada is prominently displayed on their nameboards, he said.

Emphasising the need to promote Kannada, particularly in border areas and private educational institutions, the Deputy Commissioner warned that non-compliance would attract penalties. A penalty of ₹5,000 for the first offence and ₹10,000 for the second has been imposed; repeated violations may also result in the cancellation of licences.

Zilla Panchayat CEO Anand Prakash Meena shared details about the enforcement of Kannada nameboard regulations within local body limits.

Additional Deputy Commissioner R. Aishwarya, Additional Superintendent of Police Barike Dinesh Kumar, and Assistant Director of Kannada and Culture Department Kumar also spoke at the meeting.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> India / by The Hindu Bureau / October 10th, 2025

AUGUST 15th : Independence Day celebrations: ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign launched in Karnataka’s Kodagu district

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Kodagu Deputy Commissioner Venkat Raja during the inauguration of ‘Har Ghar Tiranga campaign’ in Madikeri on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

The Kodagu district administration, on Tuesday, launched the three-day ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, which will see a variety of programmes being organised as part of the Independence Day celebrations.

The ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, commemorating the 78th year of India’s independence, will be held from August 13 to 15 across the district.

Deputy Commissioner Venkat Raja inaugurated the campaign at his office in Madikeri. The Revenue, Panchayat Raj, School Education and Literacy, Pre-University Education, Social Welfare, Backward Classes Welfare, Urban Development, Municipal Administration, and Kannada and Culture Departments have joined hands to conduct various activities at the event.

Mr. Raja said that the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign was being organised as per government directions, and added that programmes will be conducted at district, taluk, and gram panchayat levels through different departments. He appealed to all the participants to upload their selfies to https://hargartiranga.com after participating in the campaign.

Municipalities, town panchayats, and city councils will host a variety of events; schools, colleges, and hostels will also conduct a range of activities, the Deputy Commissioner said. “It is very important that everyone participates in the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign,” he added.

Additional Deputy Commissioner R. Aishwarya said that various programmes had already been conducted in schools, colleges, and historical places, and urged everyone to contribute to the success of the campaign. Social Welfare Department Deputy Director and taluk panchayat Executive Officer Shekhar said that arrangements had been made to organise the campaign in various gram panchayats and hostels.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> India> Karnataka / by The Hindu Bureau (Headline edited) / August 12th, 2025

Monsoon preparedness: DC tells officials to take precautionary measures in Kodagu

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Deputy Commissioner Venkataraja presiding over the district disaster management authority meeting in Madikeri on Friday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

Kodagu Deputy Commissioner Venkataraja on Friday directed nodal officers and engineers concerned to take necessary precautionary measures for monsoon preparedness.

He was speaking while presiding over the district disaster management authority meeting, held at his office in Madikeri.

The Deputy Commissioner said monsoon is likely to begin in June, and precautionary measures must be taken to prevent disasters caused by heavy rainfall.

Mr. Venkataraja stressed the importance of ensuring that there is no loss of human or animal life during the monsoon.

Nodal officers have already been appointed and must take necessary measures within their respective jurisdictions, with extra vigilance in sensitive areas, he told the meeting.

Fire and emergency services personnel must gear up to safeguard people in flood-prone areas and coordinate with the National Disaster Response Force teams during the season, he added.

Officials from the Department of Health and Family Welfare were told to stock necessary medicines and raise awareness to prevent the outbreak of communicable diseases. The Deputy Commissioner instructed engineers from the Public Works and Panchayat Raj Departments to repair roads in their jurisdiction.

Additional Deputy Commissioner R. Aishwarya, Additional Superintendent of Police Dinesh Kumar, and other district and taluk-level officials were present.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> India> Karnataka / by The Hindu Bureau / May 09th, 2025