Online applications have been invited for admission to Navodaya Vidyalaya.
Students who are studying in the fifth standard in Kodagu district are eligible to write the entrance exam. The last date to submit the applications is November 30.
The exam will be held on April 30. For details visit: www.navodaya.gov.in, stated a release from Navodaya Vidyalaya, Galibeedu, principal O M Pankajakshan.
source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Mangaluru / by DHNS, Madikeri / September 25th, 2021
Mysuru Kodava Samaja celebrated the 153rd birth anniversary of Haradasa Appaneravanda Appacha Kavi on Sept.21 at the Samaja premises in Vijayanagar here as ‘Kodava Sahitya Day.’
Picture shows the members of the Samaja Management Committee and special invitees offering floral tributes to the portrait of Appacha Kavi.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Photo News / September 24th, 2021
City girl, team-mates of Kodagu Football Club shine in prestigious ‘A Division’ League
Kodagu, the land of coffee has a girl’s football club now and it has already made a mark in the on-going prestigious ‘A Division’ League matches being held in Bengaluru at Bangalore Football Stadium. In all, 17 teams are participating in the matches and prominent among them is United Kodagu Football Club, exclusively for girls.
This is the first girls’ Club registered with a Kodagu name in it and has been floated by H.H. Harish, a football player himself from Pollibetta in Kodagu. Harish is an All India Football Federation licence holder to coach future players.
Among the players in the Club is 19-year-old C.V. Niharika from Saraswathipuram in Mysuru, presently studying in National Institute of Engineering (NIE) pursuing Mechanical Engineering second year. As of now, there are only two players from Kodagu — Nikhita from Somwarpet and Parimala from Pollibetta.
Nikhita from Somwarpet.
“There are at least 30 to 40 girl players from Kodagu who are interested and capable of playing in league matches. In the pandemic situation and due to examinations and other family commitments, they are not able to come to be a part of the Club in these league matches. I have registered with the United Kodagu Football Club so as to not miss out on the league matches. If the Club fares well, we will conduct a trial in Kodagu for the subsequent matches,” Harish told Star of Mysore.
Parimala from Pollibetta.
Interested but no opportunities
Lending a helping hand to Harish is Kodagu District Football Association. “The United Kodagu Football Club is taking care of the food and accommodation of the players and the team is poised to enter the semi-finals,” Harish said.
He is the Head Coach of the Bengaluru-based Nakshatra Football Academy and the other players have been handpicked from there, he said.
“Hockey takes priority in Kodagu but there are girls who are interested in football and so far they have not had any opportunities. We provide a platform for them and the ‘A Division’ was a good opportunity for them to learn and hone their skills from other State-level players,” Harish added, regretting the lukewarm response he got when he called for player participation. He hopes that more players will emerge from the coffee district.
Coach Harish in discussion with players.
Sharing her experience with SOM on playing for Kodagu FC, Niharika said that she was glad for the opportunity and grabbed it as soon as the opportunity landed on her lap. “I am the only Mysuru girl to be playing football at this level and I practice for at least three to four hours per day,” she said.
Niharika started playing football at a very young age and her class boys were her team-mates. “Football is the only game that attracted me and I felt I belonged to it and it was quite natural. Despite facing obstacles and discrimination initially as there is a wrong notion that only men play this game, my parents were very supportive. And here I am,” she said.
Notably, Niharika’s coach in the University of Mysore is Ramani, a woman who coaches all the senior boys. “She picked me up and took me under wings and it was a magical moment,” she added.
Niharika is the daughter of Dr. C.S. Vasanthakumar, a medical practitioner and C.P. Manjula, who was an Assistant Professor Economics, now a home-maker.
Team United Kodagu Football Club with Coach Harish.
Team makes it to Main League
In the ‘A Division’ League, The Kodagu FC could not make it to the finals in the qualifiers. The team played its last match on Sept. 20 and qualified for the Main League that will take place later.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Feature Articles / September 23rd, 2021
‘Mouna Kaniveya Santa’, a work by Dr J Somanna, was released in Madikeri on Wednesday. DH Photo
Building a healthy society is the responsibility of every citizen, said writer Dr Kalegowda Nagawara.
He was speaking after releasing the works ‘Mouna Kaniveya Santa’, ‘Ashwathara Katha Sahitya’, ‘Giriseemeya Hadu-Padu’ and ‘Kannada Sahityakke Kodagine Koduge’, by Dr J Somanna, principal of Vijayalakshmi PU College, Balele, during a programme organised by Zilla Lekhakara Mattu Kalavidara Balaga at Press Club on Wednesday.
Dr Kalegowda said, “Society would have both positive and negative aspects. It is not good to highlight only the negative aspects. One should lead secular lives in the real sense to be peaceful.”
Kodagu has contributed immensely to literature. In Kodagu, men and women are respected equally, he said and recalled the incident where writer Kodagina Gowramma gave away her gold jewellery to Gandhiji when the latter visited the district, towards the freedom fight.
“Gandhiji’s eyes filled with tears when he narrated the incident at Gandhi Maidan in Madikeri. The Father of the Nation had also narrated the same incident of Gowramma’s generosity and patriotism in his speeches in Puttur and Sullia,” said Dr Kalegowda Nagawara.
He further said that a discussion will be held with the district administration towards utilising grants for the preservation of folklore literature.
The writer also felt there is a need to preserve the environment of Kodagu.
Railway connectivity will have a negative impact on nature, he added.
Social activist V P Shashidhar said that writer Dr J Somanna has captured the essence of the primitives of the district, in his works.
Zilla Lekhakara Mattu Kalavidara Balaga president Keshava Kamath said that the association has been organising a literary event each month.
During the Covid-19 pandemic, the programmes were held online, he added.
District Kannada Sahitya Parishat former president T P Ramesh, SNDP Kodagu Union president V K Lokesh and others were present.
A programme of light songs was held on the occasion.
source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Mangaluru / by DHNS, Madikeri / September 22nd, 2021
“Usually it takes seven to eight days to complete chemical spraying across a 10 acre estate. However, the job was completed in four hours using the drone,” said an arecanut estate owner.
Drone facility used in a paddy field in the district (Photo | Special arrangement)
Madikeri :
Agriculture has taken a hit in several ways amid the pandemic and labour shortage and lack of maintenance are among the top struggles faced by farmers. However, this is now being addressed technologically with drones taking over jobs at many estates in Kodagu.
Vikram Appaiah, a arecanut estate owner in Karadigodu village, first heard of drones helping in agriculture activities in a social media group. He opted for the technology and the first drone experiment was done across his estate in May.
“I hired the drone to enable maintenance work at the estate. Fungicide spray was mounted on the drone and all the arecanut trees were uniformly sprayed with the chemical,” recalled Vikram. He added, “Usually it takes seven to eight days to complete chemical spraying across a 10 acre estate. However, the job was completed in four hours using the drone.” Following the success story, Vikram hired the drone for the second round of chemical spraying in September.
The drones are outsourced from the local agro company Omega in Gonikoppal. “Prior bookings have to be made and the drones help in systemic spray of chemicals or organic sprays. Many farmers are approaching us to opt for the facility as it is time-saving and convenient,” said Naj Chengappa, the proprietor of Omega.
He explained that Rs 2200 is charged for spraying chemicals with drones across one acre of arecanut estate and Rs 950 across one acre of paddy field.
He, however, confirmed that this facility cannot be used across coffee estates due to the uneven terrain alongside increased shade trees in the estates.
source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> States> Karnataka / by Prajna GR, Express News Service / September 22nd, 2021
Power Forward from Kodagu Navaneetha Pattemane Udayakumar will be a part of the Indian team in the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup Basketball Tournament, scheduled to commence in Amman, Jordan, on Sept. 27.
The Indian team is placed in ‘Group A’ alongside Japan, Korea and New Zealand and the Indian squad will be led by Shireen Limaye. The squad comprises Shireen Limaye (captain), Madhu Kumari, Sruthi Arvind, S. Pushpa, P.U. Navaneetha, S. Sathiya, M. Nishanthi, Vaishnavi Yadav, Sreekala Rani, Anumaria, Stephy Nixon and S.M. Sahana.
Standing 5-foot-10 inches tall, Navaneetha has been an outstanding performer in women’s basketball in the country. She has represented India in the FIBA Asia Women’s Basketball Championships and is employed with South Western Railways (SWR), Mysuru.
Before joining SWR, Navaneetha was trained at the DYES Sports Hostel, Mysuru. She is the recipient of the prestigious ‘Ekalavya Award’ and Karnataka Olympic Association (KOA) Award for her feats in the sport.
Navaneetha is the daughter of P.P. Udayakumar and P.U. Girija, who are residents at Suntikoppa, Kodagu. She married K.M. Adarsh from Mysuru this year, who is serving in the Indian Army.
Initially encouraged by her parents, Navaneetha joined Sports School, Vidyanagar, and later on joined Sports Hostel, Mysuru, in 2006. Initially, she was coached by B.S. Girish, SAK Basketball coach and DYES & SAK Basketball coach M.B. Patil at DYES, Mysuru.
A forward, Navaneetha is an attacking player and impresses with her skilful play. She began her career by representing Karnataka in the School Nationals held at Punjab in 2008 and from then on, has never looked back. She has represented the State in the Women’s Nationals, Youth Nationals from 2009 till 2010 and in 2011, she represented the State in the Senior and Junior Nationals in Delhi.
She represented the Mysore University in the Inter-University Championships in 2011-12 at Kannur and has been a regular in the team from then on. In 2009-10, her excellent play in the Nationals earned her the Indian cap when she donned Indian colours in the 1st FIBA Asia U-16 Championships held in Pune. She also took part in the NBA All India Tournament held at Delhi in 2001-12. She took part in the Junior Indian and Youth Indian camp held at Delhi and Tamil Nadu.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Sports/ September 20th, 2021
The issue was discussed, among other things, in an interaction of Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal with coffee growers, roasters, exporters and other stakeholders at Coffee Board Head Office, Bengaluru.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. (File)
The government will relook at the coffee law to make it suitable as per the present needs of the sector and facilitate its growth, the commerce ministry said on Saturday.
The issue was discussed, among other things, in an interaction of Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal with coffee growers, roasters, exporters and other stakeholders at Coffee Board Head Office, Bengaluru.
Coffee growers expressed concerns over losing their lands in view of the notices issued by banks under the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest (SARFAESI) Act.
source: http://www.indianexpress.com / The Indian Express / Home> India / by ENS, Economic Bureau, New Delhi / September 19th, 2021
The 15th Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) of Gokulam Kodava Sangha will be held on Sept. 26 (Sunday) at 3.30 pm at Kodava Samaja (Ground Floor), Gen. K.S. Thimayya Road, Vijayanagar 1st Stage, Mysuru. Nayakanda U. Appaya, Sangha President, will preside over the meeting.
Felicitation:
On the occasion, Sangha members’ children who have excelled in the field of education (7th Std., SSLC, II PUC, Graduation, Post-Graduation and Technical Courses) in the academic year 2020-21 and those who have excelled in other fields also will be felicitated.
Those eligible may submit copies of their marks card or certificate before 5 pm on Sept. 20 to Sangha Secretary Myndapanda A. Thimmanna (Mob: 90361-47871). Applications received late will not be considered, according to a press release.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> In Briefs / September 19th, 2021
Students were thrilled to meet their friends and teachers again with the schools reopening in the district on Friday.
Students were welcomed with flowers and sweets by the teachers.
The body temperature of the students was checked using thermal scanners prior to their entry into the classrooms. Sanitisers were also arranged at the school.
The classes for students of classes IX and X commenced on Friday. There are 47 government, 46 aided, 77 unaided and 15 other schools in the district. There are 7,606 students in class IX and 7,424 students in class X in the district. About 45 to 50% of the students have attended the on-campus classes, said DDPI Sridharan.
About 35% of the I PU students and 60% of the II PU students have attended the classes, said PU department deputy director Vishnumurthy.
source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State>Mangaluru / by DHNS, Madikeri / September 17th, 2021
Aurika, Coorg, is a pet friendly resort with 55 aesthetically designed rooms and suites, new-age dining and extensive banqueting options, and innovative high-tech entertainment facilities.
Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd., through its management subsidiary Carnation Hotels Pvt. Ltd., enters in Coorg, with its new upscale resort – Aurika, Coorg. This is the second property under the brand Aurika Hotels & Resorts – Luxury by Lemon Tree Hotels, with the first having launched in Udaipur in 2019.
The 45 acre landscaped resort is located amidst the coffee gardens of Coorg, with panoramic views of the rainforest. From undulating coffee plantations to the black treasures of pepper vines, from the ancient Kodavas culture to their authentic cuisine, one can explore the unique and unexplored world in the Western ghats of Southern India with Aurika, Coorg.
“We are proud and excited to announce the launch of Aurika, Coorg, in this picturesque plantation in the coffee capital of India. This is the second launch under our upscale brand – Aurika Hotels & Resorts, following the launch of Aurika, Udaipur in 2019. Over the past couple of years, our castle on the hill in Udaipur has been very well received by guests and industry insiders alike, and we hope our new addition in Coorg will also appeal to our valued patrons and guests. With its undulating beauty, unique experiences, innovative food and beverage concepts, and impeccable hospitality, we truly believe that Aurika, Coorg will be an experience beyond the unusual,” said Rattan Keswani, Deputy Managing Director, Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd.
The resort features Mirasa* – the all-day dining restaurant, Ariva* – the bar, Roast & Red* – the coffee lounge, Aura* – the private cabana deck, and extensive banquet facilities including the ballroom*, the boardroom* and multiple outdoor terraces* and eclectic venues* for private events and exclusive experiences.
Recreational facilities include Araya* – the spa, a well-equipped fitness center*, the outdoor swimming pool* and bar*, the Rumpus Room* for children, Check & Mate* – the chess garden, Au.rion* – the star gazing terrace and outdoor activities*, including a putting green and croquet lawn.
The 55 elegantly designed rooms and suite showcase glimpses of the heritage, culture, flora and fauna of Coorg, while imbibing upscale décor elements that reflect the Aurika brand. Each room features an alfresco sit out area, from which to admire the lush green plantations. The relaxed atmosphere, inspired design and luxury amenities are accompanied by hi-tech facilities one cannot do without, even on a holiday.
As a pet friendly resort, Aurika, Coorg offers a comfortable and luxurious stay for your furry four-legged companions as well. The pet friendly rooms are located close to the specially demarcated open play area and are equipped with dog beds, bowls and toys for use by your beloved pups during your stay. Our culinary experts and resident dog lovers have also designed a canine menu, with wholesome gourmet meals to suit each pup’s palate and appetite. Pet pawrents can also dine with their pups at the designated cabanas at Aura.
*Due to the ongoing COVID 19 circumstances, certain services and facilities will be limited or unavailable, in keeping with our house rules and the prevailing government regulations.
source: http://www.bwhotelier.businessworld.in / BW Hotelier.com / Home> News / by BW Online Bureau / September 16th, 2021
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