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Project Radio Collar Launched To Track Elephants In Kodagu

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Siddapura:

Concerned at the increasing instances of elephant-human conflict, the Forest Department, for the first time in Kodagu, has put radio collars on elephants to study their migration patterns.

The Department has decided to put radio collars on selected elephants so that their migration patterns can be studied. An analysis of their movements will help in avoiding human-elephant conflict that results in deaths of humans and damage to crops, said Department officials.

Accordingly, over six elephants that usually enter coffee estates and fields have been radio-collared in places including Virajpet, Madikeri, Kushalnagar, Maldare, Ammathi & Pollibetta. These areas have witnessed increased elephant attacks in the recent past.

The collars were fitted on the wild pachyderms with the help of tamed elephants including Bhima, Abhimanyu and Krishna. Last time, over four collars were fitted on the elephants and the Department staff was able to successfully track the elephant movements and prevented them from entering the human habitats.

Department officials said that radio collars could further strengthen the elephant corridor management strategy. It could also become an early warning system for villagers in order to avoid conflict with elephants as the collars could provide real-time information. Radio-collaring of animals is a tried and tested method of studying free-ranging wild animals that has been in practice for several decades. It is primarily used for tracking the movement and activity patterns of the tagged animal, with the signals being sent to a handheld device or to a computer via a satellite.

It is often the only method that is available for studying the movement and activity patterns of a secretive species like the tiger or a wide-ranging species like the elephant. Information obtained from the use of radio telemetry is of high scientific and conservation value. The GPS-enabled radio collars will provide updates in real-time about the location of a herd and help track them within the State as well as during migration. A tool embedded in the collar will send signals 24X7.

“Once we receive signals on the presence of the elephant herd near human habitation, the ground-level Rapid Response Team of the Dept. will be alerted on their mobile phones so that they can rush to the place and launch an operation to drive elephants back into the woods,” said District Forest Officer Maria Kristhu Raj.

The kumkis (tamed elephants) will infiltrate the herd and scatter the elephants. When the female leader is isolated, the experts perched on the nearest kumki will shoot her with a dart loaded with a tranquillising drug called xylazine. The dosage will be decided according to the size and strength of the matriarch. “After being hit, the elephant will walk like it is intoxicated for 10 minutes and then it will fall asleep. So, our men have a window of about 40 minutes to put the radio collar on the elephant,” he explained.

“In the 40 minutes the animal was under sedation, the team fixed the radio collar and activated it. Soon, veterinarians injected a drug to revive it. The entire operation was over in 50 minutes and the animal started heading back into the forests,” the DFO added.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / May 14th, 2019

Two-day DC interview on Madikeri AIR

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Deputy Commissioner Annies Kanmani Joy will be interviewed on All India Radio, Madikeri, on May 17.

The deputy commissioner will speak on the relief measures, compensation and future projects being planned by the district administration.

The programme will be broadcast on May 17 (8.35 am and 5.30 pm) and May 18 (1.30 pm and 6.50 pm), a press release stated.

source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Mangaluru / by Adithya K A / DH News Service, Madikeri / May 17th, 2019

Farewell To Parish Priest Of Our Lady Of Perpetual Succour Church

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Mysuru:

A warm farewell will be accorded to Rev. Fr. Raymond, Parish Priest, Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church, Mysuru, who has been transferred to St. Anthony’s Church in Ammathi, Kodagu, at a function to be held at the Church premises in Srirampura on May 19 (Sunday). The Mass will be at 8.30 am followed by send-off.

Born in 1976 at Dornahalli, Fr. Raymond was Ordained as Priest on Apr.25, 2006. He has served as an Assistant Parish Priest at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Martalli and as Parish Priest at St. Joseph’s Church, Otterthotti.

As the works on Srirampura Church was completed during his tenure, credit should go to Fr. Raymond for his hard work and the support of Parishners and generous donors. The well-equipped Church was inaugurated on June 26, 2016. He will take charge at St. Anthony’s Church in Ammathi on June 2 in place of Rev. Fr. D. Jayaraj.

Rev. Fr. M. Vincent (retd. Principal of St. Philomena’s College, Mysuru) will be the Parish Priest of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church from May 26.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / May 16th, 2019

Field Marshal KM Cariappa 26th Death Anniversary: Remembering First Commander-in-Chief of Indian Army

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Field Marshal KM Cariappa (Photo Credits: indianarmy.nic.in)
Field Marshal KM Cariappa (Photo Credits: indianarmy.nic.in)

Field Marshal Kodandera Madappa Cariappa breathe his last 26 years ago on May 15, 1993. He was the first Indian Commander in Chief of the Indian Army. Cariappa took command of the Army from its British Commander in Chief, General Sir Roy Bucher. He was also nicknamed “Kipper”. Cariappa was born on January 28, 1899, in Madikeri, Kodagu which is today part of Karnataka.

Field Marshal Criappa had his formal education in Madikeri and pursued his college education from the prestigious Presidency College in Chennai. Cariappa joined the British Indian Army in 1919 and was commissioned in the 88th Carnatic Infantry at Bombay (now Mumbai) as Temporary Second Lieutenant. He was granted permanent commission on September 9, 1922. In 1927, he was promoted to the rank of Captain.

During the World War–II, Field Marshal Cariappa actively served in Iraq, Iran and Syria in 1941–1942 and then in Burma in 1943–1944. Back in India in March 1942, he was posted as second-in-command of the newly raised 7th Rajput Machine Gun Battalion at Fatehgarh. Cariappa was posted as AQMG of the 26th Indian Division stationed at Buthidaung in Burma. The division played an important role in pushing the Japanese back from Arakan. For his services in the operation, Cariappa was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in June 1945.

In the same year, Cariappa was made the commander of the Bannu Frontier Brigade in Waziristan. During this period, Colonel Ayub Khan – later Field Marshal and President of Pakistan from 1962–1969 – served under him. In 1947, Cariappa was the first of two Indians selected to undergo training at the Imperial Defence College, at Camberly, in the UK, to attend the higher command courses.

After Independence, He was promoted to the rank of Major General and was appointed as deputy chief of the general staff. In November 1947, Cariappa was appointed as the Eastern Army commander after being promoted to a rank of Lieutenant General. As the situation worsened in Kashmir in 1947, Cariappa was moved as General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Command. He directed operations for the recapture of territories seized by Afghan tribals backed by the Pakistani Army.

On January 15, 1949, Cariappa, took over the reins of the Indian Army. The day is now celebrated in India as the Army Day. He served in the Indian Army for over 30 years. After his retirement in 1953, he served as the Indian high commissioner to Australia and New Zealand until 1956. On April 28, 1986, the Government of India conferred the rank of field marshal on Cariappa. He was the second Field Marshal of the Indian Army after Sam Manekshaw. Cariappa’s health began to deteriorate in 1991. He suffered from arthritis and heart problems. He died in his sleep on May 15, 1993, at the Bangalore Command Hospital.

Cariappa was married in March 1937, in Secunderabad, to Muthu Machia. The couple had a son and a daughter. Their son, K.C. Cariappa also known as “Nanda”, joined the Indian Air Force and rose to the rank of air marshal. During the 1965 war, Nanda was shot down over Pakistan. He was captured and held as a prisoner of war (POW). After realising the identity of the captured IAF officer, General Ayub Khan, the then president of Pakistan himself contacted Cariappa to inform about his son. When Ayyub offered to release Nanda, Carriapa asked him to give his son no better treatment than any other POW. Field Marshal Carriappa was a recipient of Indian Independence medal, Burma Star and General Service Medal.

source: http://www.latestly.com / LatestLY / Home> Lifestyle> Festivals Events / by Team LatestLY / May 15th, 2019

Bollinamme fest on June 8

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‘Bollinamme’ programme to mark the silver jubilee celebrations of Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy, will be held at Cauvery College in Gonikoppa on June 8, said Academy president Pemmanda K Ponnappa.

Speaking during the launch of the Bollinamme logo at the Academy’s office in Madikeri, he said that for the last 25 years, the Academy had been doing a commendable job in preserving the language, literature, history and culture of the Kodava community with the help of the government grants.

He said that the Academy was holding programmes within and outside the district focused on the Kodava tradition, folklore, culture, theatre.

“The Academy has been successful in publishing books and CDs. An effort is being made to document the life of a Kodava from birth to death,” he added.

Fest attractions

Stating that Bollinamme would feature cultural, literary programmes and a procession, Ponnappa added that a photo exhibition and documentary screening (on Kodava culture) would be some of the attractions of the fest.

“Kodava antiquities will be displayed. Kodava cuisine and Kodava books will be on sale,” he added.

The programme would be inaugurated with a procession at 9 am. It will be followed by a meeting at 10.30 am.

Cultural programs such as Umathaat, Bolakaat, Kathiaat, Duddikott, Kolaat, Urtikott, Talipaat, Kappekalli will be performed by artistes.

It will be followed by a special performance by Kodava theatre artists in the evening at 5 pm, he said.

A poetry meet is scheduled at 11 am. The valedictory ceremony will be held at 2 pm, he added.

The publicity committee members are Naliyamanda K Umesh, Itichandanda Ramesh Uthappa, Beekachanda Beliappa, the stage committee members are Hanchetira Manu Mudappa, Shorerea Mudaiah and Mannakamane Balakrishna.

Hospitality and transport committee members constitute of Mannakkemane Balkrishna.

Procession committee member is Bollajira B Ayiappa, reception committee members are Angira Kusum, Aminchanda Praveen Chengappa and Hanchetira Fancy Muthanna.

Ajjamada P Kushalappa, Sullimada Bhavani Kaveriappa, Changulanda P Suraj and Kudiyara Sharada are part of the cultural committee.

source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Mangaluru / by Adithya K A / DH News Service / Madikeri / May 14th, 2019

‘Yashaswi spices’ now on wheels

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A model of the mobile shop for 'Yashaswi' products.
A model of the mobile shop for ‘Yashaswi’ products.

The ‘Yashaswi’ enterprise initiated under ‘Project Coorg’ programme of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan has been quite successful, and from Sunday, the Yashaswi brand spices will be marketed on wheels.

The scheme was started to provide support to women victims from Kaluru village in Kodagu, who were affected by flash-floods and landslides.

Project Coorg Head Balaji Kashyap said that a well-equipped van has been sponsored by the Kodava Koota based in North America, exclusively for the sale of spices. The mobile spices shop will move across Kodagu district.

The spices prepared and packed by the victims are being marketed at the stalls in Raja Seat premises and the Child Welfare Committee in Madikeri, as well. Apart from spices, there are coffee and honey under the same brand name.

source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Mangaluru / by Adithya K A / DH News Service / Madikeri – May 12th, 2019

Second phase of study on Kodava genealogy begins

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The second phase of the study on Kodava Genealogy began on May 1, said Codava National Council President Nandineravanda U Nachappa.

Addressing reporters in Madikeri on Friday, he said that the features of Kodava community are being studied. The objective of the study is to provide statutory protection to the Kodavas.

The study is being done under the supervision of the Central and the state governments, he said.

The study in the second phase includes the subjects of ‘Devanele’, traditional healing methods in Kodagu, tribes, folk sports, agriculture, Kodava almanac, festivals, ‘Oor mand’, ‘Nadmand kol’, ‘Manepatt’, ‘Kail poldh’ and ‘Kaveri Changradi’.

Nachappa added that the study of the social, educational and financial conditions of Kodavas was carried out in the first phase.

CNC office-bearers Pullera Kalappa, Chambanda Janat and Kandera Suresh were present.

source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Mangaluru / by Adithya K A / DH News Service / May 03rd, 2019

Amar’s Kodagu connection

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Abhishek and Tanya Hope, Rachita Ram and Nirup Bhandari— will make a special appearance in this song.
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Abhishek’s debut project, Amar, has been creating a buzz with its audio track. While the team in association with Anand Audio has released three songs – Marethu Hoyithe, Heege and Onde Aetige — which have hit the chartbusters, the fourth song is also likely to create a sensation since it will be in Kodava language.

This song, Joruu paattu aata adaadana peggaru mele peggu haakana, sung by director and singer Jessie Gift with lyrics by Kiran Kaverappa and music composed by Arjun Janya, will release in the coming days. It is supposedly a delightful track dedicated to Kodavas, and features Darshan, who plays a pivotal role in the film. He, along with the lead pairs —

Abhishek and Tanya Hope, Rachita Ram and Nirup Bhandari— will make a special appearance in this song.

Abhishek’s first film, directed by Nagshekar with DOP by Satya Hegde, will have many specials. The romantic drama, made under Sandesh Productions, has been shot in a record number of locations. Set against a biking backdrop, the film’s second half is mostly shot in picturesque Switzerland. A song and a few scenes are shot in Malaysia. Having got a U/A certification, the film will hit theatres on May 31.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Entertainment> Kannada / by Express News Service / May 08th, 2019

Govt revokes temporary ban on land conversion in Kodagu

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The state government on Thursday revoked the temporary ban on conversion of land in the flood-hit Kodagu district.

The ban had come into effect after last year’s devastating floods washed away large chunks of land in the coffee district.

The Revenue Department on Thursday ordered tahsildars and assistant commissioners to allow conversion of land up to 15 to 20 cents for building houses by the locals after obtaining a ground report.

“Several people have been submitting applications seeking the conversion of land to build houses for a living. But since the floods, the government had ordered temporary ban on conversion of lands for non-agricultural purposes. But keeping in mind the public request, the government has directed to allow conversion of land up to 15 to 20 cents for building houses by the locals.”

The state government while revoking the temporary ban has also laid down certain conditions to prevent damages to the properties in future due to any natural calamity.

As per the conditions, no permission shall be given for construction of buildings in non-stable areas so identified by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) in its report; the buildings shall be at least 10 meters away from the rivers and rivulets and conversion shall not be allowed along the valleys and on those lands which had witnessed landslide in 2018.

source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State / by Niranjan Kaggere, Bengaluru / May 09th, 2019

Den Thimmaiah Emerges Fastest Driver In Autocross

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Den Thimmaiah emerged as the fastest driver at the National level 4-wheel Autocross Championship organised at Begoorkolli.

Organised at the fields belonging to the members of Chendira, Ippumada, Chekkera and Thethira families by JCI Ponnampet Golden, he emerged victorious as he clocked in at 2.02 minutes at the 850-meter rally course.

He also won the Coorg Local Open, 1,400-1,600cc category and Indian Open categories, adding three victories to his name.

In ‘The Coorg Local Open’ category, Den Thimmaiah won the first place, followed by Kokengada Darshan and Karavanda Thimmiah respectively.

Mohamad Shiek won the first place, Shrihari the second and C.K. Somanna the third place in the 800 cc category.

In the 1,001-1,400 cc category, the first place was won by Ismail Khan, second by Harshad Pasha and the third by Sparsh Nanjappa.

Den Thimmaiah won the first place while Dhruva Chandrashekar and Kokengada Darshan won the second and third place respectively in the 1,400-1,600 cc category.

The first place was bagged by Den Thimmaiah while the second and third place were won by Dhruva Chandrashekar and Roopesh respectively in the Indian Open Class.

In the XUV class, Mekerira Kariappa won the first place while Shriganesh won the second place.

In the Women’s category, Puttichanda Dayan Somaiah won the first place and Pooja Karumbaiah won the second place.

Over 40 participants took part in the event.

JCI Ponnampet Golden President Koniyanda Kavya Sanju, Mondovi Motors Gonicoppa showroom manager Manoj, JCI secretary Kotangada Nanaiah, JCI leaders Kotrangada Subbaiah, Arasu Nanjappa, Katimada Giri, Nirin Monappa, Robin Subbaiah, Pullangada Natesh distributed prizes to the winners.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Sports / May 09th, 2019