Deputy Commissioner Annies Kanmani Joy, who is also the chairperson of Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) district committee, performed the ground-breaking for Red Cross Bhavan at Stewart Hill in the town on Thursday.
Speaking during the formal programme, IRCS State Committee Chairman Naganna said that the IRCS had always assisted in the relief measures, including the floods in Kodagu.
“The Red Cross Bhavan will provide timely assistance to the people affected by calamities”.
Naganna said that a grant of Rs 50 lakh was reserved by the IRCS district committee and Rs 25 lakh by the state committee for the Red Cross Bhavan.
Naganna said that a grant of Rs 50 lakh was reserved by the IRCS district committee and Rs 25 lakh by the state committee for the Red Cross Bhavan.
He said another Rs 10 lakh will be provided in the next phase by the IRCS state committee. Making use of the funds provided by elected representatives, a state-of-the-art auditorium, a warehouse and an office will be constructed, he added.
IRCS Kodagu head B K Ravindra Rai stated that the Red Cross Bhavan was planned to be constructed at a cost of Rs 1.30 crore on 12.50 cents of land, and the work would be carried out by Nirmithi Kendra.
IRCS Kodagu General Secretary H R Muralidhar said that the branch of the IRCS was commissioned in Kodagu in 1952, with the efforts of the then Chief Minister of Coorg state, C M Poonacha.
Former IRCS State general Secretary Ashok Kumar Shetty, Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences Principal Dr Vishal, Nirmithi Kendra Officer Sachin, CMC Commissioner M L Ramesh and IRCS district Vice President H T Anil were present.
source: http://www/deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State / Muhammad / by DHNS, Madiker / February 27th, 2020
The guddali puja for the ‘Vruddhashrama’ (Old Age Home) to be constructed by Sri Kaveri Kodagu Mahila Sangha, Mysuru, will be performed on Mar. 1 (Sunday) at 10.30 am.
The puja will be held at Ramu Dakshayani Layout, Survey No. 41/2, Lingambudhi village, near Maramma Temple (Thimmaiah Enclave), according to Sangha President M. Bollamma Kuttappa (99012-39798) and Founder President I. Parvathi Cariappa (89716-01824).
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> In Briefs / February 27th, 2020
Cariappa Memorial Park is located in the middle of Bangalore city as a component of the Parade Grounds on M.G Road. The Cariappa Park was set up in 1996 as a memorial to Field Marshall K.M. Cariappa of Karnataka.
The park is laid out in a section of the parade grounds amid M.G. Road and Cubbon Road. The park stretches over 22 acres. It has six segments including an entry plaza and a 7 foot massive memorial of Cariappa. It is a very well maintained memorial Park in Bengaluru.
Man-Made Waterfall, Pond & the Bandstand
The park contains a big artificial waterfall. There is a pond that charms birds towards the park. Every fortnight, 6 military bands perform at the bandstand which is a grand lawn. The lush dunes surrounding the bandstand offer relaxed seating for the visitors. The patch is preserved by different segments of the Army.
Park’s Play Area
A play area has been systematically created in military-style. This is to enhance bodily strength and mental skills of kids. Sandpits, Tarzan-swing, Burma Bridge, zigzag tunnels, a spider web, and balance bars are also in this park.
Walker’s Path & Variety of Trees
A walker’s path which is 1.8 km long is tiled with cobblestones. There are home-grown and imported 3000 species of trees and plants. There are lots of bamboo trees too.
No chemical fertilizers or pesticides are used for the growth or maintenance of the plants to encourage an eco-friendly approach.
Cariappa Memorial Park’s Timings
Cariappa Memorial Park can be visited by the public on Saturdays. The timings for visiting this memorial park are between 1 pm and 7 pm. On Sundays, it can be visited between 9 am and 7 pm. The rest of the days, it can be visited by the public between 5:30 pm and 8 pm.
‘Not Allowed’ Details
Snacks, drinks, and pets are strictly prohibited in the park.
Address Details
The Parade Ground amid M.G Road & Cubbon Park
Nagarathpete
Bengaluru
Pincode: 560009
Chief Details of the General Cariappa Memorial Park, Bengaluru
The main aspects of the General Cariappa Memorial Park, Bangalore are:
Main attractions: Play area, Military Theme activities
Entry Fees: Free
The time required: 2 Hours
Facility type: Outdoor
Is it a Picnic Spot: No, it is not a picnic spot.
Photography or video recording: Allowed
Food and water facility: Yes
Restrooms present: Yes
Parking Space Provided: Yes
source: http://www.newzsquare.com / Newz Square / Home> Education / by Sandra William / February 23rd, 2020
Saurav Ghosal and Joshna Chinappa will lead the Indian men’s and women’s teams, respectively, at the 20th Asian Team Squash Championships to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from March 25 to 29.
While Ghosal is a 13-time national champion and current world No. 13, Chinappa has won the national title 18 times and she is ranked 12th in the world.
The other members of the squad are Abhishek Pradhan, Harinder Pal Sandhu and Abhay Singh in the men’s section, and Tanvi Khanna, Sunayna Kuruvilla and Sanya Vats in the women’s category.
The national federation (SRFI) has appointed David Palmer as an event-based coach for the Indian team.
Palmer is a former world champion and a nine-time Commonwealth Games medallist (the most by any squash player). He will be in Chennai from March 16 and will fly out with the team for the championship. The costs for Palmer will be borne by SRFI, the federation said.
The Sports Authority of India (SAI) and Sports Ministry are yet to approve the concept of a short-term event-based coach for squash.
source: http://www.tribuneindia.com / The Tribune / Home> Sports> Briefly / February 26th, 2020
A house that was damaged in the flood in 2019 in Kodagu district.
Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa will present State Budget on March 5 and the people in Kodagu are expecting a bonanza for the district.
During the coalition government in the state, the then chief minister H D Kumaraswamy had announced a few proposals to the coffee land and thereby had tried to win the hearts of the people.
The two BJP MLAs from the district have already submitted a list of basic facilities that require grant in the budget. The district requires a special package to rebuild the lives of natural calamity victims.
The district was hit by natural calamity in 2018 and also in 2019. Only 33 victims of heavy rain in 2018 have received houses. The rain victims of last year, who are still waiting for sites, are in the doldrums. The natural calamity victims are are expecting a few projects for their welfare in the budget.
In the pre-budget consultation meeting, coffee growers had impressed upon the chief minister on the need to solve their problems. They have demanded free electricity for pumpsets up to 10hp, complete waiver of loans borrowed by coffee growers, compensation for damage to coffee plantations hit by landslides and so on. The growers are expecting the fulfillment of at least a few demands in the budget.
Further, 35,000 labourers, who are working in coffee plantations, are shelterless in the district. The shelterless at Balagodu are already staging a protest demanding a roof over their head. The labourers are expecting announcement on providing either house or site in the budget.
The natural calamity that hit the district has also badly affected tourism in the region. The budget is expected to announce new projects to give a fillip to the tourism. There are possibilities of announcing Cauvery rejuvenation programme and river bank protection projects in the budget.
“New taluks of Kushalnagar and Ponnampet have not received any benefits. We have appealed to the government to announce grants for development works in the newly carved taluks,” activists of taluk associations said.
In 2018-19 budget, Siddaramaiah had announced promotion of cultivation of exotic fruits like Passion fruit, Rambutan, Durian, Dragon, Licchi, Butterfruit, Strawberry, Custard Apple and others, which has not been materialised so far.
Seeking additional grants, MLA K G Bopaiah has written a letter to the chief minister. The MLA has sought Rs 100-crore special package for the development of roads in the district.
Bopaiah has also sought Rs 1 cr for construction of outdoor stadium at Gonikoppa, Rs 1 cr for sports meets, Rs 25 crore for laying fences made out of train tracks, Rs 15 crore for the construction of Bhavans (community halls) of Kodava, Arebhashe, Okkaliga Billava, Bunts and other communities and free electricity for growers using pumpsets up to 10hp.
source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Mangaluru / by Adithya K A / DHNS, Madikeri / February 25th, 2020
Women offer coconut oil to the earth as a part of ‘Keddasa’ ritual.
The culture and tradition of Arebhashe should be introduced among children during their schooling, Kodagu Zilla Panchayat President B A Harish said.
He was speaking after inaugurating ‘Arebhashe Siri Samskrithi and Keddasa Gauji Samskrithika Jambara’ organised by Karnataka Arebhashe Samskrithi and Sahitya Academy, in association with Bhagawan Sangha-Urubailu and Swami Vivekananda Yuvaka Mandala, at Government Primary School in Koodadka near Chembu village on Sunday.
Harish said that the land was considered to be divine and the custom of offering coconut oil to land is observed as a part of Keddasa ritual. “Such customs signify the importance of nature and therefore, it should be passed on to future generations,” he added.
Karnataka Arebhashe Samskrithi and Sahitya Academy President Lakshminarayana Kajegadde expressed his concern over the poor use of Arebhashe language.
Folklore scholar Sundar Kenaje said that on the day of Keddasa, the eldest daughter of the house offers coconut oil to the earth and performs pooja. Similar customs are practiced across coastal districts, he said.
Intellects Hosur Chandrashekhar and Sheelavathi spoke on various rituals practiced as part of Arebhashe culture.
Devotees waiting in a queue for the ‘darshana’ of presiding deity at Omkareshwara Temple in Madikeri on Friday. DH Photo
Maha Shivaratri was observed with religious fervour across Kodagu district on Friday. Special puja rituals were observed in Shiva temples in the district.
There was a festive spirit in temples at Somwarpet, Kushalnagar and Shanivarasanthe.
Special puja was held at Omkareshwara Temple since 6 am. Later, ‘Rudra homa’, ‘Mahamangalarati’, ‘Bilvapatra archane’ and other rituals were held.
Sea of devotees visited Omkareshwara Temple, Prajapita Brahmakumaris Ishwariya Vishwavidyalaya, Veerabhadramuneeshwara, Kundoorumotte Chowdeshwari, Rajarajeshwari and other temples. Temples were decked with leaf buntings and flowers on account of Shivaratri.
Devotees offered ‘abhisheka’ of milk, water, ghee, honey, tender coconut water and flowers to Lord Shiva at Kashi Vishwanath Temple at Karnangeri. A special puja was offered to 52-feet tall Lord Shiva statue.
A shivalinga using conch were prepared at Muneeshwara Temple at Madikeri on account of Maha Shivaratri. A total of 5555 conches were used for the purpose. For the last years, the temple authorities have been preparing a shivalinga using betel leaves and arecanut. This year, a shivalinga made using conch was the centre of attraction at the temple.
‘Mahaganapathi homa’, ‘Veerabhadra utsava murthy shobhayatre’ was held at Muneeshwara Temple.
The shobhayatre passed through Ganapathi beedi, Bannimantapa, Mahadevapete, private bus stand, Junior college road before reaching the temple. After mahapuja, meals were served to the devotees. Special puja will be held at 6 pm on Saturday, said temple committee members.
source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Mangaluru / by DHNS, Madikeri / February 21st, 2020
The Tamara Coorg in Karnataka is a byword for sustainability, which boasts a magical landscape that melds an ancient forest with tales of a martial race.
The Tamara Coorg is ringed by nature in all its bounty
As the veil of mist lifts over the Western Ghats of Karnataka, a panorama unfolds. Rows on rows of coffee bushes, their leaves a lush velvet green, the ruby-red orbs produced here yield the heady Arabica brew.
The Tamara Coorg is ringed by a capillary of streams, creepers of perfumed spices, pepper vines and tropical fruit trees.
Blending into this forested landscape are the unique cottage-style villas built on stilts propped up on the plantation’s terraced rows.
A byword for sustainability, the cottages are forest and land continuum. Crafted out of roughly finished logs of wood, they are an extension of the wilderness.
Calm, meditative and a bit rough around the edges, the private sundecks with a 180-degree view of the valley allow you to seamlessly connect with nature and its rhythms even as the cloud-cloaked hills form grey specks in the horizon.
It’s a magical landscape, one that melds an ancient forest with the history of a martial race, the Kodavas.
Inside The Tamara, expect a visceral avian experience of the Western Ghats, featuring the Malabar Grey Hornbill, the Scarlet Minivet, the Grey Wagtail and their other feathered friends.
This lush haven of fauna can be punctuated with tranquil coffee drinking sessions, where the perfect cuppa is miles away from jostling cafes and their prohibitively expensive caffeine fixes.
Instead, Blossom to Brew is a customised coffee brewing session organised by the resort, where enthusiasts can sort their favourite coffee beans, make the desired blend, roast it to specifications and grind them manually.
Coorg is, however, not all plantation terrain with a soundtrack of crickets and rainfall. History buffs will get their fix at the Nalknad Palace, which was built between 1792 and 1794 AD, and is hemmed in by the tiny hamlet of Yavakapadi.
The history of Nalknad is, at its heart, a narrative of political intrigue between diverse Indian states and empires in colonial India. The palace itself was the final shelter of the last of the Haleri kings of Kodagu, Chikka Veerarajendra, who was exiled to Varanasi by the British.
The two-storeyed palace, built by the exiled king’s ancestor Dodda Veerarajendra, is a fantasy of highly decorated wooden pillars, windows and doorjambs.
Steps to the main door of the palace come appointed with elephant balustrades, while the Durbar Hall offers a royal welcome by way of 18th and 19th-century paintings.
Coorg effortlessly manages to bundle the twin experiences of history and nature. With the caressing sound of raindrops on coffee bushes, the past lurks in the nooks and corners of this lush landscape.
The Madikeri Fort, right in the heart of its namesake town, is such a portal to history. Some of its elevated structures help you see the city skyline in new and interesting ways.
Built in the later part of the 17th century by Muddu Raja, the then king of Coorg, the fort, though crumbling and overrun with creepers now, boasts of a unique character.
Once believed to be made of mud during the reign of the Kodagu Rajas, it was later re-constructed using granite masonry and laterite blocks after being captured by Tipu Sultan.
Today, the fort premises are home to the Madikeri Deputy Commissioner’s Office. Below the fort ramparts Madikeri hums along, with its chaotic traffic, independent businesses and throngs of spice and chocolate shops.
Even everyday Coorg is a balm to the restless soul.
source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Magazine / by Susmita Saha / February 16th, 2020
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