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MP Wadiyar urges Sitharaman to continue to exempt pepper from GST

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Bengaluru, Sept 17 (PTI) Lok Sabha MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar on Tuesday said he has written to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to continue to exempt pepper from Goods and Services Tax (GST).

“Met Hon’ble FM Nirmala Sitharaman Ji to discuss GST exemption for black pepper, a vital issue for farmers in Kodagu, Hassan & Chikmagalur districts. Requested exemption continuation, citing agricultural produce classification & potential negative impact on farmers & exports (sic),” Wadiyar posted on X.

In his letter, a copy of which he had also posted on X, Wadiyar said that it has been brought to his notice that members of his Mysuru LS constituency, primarily from Kodagu district, have received notices from the GST office in Mysuru, stating that the sale of pepper grown at their plantation is subject to GST and that the planter also needs to be registered under the GST Act.

“The GST notice stems from a misunderstanding about the nature of the drying process. The pepper growers requisitioned me to bring to your kind attention that the drying process does not fundamentally alter the essential characteristics of pepper. It is primarily a preservation technique.

The GST Act’s definition of agricultural produce, clearly aligns with the nature of pepper, the treatment of similar commodities like paddy and chillies suggests that the classification of pepper as taxable product is inconsistent,” read the letter sent to the FM.

According to Wadiyar, the imposition of GST on these products could have significant negative consequences for the plantation districts of Karnataka, including Kodagu, Hassan and Chikkamagaluru, as well as for growers in Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

“It could lead to increased costs, reduced profit margins and potential job losses. Additionally. It could negatively impact exports, reducing India’s competitiveness in the global market,” he added.

Wadiyar requested in his letter that after drying of green pepper, this dried pepper could be given a separate HSN code and exempt it from GST applicability. PTI JR ROH

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source: http://www.theprint.in / The Print / Home> India / by PTI / September 17th, 2024

Rashmika Mandanna sets off for Milan Fashion Week 2024 in style

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This marks her second appearance at the event, highlighting her growing influence in the global fashion scene

In Frame: Rashmika Mandanna

Actress Rashmika Mandanna on Friday jetted off to Milan, Italy, where she is poised to make her mark once again on the global fashion stage at Milan Fashion Week 2024. This marks her second appearance at the prestigious event, underscoring her rising influence and prominence in the international fashion arena.

She was spotted at the airport radiating charm in a cute and chic outfit, a white sweatshirt and black joggers. With a heartwarming gesture, she made the sweetest heart signs to the photographers, showing off her signature blend of grace and playfulness.

An insider shared, “Rashmika will once again represent India on a global stage alongside numerous other Asian celebrities at Milan Fashion Week 2024.”

The fashion event, showcasing the 2025 spring/summer collections, will run from September 17 to September 23.

Rashmika also took to Instagram Stories to share a selfie from her flight, captioned, “Are you someone who, regardless of the season, always ends up in a sweatshirt or pullover?”

Previously, Rashmika left a lasting impression at Milan Fashion Week with a stunning black gown that won acclaim from fans and critics alike.

In addition to her fashion endeavours, Rashmika is a formidable presence in cinema, with an impressive slate of over eight upcoming films. Her diverse roles range from playing Srivalli in Pushpa 2: The Rule to collaborating with stars like Salman Khan in Sikandar, Dhanush and Nagarjuna in Kubera, Vicky Kaushal in Chhava, Dev Mohan in Rainbow, Ayushmann Khurrana in Vampires of Vijay Nagar, and Ranbir Kapoor in Animal Park.

Rashmika made her acting debut in 2016 with the Kannada film Kirik Party and has since appeared in notable Kannada films like Anjani Putra and Chamak, as well as Telugu hits such as Geetha Govindam, Devadas, Dear Comrade, Bheeshma, and Pushpa: The Rise.

She also stars in the Hindi action drama Animal, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, featuring a stellar cast including Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, and Triptii Dimri. Additionally, Rashmika appeared in the action thriller Mission Majnu, directed by Shantanu Bagchi and produced by Ronnie Screwvala, Amar Butala, and Garima Mehta, alongside Sidharth Malhotra.

source: http://www.indulgexpress.com / Indulge Express / Home> Celebs / by IANS / September 13th, 2024

Theerthodbhava at Talacauvery in Kodagu district on Oct. 17

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Madikeri:

The Annual Theerthodbhava at Talacauvery will occur on Oct. 17 (Thursday) at 7.40 am in the auspicious Tula Lagna as per the Hindu almanac on Tula Sankramana Day.

On this day, it is believed that Goddess Cauvery comes in the form of a fountain-head where water gushes up from Brahmakundike in front of the Kalyani at the predetermined time.

The authorities of Sri Bhagandeshwara-Talacauvery Temple have announced the date of this year’s Theerthodbhava. The temple authorities are gearing up for this important occasion.

On the occasion of Theerthodbhava, rituals such as rice being poured to ‘Pathaya’ (Tula Lagna) of Sri Bhagandeshwara Swamy Temple at Bhagamandala will be held as per tradition on Sept. 26 at 8.35 am.

Oct. 4 (10.21 am): ‘Ajna Muhurtha’ will be held at ‘Vruschika Lagna’; Oct.14 (1.35 am): Placing of ‘Akshaya Patra’ (Dhanur Lagna); 04.15 pm, offering boxes will be placed (Kumbha Lagna).

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / September 15th, 2024

South Asian Junior Athletic Meet: Unnathi sets new meet record in 100mts hurdles

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Chennai:

Bollanda Unnathi Aiyappa set the new meet record in women’s 100 mts hurdles at the ongoing South Asian Junior Athletic Meet, here yesterday. 

She won the event with a record timing of 13.93 sec beating the old timing of 14.19 sec set by S. Kumari of Sri Lanka in 2018 at Colombo. However, this was not Unnathi’s best as she had previously completed the event with a personal best timing of 13.66 sec at an event held in Dubai earlier this year.

Unnathi is the daughter of International athletics coach B.P. Aiyappa and Olympian Pramila Aiyappa (Guddanda).

Indian athletes bagged a total of nine gold medals out of 10 in the offing with Ritik (55.64 mts, old record 54.44 mts set by Sachin in 2013 at Ranchi) and Anisha (49.91 mts, old record 48.60 mts set by A. Bajwa in 2018 at Colombo) setting new meet records in men’s and women’s discus throw.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Sports / September 13th, 2024

South Asian Junior Athletic Meet: Double delight for Unnathi Aiyappa

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City athlete Bopanna wins bronze in men’s 800 mts

Chennai:

Athlete Bollanda Unnathi Aiyappa, who had won a gold medal setting a new meet record in the South Asian Junior Athletic Meet at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, here on Thursday, won her second gold medal setting another new meet record in women’s 200 mts on last day of the Meet.

Unnathi completed the race in the record timing of 23.91sec beating the old record of 24.32 mts set by A. Suseedran at Ranchi in 2013. India’s Nancy (23.11 sec) and Neeru Pathak (29.91 sec) finished in second and third place respectively.

Speaking to Star of Mysore, Unnathi Aiyappa said, she was delighted for having won two gold medals and added that she was in the best of the form because of continuous travelling.

“After World Junior event, I was not able to give my best. I took part in the South Asian Junior Championship with no expectations. But, having won two gold medals has delighted me,” she said.

Though, this was event of the season, Unnathi will be seen in action at the All India Inter University Athletic Championship to be held in December. She is the daughter of Intl. Athletic Coach B.P. Aiyappa and Olympian G.G. Pramila Aiyappa (Guddanda), residents of Bengaluru.

Meanwhile, city’s Thelapanda K. Bopanna won bronze in the men’s 800 mts run. He won bronze with a timing of 1:50.45 sec behind Sri Lanka’s H.D.S. Awishka (1:49.83sec) and India’s Vinod Kumar (1:50.07sec) who won gold and silver respectively.

Bopanna is the son of Dentist T.M. Kalappa and Rachana Kalappa, residents of V.V. Mohalla in Mysuru.

India with a total of 48 medals (21 gold, 22 silver and 5 bronze) finished in the top position of the medals tally followed by Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in second and third positions.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Sports / September 14th, 2024

Kodavas seek MP’s support for long-pending demands

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Mysuru:

The United Kodava Organisation (UKO) has formally appealed to Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar to address the long-standing demands of the Kodava  ethnic community.

This appeal follows a meeting of the UKO delegation led by President Kokkalemada Manju Chinnappa with the MP in Mysuru on Friday.

Yaduveer assured the delegation of his unwavering support. He committed to advancing the community’s concerns with dedication, promising to navigate the necessary processes to achieve a positive and effective resolution.

The delegation, which included notable dignitaries such as former Education Minister of Karnataka and current MLC Adagur H. Vishwanath, played a crucial role in highlighting the community’s needs. Vishwanathprovided valuable insights into the issues and stressed the urgency of addressing them.

Three primary demands

• Inclusion of Kodava community in the Central List of Other Backward Classes (OBC) to ensure equitable opportunities in education, employment and governance.

• Inclusion of Kodava Language in Central Scheme for Protection and Preservation of Endangered Languages (SPPEL) and Augmenting Study Materials in Indian Languages through Translation and Academic Writing (ASMITA) Projects to preserve and promote Kodava thakk, which is on the brink of extinction.

• Inclusion of Kodava Language in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution to recognise and protect the linguistic and cultural identity of the Kodava community.

The delegation emphasised the historical struggles of the Kodava community since Kodagu’s integration with Karnataka in 1956.

They argued that these demands are crucial for the preservation of Kodava language and culture and for gaining access to enhanced educational and employment opportunities through OBC status. Constitutional recognition of the Kodava language would further solidify its protection and promotion.

The UKO delegation comprised Cheppudira Suju Karumbaiah, Kallichanda Robin Subbaiah, Nellamakkada Jeffrey Madaiah, Ajnikanda Suraj Thimmaiah, Machamada Ramesh, Boliyangada Bopanna, Pudiyokkada Dinesh, Machanada Aruna Somaiah, Theethimada Bose Aiyappa, Ponjanda Giri, Chiriyapanda Vishu Kalappa, Kotrangada Pemmaiah, Cheppudira Prathima Karumbaiah, Kallichanda Deena Uthappa, Bollachettira Myna Kalappa and Kokkalemada Rathi Kushalappa. 

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / September 02nd, 2024

5000 acres of forest land encroached in Kodagu

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“There are a total of 3410 cases pending before several courts in forest encroachment cases in Madikeri division,” confirmed Bhaskar, Madikeri DCF.

Western Ghats / File photo

Madikeri :

Over 3,000 forest encroachment cases have been registered by the Kodagu division Forest Department even as some are in the eviction process. With Forest Minister Eshwar Kandre passing stringent orders to evict all encroachments across Western Ghats, department officials are on high alert to identify more encroachments in the district. While Kodagu is synonymous with greenery, not all greenery is forest land.

Land is increasingly being converted for commercial purposes. and converting forests into estates and estates into homestays/resorts, is interfering with the ecosystem. Eco-sensitive zones have recorded increased developmental activities, which in-turn increases human-wildlife conflict. Monsoon season adds to the fear in the district as well. However, Khandre’s order to evict encroachments comes as a huge relief, and the first step in protecting eco-sensitive zones in the district.

“There are a total of 3,410 forest encroachment cases in Madikeri division pending before several courts,” confirmed Madikeri DCF Bhaskar. He explained that these include a total of 5,551 acres of encroached forest land across Somwarpet, Madikeri, Bhagamandala, Kushalnagar and Sampaje forest ranges.

He added that there are a few cases pertaining to tribal possession of the forest region under the Forest Rights Act.

“There are 2,841 cases of under 3 acres of encroached forest land, and we have been ordered not to evict small encroachments as of now. However, encroachments of above 3 acres, will be dealt with strictly,” he added.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Karnataka / by Prajna G R / August 05th, 2024

Annual Meeting of Kodava Samaja

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The 46th Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) of Kodava Samaja will be held on Sept. 15 at 10 am at Gurumane Hall of Kodava Samaja in Vijayanagar 1st Stage, Mysuru. 

Kodava Samaja President Ponjanda A. Ganapathy will preside over the meeting, according to a press release from Kodava Samaja Hon. Secretary Ketolira A. Belliappa.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> In Briefs / September 04th, 2024

Winners of 14th Celebration Mysore Marathon 2024

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Mysuru:

More than 800 sports enthusiasts took part in the 14th edition of Celebration Mysore Marathon, organised by Life is Calling in city this morning.

The marathon was flagged-off by Mountaineer Dr. Usha Hegde  in front of Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple near the Balarama Gate of Mysore Palace at 6 am.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Usha Hegde said that taking part in sports event is important for people to stay fit and healthy. “Events like marathon should be organised more frequently to enhance the health conditions of those taking part,” she added.

The event comprised 30K Run, 21K Half Marathon, 10K Run and 5K Fun Run/ Walk. Organisers had made all necessary arrangements for the runners including drinking water at various points, medical team and ambulance on stand-by, and direction boards for the benefit of the participants.

Results

Open Male 10K Run

1. S.Y. Prajwal (36:35.7), 2. A. Abishek (36:35.9), 3. K. Kiran (37:00.00).

Senior Male 10K Run

1. Chandrasekaran Subramanian (45:14), 2. K.R. Ramakrishna (48:18), 3. N.T. Ranjit (48:37).

Veteran Male 10K Run

1. Ravindra Gundurao (54:18), 2. Hosur Udaykumar Shetty (56:26), 3. L. Ananth (59:42).

Open Female 10K Run

1. Deepika Prakash (46:45), 2. Seema Dasila (50:51), 3. Sandhya Satyan (51:53).

Senior Female 10K Run

1. Mamta Bharaktiya (01:04.44), 2. Shobha (01:07.12), 3. Dr. B.H. Vatsala (01:11.23).

Veteran Female 10K

1. Shamala Padmanabhan (01:33.38), 2. Geetha Vijaya (01:53.23).

Open Male Half Marathon (21K Run)

1. Madhusudhan (01:20.26), 2. Syed Atif Umar (01:29.51), 3. Dhanasekar Rajendran (01:31.36).

Senior Male Half Marathon

1. B.K. Madhukar (01:34.49), 2. Bhagya Mohan Konwar (01:45.02), 3. R. Sujanya (01:45.09).

Veteran Male Half Marathon

1. Girish Gubbi Dasappa (02:23.52), 2. Sanjeeva Balkur (02:25.20), 3. Kurupath Sureshkumar (02:35.20) .

Open Female Half Marathon

1. Meera (02:05.34), 2. Bharathi Chandrashekar (02:16.44), 3. K. Madhavi (02:16.45).

Senior Female Half Marathon

1. Divya Madaiah (02:22.04), 2. Sarvanidhi Thakur (02:24.24), 3. Rashmi Urs (02:44.03).

Veteran Female Half Marathon

1. S.G. Vijaya  (02:18.58).

Open Male 30K Run


1. Mohmmad Sahil Annigeri (01:54.12), 2. Sreejin Thankamani (02:13.08), 3. Chan Pasha (02:19.22).

Senior Male 30K Run

1. Reji Kumar Aravindakshan (02:25.58), 2. Ravikumar Yalagach (02:26.00), 3. Siddhartha Menon (02:27.04).

Veteran Male 30K Run

1. G. Mohan Rao (04:14.20), 2. Ramakrishna (04:44.54).

Open Female 30K Run

1. Pragati Gupta (02:36.17), 2. Mamta Yadav (02:53.19), 3. Bindu J. Prakash (03:25.23).

Senior Female 30K Run

1. Suman Srinivasa (02:56.02), 2. Rajalakshmy Mani (03:37.26), 3. Chintana M. Patkar (03:56.56).

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News (headline edited) / September 01st, 2024

Aditi Chengappa roots for indie filmmakers’ creativity

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Busy working on high-budget Telugu period-drama “Rudhramadevi”, southern actress Aditi Chengappa is simultaneously working on multi-lingual film “X”.

Busy working on high-budget Telugu period-drama “Rudhramadevi”, southern actress Aditi Chengappa is simultaneously working on multi-lingual film “X” and says she agreed to do the indie movie because she prefers “quality over quantity”

“X” is being directed by eleven filmmakers – Abhinav Shiv Tiwari, Anu Menon, Hemant Gaba, Pratim D. Gupta, Q, Raja Sen, Rajshree Ojha, Sandeep Mohan, Sudhish Kamath, Suparn Verma and Gautham Vasudev Menon. She is wowed by the creativity brought forth by the independent filmmakers to the project.

“I think what makes independent filmmakers brilliant is their creativity and resourcefulness. It is far more challenging, and I have a lot of respect for them. The crew seemed more like a group of my friends. We had a fantastic time shooting, no ego, no fuss, just hardworking and enthusiastic filmmaking.

Despite knowing “X” is an independent project and might have a limited release, Aditi signed the film because for her “it’s always been quality over quantity”. 

“I’m aware that it may not have a wide release, however what satisfies me is that I’m part of a very classy and intelligent filmmaking process, honestly a dream come true.”

Aditi, who has starred in southern films such as “Konjam Koffee Konjam Kadhal” and “Takita Takita”, is cast opposite Rajat Kapoor in “X”.

“It was a pleasure working with Rajat, who is so talented and respected and yet down to earth. I was nervous initially, but he broke the ice and made things comfortable with his great sense of humoUr on the sets,” Aditi said.

She further added: “I admire his presence of mind in every moment. His attention to details in each performance and situation is impeccable.”

Aditi, who calls this exercise of collaborating and working “a unique concept”, has been shooting for her part for over the past few days. The part featuring her is being directed by Sudhish Kamath.

“X”, being produced by Manish Mundra, is slated to release later this year.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Telugu / by IANS / August 29th, 2013