Monthly Archives: July 2024

Karnataka medical education minister assures to establish heart care centre in Kodagu

Education, Records, All, Science & Technology

Speaking to the media regarding the NEET irregularities, the minister demanded stringent action against the culprits.

Sharanprakash Rudrappa Patil during the visit to District Hospital and KoIMS. (Photo |Express)

Madikeri :

Minister for Medical Education and Skill Development, Dr Sharan Prakash R. Patil, assured the establishment of a heart examination centre in Kodagu.

During his visit to the Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences (KoIMS) on Friday, he confirmed that the heart examination centre for the district would be announced during the next budget.

“A cardiac care centre under the Public-Private Partnership will be announced in the next budget for the district. Steps will be taken to complete the new hospital building at the District Hospital premises in Madikeri,” the minister confirmed.

He explained that following the efforts of Madikeri MLA Dr Mantar Gowda, an MRI machine has been installed at the District Hospital, and the same will be inaugurated shortly.

He confirmed that Rs 55 crore to Rs 60 crore in funds are required for the completion of the Women and Children Hospital in Madikeri and said, “Steps will be taken to sanction the funds through the finance department. There is a shortage of doctors, and the same will be addressed shortly. Young doctors are keen on working in small districts, and steps will be taken to introduce PG courses in medicine.”

The minister inspected the various ongoing works across the district hospital and observed the functioning of the various units at the centre.

Speaking to the media regarding the NEET irregularities, the minister demanded stringent action against the culprits.

“The government has jeopardized the future of 24 lakh students. The centre has failed to make the examinations transparent. There is absolute transparency when the state conducts the CET examination. The union system has been affected by NEET, and when questioned regarding the same, Rahul Gandhi was insulted by the central government. It is suspected that these irregularities were reported earlier too,” he opined.

He lashed out at the centre, alleging that NEET is the biggest scam of the Modi-led government.

MLA Dr Mantar Gowda, DC Venkat Raja, and others were present during the minister’s visit. The minister also interacted with the KoIMS students and addressed their various problems.

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

Tourists head to Kodagu and Chikkamagaluru to enjoy monsoon in Karnataka

Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Business & Economy, Travel, Tourism & Homestays (wef. Oct 03rd, 2021)

Rather than going for traditional lodging options, tourists are now looking to stay in homestays and resorts on the outskirts, away from the buzz of cities.

A file photo of tourists at Honnammana Halla waterfalls at Baba Budangiri in Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka. | Photo Credit: File photo

After a dull monsoon in 2023, this time, rain has picked up in Karnataka, especially in the coastal region and Malenadu (Malnad) along the Western Ghats. Tourists, especially from Bengaluru, are heading to destinations in these regions to enjoy the rains.

“If there is too much rain, then the tourists are a little scared of landslips. But otherwise, they are majorly going to Kodagu, Chikkamagaluru, Kabini and Mysuru. We are expecting bookings to go up further by Independence Day,” said a staff member at Arjun Tours and Travels in Shanthala Nagar. 

Karnataka Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) has seen a slight increase in the number of bookings to Madikeri (Kodagu district) and Jog Falls (Shivamogga district). “We are introducing a Wayanad package and are planning to launch our Gaganachukki and Barachukki Falls package,” said K. S. Sreenath, General Manager, Transport, KSTDC. 

Rather than going for traditional lodging options, tourists are now looking to stay in homestays and resorts on the outskirts, away from the buzz of cities.

“Be it in Chikkamagaluru, Kodagu or Mysuru, bookings have picked up in hotels and resorts on the outskirts. We are expecting this trend to continue in the coming months,” said K. Syama Raju, president, Karnataka Tourism Society. 

Tourists say that such accommodation options lets them enjoy the weather and live in the moment rather than stay in crowded areas.

Nikitha Kumar, a resident of Basavanagudi., said, “For our vacation in Mangaluru, we booked a resort that is very close to the beach, and was isolated. We stayed for three days and just watched the rain and tides of the sea instead of going into the city.”

Officials of the Tourism Department acknowledged that monsoon tourism has picked up this year. “We are seeing quite a bit of footfall in all hill stations and waterfalls in Uttara Kannada and Kodagu districts, and even at Gaganachukki, Barachukki and Hogenakkal falls,” said a senior official. 

With many accidents in tourist destinations in Maharashtra, the official offered a word of caution to tourists in Karnataka: “Wherever they go, they should behave responsibly. We have railings and police security near waterfalls. They should not cross them. When they go with families, they should enjoy the place instead of littering and drinking. In this season, the entire districts of Kodagu and Chikkamagaluru have become tourist destinations. Tourists should avoid creating chaos in remote areas.”

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> India> Karnataka / by Jahnavi T R / July 05th, 2024

Anand Mahindra thanks PM Modi for supporting Araku coffee farmers: ‘As board chairman…’

Coffee News, World Opinion

“We opened the first outlet of Araku Coffee in the Marais district in Paris. Today, lines stretch outside the store of Parisians waiting to get their daily cuppa of Araku,’ Anand Mahindra, the board chairman of Araku Coffee, said.

Anand Mahindra announced a second outlet of Araku Coffee in Paris, and said, ‘Today, lines stretch outside the store of Parisians waiting to get their daily cuppa of Araku.’

Mahindra Group chairperson and the board chairman of Araku Originals, Anand Mahindra on Monday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for supporting the hard work of tribal farmers for growing one of the finest coffees in the world using regenerative agricultural practices in Andhra Pradesh.

Mahindra also announced the launch of the brand’s second outlet in Paris, apart from its existing outlets in Bengaluru and Mumbai.

“A huge ‘thank you’ to PM Narendra Modi for repeatedly supporting the hard work of the tribal farmers who grow Coffee in the Araku Valley—using regenerative agricultural practices,” he wrote on X. “It is now a globally renowned brand and acknowledged as one of the world’s finest coffees.”

Araku Coffee is the world’s first terroir-mapped coffee, grown on organic plantations in the Araku Valley of Andhra Pradesh. These coffee beans bear the essence of the valley’s rich soil and temperate climate. Pure Arabica with a rare aromatic profile, Araku Coffee is known for its unique texture and a symphony of flavours that makes for a smooth, well-balanced cup.

The Mahindra Group chairperson also highlighted the 25-year journey undertaken by the Nandi Foundation that transformed the lives of tribal farmers by encouraging them to grow high-quality coffee.  More than three lakh tribals are out of poverty and over 42,000 farmer families have become millionaires earning a profit of Rs 1 lakh per season from this coffee.

He added that he was enthused by the vision of Manoj Kumar, the co-founder and CEO of Araku Coffee, and his team to make the coffee a global brand . “We opened the first outlet of Araku Coffee in the Marais district in Paris,” Mahindra said. “Today, lines stretch outside the store of Parisians waiting to get their daily cuppa of Araku.”

“And I’m delighted to announce that we’ll shortly be opening the second Cafe in Paris near the Pantheon. In addition, of course, we have outlets in Bengaluru and Mumbai ,” he said.

source: http://www.moneycontrol.com / MoneyControl.com / Home> News> Trends / by MoneyControl News / July 01st, 2024

Nellamakkada Sheela

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Obituary

Nellamakkada Sheela (Kullachanda), wife of N.B. Kaverappa of Bharani Art Gallery, Mysuru and a resident of Vivekananda Nagar here, passed away yesterday afternoon in city. She was 71.

A native of Kavadi village in Ammathi, she leaves behind her husband, one son, one daughter and a host of relatives and friends.

Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill this noon.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Obituary / July 01st, 2024

Green Warrior-Pharmacist N. Raghavan Feted In Madikeri

Travel, Tourism & Homestays (wef. Oct 03rd, 2021)

Madikeri :

Pharmacist and Green Warrior N. Raghavan of Raghulal & Co., Sayyaji Rao Road, Mysuru, who has taken up greening of city and outskirts through sapling plantation drive and providing tree guards since 2010, was felicitated at the State-level Karnataka Chemists and Druggists Association (KCDA) meeting held in Madikeri on June 30.

He is seen with Drugs Controller of Karnataka Khanepure, Deputy Drugs Controllers Kempaiah Suresh and Arun, All India Association of Chemists and Druggists President J.S. Shinde, Karnataka Chemists and Druggists Association President Reddy, Secretary Jeevan, Mysore Association Representatives C.V. Jain, Amanullah Khan, Javeed and other office-bearers.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Photo News / July 01st, 2024

Flood Water Cuts Off Village In Kodagu

Green Initiatives / Environment, Nature, Records, All

Movement of heavy goods vehicles banned in district from July 1 to 30

Madikeri: 

Heavy rains over the past few days have flooded the Doni Kadavu area of Benguru village near Cherambane in Madikeri taluk, Kodagu district.

Villages along the Cauvery River, including Nelaji, Kakkabbe, Bhagamandala, Talacauvery and Napoklu, are surrounded by overflowing water. The flooding has cut off road connections between Doni Kadavu and Paisari villages, covering the entire 3 km road with floodwater.

More than 60 families in Parambu Paisari are severely inconvenienced as their surroundings are completely flooded. Residents and schoolchildren are now forced to use motorboats to reach their destinations. 

The District Administration has responded by deploying a motorboat from the Forest Department, equipped with life jackets and operated by experienced personnel, to ferry flood-affected villagers.

Bhagamandala Revenue Inspector Shivakumar confirmed that the District Administration has provided a boat following requests from the villagers.

Shaila Rajesh, a resident of Parambu Paisari, mentioned that the Revenue Department has promised to repair the old boat for additional use and urged the construction of a bridge as a permanent solution.

Movement of heavy vehicles banned

In response to landslides and road deterioration caused by heavy rains in Kodagu, the District Administration has imposed a one-month ban on the movement of heavy goods vehicles from July 1 to 30.

Vehicles affected include those with a Registered Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of 18,500 Kgs or more, multi-axle vehicles, bullet tankers, ship cargo containers, long chassis vehicles, articulated vehicles and lorries transporting logs and sand.

The ban, enforced under various legal provisions including the Karnataka Police Act, Disaster Management Act, Motor Vehicles Act, and Cr.PC, exempts vehicles transporting LPG cylinders and fuel, milk vans, Government service vehicles, public transport and educational institution vehicles.

Kodagu Police will deploy personnel at entry and exit points like Kushalnagar and Sampaje for enforcement, including round-the-clock mobile patrolling and actions against violators.

Boating to continue at Dubare

The Forest Department has resumed tourist entry to Dubare Elephant Camp following a temporary suspension due to heavy rains. Tourists will now use motor boats to cross the Cauvery River to reach the camp, as the absence of a bridge necessitates this mode of transport.

With the water level receding, boating operations have resumed with the Department providing four motor boats for safe passage to and from the camp, according to an official press release.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / June 30th, 2024