It is illegal for CM’s Legal Advisor to be present during questioning: Snehamayi Krishna Mysuru: Reacting to reports that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s Legal Advisor and Virajpet MLA A.S. Ponnanna was present with the CM during yesterday’s Lokayukta questioning, complainant Snehamayi Krishna has stated that if Ponnanna was indeed present during the questioning, it would be…
Kodagu finally gets MRI scanning facility
October 3, 2024Madikeri: In a significant advancement for the healthcare needs of Kodagu District, an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) machine was inaugurated in Madikeri on Sunday, fulfilling a long-standing demand from the local community. This state-of-the-art facility is now operational at the teaching hospital of the Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS). Minister for Medical Education Dr….
MLA A.S. Ponnanna intervenes; asks Department to halt move
May 7, 2024Madikeri: The Chief Minister’s Legal Advisor and Virajpet MLA, A.S. Ponnanna, has advised the Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests to suspend the implementation of Forest Department’s order regarding documentation of trees on private lands. Following the Lok Sabha elections, a comprehensive meeting will convene with Forest Department Secretaries to address this issue. Ponnanna has…
Congress manifesto for Mysuru-Kodagu
April 18, 2024Madikeri: Mysuru- Kodagu Congress Lok Sabha candidate M. Lakshmana released the election manifesto pertaining to the Constituency focusing on rail connectivity, IT&BT sector, comprehensive water supply, Agriculture Research Centre at Periyapatna among others at an event held at a private hotel, here yesterday. Trauma Care Centre at Madikeri, Technology Park at Somwarpet, Mini Airport at…
Assembly debates encroached lands by coffee growers
February 23, 2024MLAs want encroached lands to be leased to large holders and sanction land to small holders Bengaluru: Encroachment of Government land by small coffee growers in the coffee-growing regions of Kodagu was discussed in the Legislative Assembly yesterday, where Virajpet MLA A.S. Ponnanna appealed to the Government to permanently sanction the lands to their names…
Airstrip construction at Kushalnagar in Kodagu
January 5, 2024Revenue Minister assures speedy land transfer Bengaluru: In a significant development, Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda has committed to expeditiously transferring the necessary land for the construction of an airstrip in Kodagu District to the District Administration. This assurance followed a meeting held yesterday at Vikasa Soudha in Bengaluru, presided over by Krishna Byre Gowda…
MLA A.S. Ponnanna inaugurates annual get-together of Sri Kaveri Kodava Association
December 4, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The annual get-together of Sri Kaveri Kodava Association, Mysuru East, was held at its premises in Vidyashankara Nagar in Mysuru yesterday. Virajpet MLA Ajjikuttira S. Ponnanna, who was the chief guest, inaugurated the programme by lighting the lamp. Association President Puliyanda S. Devaiah presided. Kodava Samaja Mysuru President Ponjanda A. Ganapathy was the special…
UAE Kodava community gathers for Puthari festival
November 27, 2023Virajpet MLA A.S. Ponnanna emphasises community representation in democracy Dubai: A Puthari get-together was organised recently in Dubai by the UAE Kodava Committee. The event not only featured cultural festivities but also offered valuable insights from Virajpet MLA Ajjikuttira S. Ponnanna who was the chief guest. Ponnanna underscored the importance of community representation in a…
I am committed to Kodagu’s growth, says A.S. Ponnanna, Virajpet MLA
November 13, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Ajjikuttira S. Ponnanna, Virajpet (Kodagu) MLA and legal advisor to the Chief Minister, said that he was committed to the comprehensive development of Kodagu, making it his responsibility. He was speaking at the felicitation function organised in his honour and also in honour of Dr. Kalyatanda B. Ganapathy, recipient of Hon. Doctorate from the…
‘Kodava’/’Kodavaru’ designation official now with Cabinet assent
September 24, 2023Madikeri: Addressing a long- standing demand of the Kodava community, the Karnataka Cabinet yesterday stamped its approval for the official use of ‘Kodava / Kodavaru’ on caste certificates and all other documents, replacing the previous ‘Kodagaru’ designation or classification. The State Government has endorsed the recommendations put forth by the Karnataka Backward Classes Commission. The…
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