Madikeri: At a different interaction with the media in Madikeri, former Madikeri MLA Appachu Ranjan said that Yaduveer would win by a margin of more than two lakh votes in Mysuru-Kodagu LS seat. “Congress candidate M. Lakshmana is known for his insulting language where he usually casts personal aspersions on all political opponents. His language…
Harangi Dam full: MLA offers traditional ‘Bagina’
July 2, 202210,000 cusecs of water to be released by this evening Kushalnagar: Barely 10 days after the setting in of the South West Monsoon in Kodagu district, the Harangi Dam in Somwarpet taluk has filled to the brim and today morning, 1,200 cusecs of water has been released to the river that will reach the Krishna…
Forest Minister Umesh Katti chairs high-level meeting in Bengaluru
March 24, 2022Holds discussions on elephant menace in Kodagu and problems of daily wagers in Hunsur Forest Dept. Madikeri/Hunsur: Problems pertaining to elephant menace in Kodagu and issues of daily wagers of Hunsur Forest Department were discussed by MLAs at a high-level meeting held with Forest Minister Umesh Katti in Bengaluru on Tuesday. Virajpet MLA K.G. Bopaiah…
MLA wants making of films in Arebhashe language
January 13, 2021Madikeri: Maintaining that Arebhashe is one of the sub-dialects of Kannada, Madikeri MLA Appachu Ranjan said that films must be made in Arebhashe language in order to propagate the language further. He was speaking after inaugurating the staging of ‘Sahebru Bandave !!?’ Arebhasha play organised by Karnataka Arebhashe Samskruti Mathu Sahitya Academy at St. Joseph’s…
Irregularities in Kodava Heritage Centre works: Assembly Petition Committee recommends suspension of six officials
January 12, 2021Madikeri: Alleging grave irregularities in the execution of works on Kodava Heritage Centre project coming up near Madikeri, the District headquarters of Kodagu, Madikeri MLA Appachu Ranjan said that the Legislative Assembly Petition Committee has recommended suspension of six officials, including a PWD Engineer. Addressing press persons here recently, Appachu Ranjan said that the Petition…
Harangi Dam now open to tourists
November 20, 2020Entry Ticket: Adults : Rs. 10; Children : Rs. 5 Kushalnagar: Harangi Reservoir, one of the important tourist places in Kodagu district, was thrown open for tourists from Nov. 16. MLA M.P. Appachu Ranjan inaugurated a new ticket counter. Speaking on the occasion, he said opening of this dam has added to the list of…
Centre will be appealed for constructing flood walls along River Cauvery: MLA
October 28, 2020Kushalnagar: With heavy downpour, landslides and floods ravaging Kodagu district for the past couple of years, Madikeri MLA M.P. Appachu Ranjan said that the Centre will be appealed for constructing flood walls along River Cauvery for preventing floods. He was speaking after releasing ‘Namami Cauvery’ volume at a programme jointly organised by Cauvery River Swachhata…
Heavy rains, devastating floods submerge many parts of Kodagu; situation grim
August 8, 2020235 mm rainfall on a single day yesterday creates history Madikeri: The flood situation in Kodagu District continues to be grim with the water level showing no signs of abating. Though heavy rains have given a break, water level has not receded and in the district, 54 villages and towns are flooded, said the District…
Harangi Dam Full: Madikeri MLA Appachu Ranjan offers ‘Bagina’
July 31, 2020Kushalnagar: Following copious rains across Kodagu district, the Harangi reservoir is almost full. The dam is two feet short of reaching its maximum level of 2,859 feet at 2,857 feet this morning. Before the crest gates were opened, Madikeri MLA M.P. Appachu Ranjan offered ‘Bagina’ to River Cauvery after performing puja to the statue of…
Retain architectural design during renovation of Madikeri Fort: MLA
July 28, 2020Madikeri: With the State Cabinet on Thursday sanctioning Rs. 8 crore for the renovation of the historical Madikeri Fort, the works on which has been taken up by the Archaeology Department, Madikeri MLA Appachu Ranjan has batted for retention of old architecture and heritage characterisitics of the structure, while also giving a modern touch to…
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