Madikeri: The six-hour Kodagu Bandh, to protest derogatory social media remarks made by advocate K.R. Vidyadhar targeting Indian Army icons Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa and Padma Bhushan Gen. K.S. Thimayya, saw widespread participation across the district. The bandh, called by the Kodagu Sarvajanangada Okkuta, Chamber of Commerce, traders and over 35 organisations, lasted from 6…
Advocate arrested for post against Field Marshal Cariappa, Gen. Thimayya
November 23, 2024Mysuru-Kodagu MP, Kodagu Legislators and Kodava Sahitya Academy condemn derogatory remarks Mysuru: An advocate from Madikeri, K.R. Vidyadhar, was arrested by the Suntikoppa Police in Kodagu district last evening for posting derogatory comments about Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa, India’s first Commander-in-Chief of the Army, and General K.S. Thimayya, a former Chief of Army Staff. He…
Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa remembered on his 125th birth anniversary
January 28, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Offering of floral tributes to the statue of Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa (Kodandera Madappa Cariappa) at Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa Circle on JLB Road marked the 125th birth anniversary of the first Field Marshal of the country in the city this morning. The event was organised under the joint aegis of Kodava Samaja, Mysuru,…
Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa remembered
January 28, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Today, Jan. 28 in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed and remembered for various reasons and one of them is the birth anniversary of Field Marshal Kodandera Madappa Cariappa, who was the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army. The Kodava Samaja, Mysuru, Kodava Samaja Cultural and Sports Club, Mysuru and Field Marshal K.M….
Air Marshal (retd.) Nanda Cariappa hails contributions of Tibetan Soldiers
May 23, 2022Bylakuppe: The contribution of Tibetans Soldiers, who have served in the Special Frontier Force (A unit of Indian Armed Forces) in fighting with enemies by joining with the Indian Soldiers, have been hailed by Air Marshal (retd.) Nanda Cariappa, son of First Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal late K.M. Cariappa. He was speaking as the chief guest…
Cariappa Park at Baramulla in Kashmir renovated with new library
April 12, 2022Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa’s son, family visit Park, War Memorials; recall warm ties Madikeri, Apr. 12 : The Cariappa Park at Baramulla in Kashmir, named after India’s first Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Kodandera Madappa Cariappa has been renovated at a cost of Rs. 3 crore. Baramulla is located on the banks of River Jhelum, downstream of…
Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa remembered
January 28, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha said that unlike many other top Army Officers who preferred to lead their retired life in major cities, Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa chose to lead his retired life in his native Kodagu amidst nature’s splendour and beauty. He was speaking at the 123rd birth anniversary celebrations of Field Marshal K.M….
Field Marshal K.M.Cariappa’s statue installed in city
October 16, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: After years of wait, a life-size statue of Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa was installed this morning at the circle officially named after him (Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa Circle) at the junction of JLB road and Vinoba Road (Hunsur road), which was earlier known as ‘Metropole Circle’. Chamaraja MLA L. Nagendra inaugurated the statue at…
Bharat Ratna for Field Marshal Cariappa, Gen. Thimayya
March 16, 2021Rashtrapati Bhavan sends letter to PMO Madikeri: The Rashtrapati Bhavan has acknowledged the receipt of Congress MLC Shantheyanda Veena Achaiah’s letter addressed to the President regarding conferment of Bharat Ratna posthumously on both Field Marshal Kodandera M. Cariappa and General Kodandera S. Thimayya. The letter has now been forwarded to Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). Last…
PM Modi pays tribute to Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa on his birth anniversary
January 29, 2021New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid rich tributes to late Field Marshal Kodandera M. Cariappa, the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army, on his birth anniversary while addressing the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Rally at Cariappa Ground in Delhi yesterday. “We are holding this event of Annual NCC rally at the ground named…
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