Madikeri: A protest rally will be organised on June 2 in Madikeri against the indiscriminate development of Kodagu district that is leading to irreparable damage of the pristine environment. The agitation will promote awareness among people and drum up support against projects including Railway line, National Highways and proposed dams. Addressing reporters in Madikeri on…
Vanishing Kodavas: Some facts
May 28, 2017NOTE: Here we reproduce the letter titled ‘Vanishing Kodavas: Some facts’ for the reading pleasure of ‘Star of Mysore’ readers. —Ed It’s Kodavas all the way! Sir, Though Kodavas belong to ethnic minority tribes of Kodagu, they were quick enough to adapt themselves to civilisation under British influence, when Kodagu, then known as Coorg, was…
More on ‘Sons of Kodagu’
May 28, 2017Sir, This refers to the article titled ‘Son of Kodagu leaves his footprint on snow clad mountains’ published in two parts in SOM dated May 5 and 6, 2017 about K.B. Appachu. I had written in this column under the title ‘Vanishing Kodavas: Some facts’ (SOM dated Oct. 4, 2015), that Kodavas are well-educated, disciplined…
Tipplers from Kerala say cheers in Kodagu bars!
May 26, 2017Virajpet: If Kerala’s alcohol-free in 10 years policy has proved to be a boon for Karnataka in the form of increased excise revenue, it has brought law and order problem to border areas of Kodagu as tipplers enter Karnataka to down a couple of pegs and create a scene, providing free entertainment to people residing…
Chendanda wins Biddatanda Hockey Cup: Kulletira family to host the 2018 edition
May 15, 2017Helped a brace by Olympian Nikkin Thimmaiah, Chendanda won their maiden title in Kodava family hockey tournament organised by Biddatanda family on Sunday. In the finals held at Gen K.S. Thimayya Stadium at Chendanda recorded a facile 4-1 win against Paradanda. The winning team took an early lead with forward Nikkin Thimmaiah scoring in the…
Biddatanda Hockey Namme 2017: Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel to attend valedictory on May 14
May 12, 2017Kodagu: Union Ministers for Youth Affairs and Sports Vijay Goel (in pic.) will be present the winners and runners-up trophies during the valedictory of the ongoing Biddatanada Hockey Namme here on May 14. The event will be presided by Biddatanda family Pattedar Prof. Biddatanda C Ponnappa. The valedictory event will be inaugurated by Lt. Col….
Two youths from Kodagu killed, another injured in separate accidents
May 10, 2017Mysuru: In separate incidents, two youths were killed while another was severely injured in the road accidents that took place yesterday. In the first mishap, which took place in Ponnampet, Kokkanda Kaushik Muthappa (21), a student of Coorg Institute of Technology in Ponnampet, was killed on the spot, while the pillion rider identified as Vishnu,…
Son of Kodagu leaves his footprint on snow-clad mountains -3
May 6, 2017While it is common for Kodagu youth to join the Armed Forces and dedicate their lives for their Nation, ready to make the supreme sacrifice, there are some sons of the soil who have earned name and fame through their service in the Survey Department. One such hero is Kalyatanda B. Appachu, son of late…
Son of Kodagu leaves his footprint on snow-clad mountains -2
May 5, 2017While it is common for Kodagu youth to join the Armed Forces and dedicate their lives for their Nation, ready to make the supreme sacrifice, there are some sons of the soil who have earned name and fame through their service in the Survey Department. One such hero is Kalyatanda B. Appachu, son of late…
Son of Kodagu leaves his footprint on snow-clad mountains -1
May 4, 2017K.B. Appachu remembers his days when he surveyed Indo-China border at the time of Chinese aggression in 1961 While it is common for Kodagu youth to join the Armed Forces and dedicate their lives for their Nation, ready to make the supreme sacrifice, there are some sons of the soil who have earned name and…
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