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Over 500 attend Annual Kodava Bay Area Convention in California
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Over 500 attend Annual Kodava Bay Area Convention in California

September 28, 2023

California’s Bay Area: The Kodava community came together in the heart of California’s Bay Area for the annual convention, ‘Namme by the Bay’ from Sept. 1 to Sept. 3. This spectacular gathering brought together nearly 500 Kodavas from across the globe, transcending geographical boundaries and rekindling the spirit of Kodava culture, resilience and unity. The…

‘Kodava’/’Kodavaru’ designation official now with Cabinet assent
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‘Kodava’/’Kodavaru’ designation official now with Cabinet assent

September 24, 2023

Madikeri: 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…

Cabinet okays mention of ‘Kodava/Kodavaru’ in Caste Certificate instead of ‘Kodagaru’
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Cabinet okays mention of ‘Kodava/Kodavaru’ in Caste Certificate instead of ‘Kodagaru’

July 28, 2023

Bengaluru: Fulfilling a long-pending demand of Kodavas, the Karnataka Cabinet, which met here on Thursday, agreed to mention as ‘Kodava/Kodavaru’ in the Caste Certificate, instead of ‘Kodagaru,’ who are currently listed in the 3a Category. Announcing this after the Cabinet meeting here yesterday, Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H.K. Patil said the State Government has…

CNC opposes genealogy study of non-Kodava communities
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CNC opposes genealogy study of non-Kodava communities

March 18, 2023

Mysore/Mysuru: The State Government’s move to release funds for the genealogical study of 18 communities of Kodagu has irked the Codava National Council (CNC) as it has alleged that in the name of studying the genealogy of Kodavas, the Government is cheating the Kodava community by including other non-native communities in the study. Addressing a…

Youth arrested for derogatory comments on Kodavas, Cauvery
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Youth arrested for derogatory comments on Kodavas, Cauvery

July 18, 2022

Madikeri: A 29-year-old youth from Virajpet was arrested yesterday for making derogatory comments on the Kodava community, women and their Goddess Cauvery through social media. The comments led to many protests in Kodagu, Mysuru and Bengaluru and also several FIRs were registered. The youth was identified as K.P. Divin Devaiah of Palangala village in Virajpet…

Insult to Kodavas, Goddess Cauvery:  Protest in Madikeri on July 22
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Insult to Kodavas, Goddess Cauvery:  Protest in Madikeri on July 22

July 14, 2022

Madikeri/Mysuru: Kodava community members are up in arms against derogatory comments on social media on the community and Goddess Cauvery. Several complaints have been registered in this regard in Bengaluru and Kodagu, urging the Police to take action against the people who spread communal disharmony. An FIR has been registered at the Madikeri Town Police…

Kodava community gets Rs. 10 crore for development
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Kodava community gets Rs. 10 crore for development

March 4, 2022

Bengaluru: Developmental works will be taken up for the welfare of Kodava community at a cost of Rs.10 crore, the CM announced. This apart, to stop elephant menace in Hassan, Chikkamagaluru and Kodagu districts, Rs.100 crore allocation will be made for constructing fences on Railway crossings, Bommai said. To popularise Kodagu and Jamboti honey and…

CM to announce Kodava Development Corporation
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CM to announce Kodava Development Corporation

December 22, 2021

Community members meet Bommai at Belagavi; funds to be sanctioned in coming budget Belagavi: Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has assured that he would make an announcement in the coming budget regarding establishment of Kodava Development Corporation on the lines of Development Corporations announced for the welfare of other communities in Karnataka. Meeting a delegation of…

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