The University of Horticulture Sciences, Bagalkot, will hold a workshop on papaya farming at the varsity on December 8.
A release said that 250 papaya growers had registered for the event which would be inaugurated by progressive farmers and the former Minister Ajaykumar Sarnaik. Vice-Chancellor D. L. Maheshwar would be present. An interaction programme between farmers and experts would be held and farmers could share their views and seek clarifications from the experts.
Second session
The second session would deal with pest management in papaya plantations and the last session would deal with the equipment required for papaya farming, preservation of the fruit and its marketing.
Exhibition
A special exhibition of material related to papaya cultivation too would be held, the release said.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> National> Karnataka / by Staff Correspondent / Bagalkol – December 07th, 2015
Justice V.S. Malimath, Chairman of the Karnataka Border Protection Commission and former Chief Justice of Karnataka and Kerala High Courts, breathed his last at Manipal Hospital in Bengaluru at about 11 p.m. on Tuesday. He was 86 years old and survived by wife Prema Devi V. Malimath, a son and four daughters.
Family members told The Hindu that Malimath was admitted to the hospital following viral bacterial infection about a week ago. The last rituals would be held at Chamarajpet graveyard in Bengaluru on Thursday morning at about 10-30 a.m.
According to official information, V.S. Malimath, born on June 12, 1929, secured the first rank in LL.B. and a postgraduate Diploma in Public International Law from the University of London in 1952. He began practising in the High Court of Bombay in 1952 and shifted to Bengaluru in late 1956. He was appointed as Advocate General in 1968 and as Judge of the Karnataka High Court in March, 1970. He was appointed as Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court on February 2, 1984. He was transferred to Kerala in same position in 1985. Post-retirement he was appointed as Chairman of the Central Administrative Tribunal and later as Member of the National Human Rights Commission. Malimath also headed the Committee on Reform of Criminal Justice System in India and was the United Nations Representative to monitor human rights enforcement in Nigeria and Sri Lanka. He also served as an International Observer to oversee the referendum in Sri Lanka. During his service, he represented India in several international conferences.
In recognition of his yeoman services, he was conferred with the National Citizen’s Award by the President of India, Karnataka Rajyotsava Award by the Government of Karnataka and Honorary Doctorate of Law by Karnataka University.
He was appointed as chairman of the Karnataka Border Protection Force by the Karnataka Gvernment in June this year to provide legal counselling on the boundary dispute with Maharashtra and also to look into the issues and problems of the people living in boundary areas of Karnataka, particularly in north Karnataka.
Belagavi District Kannada Organisation Action Committee President Ashok Chandargi and veteran leaders including former Mayor Siddangouda Patil and Raghavendra Joshi have expressed their condolences and decided to hold a public condolence meeting in the city on Sunday.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> National> Karnataka / by Special Correspondent / Belagavi – December 23rd, 2015
Vice-Chancellor of the Central University of Karnataka H.M. Maheshwaraiah felicitating President Pranab Mukherjee in Kalaburagi on Tuesday. —Photo: Arun Kulkarni
‘Karnataka is a land of a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic and multi-lingual nature’
President Pranab Mukherjee has paid rich tributes to the unique features of Karnataka and its rich historical background and termed the State as the land of “a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic and multi-lingual nature”.
He also spoke very highly about the rich cultural legacy of the Hyderabad Karnataka region, while delivering the convocation address of the Central University of Karnataka at the ESIC Medical Education Complex auditorium here on Tuesday.
The President said that religions such as Buddhism, Jainism, Veerashaivism (Lingayatism) and Islam flourished in the region. The Vachana movement, Sufi movement, keertanakars and thatva padakars had shaped the hearts and minds of the people, Mr. Mukherjee said.
The Hyderabad Karnataka region had its own indigenous identity as Urdu and Persian literature along with Kannada folk literature flourished here.
“The land also carries with it a rich legacy of diverse educational experiments and experiences,” he said.
Mr. Mukherjee said that the region was the seat of two universities in the past –Anubhava Mantap of the 12th century and Mahmud Gawan’s Madarsa which attracted intellectuals from across the country and abroad. The ancient Buddhist centre of learning was located at Sannati in Chitapur taluk in Kalaburagi district and Nagavi Ghatikasthan too was located at Chitapur. “It is incumbent on the contemporary educational institutions in the State to take forward this tradition of knowledge.”
Mr. Mukherjee said that the Central University of Karnataka could set its educational priorities in its nascent stage itself to achieve the lofty ideals set by the seers and educationists.
The university, which had a modest beginning, made tremendous progress in a short period of time, the President said.
He said that the university was proceeding in the right direction to mould the destinies of the youth of this region. Mr. Mukherjee paid compliments to the university authorities for waiving the fees of girl students from economically weaker sections of society.
Mr. Mukherjee said that the students passing out with merit from the university had been provided with implements to shine wherever they go and flourished whatever they do. The students should comprehend the hopes and expectations of their relatives, society and nation at large and they were duty bound to uplift the underprivileged and the alleviate the burning problems of society.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> National> Karnataka / by T.V. Sivanandan / Kalaburagi – December 23rd, 2015
Eminent writer H S Venkatesha Murthy is among eight achievers selected by Sandesha Foundation for Culture and Education, Mangaluru to receive the Sandesha Awards 2016. The foundation for the past 24 years has been honouring personalities who have made significant contribution to Kannada, Konkani and Tulu literature, art and culture and in these years has honoured 223 persons, institutions with the award in 10 different categories.
Announcing the awards here, writer Na D’Souza, president of the Sandesha Awards jury said the jury only went by the merit of the names placed before it and did not receive any applications in this regard. The jury comprised on Na Damodhar Shetty, Sara Abubakkar, Chandrakala Nandavar, Eric Ozario and Richard Louis. The awards that consists of Rs 10,000 cash, citation and memento will be presented at an awards ceremony to be held at Sandesha on January 16, 2016.
While Venkatesha Murthy has been selected for Sandesha literature award, Gladys Rego has been selected for Sandesha Konkani literature award, actor-dramatist Devdas Kapikad for Sandesha Tulu literature award, Sugantha Sathiaraj for Sandesha best teacher award, Ustad Rafique Khan from Sandesha Art award, Alexander Joel Pereira for Sandesha Konkani music award, Thomas D’Souza for Sandesha media award and G S Jayadeva for Sandesha music award.
EOM/December 14, 2015
source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / News Home> City> Mangaluru / by Jaideep Shenoy, TNN / December 14th, 2015
Even as the world looks to generate power from alternative energy sources, environmentalist and engineer Vijay Kumar Hegde, head of the Susi Global Research Centre, Udupi has successfully generated power from tidal energy through his small projects after 30 years of dedicated effort. He recently got a patent for his power plant design.
Hegde said, “With government approval, a single commercial plant will be set up within two years to produce 10MW. The project costs around Rs 6 crore per MW and it’s the lowest compared to hydro, thermal or nuclear plants. It’ll be one of the world’s most cost-effective power project. Udupi has a 360-km coastal belt, of which 60km is a thickly populated area used for fishermen. However, a 300-km stretch is free and even if half of that,150 km, is used for tide plantation, 15,000MW can be generated. The state requires 3,000MW additional energy. The proposed plant will have the capacity to distribute power for less than Rs 5 per unit to the government.”
The sea waves are continuous in motion with no pause in their movement so expected power capacity is 100 plus. The proposed plant produces much greater amount of energy at a lesser cost. He has plans to set up five small plants with the same design. Two have already been installed and in January, a third plant will be installed, and the others will be installed within three months. A fifth plant will generate highest capacity of 100kW power.
It is a clean energy project, without artificial dam, turbines and minimal transmission loss.
source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / News Home> Hubballi / TNN / December 03rd, 2015
• MUDA asked to return unused 16 acres land and pay compensation for 78 acres.
• JSS Mahavidyapeetha to lose 15 acres at SJCE campus.
Chaduranga Kanthraj Urs & Aerial view of land to be returned.
Mysuru :
The Supreme Court (SC) today ruled in favour of the legal heirs of late Sirdar K.B. Ramachandra Raje Urs, who had accused the MUDA of illegally acquiring 94 acres of his property during 1985-88. The 94 acres of land is question is the area next to the Premier Studio and the SJCE campus.
Speaking to Star of Mysore this morning after the judgement, son of late Ramachandra Raje Urs, Chaduranga Kanthraj Urs said that in 1984 the MUDA had acquired their lands by simply sending preliminary notices and never the final notice. He also said that the MUDA did not even pay them any compensation.
Continuing, Kanthraj said that, suddenly they noticed that fencing work had begun on their properties and it was only then they realised that the MUDA had acquired 94 acres of their family land and had allotted 55 acres of it to the JSS Mahavidyapeetha. In the remaining 30 acres, 22 acres was illegally acquired and houses were built by many Government officials and the remaining 16 acres next to the Premier Studio now lies vacant.
Kanthraj added saying that the 16 acres was left vacant because by the time illegal houses cropped up, his father late Ramachandra Raje Urs filed a case in 1994 and brought a stay.
In 2001, a Single Judge Bench passed a ruling in favour of late Ramachandra Raje Urs and his legal heirs. Immediately, MUDA and JSS went in appeal before a Division Bench of the High Court in 2001 and the appeal was allowed.
After this, Kanthraj Urs moved the Supreme Court in 2004.
This morning the Supreme Court ruled that in the 55 acres that MUDA had allotted to JSS on which SJCE is established, the unused 15 acres be taken back by MUDA.
It also ruled that MUDA should pay the legal heirs of late Ramachandra Raje Urs compensation for 78 acres as per the market value that was prevailing on Jan. 1, 2001 and also return the unused 16 acres of vacant land next to the Premier Studio to them.
The legal heirs of Ramachandra Raje Urs are his son Chaduranga Kanthraj Urs, daughters Tripurasundari Devi (biological mother of Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar), Deepa Malini Devi and Kirti Malini Devi.
When Star of Mysore spoke to the MUDA Commissioner in this regard this morning, he also confirmed that the case was ruled in favour of the legal heirs of late Ramachandra Raje Urs.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / Wednesday – December 16th, 2015
After witnessing an increase in tiger population over the last five years, Bandipur National Park emerged as the most visited tiger reserve in the country, according to a recent study by a travel information portal.
The report by HolidayIQ says that for two successive years, Bandipur National Park was the most visited tiger reserve even as tiger tourism in the country has grown by 230 per cent.
“Based on user interactions on our portal during the travel season of October, November and December last year and this year, the number of visitors to Bandipur National Park has shown a marked increase. The interactions also reveal that tiger tourism is fast growing in the country,” a representative for HolidayIQ told The Hindu .
A senior forest official at Bandipur attributed the popularity of the national park to “increased frequency of sightings” and “accessibility”. He said the national park, which was on the road to Ooty, is a natural choice for tiger tourism. Besides, the tiger population in Bandipur had increased, which translates into higher frequency of sightings.
The Forest Department accommodations can house 88 persons and bookings are almost always full during weekends and holidays, and show 70 per cent occupancy during weekdays. In addition, private resorts can accommodate about 250 persons. The department also organises safaris in the morning and evening.
The tiger population in Bandipur and the adjoining Nagarahole, Mudumalai and Wayanad forests was estimated at 570 in 11,000 sq km of habitat, according to a report on status of tigers in India-2014, which also showed that tiger population in the country had increased from 1,706 in 2010 to 2,226 in 2014.
Wildlife experts in the region believe that Bandipur, which is spread across around 870 sq km, hosts more than 110 tigers.
Meanwhile, the study by HolidayIQ shows that couple travellers account for almost 36 per cent of the visitors to tiger reserves, closely followed by families, who account for 32 per cent, while group travellers account for 28 per cent.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> National> Karnataka / by Laiqh A. Khan / Mysuru – December 16th, 2015
Mayor B.L. Bhyrappa will inaugurate a function organised to present Hoysala awards on the occasion of 16th Anniversary of Hoysala Kannada Sangha and Savigannada Pathrika Balaga at 4.30 pm on Dec.27 at Veene Seshanna Bhavan on Adichunchanagiri Road in Kuvempunagar.
The function, which will be presided by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (BVB) Mysuru Kendra Chairman Dr. A.V. Narasimha Murthy will be attended by Prof. Bhashyam Swamiji of Yoga Narasimhaswamy temple in Vijayanagar and Sri Ilai Alwar Swamiji of Vangipura Mutt as guests of honour.
Litterateur Dr. Latha Rajashekar will release a souvenir brought out by Savigannada Pathrika while Deputy General Manager of Canara Bank Dr. S.T. Ramachandra will release the book ‘Kannadada Therannayeledavaru’ authored by Ranganath Mysore.
Writer Dr. K. Leela Prakash will deliver the keynote address. BVB Karnataka Chairman N.Ramanuja, Retired Head of the Department of Mathematics, NIE Dr.K.S.Chandrashekar, President of Hoysala Award Selection Committee K.Raghuram will be the chief guests.
Those selected for Hoysala Award for the year 2015 for their contribution to various fields are: H. Ramachandra (spiritual), MUDA Chairman K.R.Mohan Kumar (culture), S.K.Ananda Theertha (Sports), Srinivas (Co-operation), B.R. Nataraj Jois of Sandhya Suraksha Trust, Gopinath (Astrology), G.R. Parameshwarappa (Sharana Sahitya and Culture), M.D.Gopinath (Education), Doddegowda (Publisher), Sathanur Devaraj (Science literature), Dr. C.G.Narasimhan (Medical and culture), Dr. R.N. Srilatha (Classical Music), Madhuri Thathachari (Culture), Vijaya Sindhuvalli Ananthamurthy (Theatre), Prof. Maleyur Guruswamy (literature), Dr. C. Naganna (Translation) and L.S.N. Achar (Artist).
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / December 15th, 2015
‘Integrated Disease Management in Vegetable Crops’
Mysuru :
A free training programme for farmers on ‘Integrated Disease Management in Vegetable Crops’ was jointly organised by Krishi Jnana Vijnana Vedike (KJVV) and Lions Club of Mysore Heritage City recently.
Dr. Vasanth Kumar Thimakapura, the Founder of KJVV and Rajyotsava Awardee, addressed the farmers on how to grow vegetable and fruit crops scientifically without the indiscriminate usage of chemical fertilisers and pesticides.
He elaborated the harmful effects of these not only on the health of consumers but also on the farmer’s cost of production and suggested practical ways to avoid them.
He stressed the importance of using disease-resistant varieties, bio-control agents and environmental-friendly practices of cultivation to get maximum yield.
Dr. Vasanth Kumar suggested farmers to utilise his free plant clinic service in order to increase their productivity and yield.
More than fifty farmers from various parts of the district participated. A few progressive farmers shared their views and ideas during the session.
Dr. Lakshimipathigowda (former Deputy Director General of ICRISAT), Jayaprakash (Public Relations Officer of DRDO), Bannur Narayan (Farmer Leader) and Ln. Jai Prakash (Lions Club of Mysore Heritage City) were among the distinguished guests. KJVV Director D. Bharath and Scientists Dr. Harish, Dr. Yogesh and Dr. Chandrashekar were also present.
For any crop problems, suggestions and information on upcoming training prog., contact Dr. Harish on Mob: 98806-22979 or Dr. Chandrashekar on Mob: 97393-85165.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / December 15th, 2015
Ajit SN recently completed a 45-day world tour where he dived with humpback whales, great white sharks and bull sharks.
Bengaluru :
This Bengalurean spends more time underwater than on land.Ajit SN, a diver and underwater photographer, has completed 190 dives in two years and surprised most dive masters around the world.
It started two years ago when he took a diving course in Sri Lanka with a friend. “It was a spontaneous decision. I knew nothing about underwater photography or diving but I was determined to learn both,” he said.
But it wasn’t as easy as he imagined it would be. “I had to make a huge investment in underwater photography equipment because it wasn’t available in India and had to order it from the US,” he said.
While his friend left after four days into the course, Ajit stayed three more days and completed the advanced open water course which takes divers 30 metres deep.
“I wasn’t allowed to take the camera first.When I did, water leaked into a very expensive camera. Fortunately , the lens wasn’t damaged,” he said. Then followed trips to remote islands off Cambodia and Sri Lanka and Ajit was certified in technical diving. He also got a wreck diving licence but the first time was a near-death experience when he entered the HMS Hermes, a World War 2 British aircraft carrier in the waters off Sri Lanka.
“It was pitch dark and I was 45m below sea level. I had a blackout and began taking in water. I couldn’t even see my dive buddy . I was inside the wreck and saw a beam of light through a hole and began waving my torch.My buddy saw me and quickly put my mask back on my nose. It had got dislodged when I was entering the ship,” he said.
That experience didn’t stop Ajit from exploring other wrecks near Sri Lanka. And snorkelling was on his bucket list. He spent a week in the ocean in the Maldives with certified divers.
“I was in the middle of the ocean when I saw a manta ray circling around the boat. I grabbed my camera and jumped into the water at 9pm. It brushed by me many times. I got a brilliant shot and when I came back to the deck, it was 1am,” he said. That shot was among the top four trending photos on National Geographic Daily Dozens.
source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / News Home> City> Bengaluru / by Aditi Sequeira, TNN / December 14th, 2015
