Pilikula Kambala races off to a great start

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January 15, 2012

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Mangalore, January 15: The fifth edition of 'Nethravathi - Phalguni Jodukere Kambala' was inaugurated by District In-charge minister Krishna J Palemar, at Pilikula Nisargadhama near here on Sunday.

The event being organised by the Dakshina Kannada and Udupi District Kambala Samiti at the Pilikula Nisargadhama, bears the name of two rivers which are the lifeline of the districts.

Though the annual event is held in the month of February every year, this year the organisers have preponed it to make it a part of the 17th National Youth Festival.

The popular folk sport of Tulunadu is being held at the serene 134-metre long field “Bakimaru Gadde”, which is a part of the Nisargadhama's Heritage village. The field located in front of the traditional house “Guttina Mane” was spruced up for the occasion.

More than 135 racing pairs are taking part in this spectacular event, according to the organizers. The races are being held in different categories such as Hagga Hiriya, Hagga Kiriya, Kane Halage, Negilu Hiriya, Negilu Kiriya and Adda Halage.

An exhibition of flowers is also organized as part of the event.

Principal Secretary of Department of Youth Service and Sports, Govt of Karnataka, I.R. Perumal presided over the inaugural programme. Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner N S Channappa Gowda, Mulky-Moodbidri MLA Abhay Chandra Jain and Karnataka State Bus Owners' Federation President Rajavarma Ballal were present on the occasion.

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FLOWER EXHIBITION


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July 31,2020

Bengaluru, July 31: Denying irregularities in covid-19 equipment purchase by the Karnataka government, the state unit of the BJP has issued legal notices to Congress leaders Siddaramaiah and D K Shivakumar demanding that they apologize or face a defamation suit. 

The notices seek a public apology for the allegations levelled against the government on irregularities in the procurement of Covid-19 equipment and supplies. 

Both Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar, the Karnataka Congress president, have been doggedly pursuing allegations of corruption against the BJP government and have demanded a judicial inquiry. 

BJP general secretary N Ravi Kumar said that while the Congress leaders claimed that Rs 4,157 crore was spent during Covid-19, they also allege that the government has not responded to any of the 20 letters written by them. "If the government has not provided any answer to the Opposition, where did they get the figures from," he said.

None of the allegations of corruption is specific and the statements made are factually incorrect. "These statements, without any basis, have been issued calculatedly to lower the image and damage the reputation of the government, the Bharatiya Janata Party, representatives of the party and the ministers in the government," the notice issued on behalf of Ravi Kumar read.

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July 25,2020

Bengaluru, Jul 25: Kalmane Kamegowda, the lake man who was recently praised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a recent Mann Ki Baat, is in serious condition after he tested positive for COVID-19, former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy said on Saturday.

"The health condition of Lake Kamegowda is serious. It is our responsibility to save him. I demand that the state government make appropriate arrangements for emergency treatment," Kumaraswamy tweeted.

"The Prime Minister also praised him in Mann Ki Baat. Chief Ministers expressed appreciation. Only praising doesn't help him at this point of time. The government needs to come forward to treat him in a good hospital when he's sick," he said in the following tweet.

Kamegowda of Dasanadoddi village in Malavalli taluk had drawn the attention of the Prime Minister in the 66th 'Mann Ki Baat' for constructing ponds to conserve rainwater during the summer.

Responding to Kumaraswamy's remark, State Medical Education Minister Dr Sudhakar K said that he has already called up the Mandya Medical College and directed the hospital to admit and treat Kamegowda.

"As soon as I noticed the seriousness of Kamagowad's health, I called the director of the Mandya Medical College and informed him that he should be admitted to the hospital and treated. I pray to the Lord that the Kamagowadas who inspire the whole country will heal soon," Sudhakar K tweeted.

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April 5,2020

Madikeri, Apr 5: Following the novel Coronavirus and imposition of Lockdown in the country and departure of the migrant labour force to their hometowns, the harvest of Pepper and post-harvest process of Coffee have taken a hit in Kodagu region of Karnataka.

In the Coffee land, most of the workers at these estates are primarily from north Karnataka and neighbouring districts, including Periyapatna and Hunsur taluks in Mysuru District. Local workers are also sourced for the job as the harvest area is large.

The Kodagu district which already faced severe natural calamity during the last two years now added with the COVID-19 outbreak and the subsequent Lockdown, many workers have returned to their home districts, barring a few who have been working in the plantations for many years and reside in the estates themselves.

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