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‘My life has been about Kodagu and its people’: Bollajira B. Aiyappa
Bollajira B. Aiyappa has worn several hats; he is a social worker, journalist, publisher, editor and actor. He is well-known in Kodagu as the founder president of the Codava Makkada Coota organisation which has published more than 120 books so far. Q: Can you tell us about your family members and your education? A: We are originally from Hudikeri. My father Bollajira Bopaiah is a retired sub-inspector. My mother Yasodha was born in the Ajjamada family. My wife Yamuna was born
Nitin Kushalappa
2 hours ago4 min read
Bangladesh Migrants Employed in Kodagu, Chikkamagaluru Coffee Plantations, Alleges R. Ashok
Leader of the Opposition R. Ashok speaking in the Legislative Assembly. | Photo: By Arrangement Bengaluru: Kodagu district figured prominently in a political storm in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly with the Leader of the Opposition R. Ashok alleging that migrants from Bangladesh were being employed in coffee plantations across Kodagu, Chikkamagaluru and Hassan, displacing local labour. Speaking during the discussion on the motion of thanks to the Governor’s address on Mon
Kodagu Express Bureau
2 hours ago2 min read
Former NSG Chief Kodagu-Born M.A. Ganapathy Takes Charge of Security at GMR Airports
A 1986-batch IPS officer from the Uttarakhand cadre, Ganapathy has built a distinguished career. (Photo: @nsgblackcats/X) New Delhi: Kodagu-born former police chief M. A. Ganapathy, a veteran of India’s internal security and aviation safety apparatus, has taken charge as Executive Director (Security & Vigilance) at GMR Airports. The induction of the retired IPS officer, known for his deep expertise in counter-terrorism and civil aviation security, is being viewed as a major s
Kodagu Express Bureau
5 days ago2 min read