{"id":13059,"date":"2021-02-11T14:54:14","date_gmt":"2021-02-11T14:54:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kodavaclan.com\/kodaguheritage\/?p=13059"},"modified":"2026-11-02T07:38:34","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T07:38:34","slug":"journalist-kodavas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kodavaclan.com\/kodaguheritage\/journalist-kodavas\/","title":{"rendered":"Journalist – Kodavas"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kodava<\/span> Journalists \u2013 Pioneers and Voices of the Community<\/span><\/h1>\n

Introduction<\/span><\/h2>\n

Journalism has played an important role in documenting society, recording events, sharing information and giving a voice to communities. Kodavas have contributed to this field through journalism across different periods, working in print, broadcast and other forms of media.<\/span><\/p>\n

The history of journalism in Kodagu is also part of the larger story of the community’s social and public life. From the early efforts to establish a newspaper in Coorg to the contributions of journalists in later generations, these individuals have helped bring local events, issues and perspectives to a wider audience.<\/span><\/p>\n

The First Newspaper of Kodagu \u2013 Kodagu<\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n

The establishment of the weekly Kodagu<\/em> marked a significant milestone in the history of journalism in Kodagu (Coorg). Regarded as the first newspaper of the region, Kodagu<\/em> was initiated through the efforts of Maneyapanda Muthanna, President of the Coorg Zamindari Association, along with other office-bearers of the Association.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Government of India’s historical record places the launch of the weekly in 1920. Other historical accounts record that its first issue appeared on 3 June 1921<\/strong>, printed in Mysore and published from Madikeri. These dates are best presented separately: 1920 as the recorded year of its launch or establishment, and 3 June 1921 as the date of its first issue.<\/span><\/p>\n

The initiative to establish Kodagu<\/em> reflects the early efforts to create a publication that could serve the region and provide a platform for information and public discussion. Its place in the history of Kodagu journalism deserves to be remembered as part of the community’s heritage.<\/span><\/p>\n

Kodavas in Journalism<\/span><\/h2>\n

Over the years, members of the Kodava community have entered different areas of journalism and media. Their work has included reporting, writing, editing and communicating developments to the public.<\/span><\/p>\n

Journalists play an important role in recording contemporary history. Through their reporting and documentation, they preserve accounts of people, places, institutions and events that may otherwise remain unrecorded. The contributions of Kodava journalists form part of the community’s wider record of achievement.<\/span><\/p>\n

list of Kodava journalists<\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n

By Okka<\/span><\/h3>\n
    \n
  1. Ajjamada Ramesh Kuttappa<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Ajjinikanda Pramila Nachaiah<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Annira Harish Madappa<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Bachamada \u1e0cevaiah Ga\u1e47apati<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Bacharaniyanda Anu Cariappa<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Baduvanda Vicky Nanjappa<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Ballachanda Darshan Devaiah<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
  8. Balladichanda C Nanjappa<\/span><\/li>\n
  9. Biddatanda Deepak thimmaiah<\/span><\/li>\n
  10. Bollajira B Aiyappa<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
  11. Boppanda Jeffry Aiyappa<\/span><\/li>\n
  12. Chammatira Praveen Uthappa<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
  13. Cheranda Kishan<\/span><\/li>\n
  14. Chendrimada Meera Appaiah<\/span><\/li>\n
  15. Cheppudira P Belliappa<\/span><\/li>\n
  16. Chettangada Ravi Subbaiah<\/span><\/li>\n
  17. Iynanda Bopanna<\/span><\/li>\n
  18. Iythichanda Ramesh Uthappa<\/span><\/li>\n
  19. Kalyatanda B Ganapathy<\/span><\/li>\n
  20. Kalyatanda Vikram Muthanna<\/span><\/li>\n
  21. Kanathanda Manu Aiyappa<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  22. Kangira Bopanna<\/span><\/li>\n
  23. Kiriyamada Raj Kushalappa<\/span><\/li>\n
  24. Kullettira Ajith Nanaiah<\/span><\/li>\n
  25. Kuppanda Dattathri<\/span><\/li>\n
  26. Machimada Somanna<\/span><\/li>\n
  27. Mandaneravanda Ugha Devaiah<\/span><\/li>\n
  28. Manipanda Santosh Thimmaiah<\/span><\/li>\n
  29. Manyepanda Aiyappa Ponnappa<\/span><\/li>\n
  30. Muckatira Gautham Machaiah<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
  31. Mullengada Madhoosh Pooviah<\/span><\/li>\n
  32. Nayada Deepak Bopanna<\/span><\/li>\n
  33. Palachanda\u00a0 Bancy Kalappa<\/span><\/li>\n
  34. Palanganda Bopanna<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
  35. Palayanda Partha Chinnappa<\/span><\/li>\n
  36. Putharira Kalaiah<\/span><\/li>\n
  37. Sannuvanda Kishore Nachappa<\/span><\/li>\n
  38. Ulliyada Dotty Poovaiah<\/span><\/li>\n
  39. Ulliyada M Poovaiah<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    This list is a work in progress. Members of the community are invited to share details of Kodava journalists who may not yet be included.Information about former and present journalists, their Okka names, professional contributions, publications and photographs will help make this directory more comprehensive.<\/span><\/p>\n

    By documenting these individuals, we preserve an important part of Kodava history for future generations.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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