Mandya: In an effort to accelerate industrial development and attract major investments to Mandya district, the District Industries Centre (DIC) has identified 500 acres in Pandithalli village of Malavalli taluk for establishing a new industrial area.With enhanced road connectivity between Mysuru and Bengaluru, Mandya has emerged as a strategically advantageous location for industries seeking expansion…
Mysuru: Upa Lokayukta Justice KN Phaneendra on Monday conducted a surprise inspection at the Sports Girls’ Hostel run by the Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports at Chamundi Vihar.During the inspection, the Upa Lokayukta expressed deep concern over the poor maintenance and lack of necessary facilities provided to the resident sportspersons. Several serious lapses were…
Mysuru: Mysuru zilla panchayat has finalised plans to promote Kukkuta Sanjeevini scheme to enable women self-help groups (SHGs) to take up backyard poultry farming. The scheme was announced in 2024–25 state budget. Under it, six-week-old chicks will be distributed to SHGs, MGNREGA funds will be provided for building poultry sheds and subsidies will be extended…
Madikeri: A labourer working in a Kodagu district estate was stabbed to death at First Monnangeri in Madikeri taluk.The Madikeri Rural police said they arrested the accused, Dayanand Prasad, who is facing charges in another murder case. Police said he allegedly murdered Dilip Sharma, an Assamese national who worked at a resort. Police said the…
Madikeri: Following a complaint about several problems in the tribal boys’ and girls’ hostel in Kutta, the Kodagu district officials of the Karnataka Lokayukta Police wing paid a surprise visit and inspected it.A team led by police inspector Veena Nayak inspected the hostel and listened to the grievances of the children. During this inspection, many…
Mysuru: A tigress and three cubs were rescued near Kalahalli village in Gundlupet taluk in Chamarajanagar district on Monday.The tigress and cubs are under observation, said PCCF PC Ray. Within two days, five big cats have been rescued from Bandipur Tiger Reserve.The tigress was captured after tranquillising it early on Monday, said Ray. “The cubs,…
Shivamogga: Araga Jnanendra, former home minister and BJP MLA, on Monday alleged that prisons, which are meant to be reform centres, are instead producing more extremists.Speaking to reporters in Shivamogga, he stated that footage of hardcore criminals using mobile phones inside prison proves that prison inmates have access to everything.“During my tenure, I installed network…
Madikeri: A plantation worker was trampled to death by a wild elephant,while another narrowly escaped unhurt near Pollibetta Monday.The victim, Hanumantha, 57, a resident of Mekeri Hoskeri village, had been employed as an elephant tracker at a coffee plantation. According to police sources, the incident took place between 12.15pm and 1pm when Hanumantha went to…
MYSURU: A Class 8 student in Mysuru, Karnataka, has been seriously injured in a suspected ragging incident at a private school, local police said on Sunday.Police said three senior students, all minors, allegedly assaulted the boy on 25 October, demanding money and his mobile phone, and forcing him to obey their orders. An FIR has…
Shivamogga: Shivamogga MP BY Raghavendra on Sunday said Rahul Gandhi is now focusing on the voter list than the voting process itself.Speaking at a special comprehensive voter list revision workshop organised by the BJP city unit, the four-term BJP MP alleged, “Rahul Gandhi complained about the misuse of a voter card with a photo of…
