Mysuru: A 25-year-old youth, Rajesh DM from Davangere, was arrested by Mysuru district police on charges of uploading morphed images of chief minister Siddaramaiah, deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar, and ministers Priyank Kharge and Laxmi Hebbalkar.He was also accused of using derogatory language in his post. The accused was remanded in judicial custody by a…
Chikkamagaluru: Forest department officials took six people into custody for allegedly hunting a gaur at a coffee estate in Mudigere taluk in Chikkamagaluru.A total of 10 individuals, including the coffee estate owner, were involved in the hunting of the gaur for meat. However, three people are absconding, and the officials have launched a search for…
Mysuru: Karnataka State Agricultural Produce Processing and Export Corporation (KAPPEC) managing director CN Shivaprakash stated that farmers and farmer groups must focus on value addition and packaging of bananas in a way that extends their shelf life for at least a week to earn higher profits.KAPPEC provides the required technology and financial assistance for packaging,…
Mysuru: Art and music have the unique ability to calm the mind, inspire compassion, and unite humanity, said Karnataka governor-chancellor Thaawar Chand Gehlot.Addressing the 10th convocation of Karnataka State Dr Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University on Saturday, he said, “Art is not merely for performance; its true purpose is to nurture sensitivity and…
Mysuru: Mahadeva Swamy, a farmer from Dadadahalli in Saragur taluk, has 2 acres under banana cultivation but is unable to find buyers for his crop.Last year, he earned Rs 22 per kg for the Robusta variety, but this year wholesale fruit vendors are offering only Rs 4 to Rs 5 per kg, forcing him to…
Madikeri: A rampage by wild elephants in Siddapur has caused significant distress to local farmers, leading to substantial financial losses.The elephants, which have settled in the coffee plantations of Mekur-Hoskeri and Chennayannakote villages within the Thithimathi forest zone, destroyed crops, including coconut, areca, and coffee plants belonging to Biddanda, Kuppanda, and Baduvanda Kodava families.This resulted…
Mysuru: Foresters carrying out a combing operation to rescue tigers prowling on the fringes of Bandipur Tiger Reserve suspect it could be the same tiger that killed two farmers on Oct 31 and Nov 7.An officer revealed that in both cases, the big cat that killed the farmers, Doddaningaiah and Dandanayak, appears to be the…
Hassan: With 78,000 complaints filed with the Internal Complaints Committees (ICC) in govt and private offices across the state, Karnataka is ranked second in the nation, said Nagalakshmi Choudhary, chairperson of the Karnataka State Commission for Women. She added that this shows women are aware of their rights at the workplace.These complaints have been filed…
Mysuru: To meet the rising demand for advanced cardiac care, Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research is planning to propose an additional 200-bed expansion at its Mysuru unit, announced its director, Dr B Dinesh.Addressing staff during the 15th anniversary celebration of Mysuru Jayadeva Hospital on Saturday, Dr Dinesh said the facility currently serves…
Mysuru: Karnataka governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot stated that metabolic disorders like diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and thyroid disorders are closely related to lifestyle stress.“In today’s world, where lifestyle pressures, irregular food habits, and environmental imbalance are on the rise, Ayurveda provides a holistic path towards balanced living. It focuses not only on treating illnesses but also…
