Mysuru: Geological Survey of India’s plan to explore iron ore and other mineral deposits in 13 villages of Saragur taluk, including areas within the Nugu eco-sensitive zone, has raised concern among residents and environmentalists.Conservationists fear that mining could worsen human-animal conflicts. With their natural habitats frequently encroached upon, wild animals have often strayed into the…
Madikeri: Locals are facing severe problems due to stone mining in the nearby Nerugale gram panchayat area of Yalakanur Hosalli. The officials inspected the site for the second time after allegations were made that mining is being done beyond the rules.Uninterrupted stone mining in this area is disrupting normal life. The entire area is covered…
Mandya: Union minister for heavy industries and steel, HD Kumaraswamy, on Thursday criticised Congress leaders for making allegations against him regarding the salary issues faced by the teachers at Mysugar School.Speaking during his visit to the school, Kumaraswamy, who represents the Mandya Lok Sabha segment, expressed deep displeasure over what he called ‘small-minded’ remarks by…
Mandya: Focusing on the district’s industrial development, Union heavy industries and steel minister HD Kumaraswamy on Thursday directed officials to identify suitable govt land in Nagamangala or Malavalli for setting up industries.Kumaraswamy asked Mandya district administration to initiate the land acquisition process to set up industries which will create jobs and lead to economic growth.Speaking…
Madikeri: On the direction of DC Venkat Raja, a team of Somwarpet taluk officials visited Bananvara village on Wednesday, and inspected the tribal colonies, and discussed their issues, in Kaduhadige.Led by taluk panchayat executive officer Paramesh Kumar, a team including assistant director of tribal integrated development department Siddegowda, Somwarpet range forest officer Shailendra Kumar, Gonimaroor…
Mysuru: Former minister and JD(S) working president SR Mahesh, on Thursday, said the state govt’s move to create a Greater Mysuru City corporation is a welcome idea but questioned where the funds for development will come from.Speaking to reporters, Mahesh pointed out that although the govt has been in power for over two-and-a-half-years, it is…
Mysuru: Two decades after the last major expansion, the state govt has once again initiated the process of widening the limits of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC). This time, the proposed expansion is wider in scope compared to the earlier plan prepared under the BJP govt. Several villages, including Beerihundi, Kumarabeedu, Dhanagalli, Nagawala, and Kadakola,…
Shivamogga: A six-year-old sloth bear was rescued in Sarathi village of Channagiri taluk in Shivamogga district border on Wednesday, while another cub was rescued after being snared near Joldal village on Thursday.The Shivamogga zoo staff carried out both the rescue operations. These repeated incidents in the Shantisagar Range of the Bhadravati division have raised concerns…
Mysuru: Heatwaves are no longer just a climate concern — they are a public health emergency, stated CG Betsurmath, executive secretary of JSS Mahavidyapeetha.Speaking after inaugurating a two-day International Conference on ‘Heat and Heatwave Trends and Their Health Implications in the Global South’ at RP Singhania Auditorium on Thursday, he raised serious concerns over rising…
Madikeri: The Kodagu Gowda Samaja Union filed a complaint against a person who posted derogatory messages on social media about freedom fighter and martyr Subedar Guddemane Appaiah Gowda. The complaint was given to the Kodagu additional superintendent of police. On Oct 31, the death anniversary of freedom fighter Guddemane Appaiah was observed in Madikeri and…
