Proposed mining exploration in Saragur raises environmental concern | Mysuru News

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…

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HDK addresses Mysugar school salary issue, pledges personal support | Mysuru News

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…

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HDK directs officials to identify land for industries | Mysuru News

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…

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Officials inspect tribal colony issues in Kaduhadige | Mysuru News

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…

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Sloth bears rescued after getting trapped in snares in Shivamogga district | Mysuru News

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…

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Heatwaves are a health emergency: Expert | Mysuru News

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…

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