Madikeri: A wild elephant was spotted moving around at Netaji Layout and Nagappa Layout near Gonikoppal town in the early hours of Tuesday, and the same has been captured on CCTV cameras.The elephant was spotted at Nagappa Layout at 1.30am and near Krishi Vigyan Kendra at 2.56am. It was seen moving in Netaji Layout at…
Mysuru: Farmers’ anger over the rising human-animal conflict in Mysuru and Chamarajanagar districts spilled onto streets on Tuesday with the members of State Farmers’ Federation and the Sugarcane Growers’ Association staging a protest in front of the forest dept office here.Led by farmer leader Kuruburu Shantakumar, the protesters demanded that illegal resorts around forest areas…
Hassan: The statue installation ceremony of Acharya Shantisagar Maharaj, the first Jain monk of the 20th century, and the unveiling of the name of the fourth hill at Shravanabelagola will be held on Nov 9.Vice President of India CP Radhakrishnan, governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot, former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, and Union minister HD Kumaraswamy…
Mysuru: Tobacco prices have gone up in the district, offering some relief to the growers. The high-grade variety is currently fetching Rs 320 per kg — a Rs 40 increase over last year’s opening rate of Rs 280.However, growers are still sore over the fact that the same quality Mysuru Virginia is selling for Rs…
Mysuru: A postgraduate student of the University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, staged a protest against the varsity authorities by sleeping on the busy road in front of Crawford Hall, the varsity’s administrative headquarters, until Jayalakshmipuram police intervened.The student alleged that the authorities demanded Rs 18,000 to release her original SSLC and degree marksheet, which she needed…
Mandya: Deputy commissioner Kumara on Tuesday directed all sugar factories in the district to immediately clear the pending dues owed to sugarcane farmers. He warned that strict action would be initiated against factories that delay payments.He was speaking at a meeting held at the deputy commissioner’s office to address issues faced by the district’s farmers.On…
Mysuru: Chief minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said all resorts that are being run unlawfully, if any, in forest and forest fringe areas would be shut to tackle human-animal conflict effectively in Mysuru district. He would soon hold a meeting to review the situation about human-animal conflict in Karnataka.When informed about the recent killing of two…
Mandya: The state govt’s five guarantee schemes are not confined to any particular caste or economic category but are intended to benefit people from all walks of life, said Mandya district minister N Cheluvarayaswamy on Monday. According to him, the schemes successfully reached every community across the state.He was speaking after inaugurating a workshop and…
Mysuru: Chief minister Siddaramaiah on Monday expressed his concern over the declining number of Kannada films that uphold social values and deliver messages of social reforms.Speaking after presenting the Karnataka State Film Awards for 2018 and 2019 to 85 awardees at the KSOU convocation auditorium here, the CM said: “During my student days, I used…
Hassan: Energy minister KJ George on Monday said the state govt is ready to establish additional power substations wherever suitable land is available, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance Karnataka’s electricity distribution infrastructure and ensure reliable power supply across regions.Speaking after inaugurating a power distribution substation built by Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation (KPTCL)…
