Mysuru: Chief minister Siddaramaiah on Monday emphasised that the move towards establishing Greater Mysuru must ensure the preservation of the city’s heritage, culture, and existing charm, while simultaneously transforming it into a well-planned urban region. He also mentioned that a scientific plan was needed to avoid Bengaluru-like issues.Speaking at a meeting where the Greater Mysuru…
Mandya: In a step towards strengthening rural healthcare services, district minister N Cheluvarayaswamy on Monday announced that more than 50 primary health centres (PHCs) across the district are equipped with ECG machines through CSR (corporate social responsibility) funding, following the special interest and efforts of the district administration.He spoke after inaugurating ‘Danta Chikitsheya Ashakirana’, a…
Madikeri: Hundreds of farmers from across Kodagu district gathered at Somwarpet and took part in a massive protest on Monday. The protesters accused the govt of exploiting the farmers by converting C and D land into forest areas. Somwarpet Raitha Horata Samithi, Raitha Sangha, and Coffee Growers’ Union organised the protest demanding relief with regards…
Chikkamagaluru/Shivamogga: The forest department officials successfully rescued a tusker that allegedly trampled two people to death in Kerekatte in Sringeri taluk last week, leading to tension.The elephant was rescued near Bhagavati forest in Kudremukh area on Sunday evening. The tusker, popularly known as the Mallandur elephant, is approximately 40 years old. It killed two farmers,…
Mandya: A resident of Kallahalli in Mandya taluk escaped serious injury after his car veered off a narrow road beside Visvesvaraya Canal (VC) near B Yarahalli and plunged into the water early on Monday morning.Due to the absence of a protective barrier and the constricted passage, the vehicle reportedly lost control and fell into the…
Madikeri: The state has sanctioned Rs 10 crore for establishing a modern aquarium in Kodagu. The funds have been released to the district fisheries department, and work will begin shortly.Speaking to reporters in Kudige, Madikeri MLA Mantar Gowda confirmed that the state has released Rs 10 crore to the fisheries department for the modern aquarium…
Mysuru: Sports builds unity and strengthens international relations, in addition to bringing fame and love to athletes. In today’s global era, sports provides vast opportunities to shape a successful future, said national-level basketball player Shravan Urs.Loss and victory are natural in sports. Instead of losing interest, students must strengthen their participation and become role models…
Madikeri: The renovated building of Maharishi Valmiki Adivasi Tribal Residential School, built at a cost of Rs 1.8 crore in Nagarhole in collaboration with the Kodagu district administration, zilla Panchayat, and Scheduled Castes welfare department, was inaugurated by Kodagu district minister NS Bhoseraju and MLA AS Ponnanna.The minister listened to the students’ grievances and interacted…
Shivamogga: In a shocking incident, two sandalwood trees were chopped and stolen in Basavanagudi, Shivamogga city, within a month. The thefts occurred in the vicinity of the residences of Shivamogga DC and the chief conservator of forests. On Saturday morning, the second tree was found chopped near officials’ residences in Basavanagudi. A tree on the…
Mysuru: Krishnaraja MLA TS Srivatsa of the BJP, on Sunday, said united efforts are needed from citizens to make Mysuru a clean city.Referring to Mysuru’s third rank in the Super Swachh League Cities category under Swachh Survekshan 2024-25, he said Mysuru can make it to the top provided the citizens lead the movement. Speaking after…
