Mandya: The Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) reservoir has filled to its maximum capacity for the third time this year, marking a rare hydrological event in its 93-year history. Thanks to consistent and widespread rainfall across the Cauvery catchment area, mainly in Kodagu district, the dam reached full capacity in June, Sept, and again in Oct….
Mysuru: Forest minister Eshwar Khandre on Monday faced the ire of farmers following the mauling of a villager by a tiger at Bennegere village in Mullur, Saraguru taluk on Sunday. Irate farmers filed a police complaint against Khandre and a section of forest officials, alleging dereliction of duty, and sought action against them.While the death…
Madikeri: The state govt is ready to establish a mini airport in Kodagu district and has agreed to purchase at least 120 acres of flat land from private individuals near Madikeri at market rates, said MLA Manthar Gowda.“Although land was identified in Chikka Aluvara near Kushalnagar, it has been reported that it is not suitable….
Hassan: A man was hacked to death at the KSRTC bus stand in Hassan’s Belur on Monday. Giri was allegedly attacked by Seena, who works in a chicken stall, over personal enmity. Seena allegedly attacked Giri with a machete when the latter went to the washroom at the bus stand. Though Giri was taken to…
Mysuru: Forest, ecology and environment minister Eshwar B Khandre on Monday expressed his concern about the increasing incidents of human-animal conflict, particularly those involving tigers and leopards, across the state.He attributed the shrinking area of forests, the increase in concretisation activities, and the disturbance to wild animals in their habitat as some of the reasons…
Mysuru: The recent Kurnool bus fire tragedy has once again highlighted the unsafe and unscientific practices followed in long-route night bus operations from cities such as Mysuru, Bengaluru, and Mangaluru.Passengers allege that in most sleeper buses, the doors are locked from the inside by the crew during the journey, posing serious safety risks. In emergencies,…
Mysuru: Two cousins drowned after rescuing a boy from the Varuna Canal on the outskirts of Mysuru city on Saturday. The tragedy took place near Badagalahundi village in Mysuru taluk.According to police, Manju, a boy from the village, had gone swimming in the canal when he was swept away by the strong current. Hearing his…
Mysuru: The city is likely to get a direct air link to Mumbai soon, with a private airline expected to launch flight services between the two cities.Tourism and business stakeholders said the service has been a long-standing demand and that it will give a major boost to commerce, industry, and tourism activities in the region….
Madikeri: The Federation of Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI) has launched a series of measures to encourage women entrepreneurs across the state, said FKCCI president Uma Reddy, who is the first woman president of the association.Speaking to reporters in Madikeri, she said women are increasingly becoming partners in businesses across the state. She…
Shivamogga: Former MLA Mahalingappa, who defeated former chief minister BS Yediyurappa in 1999 in Shikaripura, was injured during Hori Habba, which is a bull race, in Shiralakoppa.A video of a bull goring him went viral on Sunday. In the video, a bull escaped from the racing arena and rushed into a narrow road where Mahalingappa…
