Madikeri: Miscreants hacked the website of a resort in Galibeedu on the outskirts of Madikeri and cheated customers of lakhs of rupees by changing the contact number on the site.The resort’s head, Dilip, filed a complaint in this regard with Madikeri Cyber Police. The website was hacked by unknown miscreants on Oct 17. The hackers…
Mysuru: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised the coffee being produced in the state and its growing popularity. In ‘Mann Ki Baat,’ Modi stated that Indian coffee is becoming very popular all over the world. Be it Chikkamagaluru, Kodagu, and Hassan in Karnataka, or the Biligiri region on the Karnataka-Tamil Nadu border; the diversity…
Mysuru: In what could be good news for aspiring medical students, the postgraduate seats in the state-run Chamarajanagar Institute of Medical Sciences (CIMS) were increased by 45 from this academic year (2025-26).The National Medical Commission (NMC), the regulating body of medical education institutions in India, gave approval for the increase of an additional 45 seats…
Mysuru: As part of the World Postal Week celebrations, India Post and the department of youth empowerment and sports jointly organised the India Post Mysuru Marathon on Sunday. The event witnessed an overwhelming response, with over 3,417 participants taking part in various categories, including the full marathon (41 km), half marathon (10 km and 5km…
Chikkamagaluru: After scanning 400 CCTVs and video footages, Chikkamagaluru police have solved a burglary case by arresting two people. Police said the accused are inter-state miscreants. The two, members of a gang, were allegedly involved in various burglary cases across the state. Police have seized jewellery worth Rs 32 lakh from them. In July, a…
Shivamogga: The 93rd birth anniversary of former CM S Bangarappa was celebrated at Bangaradhama in Soraba in Shivamogga district on Sunday.Ministers Santosh Lad and KH Muniyappa were among others who attended the programme, while chief minister Siddaramaiah and deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar shared their wishes on social media.CM Siddaramaiah remembered former CM Bangarappa in…
Shivamogga: Minister for food, civil supplies, and consumer affairs KH Muniyappa on Sunday said that no Below Poverty Line (BPL) cards will be cancelled. He clarified that individuals found ineligible under BPL norms will be shifted to Above Poverty Line (APL) cards instead.“The govt is following guidelines issued by the Union govt while reviewing cases…
Chikkamagaluru: A 27-year-old woman was found dead at a homestay in Haandi village, Chikkamagaluru district. Police said Ranjitha was found dead in the bathroom. She collapsed in the bathroom and died on Saturday morning, they said, adding the cause of her death is yet to be ascertained.Ranjitha was staying in the facility from Friday along…
Mysuru: Food and civil supplies minister KH Muniyappa on Saturday assured that those who were changed from BPL to APL during the recent ration card revision can approach the respective tahsildars with a request for review. After verification, necessary steps will be taken to reissue the ration cards to eligible beneficiaries, he said.The minister was…
Mandya: With continuous rainfall battering the district for the past two days and more showers expected for the next four days, deputy commissioner Kumara has directed all departments to remain alert and take proactive measures to prevent rain-related issues.In the last 23 days, 74 houses were damaged due to rain. Funds have been transferred to…
