Madikeri: The members of the BJP Kisan Morcha, led by state secretary Navin Kumar, conducted a crop loss survey across Ponnampet taluk and demanded that the govt release compensation to farmers immediately.The office bearers of the district BJP Kisan Morcha visited the coffee, arecanut, and pepper plantations across the taluk to inspect the crop loss….
Mysuru: K Eregowda was elected unopposed as president of Mysuru Milk Union Limited (Mymul) on Thursday.The post became vacant following the resignation of the previous president, Cheluvaraju. The election for the post was scheduled on Thursday at the Mymul administrative block.As no other contestants filed nominations other than Eregowda, the joint registrar of state accounts,…
Mysuru: Normal life was disrupted across the old Mysuru region and Malnad areas following heavy rain on Wednesday.In Mysuru city, trees were uprooted at six places, while flood warning alerts were issued for residents staying downstream of the KRS dam in Mandya district and the Hemavati dam in Hassan district.The uprooting of trees was reported…
Hassan: The Hasanamba Temple witnessed a record-breaking turnout this Deepavali season, attracting 26.1 lakh devotees and generating Rs 21.8 crore in revenue during its two-week opening from Oct 9 to Oct 23, according to Hassan district in-charge minister Krishna Byregowda.The temple, which traditionally opens only for a brief period during Deepavali, saw an increase of…
Chikkamagaluru/Mandya: The mindset of the people is changing, and social media is having a greater impact. Although the number of educated individuals in society is increasing, tolerance among people is decreasing, said deputy commissioner CN Meena Nagaraj.Meena Nagaraj addressed the gathering at the Police Martyrs’ Day at the District Armed Reserve Police Force Memorial in…
Mysuru: The work of collecting comprehensive data through a survey on the social, educational, and economic status of all residents in Mandya district was undertaken from Sept 22. In Mandya district, a total of 5,10,000 families were surveyed, and the survey of a total population of 18,29,582 was completed with an overall 98%, said deputy…
Shivamogga: Forest minister Eshwar B Khandre has ordered a probe into reports of injured elephants at the Sakrebailu Elephant Camp in Shivamogga.A day after TOI reported injuries sustained by four elephants, including 35-year-old Balanna, the minister noted it and ordered a probe. The minister’s order stated that Balanna was injured before the Shivamogga Dasara festival…
Madikeri: Galibeedu, situated on the outskirts of Madikeri, is known for its pristine beauty and also has several resorts. However, the road leading to the place is in very bad shape, and tourists struggle to commute on it. “I regularly commute to and from Galibeedu, and I spent extra money to get my car repaired…
Mysuru: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has given approval for 50 additional MBBS seats, 19 PG seats, and 150 BSc nursing seats at Mysuru Medical College and Research Institute (MMCRI).Dr Satish K, principal of Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, said the 101-year-old college’s proposal to increase the student intake was approved.The college, located in…
Mysuru: Police need to handle new challenges like terrorism and cyberattacks along with maintaining law and order and crime detection and prevention, said IPS officer MB Boralingaiah, DIG of Southern Range.The Police Martyrs’ Day event on Tuesday, organised jointly by the Karnataka Southern Range Police, Mysuru City police, Mysuru district police, Karnataka Police Academy, KSRP,…
