Mysuru/Mandya: Owing to a nearly 50% drop in coconut production due to crop diseases and adverse weather conditions, prices of coconut and coconut oil have soared in the entire old Mysuru region.Currently, tender coconut is being sold at Rs 60 a piece, while the price of coconut oil has touched Rs 570 per litre —…
Shivamogga: The Shivamogga zoo team successfully lifted a 4-5 year old female gaur that had taken shelter by the roadside at Heggodu village in Sagar after being injured on its back, likely due to a vehicle collision or a fall. Under the supervision of Shivamogga zoo director VM Amarakshar and vet Dr Muruli Manohar, the…
Madikeri: The Clean Kodagu campaign on Wednesday set a remarkable precedent in community-driven environmental initiative. Held across the picturesque district of Kodagu, known for its lush landscapes and serene atmosphere, the campaign united people from all walks of life, across party, caste, and religion. This historic event saw the participation of over 300 organisations.The drive…
Mysuru: The forest department decided to shift three tiger cubs, which were deserted by their mother on Punajanuru-Bedaguli road inside BRT Tiger Reserve on Oct 13, to Shree Chamundeshwari Wild Animals Rescue and Rehabilitation Center in the city.The facility, located on the city outskirts in Koorgalli, is attached to the Mysuru zoo. The cubs are…
Mysuru: Medical education and skill development minister Sharan Prakash Patil on Tuesday informed that among the over 2 lakh beneficiaries of the Yuva Nidhi scheme, only 1,500 youths underwent skill training so far. Urging the youth to make the best use of training opportunities, he said, “We appeal to the beneficiaries to take up skill…
Madikeri: Madikeri MLA Manthar Gowda launched the project to upgrade the Govt Homeopathy and Ayurveda Hospital Complex under the Ayush department at Somwarpet.The number of outpatients at the hospital in Somwarpet town has been increasing in recent days, forcing the Ayush department to upgrade the facility. As part of this, a grant of Rs 50…
Hassan: Karnataka has decided to conduct a Social and Educational Survey for transgender individuals, said Karnataka State Women’s Development Corporation chairperson G Padmavathi.During her visit to Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences, where the gender minority survey was being conducted, she interacted with members of transgender community. She mentioned that knowing the number of transgender individuals…
Mysuru: Site prices at private layouts around Chamarajanagar city have been on the rise for the last few years. This has been attributed to improved connectivity, new industries at Badanaguppe-Kellamballi Industrial Area, and delays in site allotment by Chamarajanagar Urban Development Authority (CUDA).During the first phase of development of the Badanaguppe-Kellamballi Industrial Area, the state…
Hassan: A huge crowd of devotees is pouring into Hassan to have darshan of Hassan’s presiding deity, Goddess Hasanambe. This time, as the district administration has made efficient arrangements and there is no confusion or rush. As a result, devotees from various parts of the country and even abroad are coming and having darshan of…
Madikeri: The Amar Jawan Memorial in Hudikeri is a significant addition to the military heritage of Kodagu, a district renowned for its deep-rooted connection with the Indian Armed Forces.Scheduled to be unveiled on Oct 27, this memorial stands as a testament to the patriotism and dedication of the region’s former soldiers. Kodagu, often referred to…
