Madikeri: MLA AS Ponnanna visited Birunani village in Ponnampet taluk and launched several development works on Saturday.As part of a programme to provide continuous electricity in this area, he launched the work of a new 11 KV HT electricity line at a cost of Rs 90 lakh. On the occasion, he dedicated several new electricity…
Mandya: Agriculture minister N Cheluvarayaswamy on Saturday said over 13 lakh hectares of crops were damaged due to the recent heavy rain, including around 80 hectares in Mandya, Karnataka.A comprehensive post-rain survey will be undertaken to determine the exact extent of losses and to ensure timely compensation for affected farmers, the minister said in Mandya.Farmers…
Mandya: The stray dog issue in Mandya district has escalated to alarming levels, with packs of dogs roaming freely across many towns and villages. Fear-stricken residents are increasingly reluctant to step out, particularly during early mornings and late evenings.District health officer (DHO) Dr Mohan disclosed that a total of 61,208 people have been bitten by…
Bengaluru/Shivamogga: Growing opposition to the state govt’s ambitious pumped storage project in the Sharavathi Valley echoed strongly in Bengaluru on Saturday, as citizens from across Karnataka — including former Supreme Court judges, environmental activists, pontiffs from various mutts, and students — gathered at a symposium to express their strong resistance under the banner ‘People for…
Mandya: Deputy commissioner Kumara has announced that a proposal has been submitted to the Election Commission (EC) for the establishment of 101 new polling booths in Mandya district.Presiding over a meeting with representatives of various political parties at the DC’s office, Kumara said the reorganisation of polling booths has been proposed in areas where the…
Hassan: District minister Krishna Byre Gowda expressed happiness over the good arrangements for the darshan of Hasanamba Devi, which allowed 91,000 devotees to get darshan in half-a-day on Saturday.The minister attributed the success to the collective efforts of district representatives who implemented changes across party lines. He remarked that it was heartening to see the…
Madikeri: Madikeri police have succeeded in arresting five accused in connection with an alleged theft case that occured at a photo studio.On Sept 27, masked thieves broke the shutters of the studio owned by Abdul Rehman on Kohinoor Road complex in Madikeri and stole some valuable equipment, including a printer. A case was registered at…
Mysuru: Theatre repertory Rangayana Mysuru has adapted International Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq’s short story ‘Omme Hennagu’ for the stage. The play will premiere at Bhoomigeetham on Sunday, and it will also be staged during the weekend shows for four to five weeks.Speaking to reporters here, Rangayana director Satish Tiptur said that Rangayana Mysuru has…
Mysuru: The Chamarajanagar district administration is launching Kannada training programme for non-Kannadiga officers working in various departments.Preparations are being made to start the first phase of formal training on Oct 18. The initiative will cover staff from public and private banks, postal departments, and other institutions. The move follows a govt direction to ensure Kannada…
Mandya: Torrential rain lashed several parts of Mandya district on Thursday night and early Friday morning, leading to widespread flooding and damage to farmlands, houses, and public infrastructure.In Srirangapatna taluk, farmlands in Kudalaguppe village were completely inundated, with coconut and sugarcane crops submerged under water. Farmers urged the govt to provide immediate compensation for the…
