Madikeri: Four days after seven-year-old Pushpak returned to his boarding school after the Dasara vacation, tragedy struck his family as he was charred to death in a fire accident that allegedly broke out in the tile-roofed hostel in the wee hours of Thursday. Pushpak a class II student, son of farmer Anil Kumar and Triveni…
Mysuru: The state govt has brought the famous Beladakuppe Mahadeshwara temple in HD Kote taluk under pilgrim tourism promotion from this year. However, the green activists have opposed the decision. The temple is located in the ecologically sensitive zone of Bandipur Tiger Reserve amid thick jungles and attracts thousands of devotees during the Hindu calendar…
Hassan: In keeping with tradition, the doors of the historical Hasanamba temple were opened at 12:21 pm on Thursday, and a banana sapling was cut outside the temple by members of the Mysuru royal family to mark the occasion.Notable figures such as Nirmalanandanatha Swamy of Adichunchanagiri Mutt and junior Shiv Siddheshwar Swamy of Tumkuru Siddaganga…
Mandya: The University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Mandya, will host its first-ever ‘Krishi Mela–2025′ from Nov 28 to 30 at the VC Farm. The theme for the mela is—Sustainability through Integrated Farming.KM Harinikumara, special officer, UAS Mandya, told reporters that until now, the annual Krishi Mela was organised by Bengaluru agricultural college and zonal agricultural…
Hassan: Hassan-based industrialist HA Kiran was unanimously elected as the director of Federation of Karnataka Chamber of Commerce (FKCCI). Kiran, who is also the vice president of Hassan District Chamber of Commerce and Industries, expressed his gratitude and emphasised that he would continue to work alongside senior leaders and the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM)…
Mysuru: Psychiatrists from Mysuru Medical College and Research Institute (MMC-RI) are treating a 26-year-old youth from Nanjangud, who is suffering from a rare deep delusional disorder. According to doctors, the patient firmly believes that a mike has been implanted inside his body. Recently, in a desperate act, he attempted to set himself on fire, claiming…
Hassan: Ahead of the Deepavali, deputy commissioner KS Latha Kumari has instructed firecracker vendors to put up banners in their shops to inform public about the Do’s and Don’ts while using firecrackers. In a meeting on firecracker sales, the DC directed officials to form a committee at the district level to oversee duties. Vendors can…
Madikeri: A report related to the encroachment of land attached to the Sri Bhagandeshwara-Talacauvery Temple has been submitted to the Kodagu district administration.The report follows complaints filed by Kodagu Ekikaran Ranga and Kodagu Seva Kendra Madikeri, alleging that influential persons have encroached on the land attached to the noted temples. The report was prepared under…
Mysuru: About 130 probationary police sub-inspectors of the 46th batch of PSI trainees at Karnataka Police Academy (KPA) donated blood during a donation camp organised as part of Gandhi Jayanti and Valmiki Jayanti at KPA. A total of 130 pints of blood were collected at the camp, jointly organised by the Pride in Service Club…
Shivamogga: The State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation chairman, SG Nanjayyanamath, announced that the Shivamogga airport will operate night flights within the next four months. At present, the Rashtrakavi Kuvempu Airport operates flights only during the daytime.After inspecting the airport on Wednesday, Nanjayyanamath told reporters that the tender process for the remaining civil works, lighting…
