Madikeri: The Kodagu district police have filed a case against the Karavale Bhagavathy Dasara Mantapa Committee on charges of creating a ruckus during the Dasara prize distribution ceremony at Gandhi Maidan on Friday.Kodagu SP Ramarajan said the Madikeri cops booked a case against the Karavale Bhagavathy Dasara Mantapa Committee and are verifying footage to identify…
Mysuru: The growing trend of pre-wedding photoshoots at heritage sites is not new to Mysuru, but a centuries-old temple in Varakodu village has now become the latest flashpoint in this cultural debate.The Shri Varadaraja Hanumantha temple—originally built during the Ganga dynasty and later conserved in the Hoysala period—was restored just seven years ago after major…
Mysuru: The Mysuru Palace Board and the forest department have locked horns over the delay in paying honorarium to the Dasara elephants’ mahouts and kavadis.Within hours after the mahouts and kavadis expressed their displeasure while leaving Mysuru, the Mysuru Palace Board alleged that the deputy conservator of forests (DCF), wildlife division, Mysuru, submitted the list…
Madikeri: For over four decades, Dr SV Narasimhan’s dedication to ornithology has made a significant impact on wildlife conservation. He combined his passion for birds with his artistic talent, creating hand-drawn pictures that carry important messages. His annual tradition of sending these artworks during Wildlife Week became a cherished event for many.With an impressive collection…
Mysuru: The 14 Dasara elephants that captivated lakhs of spectators during the Dasara celebrations, left for their respective forest camps on Sunday.The majestic elephants, led by Abhimanyu — who proudly carried the 750-kg golden howdah on Vijayadashami — were given a warm farewell at the Mysore Palace premises.However, the departure was tinged with disappointment as…
Mandya: Mandya MLA Ganiga Ravikumar on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the BJP, accusing the party of misusing religion and temples for political gain. He alleged that activist Mahesh Shetty Thimmarodi was an associate of the BJP, and rose to prominence due to the party’s backing.Speaking at a programme organised by the Sri Kshetra…
Shivamogga: The Shivamogga forest department cleared the encroachment of 6.24 acres of forest land in Malandur village, Anandapuram hobli, Sagar taluk, in the early hours of Sunday.This action follows a direction from forest minister Eshwar Khandre. Despite being allotted land under the Sharavathi resettlement scheme and the Forest Rights Act, a villager encroached upon the…
Mysuru: The state govt sanctioned five acres for constructing a new district hospital in Kollegal town, Chamarajanagar district. The new hospital will be established on five acres of land owned by the sericulture department near Mudigunda in Kollegal town.This decision followed chief minister Siddaramaiah’s approval of the new district hospital for Chamarajanagar district during a…
Mysuru: As many as 22 lakh people watched the Dasara procession online this year, which is held on the final day of the Dasara festivities, on Oct 2 using the digital medium and social media introduced by the Mysuru district administration. Even the Dasara events were live streamed.This year, the Dasara procession’s online viewership increased…
Mysuru: District minister HC Mahadevappa on Saturday said there is no question of leadership change in Karnataka.“Siddaramaiah is the chief minister, and he will continue. Political decisions are taken by our high command at the appropriate time. Beyond the high command, what others say has no meaning,” he said.On the controversy surrounding his grandson accompanying…
