Madikeri: The Karnataka govt, which declared the winners of the State Film Awards for 2021, awarded the Best Regional Film to the Kodava language movie ‘Nada Peda Asha’.The film, which carries a strong social message, resonated with audiences during the challenging times of the Covid-19 pandemic.‘Nada Peda Asha’ portrays the life of a martyr’s wife,…
Madikeri: The CNC (Codava National Council) organised a human chain awareness programme in Cherambane to highlight the unique cultural and religious identity of the Kodava community.NU Nachappa, CNC president, emphasised the importance of recognising Kodavas as a distinct group in the caste census to ensure the preservation of their religious culture under Articles 25 and…
Madikeri: Virajpet MLA Ajjikuttira S Ponnanna on Saturday inspected the works of viewpoint in Virajpet.The site was identified to establish a viewpoint at a suitable place in Malethirike Hill, a tourist spot within the limits of Virajpet, by the municipality to attract tourists. A proposal was submitted to the govt. Now, Rs 1.7 crore has…
Mysuru: The Diocese of Mysore is set to welcome its new spiritual leader, Rev Dr Francis Serrao SJ, 69, who will take charge as the Bishop of Mysore during the installation service at St Philomena’s Church on Oct 7 at 4.30pm.The installation ceremony will be officiated by Rev Dr Peter Machado, Archbishop of Bangalore. Later,…
Mandya: As part of the Jal Shakti Abhiyan, under the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) campaign, Mandya district received a national award for effectively implementing water conservation works.The district is being recognised and awarded Rs 25 lakh in cash for successfully and efficiently carrying out Jal Shakti Abhiyan activities aimed at conserving water sources, increasing…
Mysuru: The Srikshetra Male Mahadeshwara Hills Development Authority in Hanur taluk of Chamarajanagar has intensified efforts to eliminate single-use plastics that harm the environment and wildlife in the MM Hills sanctuary.Plastic covers used for distributing ‘prasadam’ were replaced with biodegradable handbags. Directions were issued to shopkeepers and traders to mandatorily use biodegradable or reusable cotton…
Mysuru: Amid challenges, 50% of the households in Mysuru district were covered under the ongoing social and educational survey till now. At the ground level, the survey is progressing well in the rural areas, while in urban pockets, the enumerators are facing multiple challenges, including a decline in participation by a few households, even as…
Mandya: Minister BZ Zameer Ahmad Khan has said Siddaramaiah will serve as chief minister for the full five-year term, dismissing speculation about any political upheaval in Nov.“Siddaramaiah remains firmly in the CM chair,” Khan said, noting that deputy CM DK Shivakumar has also confirmed this.Khan emphasised the party discipline, stating: “All decisions are taken by…
Mysuru: This year’s Dasara elephant rehearsals have witnessed an unprecedented public turnout, setting a record as every day over 10,000 people gathered along the rehearsal route to see the elephants during their practice.Residents of Mysuru and visitors from neighbouring districts thronged the streets to catch a glimpse of the elephants in the past two months….
Mysuru: Five persons were detained by MM Hills Wildlife Sanctuary authorities over the killing of a tiger within the conservation area. The detained include those suspected of having taken photos of the dead big cat before chopping it off into three pieces.A 12-year-old male tiger was found hunted by unidentified individuals in the sanctuary on…
