Mysuru: Locals at Devaraja Mohalla alleged that students were hired illegally for the caste census work and urged the district administration to carry out an investigation.According to former corporator Prashanth Gowda, a local BJP functionary, two students turned up for caste census-related work in Bidara Krishnappa Street around 11.30am. “They came to my house to…
Shivamogga: A woman allegedly killed her daughter and later died by suicide at McGann District Hospital’s staff quarters in Shivamogga on Friday.Thirty-five-year-old Shruthi killed herself after allegedly killing her daughter Poorvika, who was studying in Class XI in a private school. The incident came to light on Friday morning when Shruthi’s husband, Ramanna, came back…
Mandya: Agricultural officials seized 49.6 tons of fertiliser valued at Rs 49.6 lakh that was stored without a valid licence in Mandya city.The inspection was carried out on Sept 29 by a joint team comprising Devaraju, deputy director of Bengaluru Vigilance Cell; Mamata HN, deputy director of agriculture (office of the joint director of agriculture,…
Madikeri: The prize distribution event for Dasara events at Gandhi Maidan in Madikeri witnessed violent clashes early on Friday morning as a temple committee contested the results of the tableau competition.A group of people entered the stage, leading to an altercation even as police officers were pushed off the platform amidst the chaos. Deputy superintendent…
Mysuru: The lush green Chamarajanagar district, home to famous temples and tiger reserves, witnessed a surge in tourists this Dasara season.Pilgrim centres like Male Mahadeshwara Temple in MM Hills, Bylur Tibetan camp in Kollegal, Hogenakkal waterfalls, Bharachukki waterfalls, Himavad Gopalaswamy Temple, K Gudi, PG Palya Wildlife Safari Centre, safari centres in MM Hills sanctuary, and…
Mysuru/Chamarajanagar: Roughly four months after a tiger and her four cubs were poisoned to death at Male Mahadeshwara Wildlife Sanctuary, another gruesome killing of a big cat has come to light at the MM Hills sanctuary. On this occasion, the 12-year-old male tiger was hunted, cut into pieces, and buried.There were no signs of gunshot…
Shivamogga: Primary education minister Madhu Bangarappa on Friday said that former CM BS Yediyurappa and BJP functionaries are trying to create tension in society to derail the socio-economic survey being conducted by the Karnataka State Backward Classes Commission.“The state govt is conducting a survey in which teachers are doing excellent work despite the festival holidays….
Mysuru: Even as tamed elephants involved in the Mysuru Dasara celebration were unwinding on the premises of the Mysuru Palace, a day after the strenuous task of being part of the procession, mahout Vasantha, who handles the lead elephant Abhimanyu, got emotional with the pachyderm on Friday. As an expression of gratitude, he fed sweets…
Mysuru: The Dasara exhibition 2025 is attracting a massive and enthusiastic crowd, further enhancing the festive mood of the city. Held on the sprawling Doddakere maidan opposite the Mysuru Palace, the exhibition, which began on Sept 22, will run until Dec 22.The musical fountain, which is the new attraction this year, is attracting a good…
Shivamogga: A 65-year-old woman was murdered in Kumsi, Shivamogga taluk. Police said the incident took place on Thursday. The woman, Basamma, was stabbed to death, they said. While her children were in Shivamogga city, she lived alone in Kumsi. The crime came to light when her son visited her at home in Kumsi.Kumsi police have…
