Mysuru: Alleging that no scientific or geological studies were done, activists opposing multi-crore project work atop Chamundi Hills, under the Pilgrimage, Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) scheme, urged the district administration to convene a public hearing on the issue.An RTI application filed by activist Ravishankar Bale, a resident of Yadavagiri and a retired…
Madikeri: Tourism stakeholders have urged the Kodagu district administration to expedite long-pending tourism projects and tighten regulation of homestays and tourism-linked businesses. At a tourism department meeting chaired by deputy commissioner Somashekar SJ in Madikeri on Monday, he suggested reviving the Swachch Sundar Kodagu cleanliness drive in March to build awareness against littering and single-use…
Mysuru/Chamarajanagar: Panic briefly gripped a section of pilgrims trekking to Male Mahadeshwara Hills Temple on Tuesday after a minor boy claimed he was attacked by a leopard on the forest route. Forest and police officials, however, denied that any leopard attack took place, saying the injury was likely caused by bushes along the path.The incident…
Mysuru: Sri Ganapathi Sachchidananda Swamiji of Avadhoota Datta Peetham on Tuesday announced that a grand mass collective Hanuman Chalisa recitation will be organised at the Maharaja’s College Grounds here on Feb 14. It aims to foster universal peace.He said that the programme is intended to bring together devotees from across Karnataka in a powerful collective…
Madikeri: A tiger killed three cows, including a bred heifer, in Besagur near Madikeri on Sunday, triggering strong protests from villagers and members of farmers’ associations who demanded the animal’s immediate capture.According to villagers, the tiger killed two cows belonging to Bachamada Prakash Rajappa. About 100 metres away, it attacked and killed an eight-month-pregnant cow…
Mandya: Mandya district emerged as the top performer in the implementation of the e-pouthi khata campaign in Karnataka, marking a major step forward in the digitisation and streamlining of land records.In recognition of this achievement, deputy commissioner Kumara on Tuesday felicitated 35 village administrative officers who completed the e-pouthi-khata process in their respective jurisdictions. Presenting…
Mysuru: The forest department has strengthened safety measures to prevent wildlife attacks on devotees visiting MM Hills by climbing the steps.Drone surveillance will be introduced during the five-day Mahashivaratri jatra, commencing on Feb 14. Eight teams comprising forest guards, police constables and home guards have been constituted to monitor the devotees climbing the hill shrine…
Mysuru: International Big Cats Alliance (IBCA) director general S P Yadav Monday said India has taken the lead in devising plans to conserve seven big cat species, including the tiger, aiming to ensure the long-term survival of these iconic predators. These initiatives focus on habitat protection, anti-poaching measures, scientific monitoring, and community participation. GDP growth…
Mysuru: A fire broke out at four scrap shops on the outskirts of the city early Monday morning, prompting a swift response from the fire department.Officials said no casualties were reported, and there were no residential structures nearby. The shops, located off Old Kesare Road near the Bengaluru-Mysuru National Highway, had stored used materials like…
Mysuru: Nanjangud MLA Darshan Dhruvanarayan on Monday directed officials to make the necessary preparations for the Srikanteshwara Jatra, scheduled to be held on March 30 in the temple town of Nanjangud.At a preliminary meeting, he instructed officials to ensure basic facilities for devotees, maintain cleanliness, provide drinking water, and arrange additional mobile toilets. GDP growth…
