Madikeri: Transport minister Ramalinga Reddy inaugurated the KSRTC bus stand at Shanivarasanthe on Saturday.The minister said it was decided to name the facility after Field Marshal KM Cariappa, the country’s first Army Chief, who was born and brought up in Shanivarasanthe. He said cabinet approval will be obtained for the same. The bus stand was…
Madikeri: ‘Kodava Pusthaka Pathaya’, an initiative of the Kodava Sahitya Academy to promote and preserve Kodava literature and culture through reading books, was launched by Virajpet MLA AS Ponnanna.Speaking at the launch ceremony held at Virajpet on Saturday, Ponnanna opined that the project was commendable. He said the initiative will help pass on the culture…
Mysuru: The ‘Run for Mysuru, Unite for Cleanliness’ event, organised by the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) to promote public participation in hygiene and environmental initiatives, witnessed an overwhelming response on Sunday.The run was flagged off from the Kote Anjaneya Swamy Temple premises at the North Gate of the Mysuru Palace. PM Malaysia Visit Key Outcomes,…
Madikeri: The Mandalpatti Jeep Owners’ and Drivers’ Association asked jeep drivers to follow the guidelines imposed by the district administration while ferrying tourists from Madikeri to Mandalpatti.Speaking to reporters, Unnikrishna, president of the Association, said that they had taken several steps to stop harassment of tourists by unauthorised jeep drivers. He confirmed that the jeep…
Chikkamagaluru: In a desperate and symbolic protest over delayed compensation, a distressed farmer from Tarikere invited govt officials to attend his own death rituals as a way to highlight his plight.Farmer Vishu Kumar sent out invitations for his “death ceremony” on Monday, scheduling a condolence meeting at 10am followed by lunch at noon.Kumar had parted…
Mysuru: Negating the Narcotics Control Bureau’s (NCB) claim that it had seized narcotics from Karnataka to the tune of Rs 10 crore, home minister G Parameshwara Saturday asserted no drugs or raw materials for making narcotic substances were seized from anywhere in the state.Saying that state police would not allow Karnataka to become Punjab, where…
Mysuru: Mysuru city police launched an anti-drug helpline to curb the growing menace of narcotic substances and to encourage community participation in reporting suspicious activity.The dedicated WhatsApp helpline number is 8277948080, and the police appealed to parents, teachers and the general public to share information about drug use, peddling or any related illegal activity in…
Mysuru: Mysuru zoo Saturday said 10-year-old zebra Prachi died two days after giving birth to a female foal.Prachi was acquired from the Zoological Centre, Ramat Gan, Israel, in Sept 2018, and played a key role in the zoo’s conservation and breeding programme, successfully delivering six foals. PM Modi’s Malaysia Visit, Goyal Hails India-US Deal, Delhi…
Mandya: Deputy commissioner Kumara emphasised that maintaining cleanliness is not a one-day effort but a continuous social responsibility that every citizen must uphold. He stressed the need for sustained public participation to make Mandya a plastic-free and environmentally responsible city.Speaking at the Swachh Survekshan awareness programme organised by the City Municipal Council in front of…
Mysuru: Karnataka Prantha Raitha Sangha secretary HR Naveenkumar on Saturday urged farmers, labourers and the working class to ensure the success of the All India strike organised by various trade unions and farmers organisations on Feb 12.The strike is against both the Union and state govts’ anti-people, anti-farmer, anti-labour and anti-democratic policies, he said. PM…
