Sharavathi pumped storage project will not harm forests: KPCL | Mysuru News

Shivamogga: Amid widespread criticism and a protest call by environmentalists over the Pumped Storage Project proposed at Sharavathi Valley Lion Tailed Macaque Sanctuary, Karnataka Power Corporation Ltd (KPCL) issued a statement clarifying that the project will not harm the environment or forests and that no new dam will be constructed.The project ignited controversy over environmental…

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Woman held with boyfriend for murder of MIL | Mysuru News

Chikkamagaluru: A 34-year-old woman and her boyfriend were arrested on charges of murdering her 75-year-old mother-in-law to cover up a theft they committed.Ashwini, a domestic help from Tadaga village, Shivani hobli, Ajjampura taluk, and her friend SS Anjaneya,30, from Shivani, allegedly killed Deviramma by mixing 20 sleeping pills into her food. Despite Deviramma collapsing, the…

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Monitoring health of Dasara jumbos, kavadis remains a priority for foresters | Mysuru News

Mysuru: For the successful conduct of Dasara festival, the health of both elephants and their caretakers—mahouts and kavadis—is equally important. Experienced mahouts can assess an elephant’s well-being simply by examining its dung. Similarly, the health of mahouts and kavadis is monitored daily by forest officials.Monitoring the health of Dasara elephants and their caretakers is a…

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UoM sports dept urges increase in budget allocation | Mysuru News

Mysuru: Department of Physical Education, University of Mysore (UoM), convened annual sports meeting of constituent and affiliated colleges sports representatives at its office on Friday, to discuss this year’s sports activities.The meeting was, however, dominated by discussions on budgetary constraints rather than sporting schedules. Participants expressed concern that with limited funds, the university could hardly…

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