Madikeri: Kodagu police have nabbed two people on charges of theft at police quarters in Madikeri. On June 17, a theft case was reported at eight houses in the police quarters located in Madikeri city. Following investigations, two accused, Suresh Sengar, 23, and Manish Bhagel, 27, from Madhya Pradesh, were arrested. Two other accused from…
Mandya: The Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) dam witnessed a sharp decline in outflow by Tuesday evening. After recording an outflow of 1.02 lakh cusecs on Monday evening, the release dropped to 31,024 cusecs on Tuesday. The inflow stood at 38,160 cusecs, while the water level at the reservoir was measured at 123.25 ft. Since Aug 7,…
Hassan: A 19-year-old veterinary student allegedly died by suicide in Hassan city late on Monday. However, the incident came to light on Tuesday. Osher Singh of Haryana was a first-year veterinary science student at Hassan College. Police said he was disturbed and thus took the extreme step. He was living with three of his friends…
Shivamogga: The historic Bidanur Fort suffered a significant blow on Sunday when a portion of the embankment of a pond inside the fort breached, raising concerns about the preservation of this ancient monument. The pond, located on the right side of the path leading from the fort’s grand entrance to the royal court, was previously…
Mandya: Persistent heavy rainfall in the Cauvery catchment areas has led to a surge in the inflow to the Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) dam, prompting authorities to increase the outflow to 1 lakh cusecs on Monday. This has triggered fresh flood concerns in the downstream areas in Mandya district. At 8am on Monday, the outflow was…
Mandya: Deputy commissioner Kumara has appealed to the people of the district to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi and Eid Milad festivals in an atmosphere of peace, harmony, and mutual respect.Presiding over a communal harmony meeting at the zilla panchayat, the DC emphasised that Ganesh festivities must be held strictly within the legal framework and without hurting…
Shivamogga: Heavy rainfall severely impacted Shivamogga district, causing widespread damage and prompting precautionary measures.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for five districts in the state, namely Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru, Uttara Kannada, Udupi, and Dakshina Kannada, warning of extremely heavy rainfall and strong surface winds.The Tunga Mantap on the banks of the Tunga River…
Mysuru: A prolonged domestic dispute over the sale of property ended in the murder of a homemaker, who was trying to protect the property from her debt-ridden and drunkard husband, in Mysuru.Papanna, who lived a life of isolation in his home in Mahadeshwara Layout in west Mysuru, within Vijayanagar police limits, for the last five…
Mysuru: Mohan Kumar, an inspector attached to City Crime Branch of Mysuru City police, has been placed under suspension for allegedly creating ruckus at a bar and restaurant on Sunday night. The footage of the officer, who was in mufti, has gone viral. Commissioner of police Seema Latkar said that Mohan Kumar has been placed…
Madikeri: The Natipani event organised by the Connecting Kodavas Organisation in Mutharmudi aimed to revive the traditional practice of paddy farming, which has been declining in the region.This initiative brought together around 150 to 200 participants, including youth, women, and various organisations, to cultivate a 10-acre field that was lying fallow for years. The event…
