Mysuru: City-based Karnataka state Dr Gangubai Hanagal Music and Performing Arts University is getting its full-fledged campus on 5 acres near Nadanahalli on T Narasipura Road, after 16 years.The varsity has taken up the construction of 8 kuteeras in a Gurukul model, four new classrooms to conduct theory classes, a seminar hall, toilets, and several…
Madikeri: The United Kodava Organisation (UKO), in collaboration with Voice of Kodava (VOK), hosted an event titled ‘Neppura Nalath Maanjata Mott’ (everlasting footprints in the shadow of memories) in Ponnampet. The event aimed to honour the sacrifices of freedom fighters from Kodagu district.This event, part of the Independence Day celebrations in Ponnampet, highlighted the often-overlooked…
MADIKERI: Rain continued across Kodagu district on Sunday, disturbing normal life.The average rainfall in the district from January to date is 2342 mm, while last year, it was 2395 mm during the same period. The Cauvery catchment areas in Madikeri taluk received the highest rainfall this year in the district. The rainfall from January to…
MADIKERI: Reptile rescuer Suresh Poojary and RRT staff member Shashi safely captured and released a huge python that was spotted in Avaregunda village near Maldare.A huge python was spotted near the Anganwadi centre next to the village community hall. Villager Sampathkumar, who saw the python, immediately informed Panchayat member Mahesh Kumar over the phone. Mahesh…
Mandya: Agriculture minister N Cheluvarayaswamy, who is the Mandya district in-charge, has directed officials to prioritise resolving the grievances of agricultural labourers. He said petitions submitted to the district administration must be addressed swiftly in accordance with the rules, and a report on the action taken should be filed.Speaking at a meeting in the zilla…
Mysuru: The department of labour has decided to form a society in each district to hire outsourcing staff. The society will be headed by the deputy commissioner.The decision will help over 4,000 outsourcing staff working in various departments of the govt in Mysuru district. Contract employees appointed by private recruitment agencies are not getting their…
Hassan: Members of the Valmiki community and Dalit organisations, under the collective banner of backward classes, have joined hands to protest the removal of KN Rajanna from the state cabinet. The organisations will stage a massive protest in Hassan on Monday.“Rajanna made significant contributions to politics, the cooperative sector, and the upliftment of Dalits, backward…
Madikeri: With the increasing population and urbanisation, new bus routes have been created for the convenience of passengers, and bus services are being provided, said MLA AS Ponnanna. After inaugurating 8 new bus services from the Virajpet town KSRTC bus stand, the MLA asked bus drivers and operators to behave courteously with passengers and work…
Mysuru: The frequent movement of wild elephants across roads connecting Kowdalli, Gajanur, Ajjipura, and other forest-fringe villages in MM Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, Chamarajanagar, has become a growing concern for motorists and a challenge to public safety.The forest department is actively monitoring the situation and working to steer the elephants back into the forests. Despite these…
Chikkamagaluru: Nijagunananda Swami of Mundargi Tontadarya Mutt on Saturday called on people to live for the people created by God and not for the God created by man. Today, society needs humble, prompt, and non-corrupt people, the Swami said.The Swami was addressing a gathering at Nudi Namana on socialist and educationist HT Rajendra. On the…
