Hassan: Revenue minister and newly appointed Hassan district minister Krishna Byre Gowda on Friday launched a scathing attack on the Election Commission, accusing it of acting like an agent of BJP, akin to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED).Addressing reporters in Hassan, the minister alleged that there were discrepancies between the…
Shivamogga: Shivamogga district minister Madhu Bangarappa on Friday said the McGann District Hospital in Shivamogga is catering to the poor from Shivamogga and surrounding districts, leading to higher-than-expected patient inflow and increased pressure on the facility. Consequently, a grant of Rs 80 crore is required to better equip the existing hospital, and a request has…
Mysuru: District minister Dr H C Mahadevappa on Friday described Karnataka’s development model as the one aimed at empowerment of all citizens, ensuring equal rights and opportunities for all, abiding by the law of the land.He was speaking at the 79th Independence Day celebrations organised by the district administration and the National Festivals Celebration Committee…
Mandya: Mandya district minister N Cheluvarayaswamy on Friday said Kannadigas made significant contributions to the freedom struggle, recalling freedom fighters like Kittur Rani Chennamma, Sangolli Rayanna, Gangadhar Rao Deshpande, and Nijalingappa.Speaking at the Independence Day celebrations at Sir M Visvesvaraya Stadium in Mandya, he highlighted the govt’s five guarantee schemes, saying they empowered women, ensured…
Mysuru: A maggot-infested tigress, writhing in pain in a field in Kundakere village near Bandipur Tiger Reserve, was rescued and shifted to Chamundi Rehabilitation Centre in Mysuru on Friday. The tigress has been kept under observation, and its condition appears to be critical.Villagers tipped off the presence of the big cat near their village to…
Mysuru: In a daylight burglary, a burglar who targeted a locked house escaped in front of the homeowner after taking away cash and gold jewellery in Nanjangud. Nanjangud town police have taken up a case, and according to the complaint, about 60g of gold and Rs 1.4 lakh cash are missing from the home.The incident…
Madikeri: Kodagu SP K Ramarajan has said that there is no provision to play DJ music during the Ganesha fest or the procession. During a meeting with the festival committees here on Thursday, the SP said they have organised a special programme to raise awareness on the hazardous impact of DJ music which he said…
Mysuru: Former minister and BJP state vice-president N Mahesh on Thursday urged Karnataka govt to revise Justice Nagamohan Das commission report on internal reservation before implementing, to ensure justice for the Holeya and Madiga communities.Speaking to reporters, Mahesh emphasised that the report should be revised and updated to prevent any injustice to these communities. “Justice…
Mysuru: City police solved 21 property offences, including chain snatching, thefts, and robbery, and recovered valuables worth about Rs 47 lakh after arresting 17 accused within a month.Commissioner of police Seema Latkar said NR police arrested five persons in an extortion case and recovered Rs 7.9 lakh. Meanwhile, Lakshkar police detained a person and seized…
Mysuru: A driver of a silver artefact factory owner in Mysuru, who allegedly conspired to loot the factory to clear his debts, and teamed up with his accomplices from his state, Gujarat, ended up behind bars as Mysuru city police uncovered the meticulously planned crime.Thanks to the National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS), a centralised,…
