Mandya: In the wake of the unearthing of a drug production unit in Mysuru, Mandya district police have intensified their crackdown on drug abuse and peddling. Authorities have already summoned 25 individuals with prior records of drug peddling to monitor their present activities, and more are expected to be questioned in the coming days.Superintendent of…
Mysuru: As the nation readies for the Independence Day celebrations, the Mysuru zilla panchayat is set to unfurl the national flag at 85 Amrit Sarovar lakes across the district on Aug 15, as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav campaign.Developed under the Mahatma Gandhi NREGA, these lakes will host flag-hoisting ceremonies carrying the theme…
Madikeri: Madikeri MLA Mantar Gowda brought the issue of C and D land being faced by the farmers in the district to the attention of chief minister Siddaramaiah and requested that a permanent solution be found for this issue. The MLA, who met the CM, explained the difficulties currently being faced by the farmers in…
Mysuru: In the first six months of 2025, as many as 5,975 people died in road accidents across the state. Karnataka recorded 21,937 accidents in this time frame, and as many as 27,456 people were injured in these accidents.According to the data shared by transport minister Ramalinga Reddy, in response to a question raised by…
Mysuru: As part of the Independence Day celebrations, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) and the forest department organised a special Har Ghar Tiranga march, featuring eight majestic Dasara elephants led by the howdah elephant Abhimanyu on Thursday. Each elephant carried the tricolour in its trunk, sending out a powerful message of patriotism.The unique rally, held…
Shivamogga: World Elephant Day was celebrated in Shivamogga on Tuesday with various programmes and activities focused on elephant conservation and coexistence. Chief conservator of forests (Shivamogga circle) KT Hanumanthappa said the day serves to spread important messages regarding elephant conservation, managing human-elephant conflicts, and paying tribute to elephants. Hanumanthappa addressed the gathering at the World…
Mysuru: Devotees of Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Swamy Temple in Dakshina Kannada district on Wednesday held a protest under the banner of Shri Dharmasthala Devotees Forum. They alleged a malicious and orchestrated misinformation campaign against the temple.The protest march, which began at the Teachers’ Bhavan on Male Mahadeshwara Double Road, saw participation from women, members of…
Hassan: The forest department in Hassan district is set to create an elephant corridor at a cost of Rs 53 crore to mitigate the human-elephant conflict. A proposal in this regard will be submitted to the Union govt. The work will commence upon getting approval, said minister of forest, ecology, and environment Eshwar Khandre.Wild elephant…
Mandya: An accident between a tractor and a motorcycle near N Kodihalli and Basapura in Malavalli taluk has claimed the life of Mahesh, 28, son of Doreswamachari.The incident occurred on Tuesday night when Mahesh was returning to his hometown from Halaguru, police said. He sustained severe injuries and died on the spot. Halaguru police have…
Mysuru: Two premature infants survived life-threatening complications at the Motherhood Hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) here.The first baby, born to Uma and Chethan Kumar at 29 weeks, weighed just 480 gms—approximately the size of a palm. Diagnosed with severe intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), the infant faced multiple complications, including a suspected viral infection, fungal…
