Mysuru: KPCC spokesperson M Lakshmana, who contested unsuccessfully in the Lok Sabha polls from the Mysore constituency in April/May 2024, accused the BJP (BJP) on Wednesday of rigging electronic voting machines (EVMs) to secure the victory for their candidate Yaduveer Wadiyar. He demanded an in-depth investigation into it.Speaking to reporters, Lakshmana claimed that out of…
Mysuru: In Karnataka, as many as 61 Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) with 100% women shareholders are now functional. According to the data shared by the Union minister of state for agriculture and farmers welfare, Ramnath Thakur, in 12 other FPOs, over 50% of the shareholders are women. Currently, 336 FPOs are functional in the state.According…
Chikkamagaluru: A few posts of assistant public prosecutor (APP) are lying vacant in Chikkamagaluru district, causing significant delays in the disposal of legal cases.The lack of sufficient prosecutors has led to backlogs and prolonged trials, impacting the efficiency of justice delivery. According to the authorities concerned, a total of seven APP posts were sanctioned, and…
Shivamogga: A total of six coaches of a train Talguppa to Mysuru (train No. 16205) uncoupled from the engine and rest of the 12 coaches due to a link failure, causing panic among passengers and authorities, including police near Shivamogga railway station on Wednesday. However, it was fixed within 35 minutes.Girish Dharmaraj Kalagonda, divisional commercial…
Mysuru: Labour minister Santosh Lad stated that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will lead a protest in Bengaluru against alleged vote theft in the Lok Sabha elections, aiming to draw nationwide attention.Following a meeting with chief minister Siddaramaiah and KPCC president DK Shivakumar, the Congress plans a big demonstration to expose electoral malpractices to the entire…
Mysuru: Former minister and MLA GT Devegowda on Wednesday directed officials of urban local bodies coming under the limits of Chamundeshwarai assembly segment on the city’s outskirts to focus on implementation of development works in their limits, apart from expediting issuance of khatas for properties.Chairing the progress review meeting of Karnataka Development Programmes of Chamudeshwari…
Chikkamagaluru: A 63-year-old man was attacked by a wild elephant in Chikkamagaluru. Philip Castelino of Muttigepura village in Mudigere sustained injuries after an elephant attacked him Tuesday midnight. Castelino was attacked near his house. Locals said Castelino ventured out of his house at midnight as dogs were barking for a long time. However, the elephant…
Shivamogga: Labour minister Santosh S Lad said that national development hinges on ensuring financial resources reach the underprivileged, with proper implementation of welfare schemes designed for them.After launching a temporary accommodation facility for construction workers at Lagan Kalyan Mandir on Monday, he highlighted significant legislative achievements for worker welfare. The event was organised by multiple…
Mysuru: Mysuru Dasara zing is back with the arrival of caparisoned elephants on Monday. Nine Dasara elephants, led by Howdah elephant Abhimanyu, arrived in Mysuru city late on Monday after they received a traditional welcome at Veeranahosahalli, Hunsur, earlier in the day. The arrival of elephants has set the festival tone.The first batch of nine…
Madikeri: A wild elephant entered the premises of a residence at midnight, consumed food supplies, and damaged household items in Kodagu on Sunday.The elephant broke into Kaveri’s house in Chennangi village, consumed rice and other foodstuffs, and destroyed various items, including drums, kitchenware, plastic items, an LED TV, and other electrical equipment. The same elephant…
