Madikeri: MLA and chief minister’s legal adviser AS Ponnanna launched several development projects in Virajpet.Speaking on the occasion, Ponnanna said, “Rs 30 crore was released for various development works under the Virajpet civic body, from the chief minister’s special grants and SFC funds.” “For years, money was wasted in the form of rent for the…
Mysuru: Congress MLC D Thimmaiah on Friday accused BJP functionaries like former Union minister A Narayanaswamy and former DCM Govind Karjol of misleading the Dalit community over the internal reservation issue.Speaking to reporters after holding a meeting with community leaders at Jaladarshini guest house, he said that the Congress govt has constituted Justice HN Nagamohan…
Mysuru: By 2030, India will need to feed 1.7 billion people, which is a staggering demand that poses a major challenge to the nation’s food supply chain, said V Prakash, former director of CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI).He was addressing a national seminar on plant proteins held at the CFTRI auditorium on Friday. Prakash…
Madikeri: Revenue minister Krishna Byre Gowda on Friday said the state govt will extend Rs 50 crore for the construction of retaining walls in landslide-prone areas in Kodagu district.Speaking to reporters after touring rain-affected areas, he said an action plan was prepared by Kodagu deputy commissioners following discussions with two MLAs from the district. The…
Mysuru: A woman sustained serious wounds on her face and hands in a blast after she accidentally crushed a ball-like article at her village home in Hunsur on Friday. Kamalamma, 56, of Huyilalu village in Hunsur is being treated at the govt-run KR Hospital for injuries sustained in the blast. Bilkere police have taken up…
Madikeri: Four youngsters were killed in a road accident on Mangaluru-Madikeri NH 275 on Friday. The victims were residents of Gonikoppal in Kodagu. Youngsters from Gonikoppal, Nihaad, Rizwan, Raakeeb, and Reeshu were travelling in a car from Madikeri to Mangaluru when their vehicle collided with an oncoming truck at Devarakolli, police said. All four occupants…
Mysuru: Members of the National Coordination Committee of Pensioners’ Association (NCCPA) on Friday staged a protest in front of the BSNL office at Jayalakshmipuram in the city, urging the Union govt to withdraw amendments to the Pension Act that was recently passed in Parliament.They condemned the Union govt for rejecting the salary hike of pensioners…
Madikeri: Rainfall picked up in parts of Kodagu district, mainly Madikeri taluk, which is the Cauvery catchment area, on Friday.While Madikeri city experienced chilly weather with intermittent rainfall, Madikeri taluk has recorded 2,800 mm of rainfall so far this year. Meanwhile, a house wall collapsed at Chennayyana Kote village due to heavy rainfall on Thursday…
Madikeri: The traditional Polinkana festival was celebrated on Thursday by floating the festival pavilion at Triveni Sangam in Bhagamandala amidst heavy rainfall. Hundreds of devotees witnessed the festival.The Polinkana festival was celebrated in Bhagamandala with the aim of reducing the intensity of the rain. First, devotees offered prayers to Lord Ganapati, Subrahmanya, Mahavishnu, and Lord…
Mysuru: The walkway around Kukkarahalli lake is a popular spot among those going for a morning or evening walk. However, poor infrastructure and lack of basic amenities pose quite a challenge to those looking to stay fit or unwind around this waterbody. Walkers and fitness enthusiasts who frequent the 4.5-km trail around the lake are…
