Mysuru: To commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya and Mahashivaratri, the Brahma Kumaris will host Shivaratri Mahotsav and a large-scale spiritual exhibition—Jnana Vijnana Divya Darshana Mela, from Feb 8 in front of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan on Hunsur Road.Speaking to reporters, Brahma Kumari Lakshmi said the main attraction of the…
Shivamogga: Even as outrage continued over the illegal felling of thousands of trees for a solar plant at Kauri Gudda in Belagavi, a similar environmental crisis is threatening to unfold at Kopparige Gudda in Thirthahalli.In a violation of Karnataka Land Revenue Rules, 34.4 acres of land in Yadehalli village (Hodala-Aralapura GP) was being levelled for…
Shivamogga: Shikaripura Town police arrested a 67-year-old man for allegedly possessing firearms and manufacturing country-made weapons. The suspect, identified as Lakshmanappa, a carpenter by profession and a resident of Bhadrapura, was apprehended following a targeted raid on his property.On Feb 4, police verified a tip-off regarding illegal activities at the suspect’s old house. Following the…
Mysuru: The state govt had announced the velodrome in the 2024 budget in Mysuru and released Rs 10 crore for the project, aimed at training cyclists for national and international competitions. However, the project has made no progress because land has not been allotted.Three years ago, govt had also sanctioned Rs 6 crore to the…
Mysuru: Dog squads, an integral part of the policing system, are playing a significant role in assisting police in cracking various crimes. Over the last five years, the Mysuru City police dog squad helped detect 291 cases, while the district dog squad contributed to the detection of 693 cases.According to data shared by home minister…
Mysuru: The city, once celebrated for its beautiful lakes, is now witnessing the slow death of its water bodies due to neglect and apathy on the part of civic agencies. The latest addition to this list is Malalavadi tank in Kuvempu Nagar, one of the oldest lakes located in the heart of the city. With…
Mysuru: Dog squads, an integral part of the policing system, are playing a significant role in assisting police in cracking various crimes. Over the last five years, the Mysuru City police dog squad helped solve 291 cases, while the district dog squad contributed to the cracking of 693 cases.According to data shared by home minister…
Bengaluru: The Karnataka high court, on Thursday, sent a notice to the state govt and the State Election Commission (SEC) in response to a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by KE Kanthesh, son of former BJP leader KS Eshwarappa, seeking immediate elections to the Shivamogga Municipal Corporation.A division bench comprising chief justice Vibhu Bakhru and…
Mandya: Mandya district administration acted tough against the sacrifice of animals at a temple in Krishnarajapete.Following a complaint by PeTA India, which said that piglets were brought to the temple premises and slaughtered in broad daylight, which was submitted to the Mandya district administration, immediate action was taken to stop the practice and an FIR…
Mysuru/Madikeri: A farmer in B Matakere village in HD Kote has died after being attacked by an elephant early on Thursday.DCF K Paramesh said that a villager, identified as Mada, 62, died in an elephant attack near his village early in the day. A team of foresters are investigating the incident. The village, located 45km…
