Madikeri: Cyberfraud cases in Kodagu district rose sharply, with criminals cheating educated, well-employed residents and homemakers by promising high stock-market returns and part-time online work.Within three weeks this year, 11 cases were registered at Kodagu District CEN police station in Madikeri, with total reported losses of Rs 2.4 crore.An assistant manager at a private estate…
Madikeri: The 127th birth anniversary of Field Marshal Kodandera Madappa Cariappa was celebrated across Kodagu district on Wednesday.The Kodagu district administration, in collaboration with various departments, hosted a ceremony at the Field Marshal Cariappa Statue Circle in Madikeri.Students from various schools, NCC cadets, and ex-servicemen took part in a march past and reached the Field…
Madikeri: A Bengaluru tourist alleged he was overcharged and mistreated by a jeep driver during a trip to Mandalpatti in Madikeri. In a viral social media post, the tourist posted his grievances and alerted other tourists.The tourist, Ankit, said his family was quoted Rs 4,000 for an approximately 24 km ride from the designated jeep…
Mandya: Preparations are in full swing for the grand annual festival of Sri Kashi Vishwanatha and Sri Anantapadmanabha Swamy at Hosabudanur in Mandya taluk, with this year’s celebrations set to introduce heli tourism.The unique initiative is expected to enhance the festival’s appeal and offer devotees and tourists an unforgettable experience.The Budanur Festival, initiated in 2024…
Mysuru: The department of pre-university education has rolled out a series of measures to improve II PU examination results in Chamarajanagar district this year.The II PU exams will be held from Feb 28 to March 17. Last year, the district recorded 73% pass percentage and secured the 13th rank in the state. This year, a…
Mandya: In a tragic road accident, a 15-year-old student lost his life and two of his classmates were injured near Devirahalli Gate on Tuesday evening. The deceased is Varshith, son of Nagamma and a resident of Dalavayi Kodihalli village near Halaguru. Varshith was a Class 9 student of Karnataka Public School, Halaguru.The incident occurred after…
Chikkamagaluru: Udupi-Chikmagalur MP Kota Srinivasa Poojary on Tuesday instructed the officials concerned to complete the development works of national highways passing through the district within the stipulated time.The MP chaired a meeting organised with officials from various departments concerning the development of National Highways 173, 206, and 169.Expressing dissatisfaction with the slow progress of the…
Mandya: Acting on specific information about illegal gambling activities, the Mandya Rural police conducted a late-night raid on a club located on the outskirts of the city.The operation, which started on Monday night, continued into the early hours of Tuesday, resulting in the detention of 30 individuals allegedly involved in unlawful betting.The raid was conducted…
Mysuru: Amid the fight by activists against the ongoing Pilgrimage, Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) works atop the Chamundi Hills, questions are now raised over the role of the heritage committee, the nodal agency responsible for heritage conservation.Activists alleged that the committee has no experts as members, resulting in a crisis like the…
Shivamogga: Weather-based crop insurance should reach farmers adequately, and the govt should take appropriate measures in this regard. The injustice done to farmers while receiving insurance last year should also be rectified, said Shivamogga MP BY Raghavendra.Chairing the district development coordination and monitoring committees (DISHA) meeting at the zilla panchayat auditorium on Tuesday, he spoke…
