Mysuru: The killing of a tigress and her four cubs inside the MM Hills Wildlife Sanctuary has now echoed even inside the Lok Sabha. The DMK and TMC MPs raised the issue in the ongoing Lok Sabha session. It can be recalled that on June 26, the tigress and her four cubs were found dead…
Mandya: Deputy commissioner Kumara has called upon Bharat Scouts and Guides to expand their programmes to benefit more students across the district.Speaking at the annual general meeting of Bharat Scouts and Guides held at the DC’s office here on Tuesday, Kumara highlighted that while over 5,000 students are currently enrolled in the organisation, the target…
Shivamogga: The Visvesvaraya Jal Nigam has announced the release of water from the Bhadra Upper River Project’s (BRP) main canal to Vani Vilas Sagar, starting from July 27 as per govt instructions.The water will traverse through the main canal, originating at Bhadra reservoir, and flow through various gram panchayats, including Lakkavalli, Lingadahalli, Tarikere Kasaba, Amritapura,…
Mysuru: Congress activists celebrated the Supreme Court’s ruling granting relief to chief minister Siddaramaiah’s wife, Parvathi, in the Muda land compensation case.The celebrations included special pujas at the 101 Ganapati Temple, where workers held portraits of Siddaramaiah and Parvathi, offered prayers, and chanted “Satyameva Jayate.” They distributed sweets as a mark of celebration.Former Muda chairman…
Madikeri: Two women were allegedly assaulted by a villager who tried to snatch their gold chains at Kondangeri Parambu near Madikeri on Monday.The accused, who initially approached the house requesting water, attempted to flee after assaulting the women, but was apprehended by locals, police said. Police said they detained the suspect while the two women,…
Shivamogga: After the death of a Bengaluru resident at Talasi Abbi last week, the forest department closed the waterfall on Monday. The forest department has stopped visitors from visiting the waterfalls by blocking access to the forest path leading to the falls. The location lies within Manibylu forest in Sulugodu village of Yadur gram panchayat,…
Madikeri: Ginger cultivators in Kodagu are facing dual challenges with plummeting prices and widespread crop diseases, specifically soft rot and bacterial wilt. Affected farmers are seeking compensation from the state authorities.Previously, farmers received substantial returns, with a 60 kg ginger bag fetching between Rs 4,500 and Rs 5,000. However, in the past two years, prices…
Mandya: Water will be provided for kharif crops from KRS dam starting Tuesday. A decision in this regard was taken during a meeting of the irrigation consultative committee held at the Cauvery Hall in KRS on Monday. District minister N Cheluvarayaswamy, who chaired the meeting, said abundant rainfall in the Cauvery basin presents a prime…
Mysuru: Krishnaraja MLA TS Srivatsa criticised Congress’ Sadhana Samavesha held in the city on Saturday, alleging it was a “power show” organised under the guise of a govt event.Speaking to reporters here on Monday, he accused the Congress of breaching protocol and misusing taxpayer money for political gains. He said that BJP is ready for…
Mysuru: Industries and commerce principal secretary S Selvakumar, who is Mysuru district nodal secretary, on Monday directed the officials of the women and children welfare department to submit a detailed report on the poor enrolment of children below six years of age at anganwadi centres in the district.Chairing a review meeting of various departments at…
