Mandya: Deputy commissioner Kumara stated that under the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), the banks have disbursed subsidies amounting to over Rs 4 crore in the district.Presiding over the district-level implementation committee meeting for PMEGP and the PM Vishwakarma Scheme here on Thursday, Kumara said for the current financial year 2025–26, a target was…
Shivamogga: Outgoing Shivamogga deputy commissioner Gurudatta Hegde emphasised promotion of tourism to generate jobs in Shivamogga district.He stated that efforts were on to promote tourism in the district, including eco-tourism initiatives. Speaking at a farewell event on Friday, he said: “Shivamogga is a place that gave me a lot. It was a challenging yet inspiring…
Mandya: TL Krishnegowda, CPM district secretary, alleged that both the JD(S) and the Congress are playing politics with public and youth sentiments over the issue of industrialisation in Mandya district.Speaking to reporters on Friday, he said Union minister HD Kumaraswamy‘s recent statements on establishing industries were politically motivated and aimed at misleading people. Kumaraswamy represents…
Mandya: In the wake of missing files reported at the Induvalu gram panchayat in Mandya taluk, Mandya zilla panchayat chief executive officer KR Nandini directed all gram panchayats in the district to establish well-equipped record archives by Jan 31.She said the initiative aimed to strengthen record management and prevent recurrence of such lapses.Addressing a video…
Madikeri: Dalit Sangharsh Samiti divisional coordinator MN Rajappa stated that the Madikeri CMC and MLA Manthar Gowda set aside funds for the installation of the Ambedkar statue at a cost of Rs 44 lakh near Madikeri’s Sudarshana Circle.Speaking to reporters, Rajappa said the CMC reserved Rs 20 lakh, while the MLA promised to pay the…
Chikkamagaluru: Indian coffee industry is poised for a major international boost, with the ministry of external affairs focusing on value-added products and driving record exports to Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Latin America, North America, North Africa, Russia, and China.The Union govt, following the request from Indian Coffee Board, led by chairman MJ Dinesh, is preparing…
Mysuru: The sculpture and architectural legacy of Vishwakarma Amarashilpi Jakanachari is eternal and will continue to inspire generations, Congress MLC D Thimmaiah said on Thursday.Speaking at Amarashilpi Jakanachari Jayanti organised by the district administration, the dept of Kannada and culture, and the Mysuru City Corporation at Kiru Rangamandira, he said carving intricate designs in stone…
Mysuru: The cultural capital of Karnataka ushered in the New Year with a graceful blend of celebration and spirituality, as thousands of residents and tourists gathered across the city to mark the occasion. From the grand festivities at the iconic Mysuru Palace to early-morning temple visits, the city welcomed the New Year with both, joy…
Madikeri: A jumbo killed a farmer in Sangayyanpur, which falls under the Ganaguru gram panchayat of Madikeri taluk.The deceased, Ponnappa, 62, of Sangayyanpur, was killed two days ago, and the incident came to light on Thursday. Ponnappa lived alone in his house in Sangayyanpur, a remote village surrounded by agricultural land. It is said that…
Chikkamagaluru: A 21-year-old man was allegedly murdered for uploading a photo with a girl on social media in Tarikere in Chikkamagaluru district. The victim, Manjunath, had allegedly wished the girl on her birthday with a photo uploaded on the social media. According to police, the girl’s marriage was fixed with another person.The girl’s brother, Kiran,…
