Madikeri: Madikeri MLA Manthar Gowda on Saturday laid the foundation stone for the installation of a BR Ambedkar statue in Madikeri. The statue of BR Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution, will come up at the Municipality Park near the tollgate area.Speaking after the ceremony, the MLA said that the long-standing demand for an…
Madikeri: The Litchi Fruit Fest held at the Horticultural Experiment Centre in Chettalli drew interest from both rural and urban farmers across Kodagu.The fest was organised jointly by the Central Horticultural Experiment Station and the High Value and Foreign Horticultural Crops Development Association.Inaugurating the fest, Ajay Kumar Singh, former vice-chancellor of Bihar Agricultural University, noted…
Mysuru: Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-RERA) chairman Rakesh Singh on Saturday said the authority is contemplating the introduction of a single-window clearance system within RERA to coordinate and follow up on permissions required from various govt agencies for real estate projects.He explained that once a developer or promoter registers with K-RERA with full compliance,…
SHIVAMOGGA: Jayashree, a noted medical practitioner, and her 34-year-old son Akash were found dead at their Ashwath Nagar residence here Friday.A death note was found at the scene, which is being investigated. The bodies were discovered in the morning, but police were informed in the afternoon.Dr Jayashree, a senior gynaecologist, and Akash, a realtor, who…
Mysuru: Director of the Directorate of Agribusiness Development Board (DADB), Tamil Nadu Agriculture University, E Somasundaram, on Friday highlighted the need to promote Geographical Indication (GI) products at both national and international levels. With a huge market for GI products internationally, he said such activities not only boost exports, but also promote tourism and empower…
Mandya: Chief minister Siddaramaiah reaffirmed his govt’s commitment to strengthening agriculture and farmers’ welfare. “Value addition, modern machinery, and integrated farming systems are key to ensuring better income. The govt is offering all necessary support and incentives to promote these changes,” Siddaramaiah said.Speaking after launching the Krishi Mela in Mandya on Friday, he said the…
Mysuru: Nearly a month after the forest safari at Bandipur and Nagarahole Tiger Reserves was shut following tiger attacks on humans, tourism promoters, including travel associations, have urged the state govt to immediately lift the ban as foreign tourists who booked safaris months ago are arriving.Forest minister Eshwar Khandre had ordered the stoppage of safaris…
Mandya: Tension gripped KR Pete town police station on Friday as activists stormed the Travellers’ Bungalow premises and marched to the local police station. They demanded the immediate arrest of five persons who allegedly trespassed into advocate K Boregowda’s office and assaulted him. The advocate is battling for life.Boregowda’s office is located at Dalit Education…
Mysuru: Karnataka’s forest department has taken a major leap in wildlife protection by deploying canine squads across all five of the state’s tiger reserves. The initiative, a first in India, highlights the state’s commitment to safeguarding its natural habitat. A total of 10 Belgian Malinois dogs completed a year-long training, including one month of acclimatisation…
Shivamogga: District minister Madhu Bangarappa on Friday stated that they will obtain a report on crop insurance miscalculation due to faulty rain gauges in Shivamogga and leaf blight areca disease (yellow disease). We will discuss it with the DCs of affected districts Davanagere, Uttara Kannada, Chikkamagaluru, and Shivamogga, he said.Speaking to reporters, he said in…
