Mandya: Mandya, known as the Sugar Bowl of Karnataka, was honoured with a prestigious national award for its outstanding implementation of water conservation initiatives under the Jal Sanchayi Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) campaign, part of the nationwide Jal Shakti Abhiyan.The award was presented by Union Jal Shakti minister CR Patil to KR Nandini, chief executive officer…
Mysuru: Former chief minister and MP Basavaraj Bommai on Monday chided CM Siddaramaiah, saying the Congress leader has lost his mojo.Siddaramaiah should not have reached a situation where he must beat his chest and say, “I will remain chief minister for 5 years.”Speaking to reporters, Bommai described the current scenario as a clash between rebellious…
Madikeri: The Kodagu lychee fruit festival will be held at the Central Horticultural Experimental Station in Chettalli on Dec 5. A workshop on the demand for the fruit will be part of the event, said the head of the centre, BM Muralidhar.The harvest of the exotic fruit lychee is attracting attention this time in Kodagu,…
Mysuru: Mysuru city police have intensified a special enforcement drive in the city after observing a rising trend of two-wheeler riders partially covering their registration plates to dodge surveillance cameras and avoid e-challan notices.The issue came to light when a recent violator was booked for concealing a few digits on the number plate, prompting police…
MYSURU: Congress supporters performed a special puja at Chamundi Hills temple on Monday, appealing for DK Shivakumar to be appointed Karnataka’s chief minister. Some sadhus visited the residence of deputy CM DK Shivakumar on Monday and gave him their blessings. After blessing the deputy CM, a sadhu said, “I have come from Kashi (Varanasi, UP)….
Madikeri: BJP will hold a protest in front of the Virajpet public works department office on Tuesday to draw the attention of the govt and MLAs of Kodagu district to the poor road conditions in Kodagu, said Virajpet Mandal BJP president Suvin Ganapathy.Speaking to reporters in Gonikoppal, he said that the main roads in Kodagu…
Shivamogga: Renowned environmental activist Girish Achar from Janasangrama Parishat has raised concerns over a proposed hydroelectric project in the Sharavathi Valley’s Lion-Tailed Macaque (LTM) Wildlife Sanctuary, warning that it could spell disaster for the region’s fragile ecosystem.He argued that the project violates SC guidelines for development activities within eco-sensitive zones (ESZ). The apex court in…
Mandya: Former president of Maddur town municipal council, MK Marigowda, was arrested by the local police in connection with a robbery reported from his neighbour’s house in Aug.The police said they recovered gold and diamond jewellery worth Rs 15 lakh from the accused.In Aug, a robbery case was registered after a masked man entered the…
Chikkamagaluru: For 48-year-old Jubedha, “service above self” is a lifelong goal. This mindset she developed during her high school days after witnessing the service done of her teachers.Now, Jubedha is the Narasimharaja Pura town panchayat president and has been in the position for the past two-and-a-half years. She is also into social service and has…
Mysuru: A steady increase in prices of coconut in the last year has brought cheer among farmers of the twin districts of Mysuru and Chamarajanagar. The retail price of tender coconut has risen to Rs 60 during the festival season, while dehusked coconut is sold at Rs 80 per kg at APMC and other markets.Prices…
