Mandya: Mandya taluk panchayat executive officer Lokesh Murthy has issued show-cause notices to officials of the Induvalu gram panchayat after 786 e-khata files were found missing.The officials have been asked to trace the documents by Nov 20, failing which legal action will be initiated under Section 9 of the Karnataka State Public Records Act (KSPRA),…
Mysuru: Nearly six months after the Mysuru Development Authority (MDA) was formed, the authority is seeking an exclusive police team to protect its property and staff during anti-encroachment drives.Every time officers of the MDA plan to carry out a drive to reclaim their encroached properties, it is a difficult task for them to get protection…
Mandya: Deputy commissioner Kumara stressed the urgent need for urban local bodies to take decisive and effective action to curb the growing menace of stray dogs in Mandya district on Tuesday. He emphasised that the strict implementation of animal birth control (ABC) surgeries and anti-rabies vaccination programmes is essential to ensure public safety and animal…
Hassan: A woman allegedly died by suicide, and her 18-month-old son was washed away after they jumped into Cauvery River near Bettasoge in Arkalgud taluk.Police said Mahadevi’s body was recovered, while her son was washed away. A search has been launched to trace the child.Before she jumped into the river, the woman, 29, released a…
Chikkamagaluru: Farmers and locals of the Sringeri assembly segment in Chikkamagaluru district, who were facing several challenges, including human-wild animal conflicts, have set up Sringeri Kshetra Raita Okkutta to address the complaints of farmers.A group of people, including local leaders, advocates, social activists, and farmers, have joined hands and established the federation, which will operate…
Mysuru: Villages in and around DB Kuppe, which is the border village between Karnataka and Kerala, are known for wild animal movement in the night. Now, the local education department officials and teachers are taking the risk of visiting the residences of SSLC students till late in the night and in the early morning hours…
Mysuru: Pondicherry University vice-chancellor Prakash Babu emphasised the need to prioritise brain health from a young age by introducing neuroscience education at school and college level. He was speaking at the inaugural session of the three-day International Conference on Sustainable Brain Health: Advances in Neurochemistry and Neuropharmacology and the 39th annual meeting of the Society…
Mysuru: The iconic monolithic statue of Nandi at the Chamundi Hills came alive on Monday during the Mahamastakabhisheka, the anointing ceremony of the statue. Hundreds of devotees attended the event, which was led by religious leaders, including Suttur Mutt seer Shivaratri Deshikendra Swami.Members of the Bettada Balaga Charitable Trust organised the Mahamastakabhisheka for the 20th…
Shivamogga: Noted environmentalist Nagaraj Koove, fighting against the exploitation of king cobras in Thirthahalli taluk, on Monday approached Shivamogga DC Gurudatta Hegde seeking a probe.Koove and other activists, including Shashi Sampalli, met the DC and alleged that some people have flouted eco-sensitive zone norms and environmental regulations by setting up commercial establishments without necessary permissions…
Mysuru: The five-year term of councillors of Chamarajanagar and Kollegal municipal councils ended on Nov 2. The state govt has appointed administrators for both the civic bodies until the next elected body assumes office.Elections were held for the civic bodies, each with a strength of 31 wards, in 2018. As councillors have no power now,…
