Mysuru: A rare thorium mineral deposit was discovered by Geological Survey of India (GSI) in Gundlupet taluk, Chamarajanagar district. Thorium is a naturally occurring radioactive metal considered a potential alternative nuclear fuel.According to official sources, the GSI identified deposits across 700 acres in Koothanur and surrounding villages. Of this, 20 acres have been marked as…
The leopard attacked the child first. Hearing her screams, Shivamma rushed to rescue her granddaughter Mysuru: A toddler and her grandmother survived a leopard attack in Chamarajanagar district. The incident was reported from Tattegere village in Hanur taluk on Friday evening. The village is located about 40km from the taluk headquarters near MM Hills. The…
Ashrama School in Maddur Colony, Gundlupet taluk, in Chamarajanagar district Mysuru: The delay in upgrading state-run Ashram Schools in the forest-fringe villages of Chamarajanagar district has left members of the tribal community disappointed.The state govt has established 19 Ashram Schools to promote education among tribal communities in the border district. Nearly 1,700 children from primitive…
Mysuru: Pre-kharif agricultural activity has suffered a setback in Chamarajanagar district following inadequate rainfall during the crucial months of April and May.The district, known for its green cover and agricultural output, witnessed significantly lower pre-monsoon showers this year, affecting sowing operations across several areas.Farmers say the rainfall deficit has not only delayed pre-kharif cultivation but…
Mysuru: Pre-kharif agricultural activity has suffered a setback in Chamarajanagar district following inadequate rainfall during the crucial months of April and May.The district, known for its green cover and agricultural output, witnessed significantly lower pre-monsoon showers this year, affecting sowing operations across several areas.Farmers say the rainfall deficit has not only delayed pre-kharif cultivation but…
The state govt will soon take a decision on declaring the district drought-hit and initiate relief measures S Ramesh The state govt will soon take a decision on declaring the district drought-hit and initiate relief measures Mysuru: Chamarajanagar district in-charge minister K Venkatesh on Saturday said the district administration has sent a proposal to the…
