Madikeri: Padma Bhushan awardee Mumtaz Ali Khan Friday said he has withdrawn all proposed projects on land he recently purchased near Malma Hills following opposition from locals.Speaking to reporters in Madikeri, Khan said he bought about 58.9 acres near Malma Hills in Kakkabe village in April this year for Rs 6.2 crore, along with an…
Puttur MLA Ashok Kumar Rai with DCPs Harsha Priamvada and Sundar Raj inspected the sites to host Kambala during Mysuru Dasara, Friday Mysuru: Sathgalli has emerged as the preferred venue for the proposed Kambala event during this year’s Mysuru Dasara after inspection by Puttur MLA Ashok Kumar Rai, officials, and Kambala experts.Rai and the team…
A view of Harangi reservoir Madikeri: Villagers have alleged that influential persons have encroached on about seven acres near Harangi reservoir and are planning to build a resort and homestay.The land forms part of nearly 50 acres of submerged area that resembles an island and has emerged as a scenic tourist spot known as ‘mutlu’.The…
SP Bindu Mani addressing the students at an awareness programme organised by Kodagu district police for students at the Govt Pre-University College in Madikeri Thursday Madikeri: An awareness programme was organised by Kodagu district police for students at the govt Pre-University College in Madikeri Thursday, marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.Speaking…
Landslide prevention work on Chettalli-Madikeri road Madikeri: In view of the landslides that occur in various parts of the Chettalli-Madikeri road every year during the monsoon, landslide prevention work has begun under the state disaster relief fund. Based on a survey, close to Rs 6.8 crore has been sanctioned for landslide prevention and disaster relief…
Bengaluru: Madiwala police Wednesday arrested three more persons in the Rs 20-lakh dacoity case allegedly involving inspector Mahesh Kanakagiri. The arrested are the inspector’s aides, Shafi and Haris, both from Madikeri, and Rashid from Kerala.Earlier, Kanakagiri and his aides, Kupendra Reddy and Vasanth Kumar, were taken into custody. The gang had robbed Rs 20 lakh…
Madikeri: With less rainfall in Kushalnagar town and surrounding places in Kodagu this season, still 33.35 feet is remaining to fill the dam for Harangi reservoir to reach its maximum level.Last year, during the same period, the Cauvery River flowing through Kushalnagara overflowed and exceeded the danger level, creating fear of flooding in the low-lying…
Alert sounded at Madikeri court Madikeri: An email threat to blow up Madikeri’s district court complex triggered anxiety on Tuesday, but later a police search confirmed it was a hoax.At around 8.10am, an email was sent to the official Gmail account of the principal district and sessions judge from a sender identified as T Sahana….
The meeting also focused was on scientific disposal of legacy waste in Madikeri city Madikeri: The District Development Coordination and Supervision Committee (DISHA) meeting, chaired by MP Yaduveer Wadiyar on Monday, held detailed discussions on scientific disposal of legacy waste, the AMRUT 2.0 scheme, Jal Jeevan Mission, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, control of wild animal menace…
Thousands of Mysureans participate in Yoga Day at Mysuru Palace premises on Sunday Mysuru: Thousands of people across the city and its outskirts celebrated the Yoga Day on Sunday, with programmes held at more than 100 venues, including schools, temples, universities, govt institutions and the central prison.The main event was organised in front of the…
