Madikeri: The Chiklihole Dam near Rangasamudra, Kushalnagar — one of the district’s smallest water bodies — has reached full capacity following several days of heavy rainfall. Overflowing gracefully, it forms a scenic half-moon-shaped cascade that flows into the nearby river, drawing the attention of tourists and locals alike. With a storage capacity of just 0.18…
Tourists banned at Dubare Elephant Camp
May 30, 2025Mysuru: In view of continuous heavy rainfall across Kodagu district, tourist entry to the Dubare Elephant Camp has been suspended until further notice. The region is witnessing intense downpours accompanied by strong winds, resulting in fallen trees and blocked roads. With water levels in the Kaveri River rising rapidly, boat access to the camp has…
Tragedy at Shivanasamudra: Bengaluru MBBS student swept away; father alleges murder
May 30, 2025Kollegal: A trip to Shivanasamudra turned tragic for a group of medical students from Dayananda Sagar Medical College, Bengaluru, as one of them was swept away by the strong currents of the River Cauvery. The incident occurred on May 27 and the body of the missing student was recovered the next morning. In a shocking…
MDA site scam: Lokayukta SP seeks additional six months to file final probe report
May 30, 2025Mysuru: Lokayukta Superintendent of Police (SP), Mysuru Division, has sought six months additional time from Special Court for Elected Representatives, Bengaluru, to submit a final investigation report on the 50:50 site scam at Mysuru Development Authority (MDA- previously Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA)), in which Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is the prime accused. As the Judge…
Student distributes birthday sweets; commits suicide later
May 30, 2025Gonikoppal: A 19-year-old student, who distributed birthday sweets to her friends, later committed suicide by hanging self at her hostel room at Halligattu village in Ponnampet taluk on Wednesday. The girl had celebrated her birthday three days ago and had distributed sweets to those who had not attended her birthday celebration. The deceased student is…
‘Apologise by this evening’ Karnataka Film Chamber warns Kamal Haasan
May 30, 2025Bengaluru: The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) has demanded a public apology from actor Kamal Haasan for his ‘Kannada born from Tamil’ remark. KFCC has set a deadline till this evening and has warned to ban the actor’s upcoming movie ‘Thug Life’ if he fails to apologise before the deadline. Speaking to media persons,…
Donate for soldiers welfare: Ex-President of Government Nurses Association
May 30, 2025Mysuru: G. Siddaiah, former President of Karnataka State Government Nurses Association said that nurses should not just be financially stable, but should develop certain qualities to render a stronger service. He was speaking after inaugurating International Nurses Day, marking Florence Nightingale’s birth anniversary, organised by Retired Nursing Officers Association, at a private hotel here recently….
‘Home Guards work as supplementary force of Police Department’
May 30, 2025Mysuru: Dy.SP of District Armed Reserve (DAR) Police Veeranna said that Home Guards unit strengthens Police force by functioning as a supplementary force, by stimulating and assisting them. He was speaking at the valedictory ceremony of the 10-day Foundation Training Camp-2025 organised by Mysuru District Home Guards unit, at DAR Police Community Hall, Jyothinagar in…
‘Sitar Madhurya’ mass recital and book release on May 31
May 30, 2025Mysuru: ‘Sitar Madhurya,’ a Mass Sitar Recital and ‘Raag Chikitsa’ book release programmes have been organised by Kala Samvahana Trust at RamaGovinda Rangamandira in Ramakrishnanagar on May 31 at 5.30 pm. Suttur Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji will grace the occasion. Vidu. Sangeetha Katti Kulkarni, Excise Joint Commissioner Basavaraj Hadapad, BBMP Divisional Commissioner Dr. B.C….
23 Kodagu athletes among 31 dismissed from Sports Hostel
May 30, 2025Bengaluru: In a shocking move, the Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES) has dismissed 31 athletes, who had represented at the State and National level, from the Sports Hostel in the city recently, citing poor performance. Among the 31 athletes, 23 alone are from Kodagu district. With their dismissal, the future of these athletes…















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