Madikeri: With the monsoon arriving earlier than usual this year, the 10th Battalion of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has been deployed in the district and is fully prepared to handle any rain-related emergencies. NDRF Inspector G.D. Harishchandra Pandey assured that the 30-member team, stationed at the Maithri Police Community Hall, is equipped with…
MP opposes any move to shift HAL outside State
May 30, 2025Mysuru: Even as Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is said to have appealed the Centre to shift the public sector HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited) to AP from Karnataka, Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Wadiyar said that the pride of Karnataka HAL was established by Kannadigas and that late Prime Minister Nehru had nothing to do with…
Savarkar’s ideology must be propagated for Hindu welfare
May 30, 2025Writer Dr. G.B. Harish speaks after receiving Veer Savarkar Samman Puraskar 2025 Mysuru: “Vinayak Damodar Veer Savarkar’s ideology must be propagated from the perspective of Hindu welfare. Only if Hindus remain the majority in this country will the Constitution and democratic values survive,” opined Dr. G.B. Harish, Founder, Vandemataram Pathashale, Bengaluru, writer-critic, Indian and Western…
Chiklihole Dam in Kodagu overflows after heavy rains
May 30, 2025Madikeri: 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….















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