By Dr. R. Balasubramaniam It was the year 1989 and was around the time that I was slowly beginning to understand the indigenous way of life. These were also some of the best years of my life and I cherish the memories of my association with some of the elderly tribal chieftains of Heggadadevanakote (H.D….
Mysuru District Cultural Fest in H.D. Kote on Mar.27
March 24, 2017The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in association with Nehru Yuva Kendra, Mysuru, Sri Lakshmi Yuvathi Mandali, Hampapura and Balaji Educational and Rural Development Trust, Hampapura village, will be hosting a one-day Mysuru District Cultural Fest at Government High School in Hommaragalli, H.D. Kote taluk, on Mar. 27 (Monday). Youths (Men and Women)…
Elusive tiger finally caught
March 23, 2017The two-year-old tiger which had created panic among the residents of H.D. Kote and surrounding villages since about four days, was finally caught by the Forest Department in an operation yesterday evening. The tiger was first spotted about four days ago at the fields in Naganahalli, Heggadaapura, Kattemanuganahalli villages creating panic among the villagers. Even…
Tiger sighted at H.D. Kote
March 20, 2017The forest officials led by DCF V. Karikalan have been trying their luck since yesterday to trap a tiger which was sighted at a Banana Plantation near Nagahalli Lake in H.D. Kote. The tiger, which was first sighted at Heggadapura located 3 kms from the town has not entered banana plantation making it difficult for…
Youth dies after falling from tree
March 3, 2017In a tragic incident, a 23-year-old youth died after falling from a mango tree in H.D Kote taluk yesterday. The deceased has been identified as Madhu, son of Lakshmana of Padukote. Madhu had climbed a mango tree near his village at about 1pm on Thursday to pluck leaves, when he slipped and fell down to…
If voted to power, JD(S) will waive off farmer loans in 24 hours: HDK
February 15, 2017If voted to power in 2018 Assembly Polls, the JD(S) will not only waive off farmer loans to the tune of Rs. 50,000 crore within 24 hours, but will also provide financial assistance of Rs.36,000 to pregnant women, declared former CM and State JD(S) unit President H.D.Kumaraswamy here yesterday. Speaking to media persons after offering…
Scarcity? Only for water but not for fish!
February 15, 2017Hundreds of villagers surrounding the Kabini Dam are making a beeline to the Dam site not to witness the scenery but to catch fish. The dipping water level in the Dam is drawing people from Beechanahalli, H.D. Kote, in hordes with fishing nets, buckets and steel containers to collect fish at the crest gates. Villagers…
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