Tag: Kollegal

CM pays last respects to former MLA Jayanna
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CM pays last respects to former MLA Jayanna

December 12, 2024

Chamarajanagar: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah paid last respects to former MLA and Karnataka State Warehousing Corporation Chairman S. Jayanna, who passed away at his residence on Tuesday. Siddaramaiah, who landed at the helipad at MGSV College in Kollegal, travelled to Jayanna’s residence at Mahadeshwara College Layout and paid respects to the former MLA. Later, in the…

Former Kollegal MLA S. Jayanna passes away
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Former Kollegal MLA S. Jayanna passes away

December 10, 2024

Kollegal: Former  Kollegal MLA  S. Jayanna (72)  passed away here this noon at a Private Hospital  following heart attack. Jayanna, who was a bachelor, was  elected twice from Kollegal (SC) Assembly segment — once on a JD(S) ticket in 1994 and the second time on a Congress ticket in 2013. Currently, he was serving as the…

Wild elephants roam streets of Kollegal, sparking panic
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Wild elephants roam streets of Kollegal, sparking panic

December 7, 2024

Kollegal: Two wild elephants created a stir in Kollegal early yesterday as they roamed the streets, leaving residents both astonished and anxious. The unexpected sighting puzzled residents, especially since any forested areas do not border Kollegal town. The arrival of these gentle giants has sparked curiosity and concern among the townspeople. CCTV footage revealed the…

Pregnant woman killed as KSRTC bus hits
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Pregnant woman killed as KSRTC bus hits

August 8, 2024

Kollegal: A pregnant woman was killed on the spot, when a speeding KSRTC bus hit her while she was crossing the road in front of the bus stand at Kamagere village in the taluk yesterday. The deceased woman is Namitha (22), a resident of Ajjipura village. Angry villagers and relatives of the deceased woman blocked…

Man arrested for allegedly poisoning 7 wild dogs
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Man arrested for allegedly poisoning 7 wild dogs

June 1, 2024

Kollegal: Forest Department officials have arrested a man on charges of poisoning seven Asiatic Wild Dogs (Dholes), which are listed in Schedule-1 of the Wildlife Protection Act, at Hittaladoddi village in Kollegal and have handed him over to judicial custody. The arrested is 39-year-old Rajanna, a labourer from Hittaladoddi Arepalya village. On May 27, Forest…

Contaminated water: Over 15 fall ill in Chamarajanagar village
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Contaminated water: Over 15 fall ill in Chamarajanagar village

May 27, 2024

Mysore/Mysuru: More than 15 villagers in Maduvanahalli, Kollegal taluk, fell ill after consuming contaminated water and are currently receiving treatment at Kollegal Government Hospital. The affected individuals reported symptoms of vomiting and diarrhoea, indicating a potential contamination of the drinking water supply. Chamarajanagar Deputy Commissioner Shilpa Nag visited the affected village to assess the situation…

Kollegal MLA suffers minor injuries in car accident
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Kollegal MLA suffers minor injuries in car accident

April 26, 2024

Chamarajanagar: Kollegal MLA A.R. Krishnamurthy, his Personal Assistant (PA) and car driver sustained minor injuries when the car tyre burst at Nadanahalli near Mysuru on Wednesday night. On Wednesday at about 11.45 pm, Krishnamurthy, his PA Chethan and car driver were on their way to Mysuru from Kollegal in a car, when the vehicle tyre…

101-year-old Sannamma passes away
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101-year-old Sannamma passes away

March 28, 2024

Kollegal: Sannamma (Boramma), a resident of Mutt Street in the town, passed away yesterday. She was 101. She leaves behind three sons including former Town Municipal Council member Basavaraju and former Raitha Sangha President Shivanna, four daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at Veerashaiva Burial Grounds near Hosa Hampapura,…

‘Malagu Kanda’ lullaby writer from Kollegal too invited
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‘Malagu Kanda’ lullaby writer from Kollegal too invited

January 19, 2024

Kollegal: Balagunase M. Manjunath, the poet who was praised by PM Modi in his 98th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme on All India Radio (AIR) too has got an invite to participate in the Republic Day event in New Delhi. “I am elated on receiving the special invitation and even the tickets have been…

Four of a family killed as paddy harvester hits bike
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Four of a family killed as paddy harvester hits bike

January 17, 2024

Kollegal: Four of a family including two children were killed when a paddy harvester hit the bike on Jinakanahalli village road in the taluk on Sankranti festival day. The deceased have been identified as Santosh (32), his wife Sowmya (27), son Abhi (9) and daughter Nityasakshi (4), residents of Palya village  in the taluk. On…

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