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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…

Two arrested for poaching leopard, smuggling carcass
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Two arrested for poaching leopard, smuggling carcass

November 19, 2023

Kollegal: Kollegal Rural Police have arrested two persons on the charges of killing a leopard and transporting the carcass. The Police, who have recovered the carcass of the leopard, have seized two country guns and the bike used to transport the carcass from the accused. The accused have been identified as Shantharaju and Arun, residents…

Doctor found dead in suspicious manner at Kollegal
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Doctor found dead in suspicious manner at Kollegal

September 30, 2023

Kollegal: A 28-year-old doctor, serving in the Anaesthesiology Department at the Kollegal Sub-Division hospital, was found dead in a suspicious manner. Dr. Sindhuja, a native of Chennai, is the deceased. She had completed her MBBS in Chennai and later joined a PG course in Anaesthesiology. As part of the course, she was working at the…

Desperate couple seek euthanasia alleging harassment from mother
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Desperate couple seek euthanasia alleging harassment from mother

September 10, 2023

Kollegal: A man and his wife, Arul Selvam and Lanli, residing in Jakkalli village of Kollegal in Chamarajanagar, have appealed to the Deputy Commissioner (DC) for euthanasia (mercy death) due to distress caused by his mother’s harassment and eviction demands. Arul and Lanli, who fell in love and married five years ago, have two children….

Unemployed youth commits suicide by jumping into Bharachukki Falls
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Unemployed youth commits suicide by jumping into Bharachukki Falls

July 21, 2023

Kollegal: A 23-year-old unemployed youth from Mysuru, committed suicide by jumping into Bharachukki Falls at Shivanasamudra in the taluk. The deceased has been identified as Sagar (23), son of Somanath and a resident of Gayathripuram in Mysuru. It is learnt the unemployment drove Sagar to take the extreme step. As there was decreased water flow…

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