Malavalli: A youth from Kirugavalu village in Malavalli taluk of Mandya district has been arrested by the Police on charges of posting a derogatory post against Prime Minister Narendra Modi on social media, over the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan. The accused has been identified as Javeed Pasha, aged 24 and was arrested by…
Food poisoning case: 29 students discharged from MIMS Hospital
March 23, 2025Mandya: A total of 29 students, including 22 from Meghalaya State and 7 of Malavalli, who were undergoing treatment at MIMS (Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences) hospital due to food poisoning after consuming Holi festival food at Gokula Vidyashala in Malavalli taluk, were discharged from the Hospital yesterday. As many as 120 students of Gokula…
Malavalli food poisoning case: Over 120 affected; Police speed up investigation
March 21, 2025Mandya: The number of people affected by consuming contaminated food at T. Kagepura village in Malavalli has risen to 120, including children from the hostel run by Gokul Educational Institution. Two children from Meghalaya — Khrehlang Khongtani (13) and Nyamo Banti (13) — have died due to the same incident. All the affected individuals have…
Outside food banned in temples, student hostels
March 21, 2025Mandya: In the wake of Malavalli food poisoning incident, the Mandya District Administration has implemented several precautionary measures. Orders have been issued prohibiting the serving of food brought from outside to children in hostels and schools. Now, temples are enforcing similar restrictions, banning the distribution of external ‘prasadam’ within their premises. During weekly and special…
Echo of Malavalli food poisoning case: Meghalaya officials camp in Mandya; seek thorough probe
March 20, 2025Mandya: Following the tragic incident at Gokul Educational Institution in T. Kagepura, Malavalli Taluk, where two children from Meghalaya — Khrehlang Khongtani (13) and Nyamo Banti (13) — died and over 30 others fell ill after consuming leftover Holi celebration food, officials from the Meghalaya Government have been camping in Mandya district. As directed by…
Students can take up exams after discharge from hospital: DC
March 20, 2025Mandya: Mandya Deputy Commissioner Dr. Kumara announced yesterday that arrangements will be made for 22 Meghalaya students and 14 local students of Gokul Educational Institution, Malavalli, who are recovering from food poisoning, to take their exams after being discharged from the hospital. Presiding over a meeting on the students’ health, Dr. Kumara stated that the…
Meghalaya Child Rights Commission seeks action
March 20, 2025Shillong: The Meghalaya State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MSCPCR) Chairperson Agatha Sangma on Wednesday said it is working closely with its Karnataka counterpart to ensure smooth recuperation of students undergoing treatment due to food poisoning. “We are saddened to learn of the demise of two students from our State hailing from Lyndem village…
Boy dies after eating Holi dinner at Malavalli school
March 16, 202528 students hospitalised; food poisoning suspected Mandya: A 13-year-old student from the residential school of Gokul Educational Institution in T. Kagepura village, Malavalli taluk, died after consuming food distributed at the hostel on Friday night. The food, leftover from a Holi celebration organised elsewhere by a businessman, was served to the students. Following the meal,…
Shot in the leg for attacking Cops
August 12, 2024Mandya: A rowdy-sheeter was shot in the leg and arrested after he attacked Police personnel with a lethal weapon at Chikkamulagodu in Malavalli taluk yesterday morning. The suspect, identified as Muthuraj alias Dakka from the Halagur region, was wanted in over 12 cases, including murders, attempts to murder, and robberies. After going into hiding, Muthuraj…
Mandya DC reviews safety measures at Muthathi, Bluff
July 25, 2024Malavalli: Following heavy outflow from the KRS Dam, safety measures have been implemented in Mandya district, particularly in tourist areas where visitors flock to see the swollen Cauvery and its waterfalls. Mandya Deputy Commissioner Dr. Kumara visited Muthathi on the banks of the Cauvery near Malavalli and Shivanasamudra (Bluff) to inspect the safety measures. He…
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