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2 days, 4 hours ago

Karnataka BJP Chikkamagaluru Prez Party Workers Booked For Protesting Against CT Ravi Arrest

ABP News

Karnataka police have booked an FIR against Chikkamagaluru District BJP President Devaraja Shetty and more than 100 workers, who were protesting the arrest of BJP MLC C. T. Ravi over the alleged derogatory remarks against Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar, sources said on Saturday. The BJP workers and party District President from Ravi's native Chikkamagaluru were outraged and staged a protest against …

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3 days, 15 hours ago

Arrested BJP leader CT Ravi to be produced before Special Court in Bengaluru

India Today

Former Karnataka Minister and BJP leader CT Ravi was taken to Bengaluru today following his arrest in Belagavi yesterday. Raviraj Patil, Advocate of CT Ravi, said that the Jurisdiction Magistrate in Belagavi ordered that the accused be produced at MP/MLA Special Court at Bengaluru. CT Ravi was arrested for his alleged derogatory remarks towards Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar at the Suvarna …

Bengaluru Bjp Chikkamagaluru Ravi Arrest His Arrest Belagavi

2 weeks, 3 days ago

Karnataka’s Contested Encounter: The Killing of Naxalite Leader Vikram Gowda

The Hindu

Published : Dec 06, 2024 15:15 IST - 10 MINS READ Civil society activists and police tell two vastly different stories about what happened in Peetebailu hamlet on November 18. The Anti Naxal Force killed the 44-year-old, whom police describe as a “hardened warrior with 20 years of experience and 114 cases pending against him,” in an “encounter” on November …

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1 month ago

Gowda’s death blow to Maoist movt: Experts

Hindustan Times

The death of the key Maoist leader, Vikram Gowda, in an encounter with Karnataka police on November 18 has delivered a severe blow to the remnants of the Maoist movement in the state. The group identified by security agencies includes John alias Jayanna, Mundagaru Latha, Vanajakshi, Sundari, and Kotehonda Ravi from Karnataka; Ramesh from Tamil Nadu; and Jisha from Kerala. …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Amid reports of Maoists in Chikkamagaluru district, forces launch combing operations

Hindustan Times

The anti-naxal force has launched an extensive combing operation in the Sringeri and Koppa taluks of Chikkamagaluru district on the basis of intelligence reports suggesting renewed Maoist activity in the area, officials familiar with the matter said, adding that two have been detained for questioning. Police have concentrated the combing efforts to Yedagunda, Mundagaaru, and Bukadibail villages in Koppa taluk, …

Naxals Maoist Singh Chikkamagaluru Operation Sringeri Hadi

1 month, 1 week ago

With tuskers in Chikkamagaluru, admin shuts schools, imposes restrictions

Hindustan Times

Amid the presence of a herd of wild elephants near residential areas, the Chikkamagaluru district administration on Monday imposed restrictions on movement of people in 13 villages across two gram panchayats and declared a holiday for educational institutions to ensure safety as forest department teams attempt to drive the elephants back to their habitat. Amid the presence of a herd …

Elephants Forest Chikkamagaluru Restrictions Herd Wild Elephants 13 Villages

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Devotees suffer injuries during annual ritual at Deviramma Betta in Chikkamagaluru

The Hindu

Several devotees suffered injuries while trekking to the top of Deviramma Betta in Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka for an annual ritual. The annual event saw hundreds of devotees visit the temple atop Deviramma Betta for the annual event. However, due to the slippery surface and heavy rainfall, several devotees fell unconscious and suffered injuries during their trek to the top.

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2 months, 1 week ago

Farmer dies by suicide fearing eviction from forest land

Hindustan Times

A 58-year-old debt-ridden farmer died allegedly by suicide in Chikkamagaluru district fearing eviction from a forest land he had reportedly encroached upon to grow coffee crops, police said on Wednesday, adding this was second such incident since authorities started issuing eviction notices. Recently, the survey and revenue departments had conducted a survey of lake encroachments in Chikkamagaluru district after which …

Eviction Land Chikkamagaluru Eviction Notices Forest Land Allegedly Chikkamagaluru District

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Farmer dies by suicide after eviction notice

Hindustan Times

A 39-year-old farmer in Chikkamagaluru district allegedly died by suicide after receiving an eviction notice from revenue authorities, who accused him of encroaching on government land, police said on Sunday. Initial investigation has revealed that the farmer owed about ₹ 3 lakh, which he had borrowed from a bank and cooperative society Chikkamagaluru Rural police inspector N Sachin said: “The …

Chikkamagaluru Eviction Notice

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Police: Yoga teacher booked for raping NRI multiple times

Hindustan Times

A 42-year-old American doctor has alleged that a yoga instructor raped her multiple times on pretext of teaching meditation, a police officer said. The officer said that yoga instructor identified as Pradeep Ullal, 53, heads the “Kevala Foundation,” which has been running an ashram in Chikkamagaluru for two decades. “Based on complaint filed by NRI doctor, we booked Ullal under …

Yoga Spiritual Chikkamagaluru Nri Mallenahalli Yoga Instructor Ullal

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Wayanad Tragedy: This Devotees’ Group In Chikkamagaluru Will Not Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi

News 18

Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most important festivals in the country. Dr Rajkumar Fans’ Youth Group of Chikkamagaluru, which is known for their grand Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations every year, decided to observe the festival by helping out the victims of the Wayanad disaster. For the last two decades, the Dr Rajkumar Fans’ Youth Group has been installing the Ganesha …

Victims Wayanad Group Chikkamagaluru Ganesh Chaturthi Ganesha Idol

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

The Hindu

CM announces re-exam of KPSC Prelims in two months due to translation error in question paper The preliminary exams for filling posts of 350 Gazetted Probationary officers, held on August 27 by the Karnataka Public Service Commission, will be conducted again in the next two months, CM Siddaramaiah has said. CM to give appointment letters to 267 forest watchers in …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka has lost more than 280 elephants in the last three years

The Hindu

Karnataka, which has the largest elephant population in the country, has, in the last three years, lost more than 280 jumbos, of which over 30 have died due to electrocution. On June 11, the Dasara elephant Ashwathama died at its camp in Nagarahole Tiger Reserve also due to electrocution after it came in contact with a solar fence. Over the …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Heavy rains continue to lash Malnad districts

The Hindu

Heavy rain continued to lash a major part of the Malnad region on Tuesday, affecting life. The inflow to Linganamakki dam, built across the Sharavathi in Sagar taluk, was 77,911 cusecs, and the water level stood at 1,782.2 ft as against the full reservoir level of 1,819 ft. Last year on this day, the level was 1,755.9 ft. Following heavy …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Heavy rains in parts of Shivamogga, Hassan, and Chikkamagaluru

The Hindu

Many parts of Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru, and Hassan received moderate to heavy rainfall on Monday and normal life was badly hit across the three districts as the rains continued throughout the day. Last year on this day, the water level was 1,755.3 ft. Rainfall In the 24 hours ending 8.30 a.m. on Monday, Shivamogga district received an average rainfall of 39.44 …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian distillers are now experimenting with coffee liqueur

The Hindu

Artisanal Indian coffee is having its moment with close to 20 artisanal coffee brands launched across the country since the pandemic.. Homegrown Indian spirits are growing at a healthy pace too — Indian single malts overtook scotch sales for the first time this year, and Indian craft spirits dominated drinking patterns according to What India is Drinking 2023, a report …

Goa Coffee Indian Chikkamagaluru Spirits Beans Isaac

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Tourists head to Kodagu and Chikkamagaluru to enjoy monsoon in Karnataka

The Hindu

After a dull monsoon in 2023, this time, rain has picked up in Karnataka, especially in the coastal region and Malenadu along the Western Ghats. “We are introducing a Wayanad package and are planning to launch our Gaganachukki and Barachukki Falls package,” said K. S. Sreenath, General Manager, Transport, KSTDC. We stayed for three days and just watched the rain …

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6 months ago

Big jump in dengue cases in Karnataka

The Hindu

Dengue is on the rise in the State with the total number of cases till this June 18 touching 4,886. According to data from the State Health Department, while Karnataka reported 2,003 dengue cases in 2023 from January to June 18, the cases shot up to 4,886 this year, including 1,230 in BBMP. Nearly 25% of cases in BBMP Compared …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru, other parts of Karnataka to see rainfall for rest of the week, says IMD

Hindustan Times

Weather agencies predicted rainfall in Bengaluru and several other parts of Karnataka for the rest of the week, even issuing ‘yellow’ alerts over some areas. The Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre quoted data from the SAC-ISRO and said, Bengaluru, specifically, the BBMP limits, is set to see scattered very light to light rains, with maximum and minimum temperatures likely …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Hyderabad youth dies after drowning at Hebbe waterfalls in Karnataka

Deccan Chronicle

Karnataka: A 25-year-old youth died after drowning at Hebbe waterfalls in Kemmanagundi in the district, police said on Tuesday. Shravan, a native of Hyderabad, had come to Chikkamagaluru with his friend to visit scenic places. There was a doctor among the visitors near the Hebbe waterfalls who tried to resuscitate him. He was then taken to a nearby government hospital …

Shravan Hebbe Waterfalls

6 months, 2 weeks ago

30 monkeys found dead under mysterious circumstances in Chikkamagaluru

Hindustan Times

Thirty monkeys were found dead under mysterious circumstances in Koppa division of Chikkamagaluru district on Friday, officials said. A preliminary inquiry has revealed that these 30 monkeys, including four young ones, were allegedly fed some poisonous substance and later beaten to death, a senior forest official said. "As per our initial inquiry, these monkeys were allegedly fed some poisonous substance …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

MESCOM suffers ₹9.63 crore damage in pre-monsoon rains, winds

The Hindu

The pre-monsoon rains accompanied with heavy winds have caused damage to the properties of MESCOM to the tune of ₹9.63 crores in two months. The jurisdiction of the MESCOM is spread over Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Shivamogga and Chikkamagaluru districts. The severe damage was reported in Dakshina Kannada and Chikkamagaluru districts, the company said in a release. The assessment of damage …

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7 months ago

The happy, hopeful coffee farmers of Karnataka

The Hindu

Sanketh Appaiah, a young coffee planter in a village near Madikeri in north Kodagu, is now the proud owner of a new SUV thanks to the rising prices of coffee over the past three months. For the first time in 15 years, the coffee price has increased, helping me to fulfil my plan of buying a new SUV this year,” …

India Farmers Prices Production Crop This Year Chikkamagaluru

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Bhadra Tiger Reserve: A paradise for scientists, tourists and photographers

The Hindu

The sun is just about to rise as the staff of the Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary office at Lakkavali keep the vehicles ready for the morning safari. Suddenly, the driver-cum-guide raises his hand, pointing his fingers to a shrub, and whispers, “Two leopards.” Even as all the tourists in the vehicle strain to catch a glimpse, the animals disappear in the …

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Karnataka BJP Chikkamagaluru Prez Party Workers Booked For Protesting Against CT Ravi Arrest

Arrested BJP leader CT Ravi to be produced before Special Court in Bengaluru

Karnataka’s Contested Encounter: The Killing of Naxalite Leader Vikram Gowda

Gowda’s death blow to Maoist movt: Experts

Amid reports of Maoists in Chikkamagaluru district, forces launch combing operations

With tuskers in Chikkamagaluru, admin shuts schools, imposes restrictions

Devotees suffer injuries during annual ritual at Deviramma Betta in Chikkamagaluru

Farmer dies by suicide fearing eviction from forest land

Farmer dies by suicide after eviction notice

Police: Yoga teacher booked for raping NRI multiple times

Wayanad Tragedy: This Devotees’ Group In Chikkamagaluru Will Not Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka has lost more than 280 elephants in the last three years

Heavy rains continue to lash Malnad districts

Heavy rains in parts of Shivamogga, Hassan, and Chikkamagaluru

Indian distillers are now experimenting with coffee liqueur

Tourists head to Kodagu and Chikkamagaluru to enjoy monsoon in Karnataka

Big jump in dengue cases in Karnataka

Bengaluru, other parts of Karnataka to see rainfall for rest of the week, says IMD

Hyderabad youth dies after drowning at Hebbe waterfalls in Karnataka

30 monkeys found dead under mysterious circumstances in Chikkamagaluru

MESCOM suffers ₹9.63 crore damage in pre-monsoon rains, winds

The happy, hopeful coffee farmers of Karnataka

Bhadra Tiger Reserve: A paradise for scientists, tourists and photographers