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1 day, 7 hours ago

Kodachadri: A treacherous road to breath-taking beauty

The Kodachadri peak, which can be reached from Kattinahole village in Hosanagar taluk of Shivamogga district, is 1,343 meters above sea level and attracts hundreds of visitors every year from across Karnataka. During weekends, the nine-kilometre-long rugged mud-and-gravel road to the peak is teeming with 4X4 vehicles carrying tourists, many among them from faraway places such as Bengaluru. Road work …

Karnataka Trekking Vehicles Road Tourists Peak Ferry

1 day, 17 hours ago

Move to transfer authority to draw and disburse salaries of govt. employees from taluk to district-level officers opposed

The Hindu

There has been strong opposition to the State government’s move to transfer the authority to draw and disburse salaries and allowances of State government employees from the Drawing and Disbursing Officers at the taluk level to the Controlling Officer of the department concerned at the district-level. Explaining the rationale behind the move, a senior official in the government said that …

Employees State Ddo Disburse Salaries

1 day, 21 hours ago

Tungsten mining project will not be implemented in Melur taluk, Minister assures villagers

The Hindu

After Tamil Nadu government reiterated its stand against tungsten mining project in Madurai district in the Assembly, Minister for Commercial Taxes and Registration P. Moorthy visited Arittapatti and nearby villages on Thursday and assured the people that the project would not be implemented in Melur taluk. Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu also spoke in the Assembly about the government’s position against …

Project Minister Melur Moorthy

1 day, 21 hours ago

State farmers plan stir on Jan. 13 over Centre’s stand on Dallewal

The Hindu

Various farmers’ organisations have decided to hold a demonstrations in all taluk headquarters across the State on January 13 to protest against the BJP-led NDA government for its alleged negligent attitude towards farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a hunger strike since past 45 days, in support of farmers’ demands, including MSP. Condemning the alleged “anti-farmer” stand of …

Farmers State Centre Dallewal

2 days, 18 hours ago

Village administrative officer booked for registering properties using forged documents

The Hindu

The Halasuru Gate police have registered an FIR against a village administrative officer of Hoskote taluk for allegedly registering three properties by forging documents four years ago. After a detailed probe, Srinivas H., tahsildar, Bengaluru South taluk, filed a complaint with the police seeking legal action against Jamsheed Ahamed Khan on Tuesday. He visited the office to get the registration …

Properties Registered

2 days, 22 hours ago

Officials inspect crops damaged by northeast monsoon in Nagapattinam

The Hindu

Nagapattinam District Monitoring Officer and Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation Managing Director A. Annadurai inspected crop damages caused by the northeast monsoon in the district on Wednesday. During the 2024–2025 samba and thaladi seasons, paddy was cultivated over 65,554.11 hectares, and groundnuts were grown on 399.26 hectares in the district. The heavy northeast monsoon rains caused damage to 8,319.85 hectares …

Nagapattinam Northeast Monsoon

4 days, 1 hour ago

Karnataka: 70 heritage sites, including ASI building, Tipu Armoury, govt lands in Srirangapatna claimed by Waqf Board

Op India

Months after outrage over the Waqf Board swallowing over 1,200 acres of farmland in Vijaypura, Karnataka, a similar kind of stunning claim is made for the government properties in the historic town of Srirangapatna, a report published in Star Of Mysore said. More than 70 properties in Srirangapatna taluk, including government-owned lands, historic monuments like the iconic Tipu Armoury, and …

Heritage Karnataka Board Farmers Land Srirangapatna Waqf Board

1 week ago

In Madurai, mining for tungsten and trouble

The Hindu

On the hot afternoon of December 29, more than 300 women at Kesampatti village in Melur taluk in Madurai district, stand in a circle. The Ministry, in turn, issued a statement saying “inputs were taken from the Government of Tamil Nadu before the block was put up for auction.” C. Jeeva, a resident of Kesampatti and an organiser of the …

Tamil Nadu Mining Tamil Protest Critical Minerals Project State

1 week, 5 days ago

Contaminated Lactated Ringer fluid led to Raichur, Ballari deaths: Reports

Hindustan Times

Deputy commissioner of Raichur K Nitish confirmed on Saturday that the four maternal deaths at Sindanur taluk government hospital in October and November were caused by the use of contaminated Lactated Ringer IV fluids supplied by the Ballari District Hospital. Belagavi district medical superintendent Dr Vithal Shinde confirmed that 322 newborns died between January and December 2024, including 172 at …

Bengaluru Medical Hyderabad Deaths Hospital District Fluid

2 weeks ago

Kalasavalli-Sigandur bridge work is in final stages, says Raghavendra

The Hindu

The construction of a bridge connecting Kalasavalli-Siganduru in Sagar taluk is in the final stage, and it will be completed by March or April 2025, Shivamogga MP, B.Y. Mr. Raghavendra, who was speaking to presspersons recently, said the bridge work was a long-pending demand of the people in the villages on the Sharavathi backwater. The bridge would benefit tourists visiting …

Sagar Raghavendra Sigandur Kalasavalli

2 weeks, 5 days ago

Man mows down younger brother with tractor over property row in Karnataka's Belgavi

New Indian Express

BELAGAVI: A man allegedly murdered his younger brother over a property dispute in Yaragatti town of Saundatti taluk in Belagavi district. Despite dividing the property and family assets, including three tractors, just 10 days ago, tensions remained high between the siblings. However, the conflict escalated when Gopal kept his tractor at his wife’s house, angering Maruti, who believed the tractor …

Tractor Maruti Gopal His Tractor Younger Brother

3 weeks, 6 days ago

Cops rescue kidnapped 10-month-old boy in Andhra Pradesh

New Indian Express

ONGOLE: Prakasam police swiftly resolved a kidnapping case, rescuing a 10-month-old boy hours after receiving a complaint on Saturday. The boy’s parents, Pradeep and Urvasi, residents of Pragathi Nagar Colony in Ongole, originally from Odisha, lodged a complaint at Taluk police station around 3 pm on Friday. SP Damodar instructed Ongole Deputy SP R Srinivasa Rao to form five special …

Urvasi Daya Mani

3 weeks, 6 days ago

Crop submerged

The Hindu

Paddy crops ready for harvest on several hundreds acres of land in villages near Thanjavur are submerged under water, leaving farmers distressed over potential losses. Farmers in the affected areas, including R. Suthipattu, Arasapattu, Arimalakkottai, North Natham, and Narthenvankudikadu, rely on irrigation from the Kallanai Canal’s No. “We invested ₹35,000 an acre and the rains have caused complete crop failure,” …

Farmers

4 weeks ago

Relief centres in Perambalur

The Hindu

The Perambalur district administration has opened temporary relief centres at six places to accommodate people, especially those residing in the low lying areas where water stagnation has been reported after heavy rain. A few government schools have been converted into temporary relief centres where food packets and drinking water was being distributed to the people. The district administration has compiled …

Houses Tank Centres Perambalur Relief Centres

1 month, 1 week ago

Rehab centres of Mangaluru fight a protracted battle against the menace of drugs

The Hindu

: It took nearly two months for Mangaluru resident 27-year-old Manoj to even realise that he was hitting his mother badly under the influence of narcotic drugs. Early detection While the police are focused on booking cases against narcotic drug consumers and peddlers, the district administration is engaged in strengthening the mental health care set-up to enable early detection of …

Health Substance Abuse Drugs Mental Rehab Early Detection Held

1 month, 2 weeks ago

25 panchayat unions join fight against tungsten mining in Melur

New Indian Express

MADURAI: Over 25 panchayat unions in the district passed a resolution against the mining of tungsten by a private company in 10 blocks of Melur taluk. Among the 25 panchayat unions that passed the resolution, 15 including Arittapatti, Vellaripatti, Kambur, Therkutheru, Meenakshipuram, Pulipatti and Kidaripatti, fall under Melur taluk. Similarly, in the Madurai East Union, village panchayats namely Thiruvathavur, Aamoor, …

Union Madurai Panchayat Melur 25 Panchayat Unions Melur Taluk

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka: Judicial probe demanded into Naxal leader Vikram Gowda's killing

Deccan Chronicle

Mangaluru: The recent encounter killing of Naxal leader Vikram Gowda by the Anti-Naxal Force in Karnataka has sparked a demand for a proper probe into the incident. Adivasi Hakkugala Samanvaya Samiti Belthangady Taluk convener and state committee member Shekhar Laila has called for an immediate judicial inquiry by the state government into the incident. “Over the past 21 years, multiple …

Karnataka Naxal Encounter Judicial Probe Vikram Gowda

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Fugitive on the run for 20 years, Naxal leader killed in Udupi encounter

India Today

Naxal leader Vikram Gowda, wanted for over 20 years, was killed in an encounter with the Anti-Naxal Force at Kabbinale forest, Udupi district in Karnataka, on Monday. Sources said that the ANF and Udupi police personnel went to a place near Hebri taluk on a tip off that about five armed Maoists had arrived to collect groceries. Acting on a …

Naxal Udupi Hebri Vikram Gowda Naxal Leader

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Notorious Naxal leader Vikram Gowda killed in encounter in Udupi village

New Indian Express

UDUPI: In an ongoing operation by the anti-naxal force, notorious Naxal leader Vikram Gowda was encountered in Idu village in Karkala taluk of Udupi district in Karnataka on Monday night. It is said that during the encounter on Monday night, three other naxalites escaped and combing operations have been intensified in the Western Ghat areas near Karkala and Hebri. In …

Karnataka Naxalites Naxal Udupi Near Vikram District

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Naxals spotted in Malnad? Three guns seized from house

New Indian Express

CHIKKAMAGALURU : Naxal activities have reappeared in Koppa and Sringeri taluks after a gap of 13 years, triggering panic among the people of Malnad region. Based on reports that six armed strangers were spotted in remote villages near the forests in Sringeri taluk, the ANF began its combing operations. During one such operation, an ANF squad, based on a tip …

Naxal Sringeri Koppa Guns Seized

1 month, 4 weeks 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

2 months ago

‘Request to change address in ration cards refused’

New Indian Express

COIMBATORE: People visiting the special grievance camps organised by the Civil Supplies Department once a month to make changes in their ration cards, claimed that the officials have been refusing to change their address when requested. In the camp, the public is informed to submit complaints related to name addition, deletion, address change, duplicate cards, changing phone numbers, and changing …

Change Coimbatore Camp Address

2 months, 1 week ago

Residents of Thirukkuvalai demand fire and rescue service station

The Hindu

Thirukkuvalai taluk residents have urged the government to establish a fire and rescue services station to swiftly attend to fire accidents in the area. The taluk with over 75,000 people across 35 villages relies on fire stations located between 15 and 30 km away in Kilvelur, Velankanni, and Thalainayar. The area, home to extensive livestock and hay storage, is also …

Service Station Thirukkuvalai

Mika Singh Offers Support to Salman Khan Amid Death Threat from Lawrence Bishnoi

Firstpost

Salman Khan is receiving support from his industry friends and ex-girlfriend amid his death threat from Lawrence Bishnoi. Singer-performer Mika Singh, who has been a close friend of the actor, gives him a shoutout in one of his concerts, expressing his unwavering support. Additionally, his ex-girlfriend offers to apologize to Bishnoi on his behalf, highlighting the unity and solidarity within …

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Kodachadri: A treacherous road to breath-taking beauty

Move to transfer authority to draw and disburse salaries of govt. employees from taluk to district-level officers opposed

Tungsten mining project will not be implemented in Melur taluk, Minister assures villagers

State farmers plan stir on Jan. 13 over Centre’s stand on Dallewal

Village administrative officer booked for registering properties using forged documents

Officials inspect crops damaged by northeast monsoon in Nagapattinam

Karnataka: 70 heritage sites, including ASI building, Tipu Armoury, govt lands in Srirangapatna claimed by Waqf Board

In Madurai, mining for tungsten and trouble

Contaminated Lactated Ringer fluid led to Raichur, Ballari deaths: Reports

Kalasavalli-Sigandur bridge work is in final stages, says Raghavendra

Man mows down younger brother with tractor over property row in Karnataka's Belgavi

Cops rescue kidnapped 10-month-old boy in Andhra Pradesh

Crop submerged

Relief centres in Perambalur

Rehab centres of Mangaluru fight a protracted battle against the menace of drugs

25 panchayat unions join fight against tungsten mining in Melur

Karnataka: Judicial probe demanded into Naxal leader Vikram Gowda's killing

Fugitive on the run for 20 years, Naxal leader killed in Udupi encounter

Notorious Naxal leader Vikram Gowda killed in encounter in Udupi village

Naxals spotted in Malnad? Three guns seized from house

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

‘Request to change address in ration cards refused’

Residents of Thirukkuvalai demand fire and rescue service station

Mika Singh Offers Support to Salman Khan Amid Death Threat from Lawrence Bishnoi