The Latest Breaking News from AS Ponnanna

People v tigers: evicted Indian tribe camp in reserve to reclaim ancient lands

The Jenu Kuruba reoccupied ancestral homes decades after they were forced out of Nagarhole to make way for tigers

The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2025

You elected doctor, advocate in Kodagu last year, now elect an engineer: Ponnanna

Elect engineer M. Lakshman for Mysuru Lok Sabha to continue development in Kodagu, urged MLA A.S. Ponnanna.

The Hindu · Apr 18, 2024

In Kodagu, Lakshman seeks support to fulfil his vision

M. Lakshman, Congress candidate for Mysuru Lok Sabha, campaigns in Kodagu with MLA Ponnanna, promising development and fulfilling election promises.

The Hindu · Apr 11, 2024

Cauvery Theerthodbhava: Preparatory meeting held, additional bus services sought to cater to rush

The Cauvery Theerthodbhava to be held at Talacauvery in Kodagu in October will be celebrated with traditional gaiety and the officials were directed to ensure that there was no cause for complaint from the pilgrims.

The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023

50-year-old statue of General K.S. Thimayya in Madikeri topples over in a KSRTC bus accident

Statue of General K.S. Thimayya in Madikeri, Kodagu district, toppled over due to a collision with a KSRTC bus. Virajpet MLA A.S. Ponnanna has directed a thorough investigation and promised to reinstate the statue with full honours.

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023

A flush of fresh faces in the new Karnataka Assembly

As Karnataka delivered an unambiguous verdict on who will lead the next Assembly, it has also made way for many new faces, some of who also emerged as “giant killers,” having managed to defeat big names.

The Hindu · May 13, 2023

3-time Virajpet MLA warns that voting Congress will bring back Tipu Jayanti celebrations

Virajpet constituency has been represented by K.G. Bopaiah from the Arre Bashe Gowda community for the last three terms. Virajpet is dominated by Kodavas, who seem wary about Mr. Bopaiah getting a fourth term

The Hindu · May 8, 2023