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Karnataka High Court awards ₹8 lakh compensation for death of woman who fell down from moving train at Channapatna railway station

Observing that death or injury caused in the course of boarding or de-boarding train is an untoward incident, the High Court of Karnataka has awarded a compensation of ₹8 lakh to the legal heirs of an elderly woman, who had died while alighting a train at Channapatna railway station after…

The Hindu · May 13, 2024

Channapatna churning hots up race in Bengaluru Rural Lok Sabha constituency

Political dynamics in Bengaluru Rural Lok Sabha constituency shift as JD(S) members join Congress amid power struggles. The shift of JD(S) councillors to the Congress, sources say, is tied with the promise of funds for development works, some local factors, ideological issues rising out of the alliance with the saffron…

The Hindu · Apr 6, 2024

Three killed, seven injured in accident on Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway

Three people, including a woman, were killed and seven were injured when the Tempo Traveller they were travelling in crashed into a truck on the Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway in the wee hours of Saturday. The accident occurred near Byrapattna on the outskirts of Channapatna at about 1.30 a.m.

The Hindu · Feb 17, 2024

Ramsons’ Bombe Mane unveils wide range of miniature dolls; display to be open for public from September 16

Bombe Mane, the 19th edition of the doll exhibition, opened its doors in Mysuru a month before Navaratri. It features clay dolls from Tamil Nadu, Ganges clay dolls from West Bengal, terracotta lamps, planters, decorative bells, G.I. paper mache dolls from Tirukannur, wooden dolls from Varanasi, Channapatna, Kinhala, Kondapalli, Bobbili,…

The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023

Bangalore University will not shift PG centre from Ramanagara to Jnanabharathi campus

Bangalore University established the PG centre at Ramangara in 2017. It is functioning from a rented premises in the Ramanagara-Channapatna Development Board building.

The Hindu · Aug 31, 2023

Theft of fence poses new challenge on Bengaluru-Mysuru access controlled highway

The fence is intended to deter jaywalking. Over the past few days, theft of fencing has been reported in Channapatna and other locations along the route. Removal of the fence enables entry of pedestrians, small vehicles and livestock into the main carriageway, thus increasing the risk of accidents.

The Hindu · Aug 18, 2023

Stretches of the old Bengaluru-Mysuru highway in pathetic condition as it faces neglect after the inauguration of the Expressway

After the inauguration of the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway, the old 4-lane highway that passes through several towns like Bidadi, Ramanagara, Channapatna, Maddur, Mandya, and Srirangapatna, that the expressway bypasses, is languishing with no proper maintenance. The last time the old highway was asphalted was many years ago. The road is rid…

The Hindu · Jul 31, 2023

Karnataka election results 2023 | Key constituencies where political heavyweights are battling it out

The key constituencies to watch out for on the result day of the Karnataka elections 2023 are Varuna, Kanakapura, Shiggaon, Hubli-Darwad, Channapatna, Shikaripura, Chittapur, Ramanagara, and Chikmagalur. These are witnessing contests between the state’s political bigwigs will be influential in deciding the outcome of the largely three-way battle.

The Hindu · May 13, 2023

Shopkeepers impacted by Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway say no hope of recovery from losses in near future

Shopkeepers who continue to suffer business losses after the opening of the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway see no hope of recovery in the near future

The Hindu · May 8, 2023

Key constituency: An intense political battle unfolding in the toy town as old rivals face off again

Months before the elections to State Assembly was announced, Channapatna was witness to a few serious skirmishes between the Janata Dal (Secular) and BJP workers, pointing to what could be a closely fought election. Inching closer to the election day, the land of toys promises an engaging battle as former…

The Hindu · May 7, 2023