Chikkamagaluru DC prohibits vehicles in view of Bhima Koregaon celebrations DC Meena Nagaraj prohibits vehicles on Jan 8 for Bhima Koregaon Vijayotsava in Chikkamagalur, alternative routes available. The Hindu · Jan 7, 2024
No quick fix for man-elephant conflict Meena, a 32-year-old worker, had just reached the coffee plantation in Galigundi near Aldur in Chikkamagaluru district on November 8 morning, along with fellow workers. She was about to have breakfast when she encountered a wild tusker. She froze in shock and the pachyderm trampled her to death and moved… The Hindu · Dec 8, 2023
Advocates stage protest in Shivamogga Advocates in Shivamogga staged a dharna demanding a law to ensure security, following an assault on an advocate by policemen in Chikkamagaluru. They boycotted court proceedings and stopped vehicular movement. The Deputy Commissioner and the Superintendent of Police received their memorandum and the SP said action had been taken against… The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023
Chamarajnagar, two other districts bag prizes for best Dasara tableaux Dharwad, Chikkamagalur, Chamarajanagar won best prizes for their tableaux in district category. Tourism Dept., Cauvery Neeravari Nigam, Dept. of Info. & Public Relations won best prizes in govt. depts. & boards/corps. category. Consolation prizes won by Hassan, Mandya, Shivamogga & Karnataka Milk Federation. The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023
Travel plans for the long weekend unaffected despite bandh call in Bengaluru Bengaluru residents undeterred by Karnataka bandh call; travel plans remain unaffected. Tour operators report no cancellations due to bandh, but some families postpone trips due to tensions between Karnataka & Tamil Nadu. Domestic travel to Kodagu, Chikkamagalur, Sakaleshpura, Gokarna, & Murdeshwara popular; international bookings to Dubai, Turkey, & Singapore-Malaysia also… The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023
More than 60 percent rainfall deficiency in SIK during August In SIK, all districts except Chamarajanagar experienced 60% below normal rainfall in Aug. Kodagu, Chikkamagalur, Hassan, Mysuru & Mandya suffered severe water stress. Cumulative rainfall from June-Sept was 81% below normal & 25mm against 88mm normal. 29 of 31 districts in Large Deficit category, only Vijaypura & Chamarajanagar in Deficient.… The Hindu · Sep 3, 2023
Heavy rains damage coffee crops, plantation infrastructure in Karnataka, growers incur 35% yield losses Battered by relentless monsoon rains since July 1, plantation districts of Chikkamagaluru, Kodagu, Hassan and Chamarajanagar have suffered huge damage to coffee crops and estate infrastructure The Hindu · Sep 2, 2022