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Youth dies in elephant attack in Chikkamagaluru

26-yr-old Karthik Gowda, part of elephant task force, died in elephant attack in Mudigere taluk. Two more injured. Woman plantation worker killed in similar incident in Chikkamagaluru taluk. Wild elephants roaming in parts of Chikkamagaluru & Mudigere, causing worry. Forest Dept captured one elephant after woman's death, but another death…

The Hindu

PCCF gives clearance to capture and relocate two tuskers in Mudiger

Forest Dept. orders capture of 2 tuskers in Chikkamagaluru district to relocate them with radio-collars. PCCF instructs officers to ensure Wildlife Protection Act is not violated. 34 elephants spotted in forests, only 15-18 can be sustained, hence few entering human habitats, damaging crops & posing threat.

The Hindu

Forest Dept. captures tusker in Chikkamagalur; herd of wild animals spotted on city outskirts

Forest Dept. captures tusker in Mudigere taluk; 8 wild elephants spotted in Chikkamagaluru, causing fear among residents. Schools declare holiday; Forest Dept. & police urged to capture & relocate animals. SP Amathe visits spot & interacts with public.

The Hindu

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Chikkamagaluru Police arrest three on charges of sexually harassing minor girls

The incident came to light after the residents of the village suspected the conduct of the accused and informed the school authorities. Finally, the principal filed a complaint with Kadur Police, forcing them to arrest the three. The case has been booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences…

The Hindu

Suspected Maoist Srimathi, native of Chikkamagaluru, arrested by Kerala police

Srimathi is from Belagodu-Kudige in Sringeri taluk.

The Hindu

Plantation worker dies in elephant attack in Chikkamagaluru

The incident took place in a coffee estate at Galigundi village near Aldur in Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka on the morning of November 8.

The Hindu

Malnad region received rains on Sunday night

Heavy rains in Shivamogga district caused flooding in low-lying areas and damaged structures and electric poles. Average rainfall of 34.5 mm was recorded, with the highest of 105 mm at Koduru. Hassan recorded 28.4 mm, with 113 mm at Hariharapura. Chikkamagaluru district recorded 20.8 mm, with 73 mm at Horanadu.…

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Rowdy-sheeter who suffered injury in police firing in Chikkamagaluru undergoes surgery in Bengaluru

Rowdy-sheeter M.K. Purnesh, 32, shot by police in Chikkamagaluru while absconding in an attempt to murder. Transferred to Jayadeva Hospital in Bengaluru for surgery; police guarding him. Family informed but no response.

The Hindu

Energy Minister K.J. George instructs officers to ensure five-hour power supply to irrigation pump sets

K.J. George, Minister for Energy, instructed officers to ensure five-hour, three-phase power supply to irrigation pump sets. He asked them to inform farmers of the schedule via WhatsApp and SMS. He also proposed to build a solar park in Chikkamagaluru, with 100 MW of power to be generated. He attended…

The Hindu

Police open fire at a rowdy sheeter in Chikkamagaluru

Police in Chikkamagaluru district arrested rowdy-sheeter Purnesh, 32, wanted in an attempt to murder case. He had 8 cases, including 4 attempts to murder. Police opened fire at him after he attacked a constable with a knife.

The Hindu

Entry of tourists to hill stations in Chikkamagaluru banned from November 4 to 6

Tourists banned from visiting hill stations in Chandradrona range from Nov 4-6 due to Datta Jayanti programme at Guru Dattatreya Bababudan Swamy Dargah. Vehicles with long chassis also prohibited. C.N. Meena Nagaraj, Deputy Commissioner, issued the order.

The Hindu

Deer, leopard skins seized from Shakhadri’s house in Chikkamagaluru

Forest Department officials searched the house of Ghouse Mohiddin Shakhadri, hereditary administrator of Sri Guru Dattatreya Bababudan Swami Dargah in Chikkamagaluru district, and seized the skins of wild animals, on Friday.

The Hindu

Karnataka Forest Department official arrested for possession of tiger claw, suspended

Case registered against Darshan Kumar, Deputy Range Forest Officer of Kalasa in Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka

The Hindu

Blind runner Rakshitha bags gold in 1,500m

BENGALURU: Blind runner Rakshitha Raju, who hails from Chikkamagaluru, did India proud at the Asian Para Games in Hangzhou on Wednesday when she defended her gold medal in women's 1500m T11 category.

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Activists taken into custody for violating ban orders

Police take several into custody for violating prohibitory orders during Mahisha Dasara celebrations. Pro-Dalit leaders criticize district admin for going against constitution. They plan to give fitting reply during Datta Jayanti. Intellects invited for programme, but opposed by Chikkamagaluru District Vokkaliga Sangha and Srirama Sene. District admin issues prohibitory orders,…

The Hindu

BJP suspends Chikkamagaluru CMC president

BJP suspends CMC president Varasiddi Venugopal for ignoring party directions and engaging in anti-party activities. He had been asked to resign to give another member a chance, but twice withdrew his resignation. Ruling party members of CMC have submitted a plea for a no-confidence motion.

The Hindu

10 persons arrested in connection with rape of two minor girls in Chikkamagaluru

When the police recorded the statements of the girls, they learnt that the girls were forced into prostitution. The police registered a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act).

The Hindu

Chikkamagaluru: Police registers three cases for illegal storage of firecrackers

Chikkamagaluru district admin conducted a special drive, booking 3 cases, seizing firecrackers worth ₹7.6 lakh. Led by Asst. Commissioner H.D. Rajesh, the team found 1,000 kg of firecrackers near Vijayadurga Temple, 684 kg at Sharief Galli and 25 kg at a shop on B.M. Road. Cases booked under Explosives Act,…

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Revenue Dept. officials take back govt. land that was granted illegally in Chikkamagaluru

Officers of the Revenue Department in Chikkamagaluru have reclaimed 35 acres of government land in Mudigere taluk, which had been granted to people violating the rules. Surprisingly, the bagair hukum committee granted land to people residing abroad, allegedly without following the set procedures

The Hindu

Janata Darshan in Chikkamagaluru

Minister for Energy K.J. George instructed officers of Chikkamagaluru district to ensure the public gets public amenities and their complaints are redressed without delay.

The Hindu

Electric Bus of the Year award for EV Power Plus of KSRTC

The KSRTC is operating electric buses on various routes, including Mysuru, Madikeri, Virajpet, Shivamogga, Davanagere, and Chikkamagaluru in Karnataka.

The Hindu

Hindutva activist Chaitra Kundapura arrested for allegedly cheating Bengaluru businessman gets 10-day police custody

She, along with seven others, had allegedly taken ₹5 crore from BJP ticket aspirant Govinda Babu Poojary, a native of Byndoor in Udupi district who runs Cheftalk Nutri Foods Private Limited, among other hospitality and catering businesses in Bengaluru.

The Hindu

Proposed airstrip in Chikkamagaluru to boost tourism

Karnataka State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. (KSIIDC) Managing Director M.R. Ravi has said the proposed airstrip for Chikkamagaluru will boost the tourism sector in the district.

The Hindu

Farmer dies in elephant attack near Aldur in Chikkamagaluru district

Farmer Kinni (60) died in elephant attack near Aldur, Chikkamagaluru. Residents noticed body & informed police & Forest Dept. Officials on spot to drive away herd. Elephants roam in Chikkamagaluru & Hassan districts.

The Hindu

Suspended KAS officer arrested in Chikkamagaluru for illegal grant of forest land in Karnataka

Ramesh Babu, Deputy Conservator of Forests of Chikkamagaluru division, informed The Hindu that Kadur RFO registered the FIR against J. Umesh in connection with grant of vast tracts of forest land at Emmedoddi

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