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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.

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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,…

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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.

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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).

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Chikkamagaluru police arrest KAS officer on charges of granting govt land illegally

KAS officer J. Umesh arrested in Bengaluru on charges of issuing khata of govt land to private persons. Tarikere sub-division AC K.J. Kantharaj filed complaint against Umesh and two other revenue officials. Umesh posted as land acquisition officer at Seabird Naval Base in Karwar. Two other accused Nanjundaiah, retired shirastedar…

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K.J. George favours rail barricades to stop entry of wild elephants into human habitats

Minister K.J. George instructs officers to install rail barricades to prevent wild elephant movement in Mudigere taluk, Chikkamagaluru district. Trenches dug for 44 km to stop elephants, but need better remedy. Also directs officers to identify land for burial grounds.

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Revenue Dept. officials probe illegal grant of land in Chikkamagaluru

Revenue Dept. probes alleged illegal land grants in Chikkamagaluru districts. Taluk-level committee headed by MLA grants land after verifying documents. Preliminary inquiry reveals irregularities in 472 cases; 50 sanctions already cancelled. Officers to take action against those responsible for wrongful grants.

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Woman who went missing on Tuesday found in canal in Kadur

Revamma, 66, went missing after visiting her farm in Chikkamagaluru. Her body was found in a canal 500m away from where her footwear were found. Fire and Emergency Services, police, and officials searched for her and found her body Wed. morning.

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Heavy rain: Chikkamagaluru DC asks people to be cautious

DC Meena Nagaraj urges caution in Chikkamagaluru due to heavy rains. Low-lying areas, tourists, parents and trekkers must take extra care. Tourists should postpone visits and avoid standing near electricity poles or trees. Parents must ensure children don't enter waterbodies. Bankal in Mudigere taluk recorded highest rainfall of 142.5 mm.

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Heavy rains continue to pound Malnad region

Malnad region of Karnataka continues to receive heavy rains, causing roads to be inundated, bridges submerged, walls collapsing, houses damaged, and trees falling. Schools in Shivamogga, five taluks of Hassan district, and Chikkamagaluru remain closed. Orange alert for Chikkamagaluru and Shivamogga districts, yellow alert for Hassan. Highway connecting Bengaluru-Mangaluru via…

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Chikkamagaluru government high school students’ solar crop dryer wins Karnataka School Innovation challenge

Government High School, Niluvagilu, students win first prize in Karnataka School Innovation Programme for multi-purpose solar crop dryer

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