The Latest Breaking News from Chikkamagaluru

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 · Nov 22, 2023

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 · Nov 16, 2023

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 · Nov 16, 2023

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 · Nov 5, 2023

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 · Nov 1, 2023

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 · Oct 30, 2023

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 · Oct 28, 2023

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 · Oct 27, 2023

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 · Oct 27, 2023

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.

The Times of India · Oct 26, 2023