The Latest Breaking News from Mudigere

Congress loyalists upset over ‘outsider’ getting prominence in Udupi-Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha seat in Karnataka

lok sabha elections 2024: Jayaprakash Hegde, who worked as chairman of the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes, has not yet joined the Congress.

The Hindu · Mar 11, 2024

Suspected Maoist from Mudigere arrested by Kerala police

Suspected Maoist Suresh Angadi arrested by Kerala police after 23 years on the run, facing 21 cases.

The Hindu · Feb 17, 2024

Scuffle at Mudigere bus stand, two cases registered

Two groups of youths were engaged in a scuffle at the Mudigere bus stand in Chikkamagaluru district on Tuesday evening, leaving the people at the place in shock.

The Hindu · Jan 10, 2024

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

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

One died, several injured as private bus falls off the road in Mudigere taluk

Surekha, 45, died & 15+ injured in bus accident near Kaskebail, Mudigere taluk. On way from Bengaluru to Horanadu, driver lost control at curve. Injured shifted to govt hospital. Locals demand retaining walls for road safety.

The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023

Lokayukta Police arrest Education Department officials for taking bribe from contractor in Karnataka

Karnataka Lokayukta Police arrested the Deputy Director of Public Instruction (DDPI) in Chikkamagaluru and another official of the Department of School Education while taking a bribe of ₹4,000 from a contractor. The bribe was in connection with construction of toilets, under the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, in two schools…

The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023

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 · Sep 30, 2023

Karnataka Rashtra Samiti protest march reaches Mudigere taluk

Karnataka Rashtra Samiti (KRS) launched a 330-km march from Dharmasthala to Bengaluru to seek justice for a 17-yr-old girl who was raped and murdered 11 yrs ago. KRS state president Ravi Krishna Reddy said govt had been careless on the issue. The 14-day march demands measures for women and children…

The Hindu · Aug 29, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Aug 16, 2023