The Latest Breaking News from Shivamogga

Steps taken to fulfil licence conditions at Shivamogga airport, says B.Y. Raghavendra

Lok Sabha MP B.Y. Raghavendra said Shivamogga Airport's licence expires Nov 28 & steps taken to renew. A meeting held in Bengaluru to speed up process. Night landing facilities to be completed in 2 months & new routes to Tirupati, Goa & Hyderabad to be operational by Nov 22. Consultations…

The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023

FMS seize acacia logs in agri. university research station in Bhadravathi

Forest Mobile Squad of Shivamogga seized 15 pieces of illegally cut khair logs and a tractor from a research station of Keladi Shivappa Nayaka University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences. Two trees were cut and a case was booked against Shabbir and Nasrulla. University officials hired them to remove trees…

The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023

Shivamogga corporation estimates Dasara expenses at ₹1.8 crore

Shivamogga Mayor S. Shivakumar has said that the corporation estimated the total expenditure for Shivamogga Dasara celebrations at ₹1.8 crore. The State government has released only ₹20 lakh.

The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023

Shivamogga Dasara procession attracts huge crowd

The 10-day Shivamogga Dasara concluded with a spectacular procession that attracted hundreds of people. The procession, with the idol of goddess Chamundeshwari, passed through various places before reaching Freedom Park. Elected representatives, folk troupes, and local deities were part of the procession. The finale included Ravana Dahan, a ritual of…

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

Shivamogga Dasara: Ambari to be taken in vehicle after elephant delivers baby

Three elephants — Sagar, Hemavathi and Nethravathi — were chosen for the Dasara procession in Shivamogga. Of them, Nethravathi gave birth to a baby on Monday October 23 night.

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

Elephant meant to take part in Shivamogga Dasara gives birth to baby hours before Jambu Savari procession

DCF Prasanna Krishna Patagar told the media that a medical examination was done before selecting elephants for the procession. However, there was no information about a pregnancy.

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

Police martyrs’ day observed in Shivamogga

Shivamogga district police paid homage to 16 Karnataka policemen who sacrificed their lives on duty. Senior officers placed floral wreaths on the martyrs’ memorial. The Police Martyrs’ day is observed to remember those who died defending borders in 1959.

The Hindu · Oct 21, 2023

BJP, JD(S) leaders criticise State govt. for not releasing sufficient funds for Shivamogga Dasara

BJP & JD(S) criticize State govt. for releasing only ₹20 lakhs for Shivamogga Dasara celebrations. K.S. Eshwarappa says govt. has become bankrupt & BJP had released ₹1 crore last year. K.B. Prasanna says govt. has money for cars but not for Dasara. Shivamogga City Corp. seeks ₹1.5 crore for celebrations;…

The Hindu · Oct 21, 2023

One murdered in Bhadravathi

In Shivamogga, a 30-year-old man, Syed Razakh, was murdered by a group of people due to personal rivalries. Shivamogga SP G.K. Mithun Kumar informed the media that the deceased was hit with sharp weapons and succumbed to multiple injuries. Bhadravathi Rural Police have registered the case and identified the accused.

The Hindu · Oct 21, 2023

Shivamogga MLA criticises State govt. for allowing Mahisha Dasara

MLA Channabasappa criticizes State govt. for allowing Mahisha Dasara in Mysuru, calls it anti-Hindu. He questions why devotees were stopped from visiting Chamundi Hills. He also criticizes govt. for stopping Hindutva leaders from visiting Hindu families affected by violence, but allowing K.S. Bhagavan to make objectionable speeches.

The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023