The Latest Breaking News from Shivamogga

Davangere’s paddy growers and Shivamogga’s areca growers divided on release of Bhadra water

Areca growers in Shivamogga and paddy growers in Davangere divided over water release from Bhadra reservoir. Shivamogga farmers want release stopped, Davangere farmers oppose. Protests in both districts. Officers stopped water release on Tuesday following Shivamogga protests. ICC meeting on Sept 6 decided to have 10-day gap after 20 days…

The Hindu · Sep 19, 2023

Executive Engineer says he received threat calls while investigating illegal extraction of silt from a tank in Shivamogga

Exec. Eng. of Shivamogga Zilla Panchayat received threats after starting inquiry into illegal extraction of silt from Muddana tank. Minister Madhu Bangarappa assured him of govt. support & promised to investigate the matter. Reports suggest Karnataka State Govt. Employees Association president C.S. Shadakshari involved.

The Hindu · Sep 17, 2023

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 · Sep 16, 2023

Garment factory polluting waterbodies in Shivamogga, allege villagers

Farmers in Shivamogga protest against Shahi Exports for polluting waterbodies. Residents allege damage to lives & minor industries. Former MP & environmentalist demand closure & accountability. Pollution Control Board issued notices & collecting samples for lab tests.

The Hindu · Sep 14, 2023

March for harmony in Shivamogga on Sept. 15

Organisations in Shivamogga join hands to take out a march to promote harmony ahead of Ganesha Chaturthi and Id-Milad. The march, titled 'Souhardave Habba', will be followed by a peace meeting. 10,000 people, including artists, workers, and students, are expected to attend, carrying the national tricolour. The march aims to…

The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023

Engineering design company opens centre in Shivamogga college

Enventure, a Bengaluru-based engineering design services company, set up a Centre for Advanced Construction at PES Institute of Technology & Management in Shivamogga. It will recruit 100 engineers from the institute & train them for 3 months in new-age 3D technologies. MLCs D.S. Arun & S. Rudregowda attended the inauguration.…

The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023

Minister holds peace meeting in Shivamogga

Minister for School Education Madhu Bangarappa, who is also Minister in-charge of Shivamogga district, conducted a peace meeting with representatives of different organisations.

The Hindu · Sep 12, 2023

Shivamogga Smart City Ltd. holds public meeting, officers face tough questions from residents

Residents of Shivamogga take Smart City officers to task for substandard works. Complaints of flooding, poor cycle path, and poor maintenance of saplings raised. MD of Smart City Limited promises to review projects and resolve issues. Officers respond to complaints, but often met with arguments.

The Hindu · Sep 12, 2023

BJP stages protest against State govt. in Shivamogga

BJP in Shivamogga district protested against Congress govt. for not addressing farmers' plight due to drought & power disruptions. Ex-Minister Eshwarappa & MP Raghavendra accused govt. of negligence leading to 130+ farmer suicides & not understanding needs. MLA & MLC also present.

The Hindu · Sep 12, 2023

Job mela in Shivamogga on September 15

Job Mela in Shivamogga on Sept 15: 50 companies to offer jobs to over 5,000 educated youths. SSLC to higher edu. can take part. Register at skillconnect.kaushalkar.com/candidatereg or contact district employment exchange. 84578-25088, 9880005425, 08182-255294 for details.

The Hindu · Sep 11, 2023