The Latest Breaking News from Shivamogga

Advocates in Shivamogga staged a dharna demanding a law to ensure security, following an assault on an advocate by policemen in Chikkamagaluru. They boycotted court proceedings and stopped vehicular movement. The Deputy Commissioner and the Superintendent of Police received their memorandum and the SP said action had been taken against…

BJP's ShivamoggaShikaripur MLA B.Y. Vijayendra rec'd warm welcome in Shivamogga. Bike rally from Bekkina Kalmata to PES College grounds organised by BJP's district unit. Accompanied by B.S. Yediyurappa, K.S. Eshwarappa, B.Y. Raghavendra. Later, visited party office, RSS Prantha Saha Karyavaha Pattabhirama, M.B. Bhanu Prakash, K.S. Eshwarappa's residence.

The Shivamogga district unit of the BJP has made special arrangements to welcome Shikaripur MLA B.Y. Vijayendra, who will be visiting Shivamogga on Wednesday, for the first time since he was appointed party’s State president.

Shivamogga district is facing the impact of drought, with Sorab taluk starting to rely on tankers for drinking water. Minister Madhu Bangarappa visited drought-hit areas in the district to assess the situation and ensure people are not affected.

“An independent body, the CBI, has been investigating the case. The high court also favoured the investigation. The investigation is in the final stage. All of a sudden, the Cabinet takes a decision in favour of a member of the Cabinet. It is an illegal step and the Congress government…

The construction of Madenur Dam and Linganmakki Dam, across the river Sharavathi, to generate electricity, inundated many villages, forcing thousands of people to move out of their ancestral homes several decades ago. But many among those who were forced to shift to new places are still struggling to access basic…

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Shivamogga Lok Sabha member B.Y. Raghavendra said fight operations to New Delhi would be launched soon.

Shivamogga: Residents of villages in Shivamogga and Hosanagar taluks worry about wild elephants damaging crops. Group of 5-6 elephants spotted near Shettihalli forest. Affected crops include paddy, areca, banana plantations. MLA Sharada Puryanaik visited villages, contacted Forest Dept. to take measures to avoid such incidents.

MP B.Y. Raghavendra urges people of central Karnataka to use flight connectivity from Shivamogga to Hyderabad, Goa, and Tirupati. Star Airlines to launch flights on Nov 21. Connectivity to tourist places and pilgrimage centre beneficial. Technical issues at airport to be addressed by Dec, night landing facility to be in…

Shivamogga: Doctors at McGann Hospital successfully conducted surgery on woman w/ruptured ectopic pregnancy after arranging rare Bombay blood group. Team of doctors, w/guidance of Medical Superintendent & District Surgeon, secured blood from donors & conducted 3-hr surgery. Director thanked donors & congratulated team for successful surgery.