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Elephant incident sparks inquiry and safety debate
Shivamogga: A day after tusker Somanna disrupted Shivamogga’s ceremonial Dasara procession, political figures, wildlife activists, and forest officials remain locked in a tense debate over accountability. While local political leaders attributed the lack of casualties to divine intervention, an investigation highlights severe administrative failures, last-minute political interference, and poor event planning.
Watch: Karnataka Dasara procession turns chaotic as tusker bolts; goddess’s gold bangles go missing
SHIVAMOGGA: The Shivamogga Dasara procession on Wednesday was abruptly cut short after Dasara tusker Somanna lost his composure and ran amok. This was the first time that Somanna was tasked with carrying the silver howdah with the idol of goddess Chamundeshwari placed inside. Forest authorities brought the 35-year-old elephant from the Sakrebailu Elephant Camp as a last-minute replacement after regular lead elephant Sagar suffered a leg injury.
Delivery-day excitement ends in crash: CCTV captures new car ramming into bike in Karnataka’s Sagar
SHIVAMOGGA: Festive joy turned into absolute horror on a Tuesday morning outside a car showroom, located near the Government First Grade College on the National Highway in Sagar town. What was supposed to be a moment of celebration for a family taking delivery of a brand-new vehicle ended in a devastating crash. As the newly purchased car was being driven out of the showroom, the driver suddenly lost control of the vehicle.
Drought cuts: Haragi village bans lavish post-wedding feasts, sets ₹1 lakh fine
Shivamogga: Residents of Haragi village in Shikaripura taluk have unanimously resolved to ban expensive post-wedding non-vegetarian feasts, locally called ‘Beegara Oota’, amid severe drought , crop distress and growing financial burden. All 350-plus households in the village gathered at the Anjaneya temple and passed the resolution.
Kasturigan report: Karnataka chief minister open to physical survey on Keralam model
Shivamogga: Families who have lived in the forests of Malnad (Western Ghats) for generations got some relief Saturday, with CM DK Shivakumar directing forest officials to stop issuing fresh eviction notices to traditional dwellers. CM also said the govt would consider a physical survey of areas covered under the Kasturirangan report, on the lines of the Keralam model, before taking a final stand.
Activists urge forest minister to act on Agumbe wildlife violations
Shivamogga: Environmental activists have submitted a comprehensive appeal to the state’s new forest, ecology, and environment minister Ramalinga Reddy, demanding immediate intervention to clear pending inquiry files and resolve long-delayed investigations into alleged wildlife exploitation and land encroachments in Agumbe.
Private school faces protest over Eid Milad dress circular
Chikkamagaluru: Tension prevailed at a private primary school near AIT Circle in the city on Saturday, after parents and members of right-wing outfits expressed outrage over alleged directives issued for Eid Milad celebrations on the school premises. According to reports, the school management had sent a WhatsApp message requesting students to attend school in special traditional attire on Saturday.
Subdued Elephant Day celebrations at Sakrebailu
Shivamogga: Sakrebailu Elephant Camp near Shivamogga on Wednesday celebrated World Elephant Day under the global theme of uniting nations and communities to protect elephant populations. The resident elephants were decorated and got a speacial treat.
Monsoon & landslides make Agumbe Ghat a high-risk route
Shivamogga: Four months of heavy monsoon and cold weather that bring thick fog have transformed the Agumbe Ghat, along National Highway 169A that connects Thirthahalli to Malpe in Udupi, into a high-risk journey for commuters. The scenic ghat roads are a nightmare for commuters due to missing safety barriers, fading road markings and the constant threat of landslides.
80-year-old retired engineer dies after getting trapped under elevator at Karnataka temple
News City News mysuru News 80-year-old retired engineer dies after getting trapped under elevator at Karnataka temple Trending SHIVAMOGGA: An 80-year-old retired engineer, identified as Kumaraswamy, tragically died after becoming trapped beneath an elevator car at the Dattatreya Swamy Temple in Vinayaka Nagar, Shivamogga.According to official complaint details lodged at the Jayanagar Police Station, the incident took place on Sunday morning.The deceased, Kumaraswamy, son of Nagabhat and a...
Sagar tahsildar seizes truck with illegally extracted laterite stones
News City News mysuru News Sagar tahsildar seizes truck with illegally extracted laterite stones Trending The vehicle and the mined material were seized on the spot, and an FIR was registered Shivamogga: Sagar tahsildar R Pratibha on Thursday evening led a surprise raid on illegal laterite stone quarries in Brahmana Manchale, Malla and Huttadimba villages of Sagar taluk.Acting on repeated public complaints about rampant quarrying in the region, Pratibha and her team conducted the operation...
Night trails banned in Agumbe’s eco-sensitive zone
Trending Officials have erected official warning signboards in strategic locations in Agumbe Shivamogga: Following a report published by TOI on July 10 highlighting environmentalists’ growing concerns over unregulated nocturnal wildlife activities, the forest department has taken steps to protect the ecologically sensitive Western Ghats.Officials have erected official warning signboards in strategic locations in Agumbe, including Tallur Malali village, where research centres involved in...
Shivamogga faces 44% rainfall deficit
Shivamogga: The weak monsoon has triggered a drought-like situation across Shivamogga district.DC Prabhulinga Kavalikatti announced that the district administration is fully prepared with precautionary measures, prioritising drinking water supply by restricting reservoir and lake usage strictly for drinking.
Flawed trenches, shrinking habitat fuel wildlife conflict in Channagiri
Elephant proof trench in Ubrani forest Shivamogga: A growing human-wildlife conflict is unfolding around the unique circular landscape of the Channagiri Range in the Bhadravathi Forest Division.
Activists seek ban on ‘herping’, night trails in Western Ghats
News City News mysuru News Activists seek ban on ‘herping’, night trails in Western Ghats Trending Promotional posters for ‘herping’ events in Sirsi and Agumbe surfaced on social media; images were attached to the complaint submitted to PCCF (Wildlife) Shivamogga: Monsoon wildlife tourism in the Western Ghats has taken a “wrong path”, with environmental activists demanding an immediate and total ban on activities such as ‘herping’, ‘night trails’, ‘frog walks’ and ‘macro...
Missing teen’s death hidden for a year, 4 held
Initially registered as a missing person case, the investigation revealed that the minor had allegedly died by suicide inside a paying guest accommodation Shivamogga: Shivamogga district police have uncovered a shocking truth behind the disappearance of a 16-year-old girl, Sangeetha, who had been missing for more than a year.Initially registered as a missing person case, the investigation revealed that the minor had allegedly died by suicide inside a paying guest (PG) accommodation.
Tunga dam’s 10 sluice gates opened to release excess water
Tunga dam nears its maximum capacity Shivamogga: Following heavy rainfall in its catchment areas across the Malnad region, the Tunga dam at Gajanur near Shivamogga city has reached its near-maximum capacity, forcing the dam authorities to release floodwater to the river on Sunday.Totally, 10 sluice gates were opened to safely release water to manage the rising volume and control water levels.
NHAI faces flak over tree cutting in ESZ
Seven trees were cut down in Beguvalli near Mandagadde for the Shivamogga–Thirthahalli National Highway (NH-169) expansion project Shivamogga: A wave of public resentment has erupted against the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and forest department officials following the felling of seven trees at Beguvalli near Mandagadde for the Shivamogga–Thirthahalli National Highway (NH-169) expansion project.The trees were cut down on Saturday, allegedly before mandatory legal, forest and...
Police seal illegal trek routes at Jog Falls
Due to the lack of heavy seasonal rains, the Jog Falls have yet to attain their characteristic grandeur Shivamogga: Hundreds of tourists flocked to the world-famous Jog Falls in Shivamogga district over the weekend, even though monsoon rainfall in the region remains well below average.Due to the lack of heavy seasonal rains, the falls have yet to attain their characteristic grandeur.
Biologist highlights evolution of fundamental science in India, world
Dr Shashidhara, developmental biologist, felicitated at Sagar Science Center in Sagara on Sunday Shivamogga: The newly constructed Sagar Science Centre (SSF) in Sagara became a focal point for scientific discourse on Sunday morning with the inaugural session of the Prof HLS Rao memorial lecture series.The first endowment lecture at the fully completed SSF campus was delivered by Dr LS Shashidhara, renowned developmental biologist and director of the National Centre for Biological Sciences...
Alert sounded in Shivamogga court complex after hoax bomb threat mail
News City News mysuru News Alert sounded in Shivamogga court complex after hoax bomb threat mail Trending Shivamogga: Tension gripped Shivamogga court premises on Monday after the principal district and sessions court’s official received a bomb threat by email, prompting an extensive security sweep by the police, dog squad and the anti-sabotage check team.
Monsoon deficit hits farming in and around Shivamogga
Sharavathi river backwaters touch below the average mark at Hasirumakki, Sagar taluk Shivamogga: There is a popular saying that the monsoon is a gamble for Indian farmers. However, this has become a harsh reality for the farmers in Malnad region.
Security check done in Shivamogga court complex after hoax bomb threat mail
News City News mysuru News Security check done in Shivamogga court complex after hoax bomb threat mail Trending Shivamogga: Tension gripped Shivamogga court premises on Monday after the principal district and sessions court’s official received a bomb threat by email, prompting an extensive security sweep by the police, dog squad and the anti-sabotage check team.
Infant’s body found in bushes near depot; police trace parents
News City News mysuru News Infant’s body found in bushes near depot; police trace parents Trending Locals noticed a suspicious white plastic bag lying amid bushes.
Fresh row at Sakrebailu camp over tusker Vikranth’s worsening wound
News City News mysuru News Fresh row at Sakrebailu camp over tusker Vikranth’s worsening wound Trending The wounded elephant, Vikranth, at Sakrebailu camp Shivamogga: A fresh controversy has erupted over the management of Vikranth, a 35-year-old tusker at the Sakrebailu elephant camp near Shivamogga, following severe health complications and allegations of staff cruelty.Relief over his recovery was cut short when a massive unnatural wound appeared on his left front toe.
Leopard death on NH-169: Rider’s statement still not recorded after a month
News City News mysuru News Leopard death on NH-169: Rider’s statement still not recorded after a month Trending On May 11, a four-year-old leopardess was killed on the spot near the 15th Mile marker on NH-169 when a speeding racing motorcycle struck the animal Shivamogga: Even a month after a sub-adult leopardess was mowed down by a high-end racing motorcycle on NH-169 near Sakrebailu Elephant Camp, the forest department is yet to record the statement of the accused.The incident occurred...
As bus catches fire, duo evacuate all 17 passengers
Trending Vehicular movement on Hulikal Ghat road affected Shivamogga: A major disaster was averted on Saturday morning at Hulikal Ghat in Hosanagara taluk, near Mastikatte along Shivamogga-Udupi border, when a private bus caught fire.
Forest department bans entry to resurfaced Hirebhaskara Dam
News City News mysuru News Forest department bans entry to resurfaced Hirebhaskara Dam Trending Shivamogga: The historic Hirebhaskara Dam in the Sharavathi backwaters of Sagar taluk has resurfaced as water levels receded during peak summer months.Designed for power generation in the 1940s and submerged just 16 years later, the dam — also known as Madenur Dam — remains structurally sound after half a century underwater.Located near the famous Sigandur Chowdeshwari temple, its structural...
Environmental dispute intensifies as panel visits Sharavati valley
Shivamogga: A political and environmental face-off has erupted in the Malnad region over the week-long Karnataka tour of Sunil Limaye, a member of the Supreme Court-constituted Central Empowered Committee (CEC).The CEC is reviewing critical regional environmental disputes, wildlife management policies and infrastructure clearances across multiple sensitive ecological sites in the state.
Woman, lover arrested for murder by Sagar police
The deceased, Parashuram, was allegedly attacked with a sickle Shivamogga: A case initially reported as a suicide has taken a shocking turn during police investigation, emerging as a premeditated murder driven by an illicit extramarital affair. Sagar police have arrested the victim’s wife and her lover in connection with the crime.The deceased, Parashuram, was a worker living in JP Nagar, Sagar. He was married to Chaitra for 15 years.Police said the incident occurred on the night of April 15.
Sakrebailu camp to undergo major safety, admin overhaul
Mahouts give bath to elephants on the backwater of Tunga Dam, near Gaajanooru village at Sakrebailu Elephant Camp Shivamogga: Following a directive from forest minister Eshwar B Khandre, the Sakrebailu Elephant Camp — located on the banks of the Tunga River along the Shivamogga-Thirthahalli highway—is undergoing a major safety and administrative overhaul.Over the last five years, the camp witnessed three major scares where elephants Manikanta (twice) and Ale (once) ran rampant in tourist areas.
Blind gaur quarantined at Shivamogga zoo is recovering
Trending The gaur arrived at Shivamogga zoo from Aldur in neighbouring Chikkamagaluru district Shivamogga: A day after the gaur from Chikkamagaluru was shifted to Shivamogga zoo, the conservation centre authorities on Sunday said the animal is doing fine.The gaur, which is partially blind, arrived at Shivamogga zoo around 11 pm on Saturday, covering over 100 km from Aldur in neighbouring Chikkamagaluru district.
Blind gaur quarantined at Shivamogga zoo; release ruled out
News City News mysuru News Blind gaur quarantined at Shivamogga zoo; release ruled out Trending The gaur arrived at Shivamogga zoo from Aldur in neighbouring Chikkamagaluru district Shivamogga: A day after the gaur from Chikkamagaluru was shifted to Shivamogga zoo, the conservation centre authorities on Sunday said the animal is doing fine.The gaur, which is partially blind, arrived at Shivamogga zoo around 11 pm on Saturday, covering over 100 km from Aldur in neighbouring Chikkamagaluru...
Racing bike mows down leopardess in Shivamogga
Shivamogga: A leopardess was killed after being hit by a motorcycle near the Sakrebailu Elephant Camp on the outskirts of Shivamogga on Friday afternoon.While small animals are frequently killed in this area, the death of a sub-adult leopardess — allegedly struck by a high-end racing bike while crossing the road during the day — has caused shock. The rider is currently hospitalised.
Landslide disrupts Malnad coastal link and forces commuters to trek
News City News mysuru News Landslide disrupts Malnad coastal link and forces commuters to trek Trending Shivamogga: The crucial road link between the Malnad and coastal regions has been under severe strain following a fatal landslide at Hulikal Ghat two weeks ago.
Hulikal Ghat collapse exposes critical flaw in retaining wall construction
News City News mysuru News Hulikal Ghat collapse exposes critical flaw in retaining wall construction Trending Shivamogga: The devastating collapse at Hulikal Ghat on State Highway 52, which claimed three lives Thursday night, has brought to the fore glaring administrative lapses and negligence of key technical parameters. The incident occurred during construction of a 70-foot retaining wall at the site – a hilly terrain.
BEO drives bereaved student to SSLC exam hours after father’s death
News City News mysuru News BEO drives bereaved student to SSLC exam hours after father’s death Trending Shivamogga: Swift intervention by a block education officer (BEO) ensured a class 10 student from Dyavanakere village did not lose a crucial academic year even as he grappled with the sudden loss of his father.Shivamogga taluk BEO Ramesh stepped in early Saturday to help Pritam appear for his SSLC exam just hours after his father, 45-year-old Manjunath, died late Friday night following a...
CCF submits report on Shivamogga zoo vet death
Trending Shivamogga: A week after a veterinarian at the Shivamogga zoo died in an animal attack, the CCF (Shivamogga circle) KT Hanumanthappa submitted his report to the govt.Dr Sameeksha Reddy died at a private hospital in Shivamogga on March 20 after she was attacked by a hippopotamus.
Four elephants at sakrebailu camp return to stable condition
News City News mysuru News Four elephants at sakrebailu camp return to stable condition Trending Shivamogga: Following a period of critical health complications that drew national attention, four elephants at the Sakrebailu Elephant Camp—Balanna, Vikrant, Adkabadka, and Sagar—have successfully returned to a stable condition thanks to the coordinated efforts of veterinarians and forest officials.The health crisis originally sparked widespread concern and social media scrutiny, leading forest...
Vet didn't have nod to enter hippo zone, says Karnataka zoo head
News City News bengaluru News Vet didn't have nod to enter hippo zone, says Karnataka zoo head Trending SHIVAMOGGA: The death of Shivamogga zoo veterinarian Dr Sameeksha Reddy has raised questions about a possible lapse in safety protocols at the facility.Former veterinarian Dr Muruli Manohar, who is still attached with Shivamogga Zoo and Tiger and Lion Safari at Tyavarekoppa as a consultant, said he had not authorised Dr Reddy to check on a hippopotamus, while zoo director V M Amarakshar...
Tusker Adkabadka recovers from leg injury at Sakrebailu camp
News City News mysuru News Tusker Adkabadka recovers from leg injury at Sakrebailu camp Trending Shivamogga: In a breakthrough for wildlife medicine, the recovery of a 35-year-old tusker, nicknamed Adkabadka, at Sakrebailu Elephant Camp near Shivamogga, offers a hopeful contrast to the tragic death of elephant Abhimanyu at Thithimathi in Kodagu on Sunday.Adkabadka, a 4,200 kg "dwarf" elephant, faced a life-threatening crisis after slipping in a kraal last Sept, suffering severe injuries to...
Karnataka horror: 15-year-old killed while trying to stop assault in Shivamogga
News City News mysuru News Karnataka horror: 15-year-old killed while trying to stop assault in Shivamogga Trending 15-year-old SSLC student, Sanketh, was fatally assaulted in Shivamogga SHIVAMOGGA: In a shocking incident at Urgadur, Shivamogga, a 15-year-old SSLC student named Sanketh was killed following a clash with a group of minors on Monday around 8pm.
Centre initiates DPR for Agumbe Ghat road upgrade as greens oppose
Agumbe Ghat passes through the Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary, a biodiversity hotspot.Shivamogga MP BY Raghavendra on Wednesday announced the Agumbe Ghat road development project, noting that the Union govt initiated the process to prepare a detailed project report (DPR) to upgrade a 20-km stretch of National Highway-169A passing through Agumbe Ghat, the core of the Agumbe rainforest. The DPR will also look into building a tunnel bypass.
Karnataka shocker: Doctor kills elderly uncle and aunt with anaesthetic, steals 80 gm gold; loan of Rs 15 lakh refused | Bengaluru News - The Times of India
News City News bengaluru News Karnataka shocker: Doctor kills elderly uncle and aunt with anaesthetic, steals 80 gm gold; loan of Rs 15 lakh refused Trending AI-generated representational image. SHIVAMOGGA: A debt-ridden doctor murdered his uncle and aunt using an anaesthetic drug — propofol, a scheduled drug, used for surgeries — in Shivamogga district on Monday in a bid to steal their gold ornaments and clear his loans.
Angry over 'affair'? Man kills brother, held
Shivamogga: Three months after man allegedly murdered his younger brother, police have arrested the former after they got a clue while gathering digital evidence. The accused, Maltesh, told police he killed his brother, Ramachandra, as he was allegedly having an affair with his wife.Shivamogga SP Mithun Kumar said Soraba police exhumed the body for the postmortem following the disclosure of the crime. The accused was arrested after police found evidence.
5 test positive for KFD in Hosanagara taluk, health dept on high alert
News City News mysuru News 5 test positive for KFD in Hosanagara taluk, health dept on high alert Trending Shivamogga: Five persons, including four women, from Hosanagara taluk in Shivamogga district have tested positive for Kyasanur forest disease (KFD), sparking concern among residents.The first case surfaced last week when a 55-year-old woman from a village under Sonale Primary Health Centre (PHC) tested positive.
Jumbos stray into Shivamogga villages, damage crops
Trending Shivamogga: Crop damage has been reported in areas surrounding Karjikoppa, near the Kannur-Kaanalli hill, with two wild elephants straying into that region.
Halappa criticises Ashisara demand to hand over farmland to forest dept
News City News mysuru News Halappa criticises Ashisara demand to hand over farmland to forest dept Trending Shivamogga: Former minister and BJP state unit vice-president Haratalu Halappa from Sagar on Wednesday criticised environmentalist Ananth Hegde Ashisara for seeking to hand over land used by farmers to the forest department.Ashisara, former chairman of the Karnataka Biodiversity Board and president of Vruksha Laksha Andolan, submitted a memorandum to CM Siddaramaiah and forest minister...
Sandalwood trees stolen near officials’ residences in Shivamogga
News City News mysuru News Sandalwood trees stolen near officials’ residences in Shivamogga Trending Shivamogga: In a shocking incident, two sandalwood trees were chopped and stolen in Basavanagudi, Shivamogga city, within a month. The thefts occurred in the vicinity of the residences of Shivamogga DC and the chief conservator of forests. On Saturday morning, the second tree was found chopped near officials' residences in Basavanagudi.
K’taka govt is planning mass recruitment of teachers: Minister
News City News mysuru News K’taka govt is planning mass recruitment of teachers: Minister Trending Shivamogga: Primary education minister Madhu Bangarappa on Monday said that to fill the vacancies, the govt plans to recruit 13,000 teachers, and the department will issue a notification on Thursday for the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) to be held on Dec 7.To address the current teacher shortage, guest teachers will be appointed on time to ensure uninterrupted academic activities.
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