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GTD, Mahesh in JD(S) team to study drought situation in Mysuru

JD(S) forms 6-member team, incl. G.T. Deve Gowda & S.R. Mahesh, to study drought in Mysuru, Chamarajnagar & Kodagu. Team to submit report to Govt. & party office by Nov. 18.

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The multi-hued Dasara of Karnataka

Among the places known for Dasara celebrations, other than Mysuru, it is the celebration in Kodagu that stands out. The celebrations in Madikeri and Gonikoppa involve the local public and attract many outsiders. It is said that the erstwhile rulers of Kodagu began the festival celebrations around a century ago.…

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Congress meet in Mysuru bats for LS ticket to long-time party worker

: Congress leaders of Mysuru & Kodagu districts urge party to consider only long-time loyal workers for upcoming LS polls. Meeting also cites AICC Udaipur declaration & seeks to caution against unofficially declared candidates. CM, Dy CM & Ministers in charge to choose suitable candidate.

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Virajpet MLA promises early completion of houses for tribals

MLA A.S. Ponnanna seeks additional aid from CM Siddaramaiah to complete 129 tribal homes in Kodagu. 60 homes partially complete due to lack of electricity and water supply. 75 families from Kedamullur GPs and 54 tribals from other GPs to be provided houses. DC to discuss with revenue dept. director…

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Biodiversity expert calls for collating rainfall data from farmers

Kodagu's climate change impact must be studied: Expert suggests govt ask research centres to collate rainfall data from farmers' rain gauges to assess impact. Need to understand patterns related to climate change in different areas of Kodagu through micro-level data. Analysis of 110 farmers' data showed rainfall below 50% of…

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Karnataka Today newsletter: Deficit rain and erratic distribution concern Kodagu planters, and more

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Cauvery woes: Not just deficit, erratic distribution of rainfall a major concern in Kodagu

Farmers blame lack of consistency in rain pattern, which was regular for centuries, but is not being seen now due to the impact of climate change. The situation has been particularly bad this year.

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Ecosystem in Cauvery’s birthplace cries for attention amidst 42% deficit in Southwest monsoon rainfall

The dwindling storage in Karnataka’s Cauvery basin reservoirs due to drought prevailing in the State has caused concerns in the downstream areas, besides typically escalating the legal tussle over inter-State sharing of the river water. But the plight of the sensitive ecosystem of Kodagu, which is the main catchment area as…

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NDRF team given farewell in Kodagu

NDRF team deployed in Kodagu since 2018 left after monsoon receded. DC Venkataraja felicitated 10th Battalion Chief Shantilal Jatia for assisting district admin. Team conducted mock drill, held awareness demos, took part in Swachh drives, tree plantation & distributed medical kits. DC appreciated team's service & ZP CEO said preparedness…

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DGP holds review meeting with senior officials from southern range in Mysuru

DGP Alok Mohan held review meeting w/ senior police officials from Southern Range in Mysuru ahead of Dasara festival. He reviewed security arrangements & was accorded ceremonial guard of honour on arrival. Officials from Mysuru City Police, Mandya, Hassan, Kodagu & Chamarajanagar attended.

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‘We know the pain’: freed India coffee workers lead way from bonded labour

Thousands of families are trapped by debts on plantations in south-west Karnataka, despite the practice supposedly being abolished in the 70s

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Mysuru-Kushalnagar railway line in limbo

Mysuru-Kushalnagar railway line discussed at Gati Shakti meeting; report on FLS to be submitted to Railway Board this month. State govt. must acquire land free of cost & meet 50% of project cost (₹1,800 cr). Return on investment positive at 4.4%, but social obligation to meet even if negative. Branch…

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Exhibition of lab-grown diamonds held in Mysuru

Aukera jewellery held an exhibition in Mysuru, showcasing lab-grown diamond jewellery, the first of its kind in the city. Consumers were able to learn about the origin and authenticity of lab-grown diamonds, and the event was attended by jewellery enthusiasts and diamond connoisseurs. Lab-grown diamonds have grown in popularity in…

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Travel plans for the long weekend unaffected despite bandh call in Bengaluru

Bengaluru residents undeterred by Karnataka bandh call; travel plans remain unaffected. Tour operators report no cancellations due to bandh, but some families postpone trips due to tensions between Karnataka & Tamil Nadu. Domestic travel to Kodagu, Chikkamagalur, Sakaleshpura, Gokarna, & Murdeshwara popular; international bookings to Dubai, Turkey, & Singapore-Malaysia also…

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Cauvery Theerthodbhava: Preparatory meeting held, additional bus services sought to cater to rush

The Cauvery Theerthodbhava to be held at Talacauvery in Kodagu in October will be celebrated with traditional gaiety and the officials were directed to ensure that there was no cause for complaint from the pilgrims.

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Border districts on alert over Nipah outbreak in Kerala

In the wake of the Nipah outbreak in Kerala, border districts are on alert with the district administrations in Mysuru, Kodagu, and Chamarajnagar issuing guidelines and asking for stepping up surveillance on the borders, setting up check-posts and deploying medical teams with facilities.

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More than 60 percent rainfall deficiency in SIK during August

In SIK, all districts except Chamarajanagar experienced 60% below normal rainfall in Aug. Kodagu, Chikkamagalur, Hassan, Mysuru & Mandya suffered severe water stress. Cumulative rainfall from June-Sept was 81% below normal & 25mm against 88mm normal. 29 of 31 districts in Large Deficit category, only Vijaypura & Chamarajanagar in Deficient.…

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Kodagu: Minister promises permanent solution to human-elephant conflict

Minister Khandre promises permanent solution to human-elephant conflict in Kodagu. Govt to mount 5km rail barricade & radio collar elephants. Locals demand safety, permission to farm land under Forest Rights Act. Minister visits victims' families, distributes relief.

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Gen. Thimayya statue: Stakeholders for early installation

Stakeholders in Kodagu discussed future action for damaged Gen. K.S. Thimayya statue, with consensus to repair and reinstall. Views varied on new statue, with some citing difficulty in replicating finish. Reinstallation at same spot, traffic regulation, speed limits, signal lights, barricading discussed. DC to convene district-level meeting to decide.

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50-year-old statue of General K.S. Thimayya in Madikeri topples over in a KSRTC bus accident

Statue of General K.S. Thimayya in Madikeri, Kodagu district, toppled over due to a collision with a KSRTC bus. Virajpet MLA A.S. Ponnanna has directed a thorough investigation and promised to reinstate the statue with full honours.

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Gruha Jyothi launched in Kodagu; all guarantees to be implemented by December

Gruha Jyothi scheme, one of the guarantees of the Congress govt, was launched in Kodagu. 1.30 lakh people have enrolled, availing benefits of ₹2.90 crore. Govt to spend ₹60,000 crore on guarantees, to be implemented by Dec. Shakti scheme has strengthened transport corporations. Anna Bhagya scheme to pay money equivalent…

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MP asks Union Minister for more BSNL towers in Kodagu

Pratap Simha, Mysuru-Kodagu MP, has urged Union Minister for Railways, Communication, Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw to sanction new BSNL towers under 4G saturation project in Kodagu.

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Agniveer Recruitment Rally in Mysuru

An Agniveer Recruitment Rally is scheduled to be held at Chamundi Vihar Stadium, Mysuru between August 1st and 4th for shortlisted male candidates from Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Tumakuru, Mandya, Mysuru, Ballari, Chamarajanagar, Ramanagara, Kodagu, Kolar, Chikkaballapura, Hassan, Chitradurga and Vijayanagara districts.

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Rain abates in Kodagu, but inflow into dams steady

Rain in Kodagu has abated but the inflow into reservoirs continue to be steady owing to the downpour earlier in the week.

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CCB takes custody of T. Nazir in connection with alleged terror module busted in Bengaluru

He was living in Kodagu district of Karnataka in the mid-2000s, cultivating ginger as a cover for his alleged terror activities. He was arrested in 2009 on the Indo-Bangladesh border in connection with the 2008 serial blasts case.

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