R. Ashok takes part in Datta Jayanti in Chikkamagaluru Shivamogga's R. Ashok takes part in Datta Jayanti celebrations in Chikkamagaluru, wearing Datta Mala for the first time. The Hindu · Dec 25, 2023
Chikkamagaluru DC restricts entry of Sri Rama Sene leaders into the district till January 5 DC issues prohibitory order banning Pramod Mutalik & Gangadhar Mahadev Rao from Chikkamagaluru district till 2024. The Hindu · Dec 24, 2023
Datta Jayanti: Chikkamagaluru DC orders for closure of shops, instructs officers to take police opinion before allowing display of posters, bunting, banners DC Meena Nagaraj orders closure of shops on major roads for Datta Jayanti celebrations to avoid untoward incidents. The Hindu · Dec 20, 2023
Home Minister Parameshwara visits Chikkamagaluru Home Minister G. Parameshwara reviewed on Tuesday the preparations made by the district police in view of Datta Jayanti celebrations to be held between December 24 and 26. The Hindu · Dec 19, 2023
Chikkamagaluru DC appeals to tourists follow COVID-19 guidelines Chikkamagaluru Deputy Commissioner Meena Nagaraj has appealed to tourists visiting Chikkamagaluru district during the year-end to strictly follow the COVID-19 guidelines to avoid the spread of the infection. The Hindu · Dec 19, 2023
Two bike lifters arrested The Sheshadripuram police on Tuesday arrested two vehicle lifters and recovered 20 two-wheelers worth ₹25 lakh from them. The accused are habitual offenders involved in offences in and around Bengaluru, Chikkamagaluru, Mandya, Davanagere and Hassan district. The Hindu · Dec 19, 2023
Upper Bhadra project: Delay in getting forest clearance slows down work Upper Bhadra Project delayed in Chikkamagaluru due to Forest Dept. clearance for canal passing through conservation reserve. The Hindu · Dec 17, 2023
Datta Jayanti: Chikkamagaluru DC says all rituals held last year will be continued this year too Celebrate Datta Jayanti from Dec 24-26 with rituals, homa & processions in Chikkamagaluru under supervision of committee. The Hindu · Dec 15, 2023
Lab technician allegedly murders wife by making her consume a ‘chemical’ in Chikkamagaluru Man allegedly murders wife in Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru police take accused into custody. The Hindu · Dec 14, 2023
Chikkamagaluru DC issues advisory note to people planning hill station visits Chikkamagaluru DC Meena Nagaraj advises tourists to postpone visit to Chikkamagaluru hill stations between Dec 22 and December 27 due to Datta Jayanti at Sri Guru Dattatreya Bababudan Swamy Dargah. The Hindu · Dec 14, 2023
Law and order has collapsed in Karnataka, says BJP Opposition BJP seeks to censure government for collapse of law & order in Karnataka. Leader of Opposition R. Ashok alleges 43,000 cases of crime this year. Police protest in Chikkamagaluru reflects deterioration of law & order. The Hindu · Dec 13, 2023
Protest by police in Chikkamagaluru is ‘absolutely unacceptable’: High Court What a section of the police personnel allegedly did was absolutely unacceptable to this court and to the civil society, to say the least, said the High Court of Karnataka, while expressing anguish over the incident in which a group of police personnel resorted to a demonstration on the streets… The Hindu · Dec 8, 2023
No quick fix for man-elephant conflict Meena, a 32-year-old worker, had just reached the coffee plantation in Galigundi near Aldur in Chikkamagaluru district on November 8 morning, along with fellow workers. She was about to have breakfast when she encountered a wild tusker. She froze in shock and the pachyderm trampled her to death and moved… The Hindu · Dec 8, 2023
Lawyers hold protest in Mysuru over Chikkamagaluru case Mysuru lawyers protest alleged assault on advocate in Chikkamagaluru; boycott court proceedings, take out procession, form human chain and raise slogans. Bar Association president M. Mahadevaswamy demands action against accused cops and legislation to ensure safety for lawyers. The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023
The Hindu · Dec 3, 2023 CID to probe police-advocates row The probe into complaints about the assault on an advocate and those registered against advocates has been handed over to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Chandragupta, IGP, Western Range, said in Chikkamagaluru on Sunday.
The Hindu · Dec 3, 2023 Police protest continues throughout the night in Chikkamagaluru Many policemen, their family members, and several members of the public joined the protest at Hanumanthappa Circle in the city. They raised slogans demanding justice and the arrest of the advocates who allegedly assaulted the police on November 30.
The Hindu · Dec 3, 2023 Elephant dies during operation to capture it in Mudigere taluk Tusker dies in Mudigere taluk during elephant capture op; Forest Dept. officials failed to rescue animal after shooting tranquillizer dart. Operation launched to capture & relocate wild elephants in Chikkamagaluru & Mudigere taluks. Veterinarians shot dart, but animal died as staff attempted to capture it. Officers yet to make official…
The Hindu · Dec 2, 2023 Policemen stage protest in Chikkamagaluru Policemen of Chikkamagaluru town and their family members staged a protest on Saturday against advocates, who had staged a protest on Thursday night against the police over an alleged assault on a lawyer.
The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023 Advocate assaulted inside police station in Chikkamagaluru; FIR registered, six police personnel suspended The High Court of Karnataka on Friday suo motu took cognisance of an incident in which police assaulted a young advocate inside the police station in Chikkamagaluru on November 30 night following an argument, which erupted after the police stopped his two-wheeler and took away the keys as the latter…
The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023 Advocates stage protest in 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…
The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023 Chikkamagaluru police personnel suspended for assault on advocate According to the advocate, police personnel took him inside a police station and assaulted him so much that he fell unconscious. He was admitted to a hospital.
The Hindu · Nov 29, 2023 National final inter-school quiz in Chikkamagaluru today The stage is set for the second edition of the annual V.G. Siddhartha Memorial Inter-School Quiz, which is slated to be held at the Amber Valley Residential School campus at Chikkamagaluru on Thursday.
The Hindu · Nov 29, 2023 K.J. George visits drought-hit agri fields in Kadur taluk Minister K.J. George visited drought-hit fields in Chikkamagaluru district to understand farmers' plight. Farmers demanded relief from govt. George said CM Siddaramaiah is taking steps to tackle drought. He instructed officers to visit fields, collect data & report to govt. He also suggested growing fodder in Amrit Mahal Kaval lands…
The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023 Cattle skin or tiger skin? Maneka Gandhi intervenes amidst allegations of testing error In what is being termed a testing error, CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) in Hyderabad has allegedly erroneously certified cow skin as tiger skin, leading to questions about credibility of the tests. The test sample was sent from Chikkamagaluru district by the Karnataka Forest Department (KFD) to verify the genuinity…
The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023 Officers directed to ensure drinking water supply in Chikkamagaluru district Energy Minister K.J. George has instructed officers of Chikkamagaluru district to take all measures to ensure people do not face difficulty in getting drinking water in the coming days. Mr. George, who is also Minister in-charge of Chikkamagaluru district, held a meeting with officers at Koppa on Tuesday.