MYSTERIOUS: 5 - What They Never Told You

Chikkamagaluru police arrest KAS officer on charges of granting govt land illegally

KAS officer J. Umesh arrested in Bengaluru on charges of issuing khata of govt land to private persons. Tarikere sub-division AC K.J. Kantharaj filed complaint against Umesh and two other revenue officials. Umesh posted as land acquisition officer at Seabird Naval Base in Karwar. Two other accused Nanjundaiah, retired shirastedar…

The Hindu · Aug 25, 2023

K.J. George favours rail barricades to stop entry of wild elephants into human habitats

Minister K.J. George instructs officers to install rail barricades to prevent wild elephant movement in Mudigere taluk, Chikkamagaluru district. Trenches dug for 44 km to stop elephants, but need better remedy. Also directs officers to identify land for burial grounds.

The Hindu · Aug 16, 2023

Revenue Dept. officials probe illegal grant of land in Chikkamagaluru

Revenue Dept. probes alleged illegal land grants in Chikkamagaluru districts. Taluk-level committee headed by MLA grants land after verifying documents. Preliminary inquiry reveals irregularities in 472 cases; 50 sanctions already cancelled. Officers to take action against those responsible for wrongful grants.

The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023

Incessant rains continue to pound Malnad region

Heavy rains in Malnad region cause flooding, landslides, tree uprooting, bridge submerging. Minister K.J. George inspects rain-hit areas, assures sufficient funds for restoration. Average of 55mm rainfall in 24hrs, highest of 216mm at Agumbe. Rivers Tunga, Bhadra, Hemavati in spate, water level in reservoirs rising.

The Hindu · Jul 23, 2023

Leopard caught in snare rescued by Forest Dept officials in Chikkamagaluru

Forest department officials rescued a female leopard trapped in a snare near Chikkamagaluru. The department promised action against those who placed the snares.

The Hindu · Jul 14, 2023

Airstrips proposed in Dharmasthala, Kodagu and Chikkamagaluru; ecologists question move

Karnataka government has proposed to develop airstrips in Dharmasthala, Kodagu and Chikkamagaluru with the intention of “promoting tourism, industrial sector and support disaster management measures.”

The Hindu · Jul 7, 2023

Rainfall: Houses damaged in Sakleshpur

Many parts of Hassan district received moderate rains on Thursday. A couple of houses were damaged in Sakleshpur and a few trees were uprooted.

The Hindu · Jul 6, 2023

Dead fish found in Kadur tank

Several fish were found dead at the Jodilingadahalli tank near Sakharayapatna in Kadur taluk of Chikkamagaluru on Monday. The local people suspect that fish died due to polluted water in the tank.

The Hindu · Jul 4, 2023

Gruha Jyoti comes into effect from this billing cycle

Gruha Jyothi, a guarantee scheme of the Congress government under which 200 units of free electricity will be given to households, comes into force from Saturday. The benefits of this scheme will be applicable from this month’s billing cycle, said Energy Minister K.J. George in Chikkamagaluru.

The Hindu · Jul 1, 2023

Leaf-spot disease: Areca growers worry ahead of monsoon

Hundreds of arecanut growers in the Malnad region, badly hit by the leaf-spot disease, are worried that their problem might intensify with the onset of the monsoon, expected in a few days. As scientists have not come up with a medicine to stop the spread of the disease, the growers…

The Hindu · Jun 10, 2023