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HC reserves order on Prajwal’s plea for staying verdict on his election

The High Court of Karnataka on Friday reserved its order on Prajwal Revanna’s plea for staying the court’s September 1 verdict of declaring his election to Lok Sabha from Hassan constituency as null and void, till he files an appeal before the apex court challenging the verdict.

The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023

Mahisha Dasara to be celebrated on October 13

Mahisha Dasara, a celebration pitting BJP against organisers, will be held on Oct 13 with a seminar on Oct 10 to take a 'historical perspective' of Mahisha. State govt has given consent and police cooperation is expected. 5,000 people from Mysuru, Mandya, Chamarajanagar, Hassan to attend.

The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023

Mohammad Sujeetha takes charge as SP of Hassan

Shivamogga's Mohammad Sujeetha M.S., IPS officer from 2014 batch, took charge as SP of Hassan district. Outgoing SP Hariram Shankar handed over charge & has been posted as SP of Intelligence. During his tenure, he oversaw assembly elections & cracked murder cases. He also resolved long-pending missing women & children…

The Hindu · Sep 6, 2023

Karnataka High Court declares as null and void election of Prajwal Revanna from Hassan Lok Sabha constituency

The High Court of Karnataka on Friday, September 1, declared as null and void the election of Prajwal Revanna of Janata Dal (Secular) from Hassan Lok Sabha constituency in the general elections held in May 2019 for indulging in corrupt practices during the poll process.

The Hindu · Sep 1, 2023

Aane Venkatesh dies in elephant attack in Hassan

Venkatesh, popularly known as Aane Venkatesh for his expertise in firing tranquliser darts during elephant capturing operations, died in an elephant attack near Alur on August 31. Venkatesh, 67, was part of the Forest Department’s team to capture the elephant that required treatment.

The Hindu · Aug 31, 2023

JD(S) stages protest against Congress govt. in Hassan

JDS protests in Hassan against release of Cauvery water to TN. Led by Prajwal Revanna, party workers marched to DC office. Revanna accused govt. of failing to respond to farmers' woes. Lingesh said Cong. made false promises. Swaroop said rural people not getting power supply. Kumaraswamy criticized govt. for arresting…

The Hindu · Aug 28, 2023

Probe into death of couple in Hassan leads to arrest of son

Nanjundappa and Uma lived with their son Manjunath at Akkalavadi. Their other son, Jairaj, stays at Ballupete in Sakleshpur taluk. After having food at their residence on August 15, the three fell sick. They were taken to a hospital in Hassan.

The Hindu · Aug 28, 2023

Traffic automation centre inaugurated in Hassan

SP Hariram Shankar inaugurated a traffic automation centre to enforce traffic rules & collect penalties without argument. Mobile phones with special apps will capture violations & generate challans. The system will clarify doubts & allow police to work without argument. The district admin has notified no-parking & one-way roads. SP…

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023

Ganja in Hassan prison: Video clip raises doubts over involvement of officers

Hassan jail officers suspected of supplying banned items to inmates; police conducted raid, seized 18 phones and 20g ganja; 5 FIRs registered; SP to submit report to DGP for action against officers. #Hassan #Jail #BannedItems #Raid #Police #Firs #DGP #Officers

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023

Elephant attack: Woman dies in Sakalehspur

Woman dies in elephant attack in Shivamogga's Vadur village. Kavitha, 37, an agricultural labourer, was found injured near her house and succumbed a couple of hours later. 90 people have died in elephant attacks in Hassan district in 20 yrs. Pro-Kannada orgs protested, urging govt to take measures. Forest Dept…

The Hindu · Aug 18, 2023