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Shivamogga corporation estimates Dasara expenses at ₹1.8 crore

Shivamogga Mayor S. Shivakumar has said that the corporation estimated the total expenditure for Shivamogga Dasara celebrations at ₹1.8 crore. The State government has released only ₹20 lakh.

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Urban Development Minister Suresh instructs SUDA to develop layout in Shivamogga

Minister for Urban Development B.S. Suresh (Byrathi) has instructed Shivamogga Urban Development Authority (SUDA) to develop residential layouts for the public by stopping issuing clearances to private layouts.

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Spandana stages Kuvempu’s Maharathri in Shivamogga

Spandana, a theatre troupe in Sagar, staged Kuvempu's play Maharathri at DVS College in Shivamogga. The play narrates Siddhartha's epic night of leaving the palace to lead an ascetic life. M.V. Prathibha directed the play with Spoorthi Y.H., Sanjeev Kumar M.V., Neha A., Swathi Y., and Karthik K. playing the…

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Tiger claws: Forest Dept. raids houses of Darshan, Jaggesh, and Nikhil

The Forest Department simultaneously raided residences of film actors Darshan Thoogudeepa and Jaggesh, actor-politician Nikhil Kumaraswamy, and film producer ‘Rockline’ Venkatesh here, besides that of Vinay Guruji in Shivamogga on Wednesday.

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Forest Department to probe choice of pregnant elephant for Shivamogga Dasara

Shivamogga City Corporation conducted the procession in which the howdah with the idol of goddess Chamundeshwari was carried on a specially-designed vehicle instead of an elephant.

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Shivamogga Dasara procession attracts huge crowd

The 10-day Shivamogga Dasara concluded with a spectacular procession that attracted hundreds of people. The procession, with the idol of goddess Chamundeshwari, passed through various places before reaching Freedom Park. Elected representatives, folk troupes, and local deities were part of the procession. The finale included Ravana Dahan, a ritual of…

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Shivamogga Dasara: Ambari to be taken in vehicle after elephant delivers baby

Three elephants — Sagar, Hemavathi and Nethravathi — were chosen for the Dasara procession in Shivamogga. Of them, Nethravathi gave birth to a baby on Monday October 23 night.

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Elephant meant to take part in Shivamogga Dasara gives birth to baby hours before Jambu Savari procession

DCF Prasanna Krishna Patagar told the media that a medical examination was done before selecting elephants for the procession. However, there was no information about a pregnancy.

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Police martyrs’ day observed in Shivamogga

Shivamogga district police paid homage to 16 Karnataka policemen who sacrificed their lives on duty. Senior officers placed floral wreaths on the martyrs’ memorial. The Police Martyrs’ day is observed to remember those who died defending borders in 1959.

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BJP, JD(S) leaders criticise State govt. for not releasing sufficient funds for Shivamogga Dasara

BJP & JD(S) criticize State govt. for releasing only ₹20 lakhs for Shivamogga Dasara celebrations. K.S. Eshwarappa says govt. has become bankrupt & BJP had released ₹1 crore last year. K.B. Prasanna says govt. has money for cars but not for Dasara. Shivamogga City Corp. seeks ₹1.5 crore for celebrations;…

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One murdered in Bhadravathi

In Shivamogga, a 30-year-old man, Syed Razakh, was murdered by a group of people due to personal rivalries. Shivamogga SP G.K. Mithun Kumar informed the media that the deceased was hit with sharp weapons and succumbed to multiple injuries. Bhadravathi Rural Police have registered the case and identified the accused.

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Shivamogga MLA criticises State govt. for allowing Mahisha Dasara

MLA Channabasappa criticizes State govt. for allowing Mahisha Dasara in Mysuru, calls it anti-Hindu. He questions why devotees were stopped from visiting Chamundi Hills. He also criticizes govt. for stopping Hindutva leaders from visiting Hindu families affected by violence, but allowing K.S. Bhagavan to make objectionable speeches.

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K.S. Eshwarappa urges State govt. to complete housing projects in Shivamogga

Former Minister K.S. Eshwarappa urges State govt. to release funds for 15,000 houses sanctioned under Centre & State schemes. Beneficiaries paid contribution, but houses remain incomplete due to delay. He appeals to Housing Minister to visit Shivamogga & interact with beneficiaries. BJP to stage protests if State govt. does not…

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Minorities commission chairman holds meeting in Shivamogga

Karnataka State Minorities Commission Chairman Abdul Azeem visited Shivamogga to discuss violence reported at Ragi Gudda during Id Milad procession. He urged officers to take tough action to maintain law and order, and impose conditions if needed. He also suggested screening of posters, cut-outs, and banners, and forming local committees…

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AIR Bhadravathi, Karnataka Sangha to organise Kavikavya Ganasudhe

Karnataka Sangha in Shivamogga to host Kavikavya Ganasudhe prog. as part of Dasara & Kannada Rajyotsava. Poets & singers to present poems & songs. Music composed by Sanjeev R. Namannavar. M.N. Sundararaj, Ashalata M. & others to participate. Recorded prog. to air on Akashavani Bhadravathi at 9 a.m. on Nov.…

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Vijay Tendulkar’s Kanyadaan staged in Shivamogga

Kanyadaan, a Marathi play by Vijay Tendulkar, staged in Shivamogga, was well-received by theatre lovers. The play, translated to Kannada, deals with caste differences, class hierarchy, and man-woman relationships. It follows Jyoti, a legislator's daughter, who decides to marry a Dalit poet and writer, Arun Athavale. The production and performances…

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Shivamogga airport to soon start flights to three new destinations

Bengaluru's Shivamogga airport, operational since Aug 31, will add direct flights to Goa, Tirupati & Hyderabad. Star Air, a regional airline, will start flights from Oct 29. Indigo operates daily flights between Bengaluru & Shivamogga. Airport built at ₹449.22 crore, expected to improve connectivity to Malnad region & tourist destinations.

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Workshop on mental health held in Shivamogga

Deputy Commissioner Dr. R. Selvamani highlighted the need for awareness on mental health, citing the rise in suicides due to lack of understanding. Police, health dept., Zilla Panchayat, and District Legal Services Authority organised a workshop to spread awareness in Shivamogga. Mental health is as important as physical health, yet…

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Eshwarappa is unhappy as peace was restored immediately in Shivamooga, comments Ayanur

Former Lok Sabha member Ayanur Manjunath joins Congress, says K.S. Eshwarappa unhappy as violence in Shivamogga didn't continue. Manjunath criticized Eshwarappa for making provocative statements. 35 BJP & JD(S) leaders willing to join Congress. BJP suffering from lack of leadership, no State president chosen.

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Eshwarappa demands NIA inquiry into Shivamogga Id violence

K.S. Eshwarappa demands NIA probe into Shivamogga violence, CBI inquiry into seized cash. He also questions police for not booking suo motu case against Id Milad procession organizers for displaying objectionable posters.

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Shivamogga DC instructs officers to speed acquisition of land for road works

Shivamogga DC Dr.R.Selvamani urges officers to speed up land acquisition for projects like highways, flyovers, railway work & ring roads. Survey work for projects like Chitradurga-Shivamogga (NH 13), Talaguppa-Hosur Railway overbridge & outer ring road in Shikaripur to be completed by Nov 1. DC expresses disappointment over delay in railway…

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Lokayukta police arrest Social Welfare Dept. Assistant Director in Shivamogga

Lokayukta Police arrested S. Gopinath, Asst. Director of Social Welfare Dept., Shivamogga, while accepting bribe of ₹15,000 from contractor to issue work progress report. Complaint filed by contractor led to arrest under guidance of Lokayukta SP N. Vasudevarama, DSP Eshwar Naik, P.I. Prakash.

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Shivamogga Police book case against K.S. Eshwarappa for provocative speech

Shivamogga Police have booked a suo moto case against former minister K.S. Eshwarappa for alleged provocative speech at a BJP protest meeting. Jayanagar Police registered the case late on Oct 12, with charges of promoting enmity (153a IPC) & intentional insults (504 IPC).

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Training of elephants for Shivamogga Dasara celebrations begins

Shivamogga Dasara celebrations begin with training of 3 elephants from Sakrebail camp. Tusker Sagar (38) & female elephants Nethravathi (25) & Hemavathi (9) to take part. Mahouts & kavadigas training elephants by making them carry sandbags. Forest Dept. initially wanted 2 elephants from camp for Mysuru, but decided to keep…

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Two convicted for murdering a youth in Shikaripur

Two persons convicted of murder in Shivamogga court: Syed Issak, 20, and Mohammed Noushad, 21, were sentenced to life imprisonment and fined ₹1 lakh each. Argument with Manoj, 20, on Jan 1 led to complaint and investigation. Second Additional District and Sessions Judge B.R. Pallavi heard case; Govt advocate Pushpa…

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