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Bengaluru’s Peenya flyover to be closed by NHAI from January 16, traffic chaos expected on Tumakuru road

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the Bengaluru Traffic Police on Tuesday announced the temporary closure of Peenya flyover (Dr. Shivakumar Swami Flyover) on Tumakuru Road.

The Hindu · Jan 9, 2024

A search engine for Tumakuru dialect: IIIT-B team develops AI interface for colloquial Kannada

Access to information is relatively easy for the city dweller for whom knowledge is at the tip of the finger. Not so much is the case beyond the urban boundaries. 

The Hindu · Jan 9, 2024

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

SWR launches special trains, cancels and partially cancels some trains, and changes timings of others

SWR has decided to run two special trains between Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal Bengaluru-Vijayapura and Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal Bengaluru–Belagavi to cater to the increased passenger demand during the upcoming Deepavali Festival.

The Hindu · Nov 5, 2023

Three labourers caught for hunting peacock for its meat

Three Odisha labourers caught hunting peacock for meat in Tumakuru. Officials led by Deputy Conservator of Forest Anupama H. raided brick factory, arrested B. Nayak, Baishaku Daavu, Duba Kaapath. Recovered 1.5kg meat, feathers, snares, net. Accused unaware hunting peacock illegal, shocked to learn offence.

The Hindu · Oct 29, 2023

Another case registered against Puneeth Kerehalli

The Hebbur police in Tumakuru district have registered an FIR against cow vigilante Puneeth Kerehalli for allegedly abusing a Congress spokesperson on his Facebook page

The Hindu · Oct 29, 2023

400 artists from Tumakuru make Dasara debut

400+ artists from Tumakuru made their debut at Mysuru's Dasara procession, carrying 108 Nandi Dhwajas. They entered the procession route through Curzon Park, energising the festive ambience with their dancing and music. A participant expressed pride in being part of the iconic procession, representing Sri Gurusiddrameshwara Sene and led by…

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

The ‘Batwoman’ of Devarayanadurga

Leopards at Devarayanadurga State Forest in Tumakuru district, India, have been documented preying on Indian Flying Fox, one of the world's largest bats. This is the first such record and the leopardess was observed carrying the bat on two occasions. The female leopard was also seen with her 6-month-old cub,…

The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023

Mysuru to be made single-use plastic-free city

Mysuru has become the first city in Karnataka to be made free from single-use plastic. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah sought support from people, govt. departments and agencies to achieve this milestone. Four other cities, Bidar, Kalaburagi, Tumakuru and Dharmasthala, have also been identified for the initiative. CM expressed happiness and said…

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023

‘Raitharondige Navu’ programme to help drought-hit Tumakuru district farmers

To ensure “ease of doing farming” in the drought-hit Tumakuru district, more than half a dozen of government departments have joined hands by roping in NGOs and launched a novel programme called “Raitharondige Navu’‘ (we are with farmers) for providing services, including counselling, for mitigating risks faced by small and…

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023