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Trains see revised timings, cancellations, diversions

South Western Railway has decided to revise the timings of Train No. 06575 / 06572 KSR Bengaluru – Tumakuru – KSR Bengaluru MEMU to improve punctuality of trains, a release said. Accordingly, Train No. 06575 KSR Bengaluru – Tumakuru MEMU will depart from KSR Bengaluru at 1.45 p.m. and arrive…

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Two former JD(S) MLAs join Congress in Karnataka

D.C. Gowri Shankar was elected from Madhugiri Assembly constituency in 2008, and from Tumakuru Rural Assembly constituency in 2018. R. Manjunath was elected to the Assembly from Dasarahalli constituency in Bengaluru in 2018.

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Foundation stone laid for cancer hospital in Shivamogga

Karnataka's Kidwai model cancer hospital in Shivamogga to help people in Malnad region. State govt. provides ₹50 crore for 120-bed hospital with chemo, radiotherapy and other facilities. Govt. to build cancer hospitals in Tumakuru, Mandya, Mysuru and Shivamogga in next 5 yrs. Construction to be completed soon, so people don't…

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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.

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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.

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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

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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‘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…

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Two women run over by reversing KSRTC bus in Karnataka's Tumakuru

Two women died after a Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus driver hit them while reversing the vehicle at a bus stop in Tumakuru district on Friday, said police. Read further on Dynamite News:

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HDK accuses DKS of extorting ₹100 per sq. ft from builders

Deve Gowda & Kumaraswamy attack Congress govt. Kumaraswamy accuses Shivakumar of extorting ₹100/sq ft from builders. Deve Gowda blames Siddaramaiah & Rajanna for his 2019 LS defeat. Parameshwara invited him to contest from Tumakuru. Deve Gowda & Kumaraswamy question Congress' role in BJP coming to power in Karnataka.

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Govt. is considering carving out Madhugiri district: CM Siddaramaiah

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said the State government is actively considering providing district status to Madhugiri by carving it out from the present Tumakuru district. Currently, Madhugiri is one of the taluks in Tumakuru district.

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Government transfers 35 IPS officers

State govt. transfers 35 police officers incl. Kuldeep Kumar Jain (replaced by Anupam Agarwal). S.D. Sharanappa, Joint Commissioner of Police, Crime, Bengaluru City, posted as Deputy Inspector-General of Police & Director, Karnataka Police Academy, Mysuru. D.R. Siri Gowri, DCP Administration, posted as Deputy Director, Fire & Emergency Services. Abdul Ahad,…

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Four dead in an accident near Chitradurga

Four people died and three children injured in car-truck collision near Chitradurga. Khaleel Ulla Sharief, Mallika Sharief, Samsuddin Sheikh and Tabrej, all from Tumakuru and Belagavi, were killed. Nargish, Rehan and Rahman were injured and hospitalised. The accident happened at 7.30am when the truck hit the car parked roadside for…

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State students’ conference in Tumakuru in September

A State-level students’ conference has been organised in Tumakuru from September 1 to 3.

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The tragedy of a tradition in Karnataka: Newborn and mother have to stay in a tent-like structure for four to eight weeks

Kadu Golla community in Mallenahalli, Tumakuru, faces age-old practice of sutaka, where postpartum and menstruating women are kept in makeshift structures. This practice has been carried on for centuries, but is now being challenged by educated women in the community.

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Dakkaligas are among the most marginalised

Spread across a few districts in central Karnataka and a few places in north Karnataka, Dakkaligas are a small community. There are 462 families with a population of about 1,800, as per the private survey conducted by people of the community. A good number of families are in Tumakuru, Chikkaballapura,…

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Agniveer Recruitment Rally in Mysuru

An Agniveer Recruitment Rally is scheduled to be held at Chamundi Vihar Stadium, Mysuru between August 1st and 4th for shortlisted male candidates from Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Tumakuru, Mandya, Mysuru, Ballari, Chamarajanagar, Ramanagara, Kodagu, Kolar, Chikkaballapura, Hassan, Chitradurga and Vijayanagara districts.

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After baby’s death, father, grandfather booked

Filing of FIR against father & grandfather of month-old baby who died after being made to stay in hut outside village in Tumakuru district, in accordance with Kadugolla community tradition. District admin failed to create awareness against practice. Vanakallu Mutt trying to create awareness in community.

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Habitual offender arrested in Bengaluru

Rajajinagar police arrested 29-yr-old Rafiq from Tumakuru, a habitual offender, and recovered ₹22.8 lakh worth of stolen valuables. He had been out on bail a month ago and was involved in thefts in Rajajinagar and Nelamangala. CCTV footage helped police identify him; he had stolen 400g gold and 425g silver.

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Tomato effect: Tamarind prices up, but farmers in Karnataka not a happy lot

Tomato prices remain high, while tamarind prices also increasing. Farmers not happy as brokers getting profit. Harvesting and processing tamarind a challenge due to labour cost, lack of tech. Farmers giving trees on lease, shifting to areca nut. Govt should take decision on cold storage to help tamarind growers in…

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Foxconn Industrial Internet mulling options to set up a new facility in Tamil Nadu

Foxconn Industrial Internet (Fii) to set up state-of-the-art facility in TN for manufacturing high-end electronics components. Fii CEO met TN CM & Minister for Industries to discuss plans. TN has become top exporter of electronic goods in India, with exports tripling to $5.37 billion. Fii proposed to invest ₹8,800 crore…

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Foxconn arm Fii now proposes a project with ₹8,800 crore investment at Tumakuru in Karnataka

Foxconn proposes ₹8800cr plant in Karnataka; to create 14,000 jobs. Fii, a subsidiary of iPhone maker Foxconn, has proposed to set up a plant in Tumakuru with an investment of ₹8800 crore. It would manufacture screens, outer coverings and mechanical components for phones, creating 14,000 jobs. The CM offered support…

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Contestants of ‘Our State Our Taste’ in Tumakuru dish out a variety of food

The Hindu ‘Our State Our State’, a cookery competition, that was held at G.K. Palace, Geddala Halli Ring Road, in Tumakuru saw an overwhelming response and good numbers. Smitha K. was adjudged the winner of the of the preliminary round held on July 15, 2023

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