Kuvempu National Award 2025 Presented to Mahabaleshwar Sail
Konkani-Marathi writer Mahabaleshwar Sail honoured with Kuvempu National Award 2025 in Kuppalli. Minister announces plans to include Kuvempu's works in school curriculum. Read more.
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Activists Oppose 2000 MW Sharavathi Pumped Storage Project
Environmentalists in Shivamogga met wildlife board officials, warning the 2000 MW Sharavathi project threatens endangered species and archaeological sites. They demand a new impact assessment.
NBWL inspects Sharavathi pumped storage project site in sanctuary
A high-level NBWL team visited Sagar to inspect the Sharavathi pumped storage project site in the lion-tailed macaque sanctuary. They met with the local MLA and environmentalists to discuss concerns.
Activists Push for 'Manya Act' to Stop Honour Killings in Karnataka
Following the murder of pregnant woman Manya Patil in Hubballi, activists demand a strict law against honour killings. They urge the Karnataka government to enact the 'Manya Act'.
BJP Protests Karnataka Hate Speech Bill in Shivamogga
BJP activists in Shivamogga protest against the Karnataka Hate Speech Bill, 2025, alleging it curbs freedom of speech and press. MLA Chennabasappa leads the charge.
₹10 Crore Demand to Upgrade Brahmavar Agri College
MLC Manjunath Bhandary seeks ₹10 crore in 2025-26 budget to upgrade Brahmavar Diploma College to a degree-level institution under KSNUAHS, addressing a long-standing coastal demand. Read the full story.
Mistaken Identity Attack in Shivamogga Mobile Shop, 3 Held
A mobile shop owner in Shivamogga was stabbed after being mistaken for his brother in an attack rooted in old enmity. Police have arrested three individuals. Read the full details.
60 Forest Staff in Month-Long Battle with Elephants in Shivamogga
For nearly a month, 60 forest personnel in Shivamogga's Sagar division have been tracking three elephants destroying crops across four ranges. Experts warn of corridor disruption. Read more.
Bangarappa Denies Farewell Speech, Vows Full Term
Karnataka Minister Madhu Bangarappa refutes claims of a farewell address, pledges to serve full 5-year term. Details on KPS development, hate speech bill, and upcoming Shivamogga event.
Karnataka to appoint 12,000 teachers, set up 900 schools
Karnataka's Education Minister announces a major recruitment drive for 12,000 teachers and the establishment of 900 Karnataka Public Schools to address staff shortages and improve access. Read the full plan here.
Gaur death in Shivamogga sparks forest dept probe
A gaur found dead in Shivamogga's Hosanagara taluk, suspected electrocution. Forest dept registers case, highlights alarming trend of gaur fatalities in the region. Read more.
ASI loses gold chain during Congress protest at BJP office
An on-duty ASI lost her 60-gram gold mangalsutra during a chaotic Congress protest outside the BJP office in Shivamogga. Police are reviewing CCTV footage. Read the full report.
Dharmashtala Burial Case Complainant Released from Jail
Shivamogga police release the complainant in the Dharmashtala mass burial case after 10 days in judicial custody. The case involves allegations of illegal burial of 37 bodies.
Man kills brother over wife's affair in Shivamogga, arrested
Shivamogga police arrest Maltesh for murdering his brother Ramachandra over an alleged affair. The accused feigned innocence for 90 days. Details of the crime and investigation inside.
MLC Urges Action on Engineering Seat Disparity in Karnataka
BJP MLC Dhananjaya Sarji highlights a stark disparity in engineering seat allocation between govt and private colleges in Karnataka, urging immediate govt intervention. Read the details.
NGO Flags Illegal ESZ Committees in Shivamogga
An NGO has filed a complaint alleging that ESZ monitoring committees for Kudremukh park and Someshwara sanctuary were formed without government approval. Learn the details and implications.
Shivamogga: Doctor, Son Found Dead, Suicide Note Found
Senior gynaecologist Dr Jayashree and her son Akash found dead in their Ashwath Nagar home. A suicide note recovered. Police probe family tragedy.
Mother, son end life in Karnataka's Shivamogga
A mother and her son died by suicide in Shivamogga. The family, from Davangere, ran Hommaradi Hospital. Read the full report on this tragic incident.
Elephants stray into Shivamogga farms, damage crops
Two wild elephants from Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary are causing crop damage near Shivamogga. Forest officials aim to drive them back as fragmented corridors and illegal fencing threaten wildlife. Read more.
Congress MLA: Power-sharing controversy quelled, peace restored
Shivamogga MLA Gopalkrishna Belur asserts Congress leaders have resolved internal dissent. He challenges BJP's no-confidence threat, confident of party unity. Read the full story.
Shivamogga Farmers Protest Inadequate Crop Insurance Payout
Shivamogga farmers are outraged over paltry compensation for rain-damaged crops, blaming faulty rain gauges and flawed data. MP vows to raise the issue in Parliament. Read more.
Two arrested for murder of 70-year-old in Shivamogga
Shivamogga police arrest two men for murdering a 70-year-old woman for gold jewellery. SP Mithun Kumar also details a major crackdown on ganja, with 420 cases registered this year.
₹4,000 Crore Revival Plan for Shivamogga Steel Plant
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy announces massive ₹4,000 crore revival of Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Plant. Detailed project report for 40-year operation plan underway. Read more about this industrial revival.
Massive Tree Felling in Shivamogga Forest Despite Ban
Forest Minister Eshwar B Khandre takes serious note of illegal tree felling in Bidaragodu hills near Thirthahalli. 24 trees axed despite forest department markings. Read about the investigation and conservation efforts.
Karnataka HC: IPC 498A applies to live-in relationships
Karnataka High Court rules that cruelty under IPC Section 498A applies to live-in relationships, dismissing a petition by a Shivamogga doctor. A landmark judgment for live-in partners.
Karnataka HC: IPC 498A applies to live-in relationships
Karnataka High Court rules IPC Section 498A applies to live-in relationships. Justice Suraj Govindaraj dismisses Shivamogga doctor's petition. Key legal precedent set.
Two Convicted in Shivamogga Terror Conspiracy Case
Special NIA court convicts two in Shivamogga ISIS terror conspiracy case. Details on the investigation, charges, and upcoming sentencing hearing.
Shivamogga Prison Inmates Master Tailoring for Better Future
Inmates at Shivamogga Central Prison are transforming their lives through professional tailoring training. Superintendent P Ranganath leads this rehabilitation success story.
Teacher collapses as school staff strike continues
A teacher collapsed during an indefinite strike by unaided school staff in Shivamogga. Protestors have appealed to Minister Madhu Bangarappa for government action. Read the full story.
Teacher dies during unaided school staff strike in Shivamogga
A teacher tragically dies at Shivamogga DyCP office as unaided school staff continue indefinite strike. Protestors appeal to government and Minister Madhu Bangarappa for resolution.
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