Minister Eshwar B. Khandre has stated that it is absolutely essential to provide more training to captive elephants participating in festivals and to implement strict precautionary measures.
An order has been issued suspending B.M. Swami, the Director of the Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) Regional Centre in Shivamogga city, from service in connection with alleged examination irregularities that took place at the centre.
BJP State Vice-President Haratalu Halappa has warned the state government that continuous power supply must be provided to farmers' agricultural pump sets for at least 7 to 8 hours during the daytime. He further cautioned that if this is not done, the agitation on behalf of the farmers will be intensified.
The northeast monsoon has intensified across the state, and several parts of Shivamogga district have received good rainfall over the last 24 hours.
Condemning the irregular power cuts and the negligence of the department, a massive protest was staged—led by former minister and BJP State Vice-President Haratalu Halappa—involving the gherao of the MESCOM office in Ripponpete.
On the occasion of the 94th birth anniversary of former Chief Minister the late S. Bangarappa, the 'Bangara' Award presentation ceremony has been organized at 'Bangaradhama' in Soraba on October 26th at 5:00 PM.
As of 7:00 AM today, the highest rainfall in the district—measuring 62.0 mm—was recorded at Hosur in Sagara taluk.
'Karave Simhasene' demands suspension of forest officials
The ten-day Shivamogga Dasara festival concluded in a traditional manner on Vijayadashami.
Instructions have been issued to the Forest Department to provide mandatory training—lasting anywhere from a minimum of 20 days to a month—to the elephants participating in the Jamboosavari, starting from next year.
