Mandya, April 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the Bhairavaikya Mandir at Sri Adichunchanagiri Mahasansthan Math in Srikshetra Adichunchanagiri in Karnataka’s Mandya district and said that India remains a living civilisation with a continuous cultural legacy spanning thousands of years.Earlier, PM Modi offered prayers at the Kala Bhairava temple within the premises of the Math. He paid floral tributes, folded his hands in reverence, and performed aarti to the idol …
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Mandya, April 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday outlined nine key “convictions” for citizens while addressing a gathering after inaugurating the Bhairavaikya Mandir at Sri Adichunchanagiri Mahasansthan Math in Srikshetra Adichunchanagiri in Karnataka’s Mandya district.Emphasising the importance of water conservation, the Prime Minister said the Mandya region, blessed by the Cauvery River, understands the value of water and urged people to adopt responsible usage and conserv…
Bengaluru, April 15 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the HAL Airport in Bengaluru on Wednesday, where he arrived to participate in a programme at the Adichunchanagiri Math.CM Siddaramaiah also handed over a five-page memorandum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion. The memorandum comprised a slew of demands and sought the Union government’s intervention in key issues concerning the state.Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda and the…
Mandya (Karnataka), March 9 (IANS) A couple allegedly strangled their two-year-old child and later died by suicide following a reported family dispute in K.R. Pete town of Mandya district on Monday. The toddler, however, survived the attempt and has been admitted to hospital for treatment.The deceased have been identified as Darshan and Divyashree, residents of Hosakote village. The couple had married around three years ago and were living in a rented house in the Jayanagar locality of K. R. Pet…
Visakhapatnam, March 3 (IANS) A Special Court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in Visakhapatnam has convicted seven accused and sentenced them to imprisonment in a 2015 Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) case. The court has passed varied simple imprisonment (SI) sentences, ranging from 7 to 10 years, along with fines against the arrested accused under different provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, the NIA said in a release on Tuesday.The accused, hailing from Assam, W…
Mandya (Karnataka), Feb 20 (IANS) Criticising the Congress-led government in Karnataka, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy, said on Friday that centrally funded projects are pending and allocated funds returned due to non-utilisation by the state government. “The Centre is committed to balanced development,” Union Minister Kumaraswamy said.He was speaking after presenting the ‘Vignatham 2026’ award, instituted by Sri Adichunchanagiri Kshetra, to noted scientist M.K. …
Chamarajanagara (Karnataka), Jan 21 (IANS) A pilgrimage to Male Mahadeshwara Hill ended in tragedy after a leopard attacked and killed a youth in the Talubetta forest area of Karnataka. The incident came to light on Wednesday and has raised concern, as lakhs of devotees use the same route for the annual padyatra.The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Praveen, who was travelling with four friends. The group began their journey on foot from Cheeranahalli village in Mandya district. The atta…
Shivamogga (Karnataka), Jan 21 (IANS) Authorities recovered a second body from the Bhadra Canal on Wednesday, the fourth day of the search operation at Arabilichi camp in Bhadravathi taluk of Shivamogga district.The incident involves four members of the same family, including two women, who drowned in the canal on Sunday. The first body was recovered on Tuesday.Personnel from the local police, fire and emergency services, and expert diving teams began the search operation soon after the incident…
Bengaluru, Jan 10 (IANS) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on Saturday thanked Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya for sanctioning Rs 14 crore for the construction of a multi-purpose sports facility in Karnataka’s Mandya district under the ‘Khelo India Scheme’. Union Minister Kumaraswamy, who represents Mandya Parliamentary constituency, expressed gratitude for responding positively and approving the project.Administrative approval has been …
Bengaluru, Jan 7 (IANS) BJP leaders from Karnataka’s Mandya district are opposing an alliance with the JD(S) in the local body elections following a statement by former Prime Minister and Rajya Sabha Member H.D. Deve Gowda that his party would contest the local body polls independently.According to sources, BJP leaders expressed their displeasure over Deve Gowda’s remarks during the recently held core committee meeting. Former MP Sumalatha Ambareesh, former Minister K.C. Narayana Gowda, and ot…