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Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Greens question forest dept oversight after rescue of trekkers
Chikkamagaluru/ Shivamogga: Following rescue of medical students from Ballalarayana Durga Fort in Chikkamagaluru, environmentalists have raised concerns about the forest department's oversight of trekking activities, despite the online registration. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Critics highlighted the website's inadequate information and noted lack of amenities at the district's trekking locations. The situation prompted forest, ecology and environment minister Eshwar B Khandre to issue a directive after social media discussions about trekking mismanagement. The minister, in a release, said the forest department's website, Aranya Vihaara, must have all the information. He said the trekkers should agree to the conditions, and should not change the route. Ten medical students, who lost their way during their Ballalarayana Durga trek in Mudigere, were successfully rescued in a late-night operation Monday, ensuring their safe return Tuesday morning. Chikkamagaluru's eleven listed trekking locations, including popular spots like Ballalarayana Durga, Netravathi Peak, Ettinabuja, and Kuduremukha, lack proper supervision. Wildlife conservation activist Veeresh G told TOI that Mudigere's Ballalarayana Durga has become an unofficial camping site. He expressed concerns about unauthorised entry, overnight stays, alcohol consumption, and potential poaching activities, despite the presence of anti-poaching camps and checkpoints. Shivamogga-based wildlife enthusiast Shashi Sampalli shared his recent experience of trekking Narasimha Parvatha from the Shivamogga side. Speaking to TOI, he highlighted the discrepancies in the website's information, noting that the actual 19-kilometre trek was listed as less than 10km. He emphasised the need for accurate details about distance, challenges, safety measures, and necessary preparations, including protection against leeches and wildlife encounters. Shashi welcomed the minister's prompt action to address these issues.
New Indian Express
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Timmana Mottegalu locks its theatrical release date
The makers of Rakshit Tirthahalli's third directorial venture, Timmana Mottegalu, have locked its theatrical release on June 27. The announcement was made along with the release of the lyrical video for the song 'Kaadu Daari', sung by Vasuki Vaibhav. The film is produced under the Shreekrishna Productions banner and marks the production debut of Shivamogga-based NRI Adarsh Iyengar. Based on a short story from Rakshit's acclaimed collection Kaadina Nentaru, the film explores the intertwined relationship between humans, nature, and animals.
Hans India
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
'India will avenge Pak-sponsored terror attack in Pahalgam', Union Minister pays tribute to Manjunath Rao
Shivamogga (Karnataka): Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi said on Thursday that India was fully prepared to exact a fitting revenge for the Pakistan-sponsored terrorist attack on innocent tourists in Pahalgam, Kashmir. Union Minister Joshi offered floral tributes and expressed condolences on behalf of the Central government to the mortal remains of Shivamogga-based entrepreneur Manjunath Rao, one of the victims of the terrorist attack. He also assured that the government and the nation stand with them while offering condolences and courage to the family. He offered final respects through a floral tribute to the mortal remains of Manjunath Rao. Offering condolences to Manjunath's wife Pallavi and his mother, Joshi reiterated that the Central government and the entire nation stood with them. He prayed for eternal peace for Manjunath's soul and strength for the family to bear this grief. As the mortal remains of Manjunath Rao arrived in Shivamogga, slogans of 'Down with Pakistan', 'Pakistan murdabad' and 'Amar Rahe Manjunath Rao' echoed among the gathered crowd. Joshi said that terrorists, driven by Pakistan's instigation, have attempted to disrupt the peace and harmony that had been established in Jammu and Kashmir in recent years. 'India will ensure strict retribution,' he asserted. A total of 26 people, including Manjunath Rao from Shivamogga, were killed in the Pahalgam terror attack. 'India cannot tolerate such brutality. The terrorists behind this heinous act will not be spared. Those responsible for inflicting pain and loss on our citizens will be taught a lesson and punished accordingly,' Joshi added. Minister Joshi emphasised that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Central government is committed to eradicating terrorism. He said the Pakistani terrorists who targeted innocent lives in Pahalgam would be decisively crushed. 'No one involved in this cowardly act will be let off. The Central government has already initiated diplomatic steps and taken five key decisions in this direction,' he revealed. He noted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi cut short his visit to Saudi Arabia and returned to take strict action against terrorist activities. Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh have visited Pahalgam to assess the situation and oversee the safety of tourists. They are ensuring the mortal remains of the deceased are returned to their families, Joshi said. In recent years, terrorist activities have drastically reduced across the country, including in Jammu and Kashmir, thanks to the efforts of the Narendra Modi-led government. 'But now, terrorists backed by Pakistan have re-emerged. The Indian government will tear apart this threat. The entire country must unite and confront terrorism together,' Joshi said in a strong message. 'We must rise above party, caste, and creed to fight against this scourge of terrorism. Every Indian must stand together to bring an end to such activities,' he urged. Joshi pointed out that tourism in the Kashmir Valley has seen significant growth in recent years. The number of tourists has risen from 5-6 lakh to over one crore annually now. This boom in tourism has boosted the region's economy and provided livelihoods to many while fostering peace and harmony. 'This progress has drawn the evil eye of terrorists who, driven by Pakistan, have set fire to this harmony,' he said. BJP MP B.Y. Raghavendra, along with Shivamogga district BJP office-bearers, leaders, workers, and Manjunath Rao's close circle, paid their final respects. The bravery of Manjunath Rao's wife, Pallavi and her 18-year-old son Abhijeya, in confronting the terrorists and asking them to finish them as well had made national news. She had revealed that both she and her 18-year-old son confronted the terrorist and pleaded to be killed alongside Manjunath. However, the terrorist reportedly told them that he would not harm them and instead instructed them to inform Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the attack. Pallavi had said after the terror attack, "We are in Pahalgam, and my husband died right in front of me. I couldn't cry or react -- I couldn't even comprehend what had just happened.' "I noticed that there were three to four attackers. After my husband was killed, I faced one of the terrorists and said, 'Mere pati ko mara hai na, mujhe bhi maaro' (You've killed my husband, kill me too). My son also confronted him and said, 'Kutte, mere papa ko maara, humein bhi maar daalo' (You dog, you killed my father, kill us too)," she recounted. "The terrorist replied, 'Nahin marenge. Tum Modi ko jaake bolo' (I won't kill you. Go and tell Modi)," Pallavi said. Describing the scene further, she said, "The terrorists were right in front of us. They were not in army uniforms. Almost all the men were targeted. There were many newlywed couples, and in most cases, only the husbands were attacked while women and others were spared. Hindus were targeted. There were around 500 tourists present."
Indian Express
23-04-2025
- Indian Express
They went for vacation, returned in coffins: Full list of victims of the Pahalgam terror attack
Twenty-six people were killed in a terror attack on April 22 in the Baisaran meadows of Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, in what is being described as the deadliest strike on civilians in the Valley in the last two decades. The victims, mostly tourists on holiday with their families, came from across India, as well as from Nepal. The attack, claimed by The Resistance Front (TRF)—a front for Pakistan-backed Lashkar-e-Taiba—targeted tourists gathered in the picturesque meadow, a popular destination just outside Pahalgam town. Gunmen reportedly opened fire indiscriminately, killing 26 and injuring several others. All the victims were male. The victims included one person from Nepal and one local from Pulwama. Maharashtra bore the heaviest toll with six deaths, followed by Gujarat and Karnataka, which lost three residents each. West Bengal lost two. One death each was reported from Uttarakhand, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Punjab, Kerala, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Arunachal Pradesh. The full list of victims. As many as 17 persons were injured, with the majority reported to be in stable condition. Maharashtra accounted for the highest number of injured with five individuals, followed by Gujarat and Tamil Nadu with two each. Karnataka and Indore, Madhya Pradesh also saw two residents each affected. Additionally, one person each from Nepal, Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata were injured. Among the casualties was Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, 26, an Indian Navy officer from Haryana, was on his honeymoon in Kashmir with his wife Himanshi. He was shot dead in front of her while they were eating street food in Baisaran. His family had planned a birthday celebration for him on May 1. His remains are expected to reach his hometown Karnal for the last rites. In Maharashtra, three maternal cousins —Hemant Joshi, 44; Atul Mone, 43; and Sanjay Lele, 50—were among the deceased. All three were residents of Dombivli (West) in Thane district and had travelled with their families for a holiday. Joshi, who worked in a private cargo company, had recently arranged eldercare for his father before heading to Kashmir with his wife and son. Mone was a Central Railway officer and Lele worked in the private sector. Their families are being flown back along with the bodies. West Bengal lost two of its residents, including Intelligence Bureau officer Manish Ranjan, originally from Jhalda in Purulia district. Ranjan, who was posted in Hyderabad, was on a pilgrimage to Vaishno Devi and had planned to stop in Kashmir en route. He was travelling with his wife and was joined later by extended family. News of his death reached them as they themselves were beginning their journey. From Karnataka, 47-year-old Shivamogga-based realtor Manjunath Rao was shot dead while buying snacks for his teenage son Abhijeya, who had just scored 98 per cent in his board exams. The family had travelled to Kashmir to celebrate the achievement. His wife Pallavi, a bank manager, said the attackers asked some of the victims to identify their religion before opening fire. Manjunath was killed instantly. His elderly mother is yet to be informed. The bodies of the victims are being flown to their respective home states. With funerals being held across the country and investigations underway, the nation continues to reel from the terror attack.
