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Category: Sirsi

  • Chikmagalur: Teacher Dies After Falling into Waterfall While Taking Selfie at Kemmannugundi Viewpoint

    Chikmagalur, September 21, 2025 – A tragic accident claimed the life of a 40-year-old teacher from Shivamogga district’s Shirasi when he fell from a viewpoint at Kemmannugundi tourist spot while posing for a selfie with his wife. The incident occurred on Sunday, leaving his wife in shock.

    The deceased, Santosh (40), a teacher at a government school in Lakshmi Sagar village, Tarikere taluk, was on a picnic with his wife Shweta during the Dasara holidays. While enjoying the scenic beauty at Kemmannugundi, Santosh climbed to a viewpoint to take a selfie. His foot slipped, and he plunged hundreds of feet into the waterfall below.

    Santosh died on the spot, and Shweta fainted upon hearing the news. A case has been registered at Lingadahalli Police Station in Tarikere taluk. Police, fire brigade personnel, and local assistance helped retrieve the body.

  • Sirsi: Basavaraj Kanasetti Assumes Charge as New PSI at City New Market Police Station

    Sirsi, September 18, 2025 – Basavaraj Kanasetti has been appointed as the Police Sub-Inspector (PSI) for Sirsi City New Market Police Station in Sirsi taluk, Uttara Kannada district. He assumed charge this evening, marking the start of his tenure at the station.

    The previous PSI, Ratna Kuri, has been transferred to Mangalore’s West Zone.

  • Sirsi’s Dr. Rashmi Hegde Appointed Captain in Indian Army’s Military Hospital

    Sirsi, September 17, 2025: Dr. Rashmi Hegde, a proud daughter of Sirsi taluk, has been commissioned as a Captain in the Indian Army’s Military Hospital. She will serve in the General Medicine department at the Military Hospital in Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh, providing medical care to soldiers defending the nation and their families.

    A graduate of MBBS from Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences, Dr. Hegde completed her MD at KMC Hubballi. Daughter of Boppanahalli residents Smt. Rohini and Dr. Lakshminarayana Hegde, she has become an inspiration for young doctors aspiring to serve in the armed forces.

    Dr. Hegde received her primary education at K.L.E. Society in Gokak and completed PU at Chaitanya Mahavidyalaya in Sirsi. In the 2015 PU board exams, she secured first place in the district and fourth in the state, marking her early academic excellence.

    Her achievement brings immense pride to Sirsi taluk and the entire region.

  • Sirsi’s Mohammad Rafi Baig Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in Indian Army

    Sirsi, September 4, 2025: Mohammad Rafi Baig, a native of Sirsi, has been promoted from Major to Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Army, bringing immense pride to his hometown. The promotion ceremony was held in a simple and dignified manner at the Ranikhet Army Camp in Uttarakhand on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.

    Born in Sirsi in 1980, Mohammad Rafi Baig completed his primary education at Revanakatta and high school at Union High School, Sirsi. His father, Abdul Ghafoor Baig, was an assistant teacher in the state government and later taught at Marikamba High School, Sirsi.

    Mohammad Rafi Baig joined the Indian Army as a soldier in 1997 and rose through the ranks through sheer hard work and dedication. Alongside his military service, he pursued higher education, completing his graduation from Karnataka University, Dharwad, as an external candidate. He also successfully cleared the Army Competitive Examinations, paving the way for his promotions. His elevation to Lieutenant Colonel after 28 years of service is a testament to his perseverance and commitment, earning admiration from his family and the people of Sirsi.

  • Sirsi Police Felicitates Gajananotsava Committee for Conducting Traditional Ganesha Procession

    Sirsi, September 3, 2025: The Sirsi Town Police felicitated the Gajananotsava Committee of Shivaji Chowk, Sirsi, for conducting the public Ganeshotsava procession in a traditional, peaceful, and disciplined manner without the use of DJ systems. The police department presented a letter of appreciation to the committee, commending their cooperation in adhering to guidelines and ensuring a harmonious celebration.

    The felicitation ceremony was attended by key committee members, including President Mahadev Patagar, General Secretary Gajanan Sakalati, and executive committee members Paramanand Hegde, Mohan Byndoor, Shambhuling Elageri, Prabhakar Jogalekar, Arun Naik, Ganesh Jaivant, Vithal Pandit, Ghanashyam Prabhu, and Anant Anvekar, among others.

    Representing the police, PSIs Nagappa B. and Narayan Rathod, along with other staff, were present to honor the committee.

  • Uttara Kannada: Schools and Colleges Closed on August 28, 2025, Due to Red Alert

    Karwar, August 27, 2025 – The Uttara Kannada district administration has declared a holiday for all primary schools, high schools, anganwadis, and pre-university colleges on August 28, 2025, in response to a red alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Bengaluru, forecasting heavy rainfall. The closure applies to all taluks, including Karwar, Ankola, Kumta, Honnavar, Bhatkal, Shirasi, Siddapur, Yellapur, Joida, and Dandeli.

    The decision aims to ensure the safety of students and prevent untoward incidents due to incessant rains, which have raised concerns about flooding and transportation risks. The district administration has urged parents and students to cooperate with this precautionary measure.

  • Sirsi: Youth Dies in Bike Accident Near Marikamba Government High School

    Sirsi, August 23, 2025 – A devastating road accident occurred this afternoon in front of Marikamba Government High School in Sirsi, resulting in the death of a young motorbike rider. The deceased, identified as Nishant Banwari Singh Chaudhary, a 20-year-old resident of Shanti Nagar and a first-year ITI student, succumbed to severe injuries at the scene.

    According to preliminary reports, Nishant was en route to deliver homemade sweets to a shop when an auto-rickshaw suddenly crossed his path. In an attempt to avoid a collision, he swerved and crashed into a road divider, sustaining fatal injuries. The impact was so severe that he passed away on the spot. Local residents and passersby alerted the authorities, but Nishant could not be saved.

    Following the incident, Circle Police Inspector (CPI) Shashikanth Varma and Police Sub-Inspector (PSI) Ratna Kuri promptly arrived at the scene to conduct an inspection. The police have initiated an investigation to ascertain the exact cause of the accident, including the role of the auto-rickshaw driver.

  • Sirsi: Power Outage Scheduled on Friday, August 22 for Maintenance Work

    Sirsi, August 21, 2025 – The Hubli Electricity Supply Company (HESCOM) has scheduled a power outage across the Sirsi sub-division on Friday, August 22, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM to undertake maintenance work in preparation for the Ganesh Chaturthi festival. The outage will affect both urban and rural areas under the sub-division’s jurisdiction.

    Affected Areas:

    • Sirsi City: The entire city, excluding K.H.B. Colony, Kasturbanagar, and Vivekanandanagar, will experience a power cut.
    • Rural Feeders: Areas served by the 110/11 kV substation, including Banavasi, Sugavi, Devanahalli, Chipagi, Marigadde, Kengre, Vanalli, Hulekal, Salkani, Sampakhand, and Taragod, will have no electricity.
    • Isloor and Banavasi Feeders: Rural-1 feeder areas such as Isloor, Dasanakoppa, and Bankanala, as well as Banavasi feeder areas including Tigani, Andagi, Bhashi, and Bachagaon, will also face power disruptions.

    HESCOM has stated that if maintenance work is completed earlier than anticipated, power supply may be restored before the scheduled 6:00 PM cutoff. The company has requested public cooperation during this period to ensure smooth execution of the maintenance activities.

  • Uttara Kannada: Holiday Declared for Tuesday in Most Taluks

    Uttara Kannada, August 18, 2025 – The district administration of Uttara Kannada has announced a holiday for Tuesday, August 19, 2025, for schools, anganwadis, and pre-university colleges across 11 taluks, excluding Mundgod, in response to forecasts of heavy rainfall. This decision comes after a similar announcement on Sunday, August 17, 2025, when a holiday was initially declared for 10 taluks, excluding Mundgod, and later extended to include Haliyal.

    The holiday aims to ensure the safety of students and staff amid adverse weather conditions in the region. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation, and further updates will be provided as needed. Parents and institutions are advised to stay informed through official channels for any additional announcements.

  • Sirsi: Two Arrested for Illegal Cattle Transport, One Suspect Escapes

    Sirsi, August 17, 2025: The Sirsi City Police arrested two individuals involved in the illegal transportation of cattle without proper documentation near the Nileshwar checkpoint in Sirsi, Uttara Kannada district. The suspects, identified as Basavaraj Fakirappa Gollar (38) and Sujatha Basavaraj Gollar (31) from Hangal, Haveri district, were apprehended during a routine vehicle inspection led by PSI Nagappa B. A third suspect, Pandurang Narayan Naik (54), managed to escape, and police operations are underway to locate him.

    During the inspection, the police discovered five cattle—two cows, two female calves, and one male calf—being transported in a Mahindra Bolero pickup vehicle, allegedly for slaughter. The vehicle, valued at approximately ₹3 lakh, and the cattle, worth around ₹19,500, were seized. The operation was conducted under the leadership of PSI Nagappa, with police personnel including Ramayya Poojari, Hanumant Makapur, Channabasappa Kyarakatti, Sunil, Rajshekhar, Hanumant Kabadi, Jyoti Nayak M., and Sudarshan Naik.

    The police have registered a case, and further investigations are ongoing to apprehend the absconding suspect and determine the full extent of the illegal activity.