
Beggar Dies in Karnataka, Rs 8.40 Lakh Found Stuffed in Sacks
A 68-year-old beggar named Hoor was found dead at her home in Mandya, Karnataka, where authorities discovered Rs 8.40 lakh (approximately $10,000 USD) stuffed inside 30 sacks.
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A 68-year-old beggar named Hoor was found dead at her home in Mandya, Karnataka, where authorities discovered Rs 8.40 lakh (approximately $10,000 USD) stuffed inside 30 sacks.

Describes the annual tradition of cane-crushing that takes place around July 15th in Mandya taluk, near Bengaluru, India.

The Indian Parliament is actively debating the Women's Reservation Bill, which proposes a 33% quota for women in legislative bodies. Prime Minister Modi has strongly advocated for its passage, addressing concerns about delimitation and OBC representation raised by opposition parties.

Dr. Kumar says the census process will also involve live monitoring through the Census Management and Monitoring System portal

A couple allegedly strangled their two-year-old child and later died by suicide following a reported family dispute in KR Pete town of Mandya district on Monday.
The Chief Minister of Karnataka has announced the allocation of 100 acres for setting up an Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) facility in Mandya, responding to a Union Minister's appeal.
Mandya district is gearing up to address potential summer water shortages, with the ZP CEO warning officials and assuring that village-wise plans are ready to ensure uninterrupted water supply.
A claim by the BJP that water was released from the KRS dam late at night has ignited debates regarding the Cauvery water dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, with significant implications for farmers and political groups in Mandya.

A 65-year-old merchant in Mandya killed his wife and son at home before dying by suicide at his clothes store.

Despite being an agrarian district, Mandya’s literary contributions are notable, says Deputy Commissioner at the 121st birth anniversary of noted Kannada poet Purohit Thirunarayana Narasimhachar

A wife and her lover have been arrested in Mandya, India, for allegedly killing a priest and attempting to stage his death as an accident by throwing his body and bike into a canal.
A young couple in Mandya allegedly died by suicide after a domestic dispute, leaving their two-year-old daughter to survive a murder attempt by her father. The incident, which occurred early Monday, saw the wife hang herself, followed by the husband's attempt to strangle their child before taking his own life. The child, thankfully, regained consciousness and is safe.
Mandya Urban Local Body (ULB) plans to replace 15,593 conventional streetlights with LED lights and install 8,500 new ones, expecting to cut its power bill by ₹7–8 crore annually.

A family in Mandya, India, made the decision to donate the organs of their 19-year-old brain-dead son, which successfully saved the lives of three individuals.
The Mandya Deputy Commissioner has outlined a strategy to address the stray dog problem, focusing on sterilization and improved waste management practices.
The daughter of a Karnataka BJP MLA is under investigation after allegedly slapping a woman Sub-Inspector at a temple in Mandya.

Three doctors were arrested in Mandya, India, for allegedly conducting illegal pregnancy scans on minors. A government gynaecologist is also absconding in connection with the case.
A three-member team from ARAI has visited a site in Mandya to assess it for a proposed testing centre, with a report expected in 20 days before a technical team conducts further evaluation.
The DC directed officials to speed up the implementation and ensure timely completion
ZP CEO Nandini K.R. said while about 68% students had passed in Preparatory Examination-1, the pass percentage increased to 86 per cent in Preparatory Examination-3.
19,479 students to write SSLC exam in Mandya district; wardens warned, special classes ordered to improve SSLC results

The family of a brain-dead youth from Mandya has made the decision to donate his organs, potentially saving multiple lives.

In the rural parts of Hassan, Mandya and Mysuru in Karnataka, overlooked Hoysala-era temples and basadis reveal a thriving medieval kingdom’s devotion and sculptural mastery; through star-shaped platforms, serene shrines, finely sculpted pillars and quiet stepwells, the Hoysala imagination continues to whisper through stone