One of the five tigers that was found dead in the MM Hills Wildlife Sanctuary in Karnataka
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1. Tiger, four cubs found dead in MM Hills Wildlife Sanctuary in Chamarajanagar in suspected case of poisoning
A tiger and her four cubs were found dead in the MM Hills Wildlife Sanctuary in Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka on June 26, sending shock waves among conservationists. Though the initial reports are sketchy, officials suspect it to be a case of poisoning. The carcasses of the five tigers were found near Meenyam, in the Hoogyam range of MM Hills Wildlife Sanctuary.
There is speculation that the tiger had killed a cow and dragged it inside the forest. It had partially consumed the kill and is suspected to have returned to pick up the rest of the carcass, which might have been poisoned by some local villagers, leading to the death of the tiger and its cubs.
2. Soon, Bengaluru Namma Metro commuters can buy tickets on multiple mobility apps
Commuters using Namma Metro will soon be able to book tickets using a variety of mobility apps as the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is set to enhance passenger convenience by integrating with the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC).
This means that metro commuters will be able to book tickets on apps like Tummoc, Rapido, and several other platforms. The initiative aims to simplify commuting by creating a smooth, all-in-one travel experience for metro passengers, according to officials.
3. Manager among three arrested for theft of 58 kg gold from Canara Bank at Managuli in Vijayapura
Vijayapura police have arrested three persons on the charge of robbing the Canara Bank branch in Managuli on May 25. SP Laxman Nimbaragi named the arrested persons are Vijayakumar Mohanara Miriyala, 41, Senior Manager of Canara Bank, and his accomplices Chandrashekar Kotilingam Nerella, 38, and Sunil Narrasimhalu Moka, 40.
Gold jewellery and bars worth â‚ą10.75 crore, and two cars used during the offence were seized. The accused had carried out the robbery after detailed planning and reconnaissance. They had placed some material in the bank branch to divert the attention of the police. The search for the remaining accused and the stolen items is underway.
4. Bengaluru-Mangaluru highway blocked following landslip at Marenahalli on Shiradi Ghat
Following landslips at Marenahalli on National Highway 75, near Sakaleshpur, Hassan Deputy Commissioner K.S. Lathakumari ordered the diversion of traffic on Bengaluru-Mangaluru highway.
The DC said that the vehicles heading towards Mangaluru from Hassan can take the alternative Belur-Charmadi-Mangaluru route. Similarly, those from Mangaluru can take Sampaje-Charmadi Ghat-Belur route.
Published – June 26, 2025 05:57 pm IST
