Madikeri: The process of recruiting 12,000 teachers for govt schools and 6,000 for aided schools, totalling 18,000 teachers, is under way in the state. The recruitment of teachers will be done soon, said education minister Madhu Bangarappa.The minister was speaking after participating in the school’s centenary closing ceremony held at the Govt Higher Primary School…
Mysuru: JSS Hospital successfully conducted a reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) using cutting-edge Virtual Implant Positioning (VIP) technology, marking a significant milestone in advanced orthopaedic surgery.RTSA is an innovative procedure designed for patients with severe shoulder dysfunction, especially when traditional shoulder replacement options are not suitable. The surgery provides significant relief and enhances mobility for…
Mysuru: For the first time, even before the completion of the ongoing academic year, the department of education has released a comprehensive action plan to improve admissions to govt schools for the next academic year. The plan involves all stakeholders with an emphasis on girls, out-of-schoolchildren, and children with special needs.Signalling early preparedness, the department…
Hassan: A wild elephant named Bheema lost his left tusk in a fierce fight with another tusker, Captain, on Sunday morning at the Jagabhoranahalli research plantation in Belur taluk of Hassan district. A video capturing the dramatic encounter between the two male elephants has since gone viral.Bheema had entered the forest on Saturday, greeted by…
Mysuru: Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Sunday stated that the New Education Policy (NEP) implemented by the Union govt has opened up huge learning possibilities for students.Addressing the 16th convocation of JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, he spoke about the new National Education Policy introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and said it…
Madikeri: The Karnataka State Human Rights Commission has ordered Kodagu DC to take action to prevent the pollution of the Cauvery and Lakshmana Theertha rivers in Kodagu.The river water is being used by people even as waste is discharged into the rivers from hospitals, hotels, and other places in Madikeri, Murnad, Napoklu, Bhagamandala, Kushalnagar, Nellihudikeri,…
Madikeri: The Connecting Kodavas initiative, which aims at preserving the rich heritage and history of the Kodava community, will present the information gathered during ‘Okkame – Takkame: 2026′, scheduled for Feb 2026 in Virajpet.Under the leadership of Shanteyanda Niran Nachappa, Connecting Kodavas, with young individuals, has been working tirelessly since 2017 to compile a comprehensive…
Madikeri: The chariot festival of the historic Ganapati temple in Kushalnagar was celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm on Saturday. Thousands of devotees participated in the event, marked by a special puja on the Krishna Paksha of the Kartik month in the Hindu calendar.The chariot procession, a highlight of the festival, saw the idol of…
Mysuru: Mysuru city police began installing 35 additional smart traffic signals along the 42.5km Outer Ring Road (ORR) to prevent accidents and improve traffic movement, with installation due to be complete by Dec-end.A survey conducted last year identified major junctions and intersections along the ORR as high-risk zones for congestion. The department is simultaneously widening…
Mysuru: The forest department has launched an intensive security operation in villages and forest areas surrounding the Nagarahole Tiger Reserve to prevent tiger and other wild animal attacks.In a press release, Nagarahole Tiger Reserve director Seema PA said tiger movements had been reported in several villages of Antarasanthe Hobli in HD Kote taluk, including Taraka,…
