Mysuru: The district administration, on Thursday, assured swift action to resolve the long-pending issues of tribal farmers in 120 haadis (hamlets) located in and around the forest areas of HD Kote and Saragur taluks of the district.The administration instructed revenue and forest officials to conduct a joint survey within a fixed timeframe and take necessary…
Mysuru: The department of tourism has launched QR code portals at 33 key tourist spots in Mysuru city to promote digital tourism.Visitors can now scan QR codes at sites such as Mysuru Palace, Chamundi Hills, the Rail Museum, and RK Narayan’s residence in Yadavagiri to access detailed information about their historical, cultural, and heritage significance….
Madikeri: The Codava National Council (CNC) has called upon the govt to recognise Talacauvery as a pilgrimage centre.In a press statement, CNC president NU Nachappa said the rituals of the Kodava community members are deeply rooted in the worship of their sacred deity. “A memorandum has been submitted to the President, Prime Minister, and the…
Madikeri: Virajpet Municipal Council has decided to take action to clear the encroachment of Gaurikere in Virajpet.During the meeting of the civic body, which was presided over by president Dechamma Kalappa, a resolution was passed to conduct a resurvey to confirm the encroachment.The meeting began with some contention as senior member CK Prithvinath raised concerns…
Mysuru: BJP MLC AH Vishwanath on Thursday strongly opposed the govt’s recent decision allowing students to pass the SSLC examinations by securing just 33 marks, stating that such a decision will destroy the very foundation of the school education system.Speaking to reporters, he said the idea of passing students with such low marks will affect…
Mandya: Union minister for heavy industries and steel HD Kumaraswamy and Mandya MLA Ganiga Ravikumar on Thursday locked horns over industrial development in Mandya.Kumaraswamy, who represents the Mandya Lok Sabha segment, inaugurated several developmental projects, including Sri Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar Market. He contended that his role as the Union minister for industries has limitations. It is…
Mysuru: JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSS AHER), Mysuru, signed a MoU with Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Chennai, to foster collaborative research, innovation, and academic exchange.The partnership aims to promote joint research initiatives, faculty and student exchange programmes, innovation-driven collaborations, and capacity-building efforts in emerging areas of healthcare technologies, artificial intelligence, biomedical…
Mysuru: Chief minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday emphasised the need to implement the ideals showcased by Lord Buddha, Basavanna, and B R Ambedkar to bring about true social reform and equality.Speaking at the valedictory ceremony of the Buddhist Maha Sammelana here, Siddaramaiah said Indian society has become stagnant and deeply entrenched in inequality. He recalled that…
Mysuru: The University of Mysore (UoM) VC NK Lokanath on Wednesday stated that the varsity has no funds to pay the pensioners. “I am positive that soon, the state govt will release funds for the same,” he said during a meeting of the Academic Council of the varsity.“The state govt released Rs 50 crore towards…
Hassan: CM Siddaramaiah visited Hasanamba Temple in Hassan on Wednesday and had darshan of the deity. He reached Hassan from Bengaluru and visited the temple around 2pm, some three hours beyond schedule.Siddaramaiah appreciated Hassan district in-charge minister Krishna Byre Gowda and his team of officials and public representatives for their successful effort to prioritise the…
