Mysuru: For decades, two dedicated newspaper vendors from Mysuru have ensured that readers receive their daily dose of news right on time—come rain or shine. Their unwavering commitment and family support have turned their service into a lifelong mission rather than just a profession.Among them, 73-year-old Javarappa stands as a symbol of dedication. For the…
Shivamogga: Amid growing wild gaur tension in the Malnad region, demand for separate rescue teams to handle the situation has gained momentum in Malnad.Experts opined that the Channarayapatna incident on Saturday, where a gaur of almost 5 years, died during a rescue operation, was due to negligence and illogical handling. The incident sparked a fresh…
Mysuru: Noted writer Rahamat Tarikere on Tuesday said Buddhism, which once flowed as a great river across India, continues to remain alive through its tributaries such as the Sharana movement, Sufism, Kabir Panth, and Nath traditions, which have preserved its essence in different forms.He was speaking at a special lecture on ‘Buddhist philosophy in the…
Mysuru: The magnificent illumination, that lit Mysuru for 21 days as part of Dasara celebrations, came to an end on Sunday night.Following the conclusion of the festivities, Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) had restricted the illumination to key thoroughfares of the city, inviting criticism. However, the power utility claimed it was due to rain, and…
Hassan: Lakhs of devotees flocked to have a glimpse of Goddess Hasanamba on Monday. However, district minister Krishna Byre Gowda urged the devotees keen to visit the temple to do so on or before Friday, as the rush would increase during the weekend.It has been four days since the public viewing began, and so far,…
Mysuru: The attack on a man by a group of youths in the heart of Mysuru during broad daylight has forced Mysuru city police to establish an exclusive Anti-Rowdy Squad (ARS) to handle anti-social elements and listed rowdies, aiming to make the neighbourhood safe.City commissioner of police Seema Latkar confirmed that the ARS is being…
Mysuru: The technical bids were opened for the preparation of the detailed project report (DPR) of the ambitious Peripheral Ring Road project. A total of three companies, one each from Karnataka, Gujarat, and Maharashtra, participated in the tender.When the BJP was in power in the state, the erstwhile Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) proposed a…
Mysuru: Krishnaraja MLA TS Srivatsa on Monday asked CM Siddaramaiah and rural development minister Priyank Kharge what they would do if BJP MLAs came to the assembly wearing RSS uniforms. Reacting to Priyank’s letter to the CM on banning RSS activities in public places, Srivatsa called Priyank Kharge’s letter “the height of foolishness” and said…
Mysuru: Additional deputy commissioner P Shivaraju on Monday directed the district administration officials to make all necessary preparations for Kannada Rajyotsava celebrations on Nov 1 at Oval Grounds in the city.Chairing the preliminary meeting to discuss the preparations held at his office here, Shivaraju said the state social welfare and district minister HC Mahadevappa will…
Mandya: In view of the upcoming Ganesha idol immersion procession of the Nagamangala Fort Ganesh Temple scheduled for Friday, a peace meeting was convened on Monday at the office of the deputy superintendent of police (DySP) in Nagamangala under the chairmanship of deputy commissioner Kumara.Addressing the meeting, deputy commissioner Kumara emphasised that adequate security and…
