Mysuru: BJP MLA TS Srivatsa on Tuesday said that his opposition to the International Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq was not personal or religious, but is only over her earlier remarks.Speaking to reporters in the city, he said, “We were only opposed to her statement. Yesterday, we were waiting to see how she would conduct…
Hassan: The Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS) has set up a panel to investigate charges of medical negligence. Jyothi from Buchanahalli, Chikkamagaluru, had a rod implanted in her left leg following an accident two years ago. She consulted doctors at HIMS due to recurring pain. On Sept 22, during surgery, doctors allegedly operated on…
Mysuru: A whopping 2,220 members, mostly Congress workers, were on Tuesday nominated as the non-official members to the various Dasara subcommittees.These include a president, 7-8 vice-presidents, besides hundreds of members from various parts of the Mysuru and Chamarajanagar districts.A day after the Dasara festival was inaugurated, the govt appointed the non-official members to the 15…
Hassan: The bandh, called on Monday in Belur to condemn the alleged defiling of a Ganesha idol at a temple located on municipal office premises near the bus stand, evoked a strong response.Amidst the bandh, police said they have arrested a mentally disturbed woman on charges of defiling the idol. Hundreds of people took out…
Mysuru: Olympian wrestler Vinesh Phogat on Monday inspired young athletes while inaugurating the CM Cup – 2025, a state-level Dasara sports meet held at Chamundi Vihar Stadium. The participants who came for the event thronged the star to have a word and take selfies with her. The police, too, didn’t disappoint the participants and were…
Mysuru: Why do students drop out of school in the middle of their education? In Karnataka, the reason differs from district to district, with migration and family issues topping the most common causes for dropout.From poverty and migration to single parents and family disputes, multiple social and economic reasons result in the school dropout and…
Shivamogga: The govt has made all preparations for conducting a social, economic, and educational survey across the state. A total of 1.6 lakh teachers from the education department were appointed for this purpose, said S Madhu Bangarappa, minister for school education and literacy.On Monday, Madhu Bangarappa distributed survey kits to teachers at the office of…
Mysuru: Chief minister Siddaramaiah inaugurated the 11-day Dasara flower show at Kuppanna Park here on Monday, setting in motion one of the most eagerly awaited attractions of the Dasara festivities.Accompanied by cabinet colleagues and party functionaries, the CM toured the Glass House, where this year’s theme pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, with the concluding day…
Shivamogga: BJP state president BY Vijayendra on Monday accused CM Siddaramaiah of having an agenda as he insisted that the International Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq should inaugurate Dasara in Mysuru.Speaking to reporters in Shivamogga, he referred to the petitions challenging the writer’s selection by the CM in the high court and the Supreme Court…
Shivamogga: The Dasara festivities in Shivamogga commenced on Monday with a puja to Goddess Chamundeshwari at the Shivamogga City Corporation. This was followed by a procession to the Chandika Durga Parameshwari Temple on Kote Road, where a formal inauguration ceremony was held.Lieutenant General (retired) Baggavalli Somashekar Raju inaugurated the Dasara festival. The festivities began with…
