Mysuru: Former CM D Devaraj Urs was a legend in Karnataka political history, remembered for his enduring governance. Many policies and laws implemented during his tenure as chief minister are still relevant today, stated M Chandrashekhar, honorary president of D Devaraj Urs Statue Foundation Committee.At the 110th birth anniversary celebration of D Devaraj Urs, organised…
Shivamogga: The Shivamogga district administration has banned the use of colour paper blasting and crackers from Aug 27 to Sept 15 to maintain public safety and order during the Ganesh Chaturthi and Eid Milad festivals. The ban is in place to prevent any potential harm or disturbance to the public and to ensure a peaceful…
Mysuru: Zilla panchayat CEO S Ukesh Kumar on Wednesday directed medical officers to provide ASHA workers with lounge rooms in hospitals and health centres.Speaking at a district-level ASHA workers’ grievance redressal meeting for the first quarter of 2025-26 at Anubhava Mantapa, district health department headquarters, he also directed medical officers to issue claim forms for…
Mysuru: Aam Aadmi Party‘s state president Mukhyamantri Chandru on Tuesday stated that voting is a precious right, and democracy can only be protected if voters select their candidates with utmost care.Chandru spoke during an event, ‘The Responsibility of Protecting Democracy in the Future Lies with the Youth,’ organised by the Daari Foundation Mysore at Sarada…
Hassan: On the occasion of the completion consecration ceremony at the Bhandara Basadi for the 24 Tirthankaras, rituals including Indra Pratishtha and Sarva Dosha Prayaschitta were conducted with devotion on Monday under the guidance of religious leaders. The ceremony was led by Abhinava Charukeerthi Bhattaraka Swami, head of Jain Mutt of Shravanabelagola.In the presence of…
Mysuru: Nearly half of the rain-related deaths in Karnataka between April 1 and Aug 1 were caused by lightning. Experts advised the state govt to initiate awareness drives on precautionary measures that need to be followed during lightning, as these deaths can be avoided.According to the data shared by revenue minister Krishna Byre Gowda in…
Madikeri: The delayed project of establishing a critical care centre at Madikeri District Hospital has picked up pace. The Rs 29.6 crore project is expected to be completed by the end of the year and will extend emergency medical care services to the residents.In 2022-23, a critical care centre project was sanctioned for the district…
Shivamogga: Over 15,000 cusecs of water were released into the Sharavathi River from the Linganamakki dam, bringing Jog Falls in Shivamogga to life on Tuesday. The discharged water surged downstream, reaching the falls within two hours and transforming it into a breathtaking spectacle. With the reservoir nearing full capacity, authorities took proactive measures to release…
Mysuru: Incidents of child marriage continue to be high in Karnataka, with 700 cases reported in 2024-25. Though this shows a roughly 3% dip in cases compared to the previous fiscal, the overall numbers are still quite alarming.A district-wise breakup put Shivamogga, Belagavi, and Chitradurga in the top three, with Mysuru and Mandya in the…
Mysuru: The University of Mysore (UoM), already grappling with financial constraints and struggling to provide pensions to its retirees, is now facing a major setback in sustaining its sporting activities.Venkatesh, director of the department of physical education (PE), said that last year, the university had received Rs 60 lakh, which enabled them to send 40…
