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MADIKERI: Kodagu University, established two and a half years ago, is offering a variety of postgraduate courses across its 25 affiliated colleges.Vice-Chancellor Ashok Sangappa Alur told reporters that the university has partnered with national and international institutions to enhance educational experiences through joint studies, training, and seminars. Oracle, Intel, Infosys, and NEF are collaborating to…

MADIKERI: The ‘Natipani’ event organised by the Connecting Kodavas Organisation in Mutharmudi aimed to revive the traditional practice of paddy farming, which has been declining in the region.This initiative brought together around 150 to 200 participants, including youth, women, and various organisations, to cultivate a 10-acre field that was lying fallow for years. The event…

Mysuru: Senior theatre personality C Basavalingaiah on Sunday stated that theatre should serve as a mirror of the present and foster a questioning mindset in society.He was speaking at the inauguration of Nirantara Sahaja Ranga 2025 held at Gandhi Bhavan, University of Mysore.S Narendra Kumar, director of the Gandhi Study Centre, said, “The values and…

Mysuru: Home minister G Parameshwara on Sunday announced that he will try to provide a detailed response in the assembly on Monday regarding the Dharmasthala case.Speaking to media in Gundlupete of Chamarajanagar district, he urged against politicising the issue, emphasising that it pertains to justice and law. “No one should engage in politics over this…

Mysuru: Congress MLC Yathindra Siddaramaiah assured that grants would soon be released for the incomplete Vishwakarma community students’ hostel at TK Layout and for facilities to be set up at the mutt in Aremadanahalli, Chikkahalli, on T Narasipura Road.He spoke after participating in the Pratibha Puraskar (Talent Awards) programme organised by the Mysuru District Vishwakarma…

Chikkamagaluru/Hassan: Heavy rainfall in the Malnad regions continued to affect parts of Chikkamagaluru and Hassan districts. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange and red alert for Chikkamagaluru from Aug 17 to Aug 20, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall. Several areas experienced significant rainfall over the past two days, leading to…

Mysuru: Kannada activist and academician SR Sudarshan, 73, passed away on Sunday morning. He is also one of the founders of Nrupatunga School in the city. He is survived by his daughter, Nudi Sudarshan, an engineer and artist. His body was donated to a hospital after a public homage.Sudarshan, who was part of the Gokak…

Mysuru: In a major relief for property owners, authorities appear to have achieved major progress on the issue of e-khatas, with urban local bodies (ULBs) expediting approvals and reducing backlogs. Responding to a question raised by Chidananda M Gowda in the legislative council last week, minister for municipal administration Rahim Khan revealed that a total…

Mysuru: Karnataka State Construction Workers’ and Welfare Board chairman Balakrishna Shetty on Sunday accused the Union govt of attempting to destroy the state construction welfare board. He was speaking at the second district-level conference of the State Construction Worker Welfare Federation held in the city.He said that the state govt constituted the construction welfare board…

Mysuru: The historic Town Hall, officially known as the Sri Rangacharlu Memorial Hall, is fast deteriorating, with visible cracks and structural damage threatening its survival. Built over 90 years ago in memory of C Rangacharlu, the celebrated Dewan of the erstwhile Mysuru State, the single-storey structure stands prominently near Mysuru Palace, yet suffers from years…