Mysuru: The multi-storied Deen Dayal Upadhyay hostel, aiming to help over 1,000 boys and girls, studying in post-matriculation, is all set for inauguration in Saraswathipuram, in the city.The department of social welfare, other backward classes, and minority welfare have jointly constructed this hostel at the cost of Rs 82.5 crore opposite Saraswathipuram police station on…
Mysuru: The recent arrest of inter-state miscreants in a dacoity case has underscored a troubling rise in inter-state criminal activities in Mysuru, serving as a wake-up call to employers and authorities concerned.Despite the employment of tens of thousands of workers in the Mysuru region, inadequate monitoring and information about their backgrounds are leading to their…
Mysuru: A long weekend with good rain has attracted a huge number of tourists to Mysuru and Malnad districts of Shivamogga, Kodagu, Chikkamagaluru, and Hassan.Hotels are full, and tourist spots like Mysuru Palace and zoo are teeming with visitors. With the Malnad region witnessing pleasant weather, including moderate rain, tourists from both within the state…
Mandya: Around 60 to 70% of the state’s population depends on agriculture, and the govt remains committed to continuously encouraging agricultural activities, said agriculture minister N Cheluvarayaswamy.Speaking at a one-day workshop on establishing a district-level farmers’ market (R-Mart), the minister noted that economically empowering farmers will ensure the prosperity of the entire state. He encouraged…
Mandya: The state govt holds the Dharmasthala temple in high regard, and the SIT is conducting an investigation strictly in accordance with a court order, said agriculture Mminister and Mandya district minister N Cheluvarayaswamy.Speaking to reporters on Friday at Mandya, he stressed that in a democracy, public opinion must be respected. “On the religious matter…
MADIKERI: The forest department was successful in driving a herd of elephants that camped in coffee plantations into the forest.An operation was carried out to drive more than ten wild elephants that holed up in the coffee plantations of a private company in Badaga Banangala village under the Thithimathi forest range. During this operation, more…
Madikeri: The second phase of the district hospital in Madikeri, aimed at adding 450 beds, began with the foundation stone laying ceremony on Friday. The event was jointly organised by the department of medical education and the Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences. Kodagu district minister NS Bhoseraju laid the foundation stone at the Kodagu Institute…
Madikeri: The office bearers of the Kodagu Coffee Growers’ Cooperative Society have requested the Coffee Board to revive the society.Society president Napanda Ravi Kalappa and the office bearers met the Board president, Dinesh, and chief executive officer Kurmarao at the Coffee Board office in Bengaluru on Thursday and held discussions.On this occasion, a request was…
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…
Shivamogga: During the Independence Day parade at Nehru Stadium in Shivamogga, three participating children suddenly fell ill and collapsed. Fortunately, MLC and BJP functionary Dr Dhananjaya Sarji, who was present at the event, immediately acted. He took one of the children, a girl, to a nearby govt ambulance and provided her with first aid.Dr Dhananjaya…
