Mandya: In an academic landscape where students often wait weeks for their exam results, the Government Women’s College, Mandya, has broken convention by announcing its degree examination results on the very day the final paper was written.The college completed the entire evaluation process for the 2025–26 academic year within hours of the last exam, setting…
Hassan: Hassan district police have launched a ‘War Against Drugs’ campaign to curb the growing use of narcotics, especially among youth.Newly appointed superintendent of police Shubhanwita has taken a firm stand against the circulation of drugs, ganja, and other narcotic substances. Police teams have begun intensified operations across the district. Recently, two ganja peddlers were…
Mysuru: The famous Divya Lingeshwara Temple, which has a history of 1,000 years and was constructed during the Hoysala dynasty in Haradanahalli near Chamarajanagar, will soon have a Rajagopuram at the temple main entrance gate.When the Rajagopuram structure got damaged and collapsed a few years ago, there was a demand from villagers, members of the…
Mysuru: Mysuru Development Authority (MDA) has proposed expanding its local planning area (LPA) from 519 sq km to nearly 1,200 sq km, a move that could significantly widen its administrative reach over the city’s growth.While the proposal is aimed at enabling more organised and centralised planning, concerns remain that it does not adequately address Mysuru’s…
Chikkamagaluru: Cases of Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) are increasing in the district, with nine positive cases reported in Jan.The disease was reported around Melpal in Narasimharajapura taluk and Hiregadde in Koppa taluk. Among the nine cases, there was a 12-year-old boy and a 7-month-old girl.Seven people recovered and were discharged from the hospital. The 7-month-old…
Shivamogga: The historical Sri Marikamba Jathra in Sagar town will commence on Feb 3 and continue until Feb 11. This renowned festival, held once every three years, traces its roots back to the 16th century, was established by Keladi ruler Venkatappa Nayaka. As Goddess Marikamba was the presiding deity of the Keladi dynasty, the festival…
Mysuru: The BJP’s allegation that drug activity is increasing in the city triggered a sharp war of words on Sunday, with the Congress countering that Mysuru had turned into a “drug hub” during the BJP’s tenure.Addressing reporters, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) spokesperson M Lakshmana accused the BJP of making baseless claims and unfairly targeting…
Mandya: Panic gripped Gundapura village near Halaguru in Malavalli taluk on Sunday after a lone wild elephant strayed into a banana plantation. Alarmed residents immediately informed the forest department, following which officials rushed to the spot and launched an intensive operation to drive the animal back into the forest.During the operation, S Chetan, a forest…
Madikeri: People-friendly service will be prioritised at Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences, said dean Dr Lokesh.Speaking during an interaction with the Kodagu District Working Journalists’ Association, Dr Lokesh said help desks have been set up to guide patients, and these will be expanded. He assured that urgent steps are being taken to make services more…
Mysuru: Activists of the All India Democratic Students’ Organization (AIDSO) on Sunday staged a protest in Nanjangud against the state govt’s decision to merge govt-run schools under the KPS Magnet scheme. The protesters condemned the move, alleging that several schools across villages including Hadinarumole, Moodahalli, Mallarajanahundi, Madayyanahundi, Alattur, Immavu, Emavutundi (Uppaligara Undi), Kempisiddanahundi, Hulimavu, Thoremavu,…
