Mysuru: A woman officer was threatened and obstructed from discharging her duty, leading to an FIR against a villager on the eve of New Year.G Bhavya, the female village administration officer, went to inspect land to be acquired by the govt for a project. She was threatened with murder and verbally abused with obscene language,…
Hassan: Revenue minister Krishna Byre Gowda said that about 8,000 undocumented residential areas in Sakleshpur are being converted into revenue villages.The minister, who is also in-charge of Hassan district, was speaking after receiving 986 applications during Janaspandana (public grievance meeting) at Sakleshpura on Friday evening. The minister said efforts are being made across the state…
Mysuru: Social welfare minister HC Mahadevappa on Saturday highlighted the need to promote scientific temper, rational analysis, and commitment to truth among people as, he said, they are essential to build a peaceful, prosperous, and progressive nation.He was speaking after inaugurating a 2-day national seminar on ‘Bahuroopi Baba Saheb- Walk towards equality’, organised as part…
Mysuru: District minister H C Mahadevappa on Saturday said the BJP-JD(S) alliance in the upcoming local body elections will have no impact on Congress.Speaking to reporters, Mahadevappa said that in previous elections both parties had an “unofficial understanding”, while this time the alliance was made official. “Beyond this, there is no change. This will not…
Mysuru: The Department of Women and Children Welfare has launched ‘Akka Squad’, a dedicated patrol service to provide immediate assistance to women and children in distress.Operated by trained personnel from the police, National Cadet Corps and home guards, the squad is designed for quick response to emergency calls. Officials said it will also focus on…
Mysuru: A special graduation ceremony was held on Saturday to honour cyclists who accomplished the extraordinary feat of pedalling across India, from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, symbolising determination and endurance.The 22-day journey covered nearly 3,700km, demonstrating remarkable physical stamina and mental resilience. The expedition team comprised 11 cyclists, supported by a 7-member crew who played a…
Mysuru: A 4-year-old tigress, which was down with disease and was under treatment for the last 5 days, died during the wee hours of Saturday.The Mysuru zoo, said Preethi, aged about 3 years and 9 months, died at the conservation centre. Preethi was born in July 2022 to Thara and Rocky. She refused food since…
Mandya: High court judge Justice Sunil Dutt Yadav undertook an inspection tour of Mandya district to review the progress of key judicial infrastructure projects, including court complexes and residential quarters for judges.During his visit to Manuganahalli on Friday, Justice Yadav inspected the newly constructed residential quarters for judges. He reviewed the overall architectural design, assessed…
Chikkamagaluru: The Congress failed to take over the District Central Cooperative (DCC) Bank, winning only 1 of the 13 directors’ posts, in a major setback to the ruling party. The BJP-JD(S) alliance won the remaining 12 posts, even as sitting Congress MLA KS Anand lost to a BJP candidate. The election to elect the directors…
Mysuru: The midday meals for degree students will be launched at the govt Women’s First Grade College, Vijayanagar, in the city on Monday.Around 640 girl students of the college will now receive Akshaya Patra hot meals every day, ensuring that hunger does not come in the way of higher education.The college largely caters to female…
