Mysuru: Isro former chairman S Somanath, on Monday, said, to make India’s potential real and to make our country a powerful, developed nation, the academic world must walk in step with industry, govt and civil society.Delivering a speech at the 106th convocation of the University of Mysore (UoM), he stated that universities should be crucibles…
Mandya: Singrigowda, popularly known as Century Gowda after his iconic role in the internationally acclaimed Kannada film ‘Thithi’, passed away late on Sunday night at his native village, Singregowdanakoppalu, in Pandavapura taluk of Mandya. He was 101.A farmer by profession, Singrigowda rose to national and international recognition with ‘Thithi’ (2015), where his effortless screen presence,…
Madikeri: Senior officials from the agriculture department have issued instructions to fertiliser sellers and traders in Kodagu district to adhere to the rules related to the inventory and sale of fertilisers in the district.During a meeting held by joint director of agriculture Chandrashekhar, the officials issued directives to the traders. Besides wholesale fertiliser sellers, the…
Mysuru: Chief minister Siddaramaiah, on Monday, asserted that it is impossible to live a life of self-respect without education, stressing that education is essential to bring meaningful change in society.He was speaking after inaugurating the State Kumbara Mega Convention organised by the Mysuru District Kumbara Association at Kalamandir. Describing the Kumbara (potter) community as one…
Mysuru: The 106th convocation of the University of Mysore (UoM), held on Monday, witnessed the grit and dedication of students from different social and economic backgrounds. From the families of daily wage labourers to a KSRTC bus conductor, students who opted for science courses out of love for the subject shone at the convocation.Golden girl…
Mysuru: Members of Federation of Karnataka Virginia Tobacco Growers’ Association staged a protest against the Union govt in Periyapatna on Monday, expressing concern over the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill-2025. Stating that the bill was detrimental to the interest of tobacco growers in the country.They said the Union ministry of ginance notification of the Chewing Tobacco,…
Mysuru: With the five-year term of the Mysuru Milk Union (Mymul) board of directors set to end on March 17, aspirants have begun preparations for elections to head the influential cooperative.In the previous term, representatives backed by Congress and BJP-JD(S) were elected. Following Congress gaining control of the Mysuru-Chamarajanagar District Central Cooperative (MDCC) Bank, JD(S),…
Madikeri: The Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy on Monday held a preliminary meeting at the Virajpet Kodava Samaj to gather feedback on the long-pending demand to include the Kodava language in the Constitution’s eighth schedule.Virajpet MLA and chief minister’s legal adviser Ajjikuttira S Ponnanna said a comprehensive report detailing the Kodava language, customs, culture, traditions, practitioners…
Mandya: Stressing that every human life is invaluable, Anand M, member secretary of the District Legal Services Authority and senior civil judge, said that in 2025, Mandya district reported 496 fatal accidents claiming 547 lives, besides over 3,000 minor accidents causing serious injuries.He spoke after inaugurating the 37th National Road Safety Month – 2026, themed…
Mandya: A group of miscreants allegedly set a bar and restaurant near the Murukanahalli Horticulture Farm in KR Pet taluk on fire when their demand for liquor was refused.According to police, 3 to 4 unidentified persons visited the bar, owned by Paramesh of Agasarahalli, and created a ruckus. The group allegedly became aggressive, poured petrol…
