Mandya: Special Christmas prayers were held at the historic Amalodbhava Maate Church, popularly known as the Immaculate Conception Church or Ganjam Church, located on the outskirts of Srirangapatna in Mandya district. Recognised as the first Catholic church in the Mysuru region, the more than 225-year-old place of worship witnessed a large gathering of devotees who…
Mysuru/Madikeri: Mysuru witnessed vibrant Christmas celebrations as the Christian community across the city came together to mark the festival, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ.From Wednesday night, churches across the city resonated with hymns, prayers, and festive greetings as devotees gathered in large numbers to observe one of Christianity’s most sacred festivals.At the iconic St…
Mandya: Mandya zilla panchayat chief executive officer KR Nandini directed officials to give top priority to ensuring the uninterrupted supply of clean and safe drinking water to rural households across the district.Chairing a meeting of the district water and sanitation committee at the zilla panchayat office on Wednesday, she instructed taluk panchayat executive officers (EOs)…
Between 2022 and Nov 2025, as many as 9,450 people died by suicide in Bengaluru. This means every day, an average of seven people took their lives in the state capital. Hanging was the leading method of suicide, with 8,148 people choosing it.According to the data shared by home minister G Parameshwara, in response to…
Mysuru: Since Wednesday, Mysuru has been witnessing a pronounced surge in tourist arrivals as the Christmas and year-end holiday season reaches its peak. The influx has been driven by a combination of festive attractions such as the Mysuru Winter Festival, flower shows, and cultural programmes organised at the iconic Mysuru Palace, which continue to draw…
Mysuru: The excise department officials seized 974 grams of dry ganja mixed with seeds and arrested two persons near Thopamma temple on KR Nagar–Mysuru main road on Tuesday. Excise officials were on patrol near Sai Convention Hall on Cheerahalli main road in KR Nagar town when they received information that two people parked a car…
Mysuru: Master athletes, both men and women, from Mysore District Masters Athletics Association delivered an outstanding performance at the recent 44th State Masters Athletic Meet, in Kolar. They won a total of 60 medals, including 25 gold, 22 silver, and 13 bronze medals.In the men’s category, 23 athletes, including Rajyotsava awardee M Yogendra, represented the…
Madikeri: A book-loving experiment has quietly gained traction at a school in Gonikoppal. Birthdays are a memorable day for everyone, and in most schools, children are greeted during prayer time as part of the celebration. While such rituals/ celebrations are commonly practised, Lions Nursery and Primary School in Gonikoppal has implemented an innovative scheme of…
Mysuru: Joint director of sericulture HR Prathibha emphasised the importance of bivoltine silkworm rearing, wider mulberry spacing for improved weed management and mechanisation, adoption of advanced technologies, and effective utilisation of govt subsidies to enhance cocoon quality and productivity. She was speaking after inaugurating Reshme Divas – A day with farmers organised by Central Sericultural…
Mandya: More than 2,000 people are expected to participate in the upcoming food safety and national consumer day celebrations, which will be held on Jan 9, at Ambedkar Bhavan, said H Krishna, the chairman of the state food commission. The event, originally slated for Dec 24, was postponed to Jan 9.Speaking at a preparatory meeting…
