Mysuru: Guest lecturers of various govt first-grade colleges, under the banner of the State Coordination Committee for Government Degree Colleges, began an indefinite strike on Wednesday. They launched the agitation outside the office of the joint director of the dept of collegiate education near Metropole Junction.They are demanding the state govt stop the ongoing counselling…
Mandya: Even as Srirangapatna witnessed the Hanuma Sankirthana Yatra on Wednesday, it once again brought the controversy over the long-standing Jamia Masjid into focus.The procession, organised by the Hindu Jagaran Vedike with a call to reinstall the Mudalabagilu Anjaneyaswamy idol and rebuild a Hanuma temple at the site of the Jamia Masjid, transformed the town…
Mysuru: The All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH) in Mysuru observed the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD) on Wednesday with a series of programmes. The event underscored the importance of creating an environment where individuals with disabilities could participate fully across political, social, economic and cultural spheres.Mysuru City Corporation commissioner Shaikh…
Mandya: Mandya district minister N Cheluvarayaswamy on Wednesday said that Mandya district secured over Rs 10,000 crore for developmental works in the last two-and-a half-years, marking one of the most significant investment phases in recent times.Speaking during a Janaspandana public outreach programme held in Koppa, Maddur, he highlighted that the govt’s five guarantee schemes were…
Madikeri: Mandya University of Agricultural Sciences, along with the agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry, and veterinary services departments, will organise an agriculture fair in Mandya from Dec 5.The watershed development, sericulture, forest, fisheries, rural development and panchayat raj, women and child welfare departments, and NABARD are jointly hosting the three-day fair, focusing on sustainability through integrated…
Mysuru: Forest minister Eshwar Khandre on Wednesday instructed forest authorities to stay in villages with frequent human-wildlife conflicts, listen to their grievances, and provide solutions instead of sitting in headquarters.He also suggested setting up temporary camps in 5km a radius from the affected villages so that foresters can rush to the spot immediately to attend…
Mysuru: Former minister and Congress MLA Tanveer Sait on Wednesday announced that couples from economically backward minority communities opting for simple weddings will receive a financial grant of Rs 50,000.During a meeting on the Simple Marriage Incentive Scheme held at the deputy commissioner’s office, Sait, who is also KPCC working president, stated that Mysuru district…
Shivamogga: Sagar MLA Gopalkrishna Belur on Wednesday stated that Congress leaders have quelled the controversy surrounding the power sharing, and there is now peace.The three-time MLA told reporters, “There is no revolution now, only peace. Our leaders have clarified the situation, and our workers are happy.” He said that former minister and CM Siddaramaiah’s follower,…
Madikeri: Hanuman Jayanti was celebrated in a grand manner with decorated mantaps on Tuesday night in Kushalnagar. Along with the 40th Hanuman Jayanti programme, which was held under the auspices of Sri Ramanjaneya Utsav Samiti, Temple Seva Trust, and Sri Anjaneya Seva Samiti, a total of 8 mantaps attracted thousands of devotees.800 police personnel, including…
Mysuru/Chamarajanagar: For the first time in Karnataka’s history, a total of 22 tigers, including cubs, were rescued in a month, revealed forest minister Eshwar Khandre.Speaking to reporters after inaugurating a command centre for wildlife-human conflict control in Kollegala, the minister said orders were issued to rescue tigers roaming outside the forest following the loss of…
