Shivamogga: Shivamogga district police arrested two individuals on charges of murdering a senior citizen in Kumsi.Seventy-year-old Basamma was killed at her home four months ago in Kumsi. According to superintendent of police GK Mithun Kumar, the two accused, Armaan and Vikas, were arrested by the police on charges of murder. Basamma was targeted for her…
Mysuru: Urging the public to join hands with the state govt in its drive against AIDS to make Karnataka free from HIV/AIDS, health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Monday revealed that Karnataka has set a goal to free the state from this infection by 2030.After inaugurating the World AIDS Day programme, organised jointly by the…
Mysuru: Aditya Jonnalagadda, a young and inspiring Carnatic vocalist from Hyderabad, will be performing in Mysuru for the second time on Dec 4 (Thursday) at Deekshit Aarogya Dhaama.Rising beyond the challenges of autism, Aditya carved a remarkable path in Carnatic classical music, emerging as a symbol of dedication, resilience, and artistic brilliance.Born to Yamini Srinivas,…
Mysuru: Three people were killed, and one was severely injured in recent human-tiger conflicts along the border areas of Bandipur and Nagarahole tiger reserves, prompting calls for a more strategic and scientific approach to prevent such frequent run-ins.A retired forest officer has urged the govt to rope in experts from elite institutes and foreign conservation…
Mysuru: The Mysuru division of South Western Railway (SWR) Monday celebrated Station Mahotsav with enthusiasm at the historic Mysuru railway station.The station records an average daily footfall of nearly 60,000 passengers and generates revenue of around Rs 21–25 lakh per day.The event highlighted the rich legacy of railway development in Mysuru region, tracing its origins…
Madikeri: A tiger attacked and killed a cow at Badaga Banangala village under the Thithimathi forest range. The villager, VC Chandra, left the cow to graze in a field near his house when the tiger attacked and killed it. The tiger also attacked another cow in the area and injured it.Thithimathi range forest officer Gangadhar…
Mysuru: Artificial intelligence is emerging as a powerful complement to cancer care, said Dr BS Ajaikumar, radiation and medical oncologist & chairman of Bharath Hospital and Institute of Oncology (BHIO).Speaking after inaugurating the national level cancer care summit 2.0 titled ‘State of the Art Newer Innovations in Cancer Care’ in the city, Dr Ajaikumar said…
Mysuru: A day after a Class X student of Taralabalu Education Centre in Mysuru died in a road accident in Uttara Kannada district, the institute has agreed to pay a compensation of Rs 30 lakh to the parents of the student.The deceased student, Pavan MH, of Taralabalu Education Centre was on a trip arranged by…
Shivamogga: Former minister Kumar Bangarappa on Monday criticised Congress leaders in Karnataka, alleging that their internal tussle for power is hurting the state’s development.Speaking to reporters, Kumar said Congress leaders should prioritise public welfare instead of engaging in power struggles. Aligning himself with expelled BJP leader Basavanagouda Patil Yatnal, he clarified that he is not…
Mysuru: Greenpeace India, as part of its ‘City Rising Campaign’, has proposed a model street near the All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH) in Mysuru.One key concern highlighted during the campaign was the crowded AIISH junction, which poses accessibility challenges for people with disabilities who come from across India to receive treatment. The…
