Mandya/Madikeri: Police who work for the safety of society all round the clock, without worrying about their own health, are the true protectors of the society, said DC Kumara.Speaking after inaugurating the Annual Sports Meet – 2025 organised by the Mandya district police, at the District Police Parade Ground here on Wednesday, he praised the…
Mysuru: Several ancient manuscripts containing knowledge of the Ayurveda, were lost or taken away by foreign invaders. Preserving the remaining traditional knowledge through digital archiving has become vital, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) vice-chancellor Dr BC Bhagavan stated on Thursday.He stated that RGUHS initiated major efforts to safeguard and document ancient Ayurvedic texts…
Mysuru: Noted danseuse Vasundhara Doreswamy on Thursday highlighted the need to promote and conserve of all classical dance forms, alongside other performing arts.She spoke after inaugurating the 3rd National Conference on Performing Arts and Classical Dance, organised by Karnataka State Dr Gangubai Hangala Music and Performing Arts University, in the city.She said that Various kings…
Mysuru: The district Congress unit is witnessing an uneasy calm amid ongoing political developments in the state. While most leaders believe chief minister Siddaramaiah will complete his five-year term, grassroot workers remain anxious as they await the high command’s decision.According to MLAs and senior functionaries close to both the chief minister and the deputy chief…
Madikeri: The Codava National Council (CNC) has celebrated the 35th Kodava National Day here.The event featured a traditional ‘Dudi Kott’ drum procession and emphasised the importance of preserving Kodava culture and rituals. Sanjeev Chopra, a retired IAS officer and historian, inaugurated the ceremony and highlighted the CNC’s demand for Kodava Land under the 5th and…
Madikeri: Activists from various organisations have joined hands to press the authorities to save the Cauvery River from pollution.They staged a protest in front of the district administration building under the leadership of the Kodagu development committee, demanding measures to prevent river pollution, and immediate removal of encroachments along the banks of the river.Various organisations,…
Mysuru: The groundwater table in Chamarajanagar district has fallen by 13.2 metres, raising concern among farmers and officials.The level, recorded at 11.2 metres two years ago, has continued to drop due to increased drilling of borewells for agriculture and commercial purpose, as well as changing rainfall patterns in the drylands. The groundwater level slumped 2…
Madikeri: Kodagu district police arrested a villager on charges of chain snatching at Kallalli, a village on the Kodagu border. A woman lost her gold chain on Oct 23 at Kallalli when a bike-borne individual snatched it away.Police said Adarsh from Dodda Tholur village, under Tholur Shettalli gram panchayat of Somwarpet taluk, was arrested on…
Shivamogga: Senior Congress MLA Gopal Krishna Belur on Wednesday said he deserves to be elevated as a minister. “I am not a sanyasi, I am just asking for my rights,” he said in Shivamogga on Wednesday. A three-time MLA from Sagara constituency, he urged the high command to resolve the confusion over chief minister’s position…
Mysuru: Ten historic cannonballs, believed to be from the era of Mysuru ruler Tipu Sultan, were unearthed during civil work in the heritage town of Srirangapatna.The discovery was made on Nov 16 during the construction of a Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) building when workers spotted the spherical metal objects buried beneath the soil. Recognising their…
