Mysuru: The city, known for attracting foreign students seeking higher education, will witness a unique Ranga Pravesha on Wednesday. A Vietnamese student, who came to the University of Mysore for his higher studies and later took up Bharatanatyam and yoga under renowned danseuse Vasundhara Doraswamy, will make his formal debut at Vasundharotsava 2025.Nguyen Manh Tung,…
Shivamogga: Karnataka State Commission for Women chairperson Nagalakshmi Choudhary stated that the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 should be enforced in all govt and private institutions to enable women to work peacefully.Addressing a training programme on Tuesday organised by the commission in collaboration with the district administration, zilla…
Mysuru: Home minister G Parameshwara Tuesday announced that a state-of-the-art Karnataka Police Museum will be set up in the city.Speaking to reporters here, he said Karnataka police have grown significantly over the decades, and its historical records, artefacts, and key memorabilia must be preserved. “For this purpose, a well-designed and modern police museum will be…
Mysuru: All India Trade Union Congress activists held a protest near Town Hall in the city on Wednesday, urging the Union govt to withdraw all four new labour codes it implemented from Nov 20. The protesters condemned the Union govt for implementing the labour codes, which were approved by Parliament five years ago. Though the…
Mandya: Mandya is preparing to host the Krishi Mela from Dec 5 at the Krishi Vignana Viswavidyalaya located in VC Farm. Chief minister Siddaramaiah will inaugurate the three-day fair.Speaking to reporters, Mandya district minister N Cheluvarayaswamy on Tuesday stated that the fair, which was previously held on a large scale at GKVK in Bengaluru, will…
Chikkamagaluru: The Domestic Violence Act provides civil remedies for women facing various abuses within the family and society. Women must understand the legal aspects to protect themselves, said M N Nandini, civil judge, on Tuesday.The judge was addressing the students of ALN Rao Memorial Ayurvedic Medical College to mark International Day for the Elimination of…
Mysuru: The forest department successfully rescued a tiger early Tuesday near Hegganuru, close to Devalapura in Sarguru taluk.This is the 17th tiger (ninth adult) that the foresters have rescued in Mysuru district in two months since the human-animal conflict increased in the region.The tiger is estimated to be 5-6 years old. It was shifted to…
Mysuru: Are Mysuru’s lakes heading towards the same fate as Bengaluru? The worsening condition of the iconic Bogadi lake, located in the heart of the city, has triggered serious concern among residents and environmental activists. The locals want the civic authorities to save this dying lake.Once a vital source of irrigation and fishing, the 200-year-old…
Shivamogga: Karnataka State Commission for Women chairperson Nagalakshmi Choudhary on Monday emphasised the importance of education for women, saying it is the key to bringing about positive change in society.Speaking at an interactive session with college students in Shivamogga, Choudhary stressed that education is a powerful tool that can empower women to make a difference….
Madikeri: The All India Democratic Students Organisation protested in front of the DC’s office, opposing the closure of several govt schools in Kodagu. A memorandum in this regard was submitted to Kodagu deputy commissioner Venkat Raja.“The state govt is planning to start 700 Karnataka Public Schools. In this background, schools within a radius of 3…
