Mysore/Mysuru: A book titled ‘Grahakane Raja’ was brought out by Akhil Bharatiya Grahak Panchayat (ABGP), Mysuru unit, to create awareness among consumers, during National Consumer Day and Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Panchayat, organised at Pandit Puttaraju Gawai Stadium, J.P. Nagar in the city recently. Speaking after releasing the book, writer and retired Dy.SP J.B….
MLC advises women to utilise Govt. facilities to be independent
January 1, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: MLC C.N. Manjegowda has advised women to avail Government facilities and lead a financially independent life. The MLC was speaking after distributing certificates to the women beneficiaries of training provided under various Government Schemes at a function organised by Jnana Jyothi organisation at Jeevanopaya Kendra (West), Ashokpuram, in the city recently. “Make your child…
Arvind Panagariya is 16th Finance Commission Chairman
January 1, 2024New Delhi: The Central Government on Sunday named former NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman (2015 to 2017) Arvind Panagariya as the Chairman of 16th Finance Commission. Joint Secretary of Union Finance Ministry Rutwik Ranjan Pandey has been appointed as the Secretary of Finance Commission. The Finance Commission is expected to submit its forecast report for 5 years…
‘India’s pension scheme better than other countries’
January 1, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Retired JDPI (Joint Director of Public instruction) P. Sharadamma said that “Indian pension system for retired Government employees was better than the pension system that is prevalent in most of other countries in world.” She was speaking at the Pensioners Day celebration organised by Karnataka State Government Retired Employees Association at its office in…
Periyapatna Rotary Midtown donates chairs, study materials to Anganwadi
January 1, 2024Bylakuppe: The Periyapatna Rotary Midtown 3181, under the Presidentship of Rajegowda has taken up many social programmes in the year 2023-24, thus keeping up its commitment for social works, said Bylakuppe Panchayat Development Officer (PDO) Boregowda. He was speaking during the handing over of chairs, balls and study charts by Rotary Mid Town 3181 to…
Tenant held for stealing gold ornaments from owner’s house
January 1, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Alanahalli Police have arrested a woman tenant on charges of stealing gold ornaments from the house of the owner. The arrested woman has been identified as 35-year-old Priyadarshini, a native of Mandya, who had taken the house of Jyothi on rent at Yaraganahalli in city. Priyadarshini had allegedly stolen the key of Jyothi’s house…
New Year Gala: City sets strict safety measures
December 31, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru is gearing up for a vibrant New Year’s Eve celebration tonight. Despite the sold-out status at party venues in hotels, resorts and clubs, last-minute preparations are underway to accommodate youngsters who traditionally engage in pub-hopping on the year’s final day. To maintain order and safety, numerous Police kiosks and check-posts will be strategically…
Echo of his brother’s arrest in tree felling case: MP Pratap Simmha takes a swipe at CM Siddaramaiah
December 31, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Expressing dismay over his younger brother Vikram Simha’s arrest in an illegal tree felling case in Hassan, Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simmha has taken a sarcastic swipe at Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, suggesting that one should learn the art of troubling others from Siddaramaiah. Addressing the media at his Vijayanagar residence this morning, Pratap Simmha ironically…
PM Modi speaks about ‘Fit India’ in his last ‘Mann Ki Baat’ of 2023
December 31, 2023New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi this morning addressed the last ‘Mann ki Baat’ of this year. In the 108th episode of PM’s radio programme, he said that India is becoming an ‘innovation hub’, which is a symbol of the fact that the people of the country are not going to stop. “For us the…
Arun Yogiraj’s Ram Lalla idol: Trust’s final decision still under wraps
December 31, 2023It speaks to you’: Sculpture selection process done, idol reflecting 5-yr-old Ram Lalla chosen Mysore/Mysuru: Has the Ram Lalla idol, intricately crafted by the skilled Mysuru-based sculptor Arun Yogiraj, been chosen for the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ scheduled for January 22, 2024 in Ayodhya? The air of anticipation lingers as the Board of Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth…
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