Mysuru reports 4105 new COVID-19 positive cases, 1703 discharges and 3 deaths today.
Heli Tourism project takes off; MoUs inked
January 24, 2022Bengaluru: To attract domestic and international tourists to experience the rich tourism and ecological diversity of Karnataka, the Karnataka State Tourism Department has launched the ambitious Heli Tourism project connecting places of tourist interest. The Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) yesterday signed MoUs with two helicopter operators — Thumby Aviation Pvt. Ltd. and Chipsan…
City Police hold rehearsal for Republic Day celebration
January 24, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: With the Republic Day celebrations (Jan. 26) just two days away, the City Police held a full-scale rehearsal at Bannimantap Parade Grounds here this morning, for the third straight day. Today was the last-day of the three-day rehearsal. All the wings of the City and District Police, including CAR, DAR, KSRP, Mounted Police, Traffic…
Hallikar breed ox sold for a record Rs. 7.75 lakh at Srirangapatna
January 24, 2022Srirangapatna: A seven-year-old Hallikar breed ox belonging to Vinod, son of farmer Suresh of Palahalli village, has been sold for a record Rs. 7.75 lakh to one Manju of Tegur village in Chikkamagalur. The ox, named King Gagan, has taken part in more than 80 cart races and had won many prizes. Vinod used to…
PM unveils Netaji’s hologram statue at India Gate in Delhi
January 24, 2022New Delhi: India began its Republic Day celebrations from Jan. 23, a first, to include the 125th birth anniversary of late freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. To mark the occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the hologram statue of Netaji at India Gate in New Delhi — under the cupola where the statue of…
IIT Bombay’s start-up contest: Mysuru-based tech start-up makes it to semi-finals
January 24, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: SportiWe, a new generation sports networking start-up based out of Mysuru, makes it to top list to compete against other innovative start-ups in the country at Start-up event (The Ten Minute Million 2022) organised by E-Cell, IIT Bombay. The event revolutionises by giving start-ups an opportunity to impress panellists with the start-up idea and…
Tiger estimation exercise begins at Nagarahole
January 24, 2022Hunsur: The National Tiger Estimation exercise began at Nagarahole Tiger Reserve forest yesterday morning and eight ranges would be covered in the first phase of the exercise, said Forest officials. There are a total of 91 beats and the Forest staff will cover 5 km daily on foot and will cover 15 km till Jan….
75 new NCC Units to come up in Karnataka: Bommai
January 24, 2022Bengaluru: Karnataka will start 75 new Units of the National Cadets Corps (NCC) in Schools and Colleges and induct 7,500 more cadets into the force this year, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said on Sunday. The CM was speaking at a function held to celebrate the 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. Bommai said…
Jal Bhavan inauguration: Cong. accuses District Minister of protocol violation
January 24, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Accusing District Minister S.T. Somashekar of protocol violation in the inauguration of Jal Bhavan and other Government programmes, the Congress has warned of showing black flags whenever the District Minister arrives in Mysuru on an official visit. Addressing a joint press meet at Jaladarshini Guest House here on Saturday, Hunsur MLA H.P. Manjunath charged…
R-Day Parade: Army to showcase evolution of uniforms and rifles
January 24, 2022New Delhi: The Republic Day (R-Day) marching contingents of the Indian Army on Rajpath this year will showcase different uniforms evolved over the years, starting from 1950 to 2022, Maj. Gen. Alok Kakkar said on Sunday. There will be 16 marching contingents in Republic Day Parade on Rajpath this year, with each contingent comprising 96…
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