Mysore/Mysuru: Prof. N. Venkoba Rao (87), Founder of city’s Maithri School for Mentally Retarded Children and a resident of Jayalakshmipuram 2nd Cross, passed away this morning at his residence in city. A native of Yelandur, he leaves behind his wife Mayadevi, one daughter, one son and a host of relatives and friends. Prof. Rao had…
Takes officials to task for side conversations; asks them to take notes and strive for improved rural development Mysore/Mysuru: Upset by incorrect statistics provided to him, Priyank Kharge, Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (RDPR), expressed his frustration during a progress review meeting held at D. Devaraj Urs Hall in ZP Office here this…
Tumakuru: Cooperation Minister K.N. Rajanna told reporters in Tumakuru this morning, suggesting that if the party high command decides against Siddharamaah continuing as Chief Minister, Dr. G. Parameshwara should step into the role. Rajanna made it clear that as long as Siddharamaiah holds the position of Chief Minister, both Parameshwara and himself will support him….
Mysore/Mysuru: With the Congress leadership appointing him as a Minister in the first round alongside party veterans, Chittapur MLA Priyank Kharge, now holding the influential IT, BT, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (RDPR) portfolios, stands as one of the top leaders in Karnataka Congress. Speaking to reporters in Mysuru this morning, Priyank Kharge shared his…
Mysore/Mysuru: Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), in collaboration with Karnataka Skill Development Corporation (KSDC), organised the Women@Work (W@W) conclave in city yesterday. The primary objective of this event was to promote gender diversity, empower women and encourage their active participation in the workforce. The event took place at Infosys campus in Hebbal, serving as a…
Gained fame for his love of rice, often raiding homes and shops in search of his favourite staple Mysore/Mysuru: On Tuesday, Nov. 1, elephant ‘Akki Raja’ or ‘Vinayagan’ died due to a massive cardiac arrest at the Rampura Elephant Camp, part of the Ainooru Maarigudi Range in the Hediyala Sub-Division of Bandipur Tiger Reserve. ‘Akki…
Mysore/Mysuru: In the coming months, when the time arrives to replace your toothbrush, it’s likely that you haven’t given much thought on how to properly dispose of the old one. You may simply toss your old brush into the trash. Mysuru, with an average population of 1.3 million, generates approximately 60 tonnes of toothbrush waste…
Mysore/Mysuru: “Swami Siddharamaiah, as the Chief Minister with a strong and secure mandate, it’s imperative that you shift your focus from the fight for the CM’s post for five years and come to the aid of our people who are facing a severe drought,” said Chamundeshwari MLA G.T. Devegowda (GTD), speaking to reporters at Taluk…
Residents may hand over e-waste till Nov. 10 Mysore/Mysuru: Lions Club of Mysore West (LCMW) has been collecting electronic waste for recycling since last month. E-waste contains hazardous chemicals such as lead, mercury and cadmium which seep into the earth and contaminate both soil and underground water when landfilled, thus posing a risk to human…
Multi-talented twin sisters Tara and Trisha enthral students Mysore/Mysuru: Meraki, the three-day Annual Cultural and Literary Festival was held at I Can International School in Mysuru recently. Organised, curated and conducted by School’s Student Council, it engaged students across all grades. Meraki is synonymous with the school’s sustainable, multicultural, student-led campus life. This year’s theme,…
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