New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was in Himachal Pradesh’s Lepcha yesterday to celebrate Deepavali with security personnel, said for him, a place where Armymen are is no less than a temple. The Prime Minister has made it a point to celebrate the festival with Soldiers every year. In 2014, the PM celebrated the…
I am committed to Kodagu’s growth, says A.S. Ponnanna, Virajpet MLA
November 13, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Ajjikuttira S. Ponnanna, Virajpet (Kodagu) MLA and legal advisor to the Chief Minister, said that he was committed to the comprehensive development of Kodagu, making it his responsibility. He was speaking at the felicitation function organised in his honour and also in honour of Dr. Kalyatanda B. Ganapathy, recipient of Hon. Doctorate from the…
Bygone era gold treasure unearthed in Kodagu
November 13, 2023Siddapura: In a stunning discovery, a trove of ancient gold, silver jewellery, and metal artefacts has been unearthed at Anandapura village on the main road of Siddapura in Kodagu district. The remarkable find is located at the ancient Ishwara Temple, nestled within the Tata Coffee Estate in Anandapura village, falling under the Ammathi Gram Panchayat…
JD(S) carries out drought study in district
November 13, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: With the State reeling under severe drought, a JD(S) team headed by Chamundeshwari MLA G.T. Devegowda carried out a drought study at Bettadur in Bilikere Hobli of Hunsur taluk yesterday morning. Speaking on the occasion, G.T. Devegowda said the State is experiencing unprecedented drought with the failure of monsoon. Pointing out that according to…
Illegal waste dumping persists on Ring Road
November 13, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Despite repeated awareness campaigns, cleaning initiatives, and the threat of penalties, waste and construction debris continue to plague the Ring Road in Mysuru. The problem is exacerbated by a lack of awareness and understanding regarding the detrimental effects of such dumping. Many individuals remain oblivious to the environmental and public health consequences of their…
Child prodigy Srihari Uliyaru shines bright as Harikatha artiste
November 13, 2023Children’s Day celebrated on Nov. 14 every year is an occasion to provide the platform for extraordinary talents who have been relentlessly pursuing their interest with zeal. Srihari Acharya Uliyaru is one such child prodigy, who at the age of 14, has carved a niche career on his own as ‘Harikatha’ artiste. Hailing from Uliyaru…
Chinchani Mutt Seer passes away
November 13, 2023Chikkodi: Chikkodi taluk’s Chinchani Sidda Samsthana Mutt Seer Allamaprabhu Swamiji (63), who was popularly known as ‘Kannadada Swamiji’ in local circles, passed away at KLE Hospital in Belagavi on Sunday following prolonged illness. The Seer, who was indisposed for several months, was admitted to Belagavi Hospital on Saturday, where he passed away on Sunday after…
Firecrackers mishap during Deepavali: 30-bed Ward ready at K.R. Hospital to attend eye and burn injuries
November 13, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: A Ward with 30-beds is ready to attend any cases of eye and burn injuries due to bursting of crackers during Deepavali festival, according to Dean and Director of Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMC&RI) Dr. K.R. Dakshayani. “Patients should be rushed to the casualty ward, which is near the entrance of K.R….
Maharani’s College students urge CM, Higher Education Minister for more toilets
November 13, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Demanding additional toilet facilities, students of Maharani’s Women’s Commerce and Management College, Vinayakanagar (Paduvarahalli) on Mysuru-Hunsur road in the city, staged a flash protest at the College campus recently. The protesting students said “The Maharani’s College building with 11 toilets was inaugurated six years ago, which was sufficient for the students then. Now, the…
English Inter-School Literary Competition held at St. Joseph’s Central School
November 13, 2023Excel Public School bags Overall Championship Mysore/Mysuru: Zeal… English Inter-School Literary Competition was inaugurated at St. Joseph’s Central School in Vijayanagar here on Nov.11. Sujatha Rajpal, Freelance writer and author, was the chief guest. Rev. Fr. Vijay Kumar, Secretary, Mysore Diocesan Educational Society (MDES), presided. Joyce Lobo, CEO, St. Joseph’s Educational Institutions, was the guest…
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