Congress ahead in Telangana; results a crucial prelude to 2024 LS polls New Delhi: Five hours into the counting of votes for Assembly polls in four States this morning, the BJP is comfortably leading in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh. The Congress is ahead in Telangana, marking its sole consolation in this round of State…
Cars vroom in Dasara Gravel Fest
December 3, 202395 rallyists zoom on twin track near Lalitha Mahal Helipad; 4 women steal the show Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru Dasara Gravel Fest-2023 began with hundreds of cars of different makes, steered by top rallyists showing their prowess on the gravel circuit near Lalitha Mahal Helipad this morning and expected to finish at 5 pm. Founder-Editor of…
Mahabhisheka performed to Nandi atop Chamundi Hill
December 3, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The annual Mahabhisheka to the statue of Nandi atop Chamundi Hill, organised by Bettada Balaga Charitable Trust during Karthika Masa, was performed for the 18th year this morning in the presence of Seers and hundreds of devotees. According to the tradition, 32 puja articles including milk, curd, honey, tender coconut, flowers, coins, sugarcane juice,…
Dasara 2023: Traditional but expensive at Rs. 29.25 crore
December 3, 20232022 celebrations cost Rs. 28.74 crore; no wasteful expenditure, says DC Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru District Administration has spent Rs. 29.25 crore for the Dasara Festival 2023, surpassing the expenditure of the 2022 celebrations. Despite the State Government’s announcement that this year’s Dasara would not be extravagant, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. K.V. Rajendra, who is also…
Effect of establishment of more Universities: Admission in Mysore Varsity drops drastically
December 3, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: With the Government establishing Universities at District-level, admissions to the over century-old University of Mysore (UoM), which is known for its reputation, has dropped drastically this academic year. Prior to the establishment of District level Universities, UoM had jurisdiction that covered Mysuru, Mandya, Hassan and Chamarajanagar. In the previous year (2022-23), as many as…
NRN sparks debate with anti-guarantee stance
December 3, 2023Anti-constitutional, says Dr. Mahadevappa, Priyank Kharge says wait for one year, D.K. Shivakumar more diplomatic Mysuru/Bengaluru: Infosys founder N.R. Narayana Murthy’s (NRN) recent stance against Congress Government freebies has ignited a contentious discussion, drawing opposition from Ministers in Karnataka. Addressing the 26th edition of Bengaluru Tech Summit 2023, Murthy advocated for a new approach, stating…
140 years for Mysuru City Railway Station
December 3, 2023‘Station Mahotsav’ held to commemorate historic opening Mysore/Mysuru: A ‘Station Mahotsav’ was held on Dec. 1 at the Mysuru City Railway Station, commemorating the 140th anniversary of the opening of its historic building. Divisional Railway Manager Shilpi Agarwal inaugurated the event and acknowledged the visionary efforts of the erstwhile rulers of the Mysore Kingdom for…
Unearthing of prenatal sex determination racket: Foetuses were dumped in dustbins, says accused nurse
December 3, 2023Shocking details emerge as Bengaluru Police grill head nurse of now closed Mathaa Hospital Bengaluru/Mysuru: The Byappanahalli Police in Bengaluru have arrested Manjula, the head nurse of Mathaa Hospital in Udayagiri, Mysuru, owned by Dr. Chandan Ballal, the prime accused in the sex determination racket. Manjula, who had eluded authorities following the racket’s exposure, was…
No sight of tiger even after 5 days; Confusions over rumours
December 3, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The combing operation to trace and trap the tiger which had created panic among the residents of Doddakanya and surrounding villages in the taluk has continued, with the tiger remaining elusive still. For five days, the tiger has been playing hide-and-seek with the Forest staff, who are making all efforts to capture the tiger….
Vigilance teams in Mandya to combat female foeticide
December 3, 2023Mandya: Mandya Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. Kumara, has formed vigilance committees to combat female foeticide. These committees will operate in accordance with the provisions of the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994, and the Karnataka Private Medical Establishments (KPMEA) Act, 2007. Their primary objectives include ensuring the secure handling, registration…















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