Mysore/Mysuru: A tree uprooted and fell in the middle of road on Janathanagar-TK Layout main road, damaging the electric poles along with the scooters parked on the stretch, in the city this morning. Following the incident, the vehicular traffic on the otherwise busy road was disrupted for one hour. According to eyewitnesses, the incident happened…
MP Pratap Simmha clarifies ‘Somaari Sidda’ and its usage
December 28, 2023If you throw stones at me, I will respond with stones. I am Pratap Simmha. I am not a mango tree to give you fruit when you pelt stones at it. Siddaramaiah avare, indeed, we have the ability to address people with utmost respect while answering challenging or pertinent questions of public concern. I urge…
World Toilet Day: MCC plans eight new toilets in city
December 28, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: As part of World Toilet Day, ‘The Clean Toilet Challenge’ was observed by Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) from Dec. 19 to 25 in the city. The programme was organised by Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs under its ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan Urban 2.0 plan.’ As part of the challenge, a Walkathon was organised,…
139th Congress Foundation Day | Congress believes in uniting people: District Minister
December 28, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The 139th Foundation Day of Congress party was celebrated at Congress Bhavan near Railway Station in city this morning. Social Welfare and District In-charge Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa, who took part in the Foundation Day celebrations said “Congress believes in bringing people together, like how the fight against British colonial rule was shaped and…
Creating awareness on Millets: Hundreds of students participate in Walkathon
December 28, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: To create awareness on the importance of Millets (Siridhanya), a Millet Walkathon — Namma Nadige Siridhanya Kadege (Our Walk Towards Millets) — was organised from Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple to the Old DC’s Office this morning, under the joint aegis of the District Administration, Zilla Panchayat (ZP), Agriculture Department and various other organisations. City Police…
Art Show ‘Trees, Water, Stardust’ at The Heritage House from tomorrow
December 28, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: A week-long Art Show titled ‘Trees, Water, Stardust,’ which includes paintings, performances and public art activities, will be held at The Heritage House in Saraswathipuram from tomorrow (Dec. 29), under the aegis of Ramsons Kala Pratishtana and Indian Heritage Cities Network. The Art Show will be open between 4.30 pm and 8.30 pm till…
Next, Rahul Gandhi to take out ‘Bharat Nyay Yatra’ from Jan. 14, 2024
December 28, 2023New Delhi: After the stupendous success of ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ taken out from South to North, former Congress President Rahul Gandhi is all set to take out ‘Bharat Nyay Yatra’ in Eastern and Western parts of the country. Rahul will be embarking on 6,200-km long padayatra from Manipur to Mumbai on Jan. 14, 2024 and…
Actor-Politician ‘Captain’ Vijayakanth dies at 71
December 28, 2023Chennai: Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazgam (DMDK) Founder-Leader and popular yesteryear Tamil actor Vijayakanth died in Chennai today following an illness. He was 71. Earlier in the day, the party informed through a post on its official X handle that “Vijayakanth was admitted to a hospital and put on ventilator support after he complained of breathing…
Coming, Pink Scooters for MCC women Pourakarmikas
December 28, 2023850 Pourakarmikas on permanent roll and direct pay system to reap the benefit in first phase. Mysore/Mysuru: If all goes according to plan, women Pourakarmikas can reach their work place with ease, with Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) planning to provide ‘Pink Electric Scooters (e-Scooters)’ to them. In the first phase, 850 women Pourakarmikas on permanent…
Anniversary offer at Prakash Jewellers
December 28, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: As part of its 59th anniversary celebrations, Prakash Jewellers has announced a special offer of Rs. 300 off only on gold jewellery (terms and conditions apply). Established in the year 1964, Prakash Jewellers has been a symbol of quality, craftsmanship and tradition. Specialising in gold, silver and diamond jewellery, Prakash Jewellers caters to a…
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