From 57 deaths in May-June 2023 to six in November Mysore/Mysuru: The alarming number of fatal accidents on the Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway has seen a drastic decline, thanks to the enforcement of strict laws and action against commuters who violate the rules. Between September and November 2023, Police have booked over 5,000 cases against vehicles who…
Christmas celebrated with religious fervour
December 25, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Marking the birth of Jesus Christ, Christmas was celebrated across the city with grandeur and religious fervour last night. All churches were colourfully decorated for the festive occasion, resonating with carol singing and Holy Mass. Church services, including Midnight Mass on Christmas eve, are significant events. Last evening, homes, streets and public spaces were…
Veerashaiva-Lingayat Convention opposes Caste Census
December 25, 2023Davanagere: The two-day Veerashaiva-Lingayat Convention, which concluded at Bapuji MBA College Grounds at Davanagere on Sunday, has severely opposed the Caste Census. Thousands of community members and a number of Seers belonging to different Mutts from different parts of the State attended the Convention in which a total of eight resolutions were passed. Addressing the…
Hanuman devotees take out peaceful Hanuma Sankeerthana Yatra at Srirangapatna
December 25, 2023Srirangapatna: Amidst tight Police security, thousands of Hanuman devotees participated in a peaceful Hanuma Sankeerthana Yatra on the auspicious day of Hanuma Jayanti, yesterday at Srirangapatna. The devotees, who are called as ‘Hanuman Maladharis’, started off after offering puja at Anjayneyaswamy Temple near Nimishamba Temple at Ganjam. Thousands of Hanuman Maladharis from Mysuru, Mandya and…
Wildlife rescue: Mysuru Zoo trains frontline staff, vets
December 25, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: A workshop on ‘Wildlife rescue and management’ was conducted by Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (Mysuru Zoo) from Dec. 18 to 20. The workshop involved veterinarians and frontline staff of the Forest Department. It aimed to enhance the capacity and skill sets of professionals working in high-conflict areas across seven districts (Kodagu, Chikkamagaluru, Hassan, Mysuru,…
Janjatiya Gaurav Divas celebrated at CFTRI
December 25, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: To commemorate the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, the legendary freedom fighter and tribal leader of the country, Janjatiya Gaurav Divas 2023 was celebrated at Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) in Mysuru recently. As part of the celebrations, homage and floral tributes were paid to Birsa Munda. Dr. N. Muniraju, Director and…
‘Spoorthi Jaatre’ evokes good response
December 25, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The day-long ‘Spoorthi Jaatre,’ organised by Spoorthi, the Ladies Wing of Builders’ Association of India (BAI), Mysore Centre, at Jayamma Govindegowda Kalyana Mantapa in Kuvempunagar on Sunday, drew good response from the public. Shubha Sanjay Urs, Founder and Chairperson of Mysuru Books Club-2015, inaugurated the event. Speaking on the occasion, Shubha said that the…
Devotees pour in to have glimpse of ‘Ayodhya Ram Mandir’ in city
December 25, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: A replica of the Ayodhya Ram Mandir is currently on display at Sri Rama Mandira in Jayanagar, Mysuru and is open for public viewing today and tomorrow between 6 am and 11 pm. The replica was kept for display on Dec. 23 as part of Sri Vaikunta Ekadashi. This replica of the Ayodhya Ram…
Sr. Journalist Gouri Satya, Educationist Raghu Kautilya receive Hoysala Awards
December 25, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Senior Journalist of the city Gouri Satya and Chairman of Nypunya School of Excellence Raghu Kautilya were among the 18 personalities who were conferred with the prestigious Hoysala Award at a programme organised under the aegis of Hoysala Kannada Sangha and Savigannada Patrika Balaga at Veene Seshanna Bhavan on Adichunchanagiri road in Kuvempunagar here…
Friend arrested in Kodagu estate owner’s murder
December 25, 2023Accused hailed from Uttar Pradesh; Killing took place for Rs. 12,000 near Hunsur APMC Yard Hunsur/ Madikeri: In a significant breakthrough, Hunsur Police have solved the recent murder case of Vinu Changappa, an estate owner in Kodagu, who was murdered near the APMC Yard in Hunsur. Investigations have revealed that 52-year-old Changappa was murdered by…
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