Mysore/Mysuru: In preparation for the Lok Sabha polls, the Election Commission of India (ECI) is enhancing the services offered through the Saksham app to better accommodate voters with disabilities exceeding 40 percent (physically challenged) and senior citizens aged 85 and above. The Saksham app for physically challenged voters offers a range of features including registration…
Sri Ramakrishna’s teachings foster peace in troubled times
March 27, 2024First edition of ‘Thingala Tilivu’ by Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa Seva Prathishtana Mysore/Mysuru: Swami Sarvajayanandaji Maharaj of Sri Ramakrishna Ashram, Mysuru, emphasised the pressing need to counteract the prevailing sentiments of dissatisfaction and unrest that plague contemporary society. He underscored the importance of propagating the teachings of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Swami Vivekananda, and Sarada Devi to…
Voter awareness held for factory workers
March 27, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Maintaining that the biggest elections in the world is the forthcoming LS polls in the country, Department of Industries and Commerce Joint Director Dinesh said it is important that every eligible citizen of the country takes part in ethical voting without falling prey to any allurements. He was speaking at the voter awareness programme…
Yaduveer to file nomination papers on Apr. 3
March 27, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu Lok Sabha BJP candidate Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar will file his nomination papers on Apr.3. Taking part in the BJP OBC Morcha Convention in city yesterday, MP Prathap Simha said that scores of BJP workers should be present during the filing of papers on that day. Pointing out that the filing of papers…
Hunsur officials trained in poll code enforcement
March 27, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Keeping in view the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections, the district authorities have launched comprehensive measures aimed at ensuring a smooth and transparent electoral process. Yesterday, at the Ambedkar Bhavan in Hunsur, a training programme was convened to discuss the implementation of Model Code of Conduct, vital for upholding the integrity of democratic process. Under…
Art is Peace
March 27, 2024World Theatre Day today: Message by Jon Fosse Mysore/Mysuru: Since 1962 World Theatre Day is being celebrated by International Theatre Institute (ITI), the World Organisation for Performing Arts, theatre professionals and theatre lovers, on Mar. 27. This day is a celebration for those who can see the value and importance of the art form “theatre”…
Mysuru Dy. Commissioner warns against unauthorised use of river water
March 27, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: With the district staring at a drinking water crisis due to poor rainfall, Deputy Commissioner Dr. K.V. Rajendra has ordered ban on unauthorised drawing of river water for agricultural and other commercial purposes. The move is aimed at preventing drinking water shortage with the district under the grip of drought. The DC’s order comes…
Four persons including three from Mysuru meet watery grave at Muthathi
March 27, 2024Mandya: In a tragic incident, four persons including three from Mysuru drowned in Cauvery River near Muthathi in Mandya district on Tuesday. The deceased have been identified as Nagesh (45), his son Bharat (17), Mahadeva (14) and Guru (32). While Nagesh, Bharat and Mahadeva were the residents of Gundu Rao Nagar in Mysuru, Guru was…
Book ‘Ammanagudda-Antarala’ released
March 27, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: At a function held at District Kannada Sahitya Parishat (KSP), Vijayanagar First Stage in the city recently, retired Bangalore University Professor Basavaraju Kalgudi released the book ‘Ammanagudda-Antarala’ written by Prof. C. Sarvamangala. The function was organised by Kannada Writers Trust to commemorate International Women’s Day. Speaking after releasing the book, Prof. Basavaraju Kalgudi said…
Swami Smaranananda of Belur Mutt passes away
March 27, 2024He was the 16th President of Ramakrishna Mutt and Mission MysoreMysuru: Swami Smaranananda, the 16th President of the Ramakrishna Mutt and Ramakrishna Mission, passed away at Ramakrishna Mission Seva Pratishthan Hospital in Kolkata yesterday. He was 94. Born in Andami village of Thanjavur district in Tamil Nadu in the year 1929, Swami Smaranananda came in…
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