Bengaluru: In a significant breakthrough in the investigation of the Bengaluru Rameshwaram Cafe blast case, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a key suspect from Karnataka’s Ballari district. NIA took over the blast case on Mar. 3. Identified as Shabbir, the suspect was taken into custody by the anti-terror agency for his alleged involvement…
Hundreds rally behind Prathap Simha for LS ticket
March 13, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: In an emotional display of solidarity, supporters of Mysuru-Kodagu MP Prathap Simha protested this morning, advocating for his candidacy in the upcoming Lok Sabha (LS) election. They decried the party High Command’s apparent move to deny him a chance to contest the elections for the third time in a row. Gathering near the Hinkal…
Amid ticket denial buzz, Simha vows to work for party’s sake
March 13, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Amid speculations over the possible denial of ticket this time to contest the forthcoming Lok Sabha election from Mysuru- Kodagu Constituency, MP Prathap Simha has softened his stance willing to work for whomsoever candidate the party fields in the elections. Addressing the gathering after receiving felicitation from Kannada Chaluvali Kendra Samithi at Patrakarthara Bhavana…
Mysore Paints to be developed as a competitive brand: Minister
March 13, 2024Bengaluru: Karnataka Minister for Large and Medium Industries M.B. Patil on Monday chaired a board meeting of the State-owned Mysore Paints and Varnish Limited (MPVL) to discuss the strategies needed to be adopted to increase its production capacity and financial turnover and added that the aim is to develop ‘Mysore Paints’ as a brand to…
Give priority for drinking water: District Minister
March 13, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Social Welfare and Mysuru District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa instructed the Officers to stay alert by ensuring that no water crisis erupts in the district, with due priority to use water sources only to meet drinking water requirements. He was speaking during a meeting on handling drought situation with Officers at Zilla Panchayat (ZP)…
Water: YES for drinking, NO for other purposes
March 13, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Owing to summer season there has been a depletion in water level at the sources, but a rise in demand for water. To cope with the situation, no permission is given for temporary water connection for construction purposes, multi-storeyed buildings, commercial and industrial purposes. Accordingly, the residents of Mysuru should use water in a…
Sports helps Officers in beating stress: DC
March 13, 2024District-level Government Employees Sports Meet Mysore/Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. K.V. Rajendra said: “Sports helps Officers who work for 365 days in a year in developing a better mindset by overcoming job-related stress.” He was speaking during the inauguration of two-day District-level Government Employees Sports Meet, organised by Mysuru District Government Employees Association, Zilla Panchayat…
Sugarcane laden truck falls on car: 3 of a family killed
March 13, 2024Chamarajanagar: Three of five persons belonging to the same family were killed while two others sustained serious injuries when a truck carrying sugarcane fell on the car at Dimbam Ghat in Chamarajanagar border on Tuesday. The deceased are said to be from Erode in Tamil Nadu and more information is awaited. The five occupants of…
II PU students to get grace marks for Physics
March 13, 2024Bengaluru: The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has issued a circular stating that students who appeared for the II PU Physics board examination on Mar. 7 will receive grace marks, following a request from a majority of the students. This decision comes in response to an online petition initiated by II PU science…
Journalists recall Vasu’s contributions to society
March 13, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: During an event held at Pathrakarthara Bhavan yesterday, journalists gathered to honour the memory of the late former MLA Vasu, who passed away on Mar. 9. Vasu was not only known for his political career but also as a media entrepreneur who significantly contributed to the field of journalism by providing employment opportunities to…
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