Mysore/Mysuru: The Forest Department is actively engaged in various programmes aimed at maintaining ecological balance and green cover. In the current season, a total of 3.29 lakh saplings of different varieties have been planted and distributed across six nurseries under the Mysuru Regional Division of the Forest Department in Mysuru city. These saplings are now…
Andhra’s request for Karnataka’s jumbos rejected
June 9, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The wildlife of Karnataka presents a rich tapestry of experiences for both locals and visitors alike. Covering approximately 45 percent of the Western Ghats, the State boasts of national parks, elephant camps, wildlife sanctuaries and expansive forests. This natural abundance has long been a source of admiration and pride for the residents and at…
Residents fume over delayed UGD works on Vijayanagar Road
June 9, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Vijayanagar Road, a crucial link connecting various parts of the city, has become a nightmare for residents and businesses due to incomplete Underground Drainage (UGD) works. The ongoing construction, which started one-and-a-half months ago, is incomplete yet and has severely disrupted daily life of people. Following rains, the already dug-up road has turned into…
NEET row: CM demands probe
June 9, 2024Bengaluru: Sensing a major scam in NEET-2024 exam conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to Under-Graduate medical courses (MBBS) in the country, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has demanded a probe into the alleged irregularities in the exam. In a press release, Siddaramaiah said there is a national apprehension about serious irregularities in NEET-2024 exam…
Sex scandal: Prajwal taken to Holenarasipura for spot inspection by SIT
June 9, 2024Hassan: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) took suspended JD(S) leader and former MP Prajwal Revanna to his house at Holenarasipura in Hassan district for spot inspection. Prajwal, who lost the 2024 Lok Sabha election as an NDA candidate from Hassan, is facing sexual assault cases. Prajwal’s parents — Holenarasipura MLA H.D. Revanna and Bhavani Revanna…
Guarantee Schemes have not benefited Congress Party
June 9, 2024Defeated party candidate M. Lakshmana urges CM Siddaramaiah to stop Schemes Mysore/Mysuru: M. Lakshmana, KPCC Spokesperson and defeated Congress party’s candidate from Mysuru-Kodagu Lok Sabha Constituency has urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to take a relook into the five Guarantee Schemes, stating that the people by voting for BJP have expressed their dislike towards the Scheme….
Alleged dowry harassment: Husband stabs wife’s brother to death
June 9, 2024Tragedy unfolds as youth goes to sister’s rescue at Ramakrishnanagar ‘I’ block in city Mysore/Mysuru: A youth, who had gone to his sister’s house to bring her back following alleged dowry harassment by her husband and his family members, met his tragic end, as he was stabbed to death at Ramakrishnanagar ‘I’ Block here yesterday….
Guarantee Confusion!
June 9, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: There seems to be confusion prevailing among the Congress party leaders for the continuation of Guarantee Schemes in the State. While defeated candidate from Mysuru-Kodagu LS Constituency M. Lakshmana has urged the State Government to take a relook into the Guarantee Schemes, stating that the people had voted against the schemes, Magadi MLA Balakrishna…
People should be committed to save environment: Judge B.G. Dinesh
June 9, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: People should be committed in conserving the environment for future generations, said Senior Civil Judge and District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Member Secretary B.G. Dinesh. Speaking after inaugurating World Environment Day celebrations jointly organised by District Administration, DLSA, Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) and Madilu Educational and Rural Development Society at Kirurangamandira in…
Say NO to food wrapped in newspapers for better health
June 9, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Despite stringent laws framed by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), the age-old practice of packing takeaway food in used newspapers persists, posing severe health risks to consumers. Vendors across hotels, bakeries and roadside fast-food joints continue to defy these regulations, ignoring the potential dangers associated with this practice. The harmful…
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