Legislators’ role under scrutiny: District Minister Mysore/Mysuru: The controversy over alleged irregularities in site allotment by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) under the 50:50 ratio and other scams might lead to the reconstitution of the MUDA Board. Currently, a majority of the MUDA Board members are legislators — MLAs and MLCs — which has…
DCs should not consider themselves Maharajas: CM
July 8, 2024Siddaramaiah demands action from DCs, ZP CEOs amid rising dengue cases, deaths Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah reprimanded Deputy Commissioners (DCs) and Zilla Panchayat (ZP) CEOs, questioning them on actions they have taken to prevent spread of dengue. Chairing a meeting of DCs, ZP CEOs and District In-charge Secretaries at the Vidhana Soudha Conference Hall this…
Mysuru Literature Festival – 2024 | Police mean faith, not fear: DIGP
July 8, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP), Fire and Emergency Services Department Ravi D. Channannavar, turned the Mysuru Literature Festival- 2024, into a platform to send a message to the people that, ‘Police Means Hope, Not Fear.’ Channannavar, who had previously served as the Superintendent of Police (SP) in Mysuru district, eloquently spoke about the…
ASI used tech to survey Gyanvapi Mosque: Dr. Vikram Sampath
July 8, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Renowned historian and author Dr. Vikram Sampath highlighted that the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has utilised advanced technology to conduct a rigorous scientific survey of the Gyanvapi Mosque adjoining the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Speaking at a panel discussion along with Prof. G L. Shekar on ‘Ancient history and contemporary…
Reading enriches problem-solving abilities, says Gangavati Pranesh
July 8, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: On the second and concluding day of the Mysuru Literature Festival, renowned humourist Gangavati Pranesh shared his thoughts with the audience. He emphasised the importance of reading, stating, “Eyes are for reading. The more you read, the stronger your speech becomes.” He encouraged everyone to explore books and novels, highlighting the concept of ‘Vasudhaiva…
‘MLC Vishwanath also got prime MUDA plot’
July 8, 2024MUDA Chairman K. Marigowda releases documents of site in Vishwanath’s wife’s name at Devanur III Stage Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) Chairman K. Marigowda turned the tables on MLC A.H. Vishwanath, accusing him of also being a beneficiary of MUDA’s alternative site scheme. Addressing a press conference at Jaladarshini Guest House on Hunsur Road…
City to get Backwash Water Treatment Plant
July 8, 2024Rs. 1.73 crore Centre-funded project to reclaim 3 to 4 million litres of precious water currently wasted daily Mysore/Mysuru: Following Bengaluru’s lead, the Vani Vilas Water Works (VVWW), the water supply arm of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) will soon feature a state-of-the-art Backwash Water Treatment Plant. Backwashing, a key procedure in water and wastewater…
National Lok Adalat on July 13
July 8, 2024Three books on new criminal laws released Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru Principal District and Sessions Court Judge Ravindra Hegde said that the National Lok Adalat will be held on July 13 and the co-operation of Advocates is vital in disposal of higher number of cases at the Adalat. He was speaking after releasing three Law books on…
Bring dengue treatment under Free Health Scheme: Dr. Yoganna urges Govt.
July 8, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. S.P. Yoganna, Chairman of Suyog Hospital at Ramakrishnanagar in city, has urged Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, to include treatment for dengue fever, under any of its free health schemes like Ayushman Bharat Arogya Karnataka, Yeshasvini and ESI. In a press release, Dr. Yoganna has stated that, dengue fever is fast spreading with…
Intl. Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking observed
July 8, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, organised jointly by the District Administration, Zilla Panchayat, District Health and Family Welfare Department, and District Mental Health Programme Division was observed at a function held at CPC Polytechnic in N.R. Mohalla in city on Saturday. Speaking after inaugurating the event, District Health Officer (DHO) Dr….
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