Mysore/Mysuru: In a blend of ingenuity and technology, some motorists on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Access-Controlled Highway (National Highway 275) are using a mobile app to dodge penalties and avoid having a First Information Report (FIR) filed against them. The app in question, ‘Radar Speed Camera Detector,’ identifies speed cameras installed along the Highway, allowing drivers to…
Metal Detector to keep Dasara elephants under check
August 27, 2024Forest Department personnel frisk the foot of the jumbos to check for metal objects if any Mysore/Mysuru: Following the suspicion of metal pieces getting into the foot of Dasara elephants during the regular practice, the Forest Department personnel frisked the foot of the elephants with a Hand Held Metal Detector on Monday. This follows the…
Advocates demand implementation of SC order on internal reservation
August 27, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: City-based Samajika Nyayapara Vakilara Vedike (Advocates Forum) has urged the State Government to implement the recent Supreme Court (SC) order on inner reservation. Addressing a press meet at Pathrakartara Bhavan here this morning, senior Advocate S. Arun Kumar said that a SC Bench headed by CJI D.Y. Chandrachud permitted the States to create sub-classifications…
MP Yaduveer Wadiyar urged to address coffee growers’ plight
August 27, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The Kodagu Samrakshana Vedike raised serious concerns about the Robusta coffee growers being deprived of fair market prices, aligning with international standards. The Vedike members called on Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar and Pramoda Devi Wadiyar in Mysuru yesterday and discussed the pressing challenges faced by coffee growers in the region. The delegation…
Why focus only on Darshan: Sumalatha questions media
August 27, 2024Bengaluru: Former Mandya MP Sumalatha Ambarish has criticised the media’s focus on the VIP treatment received by Kannada actor and murder accused Darshan Thoogudeepa. Speaking to reporters here this morning, she questioned, “Is this the first time such incidents are happening in jails? How long has this been going on? Why is it being highlighted…
Centre to boost coffee growers with Rs. 308 crore aid package
August 27, 2024Chikkamagalur: The Union Commerce Ministry has announced a significant boost for coffee growers with a grant of Rs. 307.80 crore. This aid, channelled through the Coffee Board, aims to provide much-needed support to the coffee industry in the region. It will provide coffee planters with access to subsidies for plantation development. According to Coffee Board…
KPSC exam for gazetted probationers held
August 27, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The competitive exam for appointment of Gazetted Probationers (Group A and B) conducted by the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) was held today at 11 centres across the city, amid tight Police security. Despite the demand by various quarters for the postponement of the exam, the KPSC went ahead with the conduct of the…
Four arrested for house burglary, chain snatching; 85 cases solved
August 27, 2024Gold, silver, cars, two-wheelers, ganja, pistols, live bullets worth Rs. 45 lakh seized Mysore/Mysuru: The City Crime Branch (CCB) Police have made significant progress in combating crime by arresting four individuals involved in 85 criminal cases, including chain snatchings, house burglaries and vehicle thefts. The operation has led to the recovery of substantial amounts of…
Flute Concert at Rama Mandira
August 27, 2024Mysuru: Sri Thyagaraja Sangeetha Sabha Charitable Trust, Mysuru, has organised a Karnatak Classical Flute Concert by Vid. Raghu Simha from Bengaluru at Jayanagar Rama Mandira in Mysuru tomorrow (Aug. 28) at 6 pm. He will be accompanied by Vid. H.S. Thandavamurthy on violin, Vid. G.T. Swamy on mridanga and Vid. M.R. Mohan on morching, according…
Nadakishorotsava: State-level Youth Fest at Nadabrahma
August 27, 2024Mysuru: Sri Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha is organising the State-level Youth Festival ‘Nadakishorotsava’ at its premises on JLB Road in city from Aug. 30 to Sept. 1. In all, 12 artistes are selected to participate in the event and there will be three cash prizes. The first place artiste will be conferred with the title ‘Nadakishora’…
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