Over 50 varieties of nutritious, fibre-rich tubers, desi food products are on display Mysuru: “Tuber crops have been a staple diet for humans since ancient times. However, their consumption has declined in recent years. Amid a market flooded with chemically treated and adulterated products, tuber crops offer a natural and healthier alternative. Consumers should prioritise…
Kempegowda statue installed overnight; situation tense
February 8, 2025Mysuru: A tense situation prevailed on Mysuru-T. Narasipur Road behind Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel after a statue of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda was installed overnight by a group of youths without the necessary permissions. Police teams have been deployed in the area to prevent any untoward incidents, given the sensitivity of the matter. The statue, prepared by…
Six-day Kodava Peace March: Memorandum to DC seeks rights as enshrined in Constitution
February 8, 2025Madikeri: The Kutta to Madikeri “Kodavaame Baalo” foot march, led by the Akhila Kodava Samaja, successfully concluded in Madikeri yesterday. This peaceful protest aimed to highlight the social, religious, and political challenges faced by the Kodava community while emphasising the need to preserve its distinct traditions and identity. Under the leadership of the Akhila Kodava…
Mysuru Lit Fest gains spotlight at Jaipur Literature Festival-2025
February 8, 2025Mysuru: Shubha Sanjay Urs, Founder-Chairperson and Director, Mysuru Literary Forum Charitable Trust and Mysuru Book Clubs-2015 participated in the Jaipur Bookmark’s “Director’s Roundtable” alongside Festival Directors from around the world at the recently concluded Jaipur Literature Festival-2025. The session, titled “A Fractured World: Literature Amid Conflict and Change,” explored how literary festivals can foster dialogue,…
Advocate alleges scam at KSOU; seeks Lokayukta probe
February 8, 2025Mysuru: Alleging massive irregularities in awarding tenders for building renovations and virtual tours at the Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), advocate Puttaswamy Gowda has urged the State Government to initiate a Lokayukta probe into the alleged misappropriation of KSOU funds. Addressing the media at Pathrakarthara Bhavan, he claimed that KSOU paid Rs. 26 lakh to…
Victims of vices cannot achieve anything in life: ADC Shivaraju
February 8, 2025Mysuru: Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Dr. P. Shivaraju has cautioned that youngsters who fall prey to vices jeopardise their future and struggle to succeed. He was addressing a gathering after inaugurating a seminar on ‘Ill Effects of Liquor and Narcotic Substances’, organised by the Karnataka State Temperance Board in association with the Department of Information…
MCC officials seize 618-kg banned plastic, cancel shop licence
February 8, 2025Mysuru: The officials of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), who are acting tough on those storing, selling and distributing banned plastics, raided a shop at Santhepet on Thursday afternoon and seized 618 kgs of banned plastics. Led by MCC Environmental Engineer Mythri, a team of officials and Abhaya team members, the officials found the banned plastics…
Sukhoi displays, global defence summit await Aero India-2025
February 8, 2025Bengaluru: Aero India-2025, Asia’s largest aerospace and aviation exhibition, is set to take flight at Yelahanka Air Force Station from Feb. 10 to 14. The event will commence with a grand inaugural ceremony, setting the stage for a spectacular display of aerospace advancements. A key highlight will be the Defence Ministers’ Conclave on Feb. 11…
Pet dog wins battle against Russell’s Viper snake bite
February 8, 2025Mysuru: A Siberian Husky dog named Gucci, belonging to city businessman Vamci Merla saw a Russell’s Viper snake while playing in the lawn of the apartment. Gucci, who saw the snake jumped to the rescue of its owner, fought with snake and killed it. But during the fight, Gucci was bitten on the face and…
Training camps are a hope for theatre: Rangayana Director
February 8, 2025Mysuru: Mysuru Rangayana Director Satish Tiptur opined that training camps organised by amateur theatre groups brings a new ray of hope for the theatre. He was speaking after inaugurating the free training camp in theatre and folk art forms organised by Gauthama Educational and Cultural Seva Trust at B.V. Karanth Rangachavadi in Rangayana premises here…















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