Senior poetess and writer B.K. Meenakshi’s three works — ‘Monu Mattu Aane’ (a collection of children stories), ‘Sadaa Nimmondige’ (a collection of cartoons) and ‘Naguvinibbani Minugutirali’ (a collection of articles), will be released at a programme organised by Hoysala Kannada Sangha and Savigannada Patrika Balaga in the Institution of Engineers on JLB Road in city,…
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Three die as car plunges into VC Canal in Mandya
February 4, 2025Mandya: Three persons lost their lives while one was rescued after a car plunged into the Visveswaraya Canal (VC) near Machanahalli village yesterday afternoon. The deceased have been identified as Fayaz, Aslam Pasha and Peer Khan, all residents of Haalahalli village. Nayaz, who was also in the car and was battling for his life, was…
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VC Canal safety measures not addressed despite tragedies
February 4, 2025Committee formed in August 2023 to study canal safety measures, but report status unknown Mandya: While officials and elected representatives conveniently ignored the 2018 Kanaganamaradi (Pandavapura taluk) bus accident that claimed 30 lives when a speeding bus plunged into the Visveswaraya Canal (VC), the Mandya Deputy Commissioner (DC), Dr. Kumara formed a committee in August…
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Surya Namaskara marks Ratha Saptami
February 4, 2025Mysuru: On account of Ratha Saptami, Mass Surya Namaskara and Surya Yagna was organised by Mysuru Yoga Okkuta at the premises of Kote Anjaneyaswamy temple, Mysore Palace North Gate in city this morning. Over 500 yoga enthusiasts, including elders, children and foreigners, performed Mass Surya Namaskara for 108 times, along with the chanting of vedic…
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Kodava Peace March retains momentum on Day-3
February 4, 2025Kodava Muslim community expresses solidarity Ponnampet: The third day of the ‘Kodavame Baalo Padayatra,’ a peace march from Kutta to Madikeri advocating for the Constitutional rights and unique cultural identity of the Kodava community, began from Ponnampet Kodava Samaja this morning. By joining the march, participants are setting new records for a foot march, as…
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Mysuru District Minister meets Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama in Bylakuppe
February 4, 2025Monastics from Mongolia arrive at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery to seek vows Mysuru: Social Welfare and Mysuru District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa met the 14th Tibetan spiritual leader, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, in Bylakuppe near Periyapatna yesterday and inquired about his health. The Minister engaged in a meaningful conversation with the Dalai Lama about his…
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Allegations of acquiring benami property: Fresh complaint against CM Siddaramaiah, family
February 4, 2025Mysuru: Even as the Lokayukta Police and Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigations are underway regarding the illegal allotment of 14 sites by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife B.M. Parvathi under the controversial 50:50 ratio, RTI activist Snehamayi Krishna has made another serious allegation that Siddaramaiah and his family have committed…
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Fruits not an easy buy for now
February 4, 2025Mysuru: With the rise in temperature level, there has been a spurt in the prices of fruits, especially apple, pomegranate and butter fruits, the prices of which are burning holes in the pocket of buyers. Ahead of summer, when the maximum temperature will be naturally high, fruits, fruit juices and tender coconuts are much in…
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‘Hub & spoke model’ to close low enrolment schools opposed
February 4, 2025Mysuru: The State Government’s decision to close Government schools with low student enrolment across Karnataka under ‘hub and spoke model’ has drawn sharp criticism from State educationists and many organisations, who have condemned the move as an attempt to shut down Government Schools. In education, ‘hub and spoke model’ involves establishing hub institutions, which are…
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‘No grace marks in SSLC this year’
February 4, 2025Bengaluru: Primary Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa said that the 10 percent grace marks awarded to SSLC students last year in order to improve results, which had come down drastically due to the installation of ‘Web Casting’ at exam centres, will be discontinued this year. Addressing a press meet after holding an interaction with students here…
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