Mandya: Following the tragic incident at Gokul Educational Institution in T. Kagepura, Malavalli Taluk, where two children from Meghalaya — Khrehlang Khongtani (13) and Nyamo Banti (13) — died and over 30 others fell ill after consuming leftover Holi celebration food, officials from the Meghalaya Government have been camping in Mandya district. As directed by…
Students can take up exams after discharge from hospital: DC
March 20, 2025Mandya: Mandya Deputy Commissioner Dr. Kumara announced yesterday that arrangements will be made for 22 Meghalaya students and 14 local students of Gokul Educational Institution, Malavalli, who are recovering from food poisoning, to take their exams after being discharged from the hospital. Presiding over a meeting on the students’ health, Dr. Kumara stated that the…
SSLC exam at 133 centres in district from tomorrow
March 20, 2025Mysuru: With the SSLC Examination (2024-25) of Karnataka State Board set to commence from tomorrow (Mar. 21), all preparations are underway in the city and district for ensuring smooth conduct of the exam. As many as 39,103 students from the district, including 465 private and 734 repeater students will be appearing for the exam, which…
87 percent revenue cases solved in Mysuru Courts
March 20, 202514,109 cases disposed of among 16,135 cases; CM’s home district achieves progress exceeding the State target; cases heard at DC’s Court, AC’s Court and Tahsildar’s Court Mysuru: The district being the native of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has made a significant stride in the disposal of revenue related cases in the State, solving 14,109 cases against…
Meghalaya Child Rights Commission seeks action
March 20, 2025Shillong: The Meghalaya State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MSCPCR) Chairperson Agatha Sangma on Wednesday said it is working closely with its Karnataka counterpart to ensure smooth recuperation of students undergoing treatment due to food poisoning. “We are saddened to learn of the demise of two students from our State hailing from Lyndem village…
Nature walks, bird watch, art, conversations on conservation
March 20, 2025World Water Day Celebration on Mar. 22 Mysuru: Mysuru’s Water Forum, in collaboration with the Mysore Storytellers Network, Colour Ashram, University of Mysore and Mysore Eco Prints, is hosting a special event to mark World Water Day on Saturday (Mar. 22). The day-long celebration will feature a series of nature-centric activities and insightful discussions aimed…
Girl child sold in Nanjangud for Rs. 14,000; No case yet
March 20, 2025Mysuru: A couple from Nanjangud, unable to care for their three daughters, allegedly sold their youngest child to a couple in Gundlupet for Rs. 14,000. Shockingly, despite the incident coming to light, the Police have neither registered a case nor arrested the culprits. The couple, accused of selling their daughter, has been identified as Anil…
Bengaluru engineer arrested for leaking defence secrets to Pak
March 20, 2025Bengaluru: In a joint operation led by Central, State and Defence Intelligence Agencies, a senior engineer at Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bengaluru, was arrested this morning for allegedly leaking sensitive defence-related information to Pakistan in exchange for Bitcoin payments. The arrested individual has been identified as 36-year-old Deepraj Chandra, who worked in the Product Development…
Kidney Day at Sigma Hospital
March 20, 2025Mysuru: Sigma Hospital celebrated World Kidney Day at its premises in city recently. Dr. Aniketh Prabhakar, Consultant Nephrologist, spoke about kidney health. Hospital staff and patients took oath: Not to take painkiller tablets and antibiotics without doctor’s advice; To get the kidneys checked every year after 40 years of age; Promote nutritious and clean eating…
Outside food banned at Child Care Institutions in Mysuru
March 20, 2025Mysuru: Mysuru District Child Protection Officer (DCPO) N.T. Yogesh has issued a strict directive prohibiting external food in Child Care Institutions (CCIs) operating under the Care and Protection Act. This measure follows the tragic incident at a school hostel in Malavalli, where two children died and 30 others fell ill after consuming food during Holi…












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