Mysuru: Kannada Kriya Samithi General Secretary S.R. Sudarshan has said that Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy (HDK) has assured that he would appeal the concerned Union Minister against any plans for shifting the Centre of Excellence for Classical Kannada Studies out of Mysuru. In a press release, Sudarshan said that a…
Paper presentation at Intl. Symposium in Malaysia
March 17, 2025Mysuru: Dr. S.A. Mohan Krishna, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering (VVCE), Mysuru, will be presenting a technical paper in the ninth International Symposium on Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences-2025 at Putrajaya, Malaysia, on April 16. The title of the paper is ‘Experimental Investigation and Thermal Analysis of a Commercial Helium…
Elderly man killed in accident
March 17, 2025Mysuru: A 60-year-old man, riding a moped, was killed in a road accident at Gungral Chathra village, Yelwal hobli. The accident left two others injured. The deceased, identified as Puttanayaka, a resident of the village, succumbed to his injuries, while Sujith and Preetham from Rattanahalli sustained injuries. The accident occurred on Friday afternoon when Puttanayaka…
Kodava Heritage Centre, Madikeri: No accountability
March 17, 2025It is beyond one’s understanding why no Kodava Samaja, Akhila Kodava Samaja or Federation of Kodava Samajas evinced interest in a project that would be their pride as inheritors of their sacred land Kodagu. In Democracy all are equal, but in Indian Democracy those belonging to a major religion and caste are more equal and…
Bringing dignity to Geriatric Care
March 17, 2025By B.N. Ramya Ageing is natural and inevitable, but ageing healthily is a choice. In today’s world, where nuclear families have become the norm, many elderly individuals find themselves in Day Care Centres or left alone as younger generations pursue their ambitions. Beyond financial security, seniors need care, companionship and psychological support to live their…
Mrs. Rathi Jha’s letter to Madikeri MLA Dr. Mantar Gowda
March 17, 2025Dear Shri Mantar Gowda, Reference your call to me this morning. Here is a brief about the Kodava Heritage project at Madikeri: In FY 2003-2004 the Union Ministry of Tourism, GOI, gave a Rs. 5 crore grant for development of Tourism in Kodagu district. It was the very first time ever in all these years…
Incomplete road work and dust menace
March 17, 2025Sir, As a resident of Teachers Layout, Yaraganahalli, Mysuru, I would like to bring to your attention the negligence of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) authorities in our area. Two months ago, they dug up our street, but the work has been progressing unacceptably slow, causing immense hardship to residents. The road is in a deplorable…
‘Power Star’ remembered on 50th birth anniversary
March 17, 2025Various organisations and fans celebrated the 50th birth anniversary of late actor ‘Power Star’ Dr. Puneeth Rajkumar (Appu) in city this morning. Members of Puneeth Rajkumar Fans Association distributed sweets to public in several localities, where the actor’s portraits were put up and floral tributes offered. A huge cut-out of the late actor has been…
World Kidney Day celebrated at Gopala Gowda Hospital
March 17, 2025As part of World Kidney Day celebrations, a week-long free kidney disease-related consultation with Consultant Nephrologist and Transplant Physician Dr. M.S. Shashank, was organised at Gopala Gowda Shanthaveri Memorial Hospital in city recently. Picture shows the hospital team.
Mary George
March 17, 2025Mary George (88), wife of late K.A. George, retired Nursing Superintendent, Mysuru, passed away yesterday morning. She leaves behind her son Vincent, daughters Reema and Reeta and a host of relatives and friends. The Funeral Service was held at 4 pm today (Mar. 17), followed by the Funeral Mass at Roman Catholic Cemetery in Gandhinagar…















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