Nanjangud: The Dodda Jatre or the Panchamaharathotsava of Sri Srikanteshwara Swamy Temple at Nanjangud, situated on the banks of River Kapila, was witnessed by lakhs of devotees this morning. The mega event passed off smoothly without any hurdles, as the Rathotsava was taken out during the auspicious Meena Lagna, between 5 am and 5.40 am,…
SWR runs special trains from Mysuru to Nanjangud
April 9, 2025Mysuru: South Western Railway (SWR), Mysuru Division, is operating special unreserved trains between Mysuru and Nanjangud Town for the convenience of devotees and the general public visiting Nanjangud, where the Panchamaharathotsava (Dodda Jatre) of Lord Srikanteshwara Swamy, took place today. These special trains will run from Apr. 9 to 12. Train No. 06225 will depart…
Case of ‘dead’ wife found alive: SP records statements of ‘murder’ accused’s wife
April 9, 2025Mysuru: In a dramatic twist to a five-year-old murder case, a woman believed to have been murdered in 2020 resurfaced alive and well on Apr. 1, 2025. The case has now taken a sensational turn, potentially exposing major lapses in investigation and justice. Following her unexpected return, Mysuru District Superintendent of Police (SP) N. Vishnuvardhana…
Failed in PU exam, girl student ends life
April 9, 2025Mysuru: A II PUC girl student, who felt dejected after failing in the exam, the results of which were announced yesterday, ended life by hanging self at her residence in Kalamandira Quarters on Hunsur Road here yesterday. Aishwarya (17), daughter of Manjula, a resident of Kalamandira Quarters, is the deceased. Aishwarya, who was a student…
Attendance shortage students can appear as private candidates
April 9, 2025Bengaluru: In some relief to II PUC students, who could not appear for the exams for shortage of attendance, the Education Department has allowed such students to register as private candidates for II PUC-2 Exam scheduled to take place later this month. The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB), in a circular issued in…
Girl student goes missing a day before PU results
April 9, 2025Mysuru: In a reported incident, a second year PUC girl student has gone missing since Monday, a day before the announcement of PUC exam results on Tuesday. The student, who stayed at her home in Saraswathipuram after the exam, went out of the house at 12 noon on Monday, saying that she was going to…
Outer Ring Road turns into a dumping yard
April 9, 2025Mysuru: Even as Mysuru undergoes evaluation under Swachh Survekshan-2025, where a 10-member team from the Quality Council of India (QCI) is assessing the city’s garbage collection and cleanliness standards, the stark contrast on the ground tells a different story. Once a proud symbol of Mysuru’s infrastructure development, the 42.5-km Ring Road has now deteriorated into…
Waqf Amendment Act comes into effect
April 9, 2025Centre issues Gazette notification New Delhi: The Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 officially came into force on Tuesday, following the issuance of a Gazette notification by the Central Government. The Act had received the assent of President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday, two days after its passage in Parliament. “In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section…
Smart TV, Digital Library inaugurated at Choranahalli Government School
April 9, 2025Mysuru: A Smart TV, Computer, Printer and Digital Library were inaugurated recently at the Choranahalli Government Higher Primary School in Varuna Hobli, Mysuru, by Gokaldas Exports Foundation, Bengaluru under the title “Our Step Towards Social Responsibility” for the educational development of government school children. Speaking about the programme, Mahantesh Bangari, General Manager of Gokaldas Exports…
Former MLA leads stir against Centre
April 9, 2025Mysuru: Congress workers, led by former MLA M.K. Somashekar, staged a protest against the Central Government for increasing the prices of LPG cylinders, petrol and excise duty on diesel, at Ramaswamy Circle in city yesterday. Addressing the protesters, Somashekar said, while the State BJP launched Statewide Janaakrosha Yatra, the Centre has increased the prices of…
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