GSSS Institute of Engineering and Technology for Women, Mysuru, is celebrating its Annual Techno-Cultural Fest, GEETHAYAANA-2025, from Apr. 24 to 26. This annual event provides a platform for students from various engineering colleges to showcase their technical and cultural talents. GEETHAYAANA – 2025 will be inaugurated by chief guest S. N. Sethuram, Deputy Commissioner (Retd.),…
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Massive tree protest: Children, elders and thousands light candles to protest tree felling
April 19, 2025Mysuru: Environmentalists, tree lovers, civic activists, farmers, residents and students came together in an emotional united protest last evening, mourning the felling of 40 trees along Hyder Ali Road — from the Kalikamba Temple to the SP Office Junction in Nazarbad. As the sun set, citizens gathered around the chopped-off tree trunks not just to…
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Politics enters protest venue, environmentalists push back
April 19, 2025Mysuru: Various environmental organisations had called for a solemn candlelight tribute to the 40 felled trees, an event attended by Krishnaraja MLA T.S. Srivatsa. Speaking to the media during the gathering, the MLA stressed that the protest was free of political motives and said that everyone had come together to condemn the Government’s action. He…
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Hidden agendas, lack of accountability spark public outrage
April 19, 2025Mysuru: The shocking overnight felling of 40 trees along Hyder Ali Road last Sunday has left Mysuru’s citizens furious and demanding answers. Authorities claim the move was for “road widening and development.” The width of the road is not 30 feet but 50 feet. But the reckless haste and lack of transparency have only deepened…
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Public opinion must be sought before cutting trees: MP
April 19, 2025Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Wadiyar has strongly condemned the large-scale felling of trees, calling it unacceptable in the name of development. The MP voiced his full support for the citizen-led campaign, describing the incident as a “tree massacre.” He emphasised that development must go hand-in-hand with environmental protection and called for sustainable alternatives. “Under no…
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Raghu Kautilya’s books ‘Bhoomi Putri,’ ‘Ankanada Belaku’ released
April 19, 2025Mysuru: Two books authored by R. Raghu Kautilya, BJP leader and the Chairman of Nypunya School of Excellence, were released at a programme titled ‘Nirmala Nenapu,’ at Kalamandira in the city yesterday. Raghu, who is also the President of State BJP OBC Morcha, has penned ‘Bhoomi Putri,’ an anthology of short poems in memory of…
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CESC gears up to prevent rainy season electrical accidents
April 19, 2025Mysuru: As pre-monsoon showers began across several regions, Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) has taken proactive steps to prevent electrical accidents during rains. With strong winds and downpours expected in the coming weeks, CESC is ramping up safety awareness and preparedness efforts across all five districts under its jurisdiction. CESC Chairman and MLA Rameshbabu Bandisiddegowda…
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Son of late underworld don Muthappa Rai shot at
April 19, 2025Ricky Rai hospitalised; Incident at Bidadi farmhouse; FIR against four persons Ramanagara: Ricky Rai, son of the late underworld don N. Muthappa Rai, was allegedly shot at by unidentified assailants near his residence in Bidadi, Ramanagara district. According to reports, Rai is currently receiving treatment at Manipal Hospital in Bengaluru. The attack occurred between 1…
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SUV turns turtle on Chamundi Hill Road: Miraculous escape for four
April 19, 2025Mysuru: Four tourists from Bengaluru including a couple and a kid had a miraculous escape, when a SUV they were travelling in turned turtle on Chamundi Hill Road in the city this morning. The incident occurred at about 7.45 am and the identity of the car occupants is yet to be known. It is said…
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Doctor dies of heart attack
April 19, 2025Mysuru: Dr. Adarsh (36), a physician in the Emergency Medicine Department at JSS Hospital, Mysuru, tragically passed away from a sudden heart attack on Apr. 15. The incident occurred when he was with his wife and child. Originally from Davanagere, Dr. Adarsh completed his medical studies at JSS Medical College and was serving at JSS…
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