Sri Ravishankar Guruji’s Art of Living has organised ‘Naadi Pariksha’ (Pulse Diagnosis) Camp on May 25 at Art of Living Ashram on Lalithadripura Road. For details, contact Mob: 98861-86580.
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Admission
May 22, 2025The Government ITI College, located at Belavadi in Mysuru, has invited offline applications from eligible SSLC passed students for admission to NCVT (National Council for Vocational Training)-affiliated courses in Fitter (20 seats), Turner (20 seats) and COPA (24 seats). The admission will be based on Merit-cum-Reservation basis. Last date to apply is May 28. [Mob:…
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Free Arthritis Screening Camp
May 22, 2025A free Arthritis Screening Camp has been organised in association with HEART Foundation, at Arthritis and Joint Disease Care Centre in Agrahara, on May 25 from 9 am to 1 pm. The camp will benefit those suffering from joint pain, wrist pain, back pain, finger pain, swelling, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Lupus and difficulty in movement….
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Weak Trees warning !
May 21, 2025Mysuru: The Forest Department has directed the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) to take immediate corrective action on multiple city roads where tree stems have been encased in concrete or interlocking tiles, leaving no space for water percolation — a practice that poses a serious threat to the survival of urban trees. This intervention follows a…
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On way to end his life, man turns burglar to pay fees for 20 students!
May 21, 2025Bengaluru: In a twist straight out of a crime drama, the Byadarahalli Police in Bengaluru were left stunned when a 35-year-old serial home burglar claimed he turned to crime not for personal gain, but to fund the education of students from underprivileged families. The accused, Shivu alias Shivarappan, a resident of Begur, was arrested along…
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Banu Mushtaq’s ‘Heart Lamp’ wins International Booker Prize 2025
May 21, 2025First Kannada title to win prestigious prize London: In a historic moment for Indian literature, Heart Lamp, a short story collection by writer, activist and lawyer Banu Mushtaq, has become the first Kannada title to win the prestigious GBP 50,000 (Rs. 57.42 lakh) International Booker Prize. The award was announced at a ceremony last night…
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Pioneering voice in Kannada literature
May 21, 2025Mysuru: Banu Mushtaq, born in Hassan in 1948, is a distinguished activist, lawyer and writer. A prominent literary figure, she writes primarily in Kannada, and her works have been translated into Urdu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam and most recently, English. Born into a Muslim family, Banu was enrolled at the age of eight in a Kannada-medium…
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From Kodagu to Booker stage: Deepa Bhashti’s remarkable journey
May 21, 2025Madikeri: Deepa Bhashti, a writer and award-winning literary translator, works in both Kannada and English. Based in Madikeri, Kodagu, she resides at her home named ‘Minuguthaare’ near Rifle Range. Her columns, essays, and cultural criticism have appeared in over 40 national and international publications. Deepa’s published translations from Kannada include a novel by Jnanpith awardee…
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Karnataka hands over four jumbos to Andhra Pradesh
May 21, 2025Bengaluru: In a formal ceremony held this noon in front of Vidhana Soudha, the Karnataka Government handed over four tamed elephants to Andhra Pradesh as part of an inter-State agreement on wildlife management and conservation. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar officially handed over the elephants to Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister…
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ED raids institutions owned by Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwar
May 21, 2025Bengaluru: In a coordinated operation this morning, officials from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted surprise raids at several educational institutions owned by Karnataka Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwar. Around 30 ED personnel, split into multiple teams, carried out searches at Sri Siddhartha Medical College and Sri Siddhartha Institute of Technology (SSIT) in Tumakuru, as well…
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