Mysuru: The advanced Digital Dental Department was opened at Farooqia Dental College and Hospital at Tilaknagar in city recently. The Department was inaugurated by Dr. Sohani Maroli, Dr. Bharathi Shetty, Dr. Usha Hegde and Dr. Lekha in the presence of Rifa-Hul-Muslimeen Educational Trust (RMET) Hon. Secretary Taj Mohammed Khan, Farooqia Dental College and Hospital Dean…
Gambling menace shifts to city outskirts
June 3, 2025Mysuru: With increased raids by Mysuru City and City Crime Branch (CCB) Police, illegal gambling and flesh trade activities within city limits have seen a partial decline. However, these rackets have now shifted to the outskirts, thriving in lodges, farmhouses and service apartments. Several establishments on the city’s periphery have turned into hubs for gambling,…
Prof. A.V. Narasimhamurthy feted
June 3, 2025Mysuru: The Mythic Society, Bengaluru, on May 28, felicitated the renowned Archaeologist, Historian, Numismatist, epigraphist and scholar, Prof. A.V. Narasimhamurthy, for his significant contributions to the academic field. Prof. Narasimhamurthy and his wife, Kamalamba, were honoured by S. Ravi, Hon. Secretary, M.R. Prasanna Kumar of the Management Committee and Prof. S.V. Padigar, Director of Research….
Takes charge as BDA Commissioner
June 3, 2025Bengaluru: Senior IAS Officer P. Manivannan took charge as the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) Commissioner, here on Saturday. The 1998-batch officer will hold the post concurrently while continuing as the Principal Secretary, Department of Social Welfare. Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who wished Manivanan following his appointment, said they were committed to build ‘Brand Bengaluru’….
TISS Professor bats for General Pension and Health Insurance for senior citizens
June 3, 2025Mysuru: Mumbai’s Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) faculty Prof. R. Ramkumar said that the Centre should introduce General Pension and Health Insurance to cover all senior citizens of the country. He was speaking at the inauguration of the 3-day 9th Quarterly General Conference organised by All India Insurance Pensioners Association(AIIPA) at a private Hotel…
Elderly woman robbed of gold chain worth Rs. 4.5 lakh
June 3, 2025Mysuru: An elderly woman who was returning home after morning walk was allegedly robbed of her mangalsutra worth about Rs. 4.57 lakh at Nivedita Nagar in the city recently. D.S. Gowramma, aged 78, a resident of Nivedita Nagar had reportedly gone for walk at first cross of the locality on Sunday (June 1). She was…
CPI (M) stages protest for repair of potholes-filled roads, UGD
June 3, 2025Mysuru: Urging for repair of potholes-filled roads, Underground Drainages (UGDs) and manholes across the city, members of Communist Party of India (Marxist) staged a protest in front of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Office in city yesterday. Following recent rains, potholes have developed on various roads, drains and UGDs are blocked and manholes are overflowing across…
2nd State-level Yoga Sammelana on June 22
June 3, 2025Mysuru: As part of the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) celebrations, Karnataka Yoga Teachers Federation will be organising the 2nd State-level Yoga Sammelana at Kalamandira in city on June 22, said Federation Working President Dr. S.P. Yoganna. Addressing a press persons at Pathrakarthara Bhavan recently, he said that Kotemane Prof. Ramachandra V. Bhat, Chairman,…
Statewide survey identifies 821 neglected Heritage Sites
June 3, 2025Ten ancient sites in Mysuru Taluk proposed for protected status under Conservation Project The Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage has intensified its commitment to preserving Karnataka’s invaluable cultural heritage through a comprehensive State-funded initiative known as the ‘Conservation Project’ (‘Samrakshana Yojane’). This Department plays a crucial role in safeguarding both tangible and intangible cultural assets…
Restore traffic signal lights at Akka Mahadevi Road Junction
June 3, 2025Sir, I was very happy to see the traffic signal lights functioning regularly at Akka Mahadevi Road Junction after being inactive for over a year. However, my joy seems to have been short-lived, as all the signal lights have now been switched off — except for the amber lights, which blink intermittently — after having…















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