Mysore/Mysuru: Lamenting that the Right to Information (RTI) Act, which was supposed to be of help to the public, has become a tool in the hands of vested interests, District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa said that the significance of the Act has been overshadowed by misuse. He was speaking at ‘Nyayada Dikku, Mahiti Hakku,’ a…
Congress groups argue over MLA’s missing photograph
July 15, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: A disagreement among Congress party workers marred the launch event of ‘Dhwani Spandana’, as tensions flared over the absence of Chamaraja MLA K. Harishgowda’s photo on the event’s flex banners. Supporters of Harishgowda, who represents the Constituency where the event took place, expressed anger, arguing that as the local MLA and expected chairperson of…
‘Doctors under pressure as heart diseases rise’
July 15, 2025Dr. K.S. Ravindranath at Cardio Yoga Summit – 2025 Mysore/Mysuru: Bengaluru’s Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research (SJICSR) Director Dr. K.S. Ravindranath observed that with alarming rise in the number of heart patients, the medical fraternity too is under pressure. He was virtually addressing the Cardio Yoga Summit 2025 ‘Cardio Yoga Summit 2025…
Receives Gold Medal from Prez
July 15, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. K. Santosh of city received the Gold Medal from President Droupadi Murmu for his excellent performance in M.Ch course in Urology, during the Annual Convocation held at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhubaneswar, yesterday. After doing his MBBS from Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences (MIMS), Dr. Santosh did his M.S. in…
Advocate Shivannegowda feted for his appointment to Backward Classes Panel
July 15, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Senior advocate Shivannegowda, who was recently appointed as a Member of Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes, was felicitated at a programme organised under the aegis of Shivannegowda Sneha Balaga at Ideal Jawa Rotary Hall on JLB Road here. Speaking as a chief guest on the occasion, senior advocate and ‘Law Guide’ Kannada monthly…
‘Shift laddu unit atop Chamundi Hill’
July 15, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Kannadambe Rakshana Vedike has urged authorities to shift the laddu making unit atop Chamundi Hill to a different location as the existing location was unhygienic and congested. Speaking to media persons, Vedike Founder State President B.B. Rajashekar said that about 20,000 to 30,000 laddus were being prepared. However, on seeing the kitchen people would…
CM to inaugurate development works in Maddur on July 28
July 15, 2025Maddur: With Chief Minister Siddaramaiah scheduled to inaugurate and lay foundation stones for various development programmes in Maddur taluk on July 28, MLA K.M. Uday instructed the officials to ensure all arrangements were made on time. Presiding over a meeting at the Traveller’s Bungalow, here he said various committees had been formed to ensure necessary…
Tapta Mudra Dharana ceremony held
July 15, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: On account of first Ekadashi in Ashada month, Udupi Sri Palimaru Mutt Seer Sri Vidyadheesha Teertha Sripadangal and Sri Vidyarajeshwara Theertha Sripadangal performed Shankha Chakra Mudra Dharana as part of Tapta Mudra Dharana for the devotees at Sri Krishnadhama Mutt in Saraswathipuram in city recently. Sri Krishna Mitra Mandali and Sri Krishna Trust had…
Laying of foundation stone for KSRTC Bannimantap Bus Stand | Yet another black day for Mysuru: July 19, 2025
July 15, 2025By Bhamy V. Shenoy – Founding Working President, Mysore Grahakara Parishat Despite several letters and media articles presenting well-reasoned arguments against the proposed KSRTC Sub-Urban bus stand at Bannimantap, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah appears determined to go ahead with the project. In any functional democracy, a responsible Government would first convene a meeting of experts, urban…
Ecstatic Englishmen seize 2-1 lead in an absorbing Test at the Lord’s
July 15, 2025By V.N. Prasad Heartiest congratulations to the Englishmen on seizing a 2-1 lead. I salute skipper Ben Stokes for his energy and admirable skills in handling the situation in the slender 22 runs victory. As the skipper, he managed the show brilliantly. He richly deserved the ‘Man of the Match’ award. Scores tied at 387…















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