Mysore/Mysuru: Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP), in collaboration with the University of Mysore, has formed a nine-member Expert Committee to oversee the conservation, management and long-term development of Kukkarahalli Lake, one of Mysuru’s most iconic water bodies. The University Vice-Chancellor will head the panel. In its second meeting recently, the Committee held a detailed session chaired…
Tourists barred from entering Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
August 18, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Following the heavy discharge of water from the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam, which has now touched 1.20 lakh cusecs, tourist entry to the Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary near Palahalli in Srirangapatna Taluk has been banned. The popular sanctuary attracts lakhs of visitors every year. A notice announcing the closure has been put up at…
Ganesha arrives in unique avatars
August 18, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru city is preparing to celebrate the twin festivals of Goddess Gowri and Lord Ganesha with traditional fervour and devotion on Aug. 26 and 27, which fall in the ‘Bhadrapada’ month of the Hindu calendar. The Gowri festival, observed for the well-being and prosperity of families, will precede the Ganesha festival, celebrated to invoke…
Justice Nagamohandas Commission Report: Senior Advocate demands implementation in toto
August 18, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Senior city advocate S. Arun Kumar, who is also the President of Samaajika Nyayapara Vakeelara Vedike, has urged the State Government to take a firm decision on fully implementing the Justice Nagamohandas Commission report on inner reservation quota at the special State Cabinet meeting scheduled for Aug. 19. Addressing a press conference in Mysuru…
Bamboo craft struggles for space in city markets
August 18, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The Medar community, known for its traditional bamboo craftsmanship, has been creating household articles for decades. Their products — winnows, baskets, brooms, flower vases and more — continue to find use in homes across the State and country. Yet, despite their artistry, the community lacks proper spaces to sell their wares. Bamboo weavers are…
High-capacity EV charging station opens at Koorgalli
August 18, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) Managing Director K.M. Munigopal Raju inaugurated a newly established high-capacity private Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station in Mysuru. A statement from CESC said the charging station at Aditya Tech Park in Koorgalli Industrial Area in Mysuru is equipped with two high-capacity hubs of 180 kw each. Set up by…
Social service, in true sense, is an extension of justice: Justice Khazi
August 18, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Karnataka High Court Justice J.M. Khazi observed that social service, in the true sense, is an extension of justice. She was speaking after inaugurating ‘Sarathya,’ the Third District Cabinet Presentation-2025 of Lions International District 317G at KSOU Convocation Hall on Hunsur Road here yesterday. Noting that if we take a look at the world…
Maj. Jerry Blaize nominated for Gallantry Award
August 18, 2025His wife Capt. Supreetha is from Mysuru Mysore/Mysuru: Maj. Jerry Blaize of the Madras Regiment, 25 Rashtriya Rifles, has been nominated for the Gallantry Award — Mention in Dispatches (MiD) for his exceptional bravery and leadership during Operation Sindoor. He is the son of Col. Richard Blaize (27 MADRAS) and Lt. Col. R. Vijayalakshmi (MNS)….
Awareness on Cyber Crime and POCSO Act held at Sadvidya
August 18, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Sadvidya High School located at Vijayanagar in city had organised an awareness programme on ‘Cyber Crime and POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Act’ at its premises recently. The awareness programme was led by Head Mistress K. Mamatha and was supported by Vanajakshi, Investigating Officer of Women and Child Development Department and Prasanna…
65 meritorious students felicitated by Bharatiya Jain Sanghatana
August 18, 2025Lifetime Achievement Award conferred on Lalitkumar Kothari Mysore/Mysuru: Under the auspices of Bharatiya Jain Sanghatana, Mysuru, Pratibha Puraskar-2025 programme was organised yesterday at Green Heritage Hotel, where meritorious students of the Jain community were felicitated. In the year 2025, students who secured more than 85% marks in their examinations, as well as emerging young talents…















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