Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. Vasanth Kumar Thimakapura, an internationally acclaimed agricultural scientist, innovator and social entrepreneur from Mysuru, has been elected as a Fellow of the World Academy of Productivity Science (WAPS) — a rare and prestigious global recognition awarded to individuals who have made outstanding and sustained contributions to productivity science and practice for the benefit…
4 shops burgled at APMC Yard
August 18, 2025Fourth serial burglary in eight months Mysore/Mysuru: Burglars, who broke into four shops at Agriculture Produce Market Committee (APMC) Yard in Bandipalya near the Outer Ring Road (ORR) junction on Mysuru-Nanjangud Road, have decamped with Rs. 5,000 cash from one of the shops, yesterday night. Learning from past burglary incidents, traders in Bandipalya do not…
New Director of CSRTI, Mysuru
August 18, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. P. Deepa has been appointed as the new Director of Central Sericultural Research and Training Institute (CSRTI) in the city. Dr. Deepa had served in various capacities at the National Silkworm Seed Organisation (NSSO) for the past 35 years. “The priority is to develop field-based research projects and execute them to bring transformation…
36,000 Muzrai temples to be plastic-free
August 18, 2025Bengaluru: Karnataka Government has banned the use of plastic at 36,000 temples across the State coming under Muzrai Department. While, the ban on plastic was announced on Aug. 15, the initiative to create awareness was launched yesterday at the Dodda Ganapathi Temple at Basavanagudi. The awareness programme was launched by Muzrai Minister Ramalinga Reddy in…
Union Government has failed to protect the interests of construction workers
August 18, 2025Procession marks Second District Convention of construction workers in city Mysore/Mysuru: Accusing the Union Government of failing to protect the interests of construction workers, Karnataka State Construction and Other Workers Federation President Balakrishna Shetty alleged that the Centre is out to destroy Construction Workers Welfare Board. He was speaking at the Second District Convention of…
Unseen Hazards: What Can Go Wrong Before You Buy That Used Car
August 18, 2025Beneath the polished exterior and attractive price tag of a used car, there can be a labyrinth of potential issues and these can remain undetected until after you’ve handed over the money. The only way to protect yourself is to understand these unseen hazards before you buy the car. You can conduct a vehicle inspection…
‘Nudi Namana’ at Ganabharathi
August 18, 2025‘Nudi Namana’ to late doctor and musician Dr. S. Vijayaraghavan has been organised at Ganabharathi in Kuvempunagar today (Aug. 18) from 6 pm to 6.45 pm. Senior musician H.K. Narasimhamurthy, Mysore Nagaraj, Neeraja Achyuta Rao and others will speak. It will be followed by ‘Nada Namana,’ a veena concert by R.K. Padmanabha, accompanied by S….
Contour Road – Adi Pampa junction is a danger zone
August 18, 2025Sir, The junction of Contour Road and Adi Pampa Road, although narrow, witnesses heavy traffic every day. A little bit of engineering and redesign could vastly improve the driving experience and ease congestion on this stretch. Adding to the problem are large stones placed on either side of the road, posing extreme danger to motorists….
Dasara Sports from Sept. 22 to 25
August 18, 2025Taluk-level sports to be held before Aug. 25; District-level events by Sept. 1 and Divisional-level by Sept. 10 Mysore/Mysuru: Dasara Sports Meet this year will be held from Sept. 22 to 25 at Chamundi Vihar Stadium in Nazarbad, stated a press release from the Commissioner, Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES). Accordingly, the Taluk-level…
KSCA Maharaja Trophy 2025: Bengaluru Blasters end Mangaluru Dragons’ undefeated run
August 18, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Mangaluru Dragons finally met their match at the ongoing KSCA Maharaja Trophy T20 Tournament-2025 as L.R. Chethan’s half-century guided the Bengaluru Blasters to a three-wicket victory over the table-toppers. With the match reduced to 19 overs a side, Lochan Gowda and B.R. Sharath provided an explosive start to lift the Dragons to 174/6, but…














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