Chamarajanagar: Days after reducing the number of safaris at Bandipur and Nagarahole Tiger Reserves, citing rising man-animal conflict, Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre on Sunday warned that safaris would be suspended entirely if the situation is not brought under control. Speaking at a coordination meeting of Forest, Revenue and Police officials at the Chamarajanagar Zilla Panchayat…
Centre to establish dialysis units in 750 districts: Dr. C.N. Manjunath
November 3, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The Central Government will soon establish dialysis centres in 750 districts across the country under its National Health Mission — a move that will greatly benefit patients suffering from kidney failure, said Bengaluru Rural MP Dr. C.N. Manjunath. He was speaking after inaugurating a three-day workshop at the North Avenue Convention Hall in Hebbal,…
Statue of former CM D. Devaraj Urs unveiled after a long delay
November 3, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Ending the long delay in unveiling the statue of former Chief Minister late D. Devaraj Urs, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah this morning inaugurated the statue installed in the premises of the new Deputy Commissioner’s Office on Bannur Road, Siddarthanagar. Devaraj Urs’ daughter Bharathi Urs was present. The prolonged delay in the inauguration had triggered public…
Retaining walls along Kapila, Cauvery Riverbanks: MLC seeks Rs. 500 crore from 16th Finance Commission
November 3, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: MLC K. Shivakumar has submitted a formal proposal to the 16th Finance Commission, requesting Rs. 500 crore in financial assistance to construct retaining walls along vulnerable stretches of the Kapila and Cauvery riverbanks in Mysuru and Chamarajanagar. In his submission, Shivakumar highlighted the recurring hardships faced by residents of Nanjangud, T. Narasipur and Kollegal…
Car plunges into VC Canal; driver escapes unhurt
November 3, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: A car veered off the road and fell into a VC Canal near B. Yarahalli in Mandya taluk around 4.30 am today. The incident occurred when Krishna, a resident of Kallahalli in Mandya, was driving through the area. According to preliminary reports, the accident was caused by a narrow road and a lack of…
Regional Children’s Science Congress begins
November 3, 202584 toppers from 84 Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas attend Mysore/Mysuru: A five-day Hyderabad region Regional Children’s Science Congress, organised by PM Shri Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya and co-ordinated by Mysuru Navodaya Vidyalaya, began at Vijnana Bhavan in Manasagangothri campus in city this morning. The event is being held to foster curiosity, creativity and scientific inquiry among young,…
Couple, son killed as KSTRC bus hits bike
November 3, 2025Nanjangud: A couple and their son were killed when a KSRTC bus hit their bike from behind near Chamundi Township in the town yesterday. The deceased have been identified as Shivamurthy (51), a native of Uddanur village in Chamarajanagar taluk, who was residing at Kumbarakoppal in Mysuru, his wife Chennajamma (46) and son Siddarth (15)….
Breast cancer awareness held at Apollo BGS Hospital
November 3, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Apollo BGS Hospitals, Mysuru, joined the nationwide initiative by Apollo Cancer Centres through ‘Check-Olate,’ a unique chocolate that delivers a powerful message ‘Take a moment for yourself.’ ‘Check-Olate’ encourages women to make breast self-examination a monthly habit and promote early detection. N.G. Bharateesha Reddy, Vice-President & Unit…
Staging of play ‘Nijamahatma Babasaheba’
November 3, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Rangabhoomi Trust, Kodagu, will be staging the Kannada play ‘Nijamahatma Babasaheba’ at Mini Theatre in Kalamandira premises from Nov. 3 to 5 at 6.30 pm every day. Written and directed by former Rangayana Mysuru Director Addanda C. Cariappa, the play delves into the life and legacy of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, featuring key characters such…
Re-elected as KUWJ President
November 3, 2025Bengaluru: Senior journalist Shivanand Tagadur was re-elected unanimously as the President of Karnataka Union of Working Journalists (KUWJ). This will be his third term as the President of the Union. Meanwhile, Ajjamada Ramesh Kuttappa and Mathikere Jayaram (Vice-Presidents), J.C. Lokesh (General Secretary), Pundalika B. Baloji, Somashekar Keragodu and Lingappa Chavadi (Secretaries) and Vasudev Holla (Treasurer)…















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