New Delhi: Justice Surya Kant took oath as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI) this morning. He succeeds Justice B.R. Gavai, who retired yesterday. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath to Justice Kant at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Justice Kant was appointed as the next CJI on Oct. 30 and will remain…
Hoteliers’ plea to restart safaris
November 24, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Bandipur and Nagarahole — two of South India’s premier wildlife sanctuaries and renowned tiger reserves — remain among the most sought-after destinations for tourists from across India and abroad. Every day, thousands of visitors arrive to experience forests and take part in safari rides. With safari operations currently suspended, Mysuru District Hotel Owners’ Association…
Technology without ethics is dangerous: Union Minister
November 24, 2025Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat at Sri Ramakrishna Ashram centenary Mysore/Mysuru: Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said that while the world is witnessing rapid technological advancement, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) becoming the new mantra, it is crucial to uphold ethics in the use and adaptation of emerging…
Kodava author Maletira Thimmaiah passes away in New York
November 24, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Maletira B. Thimmaiah, (83) former Attorney at Law, Federal Court of America, originally from Kukloor Village, Virajapet Taluk, Kodagu, passed away at his residence in New York, the United States of America (USA), at 9.30 am (IST) yesterday. He leaves behind his wife, Chondu Chondamma (Machamada), and sons, Pavan and Ashwin, residents of New…
NAAC Orientation Workshop at St. Philomena’s College
November 24, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: St. Philomena’s College, Mysuru, conducted a two-day Orientation Workshop on NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) preparedness for NAAC Criteria Leaders and Team Members on Nov. 18 and 19 at the College Auditorium in city. The programme was organised by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) as part of the institution’s Oak Jubilee Year…
MLAs warn of ‘identical attire’ revolt in Assembly at Belagavi
November 24, 2025Bengaluru: MLAs loyal to Dy. Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar are mounting pressure on the Congress High Command to replace Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and elevate Shivakumar to the top post before the Winter Session of the State Assembly in Belagavi, which begins on Dec. 8. Pro-Shivakumar MLAs, who have been travelling to Delhi in batches, are…
Hi Life brings finest fashion to city
November 24, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The much-awaited Hi Life Exhibition, one of India’s premier fashion showcases, will be held on Nov. 25 and 26 at Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel in city from 10 am to 9 pm. Announcing this at a press meet at Pathrakarthara Bhavan in city this morning, Hi Life Brides Co-organiser Shomika S. Rao and Event…
Eye screening camp held at Canara Bank Regional Office
November 24, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: As part of Canara Bank’s 120th Founder’s Day, an eye screening camp was organised in association with the Canara Bank Officers’ Association and the Mysore Race Club Charitable Trust at the Canara Bank Regional Office in Nazarbad recently. A total of 43 officers underwent screening and 15 officers pledged to donate their eyes through…
Living art installation and play on Nov. 30
November 24, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: ‘I Won’t Do It,’ a pioneering theatre production by the ColorAshram Foundation that merges ecological storytelling with powerful historical drama, will be presented at Jagannatha Centre for Art and Culture (JCAC) in Vijayanagar on Nov. 30 from 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm. Namrata Bhutoria has directed the play. Inspired by Valentin Rasputin’s Live and…
Is tax-payer money wasted on traffic cameras?
November 24, 2025Sir, Despite the installation of hundreds of traffic cameras across Mysuru — at signals, highways and busy junctions — traffic violations appear to be increasing day by day. It has become common to witness triple riding, signal jumping and the use of mobile phones while driving, especially among the youths riding two-wheelers. This raises an…















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