Month: January, 2026

In Briefs

Fee reimbursement

January 18, 2026

Under the SCSP scheme, the Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports has invited applications from eligible SC community students who are undergoing training at Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports for reimbursement of fees. The reimbursement of fees is applicable to students of Karnataka who have gained admission for six-week certificate course and PG diploma…

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Entries invited

January 18, 2026

The Office of the District Child Protection Officer, Mysuru, has invited entries from Gram Panchayats of the district which have zero tolerance for child marriages, for awarding Child-Marriage-Free Gram Panchayat Award for the year 2024-25. The selected Gram Panchayat will receive a cash prize of Rs. 25,000. Eligible Gram Panchayats can send their entries along…

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Free coaching for Police recruitment

January 18, 2026

City’s Jnanabuthi has organised free coaching class for the written exam for recruitment of Police Constables and Police Sub-Inspectors. Those interested can register their name at Jnanabuthi located in Government High School & PU College premises, JLB Road, Lakshmipuram, between 5.30 pm and 7.30 pm till Jan. 23.  For registration and details, contact Mob: 99728-30857,…

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Applications invited for subsidy

January 18, 2026

Under the Girijan Sub-Plan, the Department of Fisheries has invited applications from eligible fishermen belonging to ST community for availing subsidy for purchase of 4-wheeler vehicle to be used for transportation & sale of fish. Under the scheme, the beneficiary will get a maximum subsidy of Rs. 3 lakh, while the remaining money for vehicle…

PRASHAD scheme atop Chamundi Hill: Protests erupt; works halt
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PRASHAD scheme atop Chamundi Hill: Protests erupt; works halt

January 17, 2026

Hill residents, Hindu activists seek clarity on legal approvals and heritage safeguards Mysore/Mysuru: Work on the Centre’s Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) project at Chamundi Hill was halted last evening following a protest by residents of the Hill and Hindu social activists, who demanded clarity on legal approvals and heritage safeguards. Although…

Activists warn of risk to Temple, Gopura
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Activists warn of risk to Temple, Gopura

January 17, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Chamundi Hill, revered as a centre of faith and devotion, has once again become the   focus of controversy. Hindu social activist Lohit Urs has alleged that construction work is being carried out barely 20 feet from the Sri Chamundeshwari Temple, despite an order of the Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage prohibiting any new…

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