Srirangapatna: Soon, visitors to Brindavan Gardens and the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam, which draw thousands of tourists daily, will have the opportunity to admire life-size statues of Rajarshi Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar, the Dam’s Chief Founder-Patron and Sir M. Visvesvaraya (Sir MV), the Dewan and the Chief Engineer responsible for the construction of the Reservoir…
Former Mysore Varsity VC Prof. M. Madaiah passes away
May 6, 2024The noted Economist was a close associate of former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh Mysore/Mysuru: Former Vice-Chancellor of University of Mysore (UoM) Prof. M. Madaiah (88) passed away at a private hospital here on Sunday following brief illness. A native of Dugganahalli in Malavalli taluk of Mandya district, Prof. Madaiah was a resident of 15th Main…
Sex Scandal: SIT issues warning against people sharing videos; launches Helpline
May 6, 2024Victims can call: 63609-38947 from 8 am to 8 pm Bengaluru: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has issued a stern warning against dissemination of videos related to sex scandal involving Hassan JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna, on social media. The controversy, involving the circulation of over 2,900 pornographic videos in pen drives, has sparked nationwide concern…
Understanding Bhagavad Gita is of utmost importance: Swami Mahamedhanandaji
May 6, 2024Swami Chinmayananda Saraswathi Jayanti celebrations Mysore/Mysuru: Bhagavad Gita should not be restricted only to puja rooms, instead it should be read and understood thoroughly as preached by Swami Chinmayananda Saraswathi, said Swami Mahamedhanandaji of Sri Ramakrishna Ashram, Mysuru. Speaking after inaugurating the 108th Jayanti Mahotsava of Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda Saraswathi organised at ‘Sri Gurudeva Datta…
Polls for six Legislative Council seats on June 3
May 6, 2024Poll notification issuance: May 9 Last date to file papers: May 16 Scrutiny of nominations : May 17 Last date for withdrawal: May 20 Counting of votes: June 6 Bengaluru: Coming soon after the Lok Sabha-2024 polls, the biennial election to six Legislative Council seats in Karnataka will take place on June 3 as the…
Sex Scandal: H.D. Revanna in Police custody; calls arrest ‘political conspiracy’
May 6, 2024Bengaluru: H.D. Revanna, Karnataka’s Holenarasipura MLA and the son of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda, on Sunday, termed his arrest by the Karnataka Police in an alleged kidnapping case an outcome of a ‘political conspiracy.’ He was sent to Special Investigation Team (SIT) custody till May 8. Revanna is accused of kidnapping and illegally…
Won’t spare Prajwal Revanna even if he wins polls: R. Ashoka
May 6, 2024Congress Government to provide financial aid to victims, announces Randeep Singh Surjewala Bengaluru: Leader of the Opposition and BJP leader R. Ashoka stated on Sunday that should the suspended JD(S) leader Prajwal Revanna emerge victorious in the election from the Hassan Constituency, action will be taken against him. During a press conference in Bengaluru yesterday,…
Preparing for Centenary Celebrations: Rs. 89 crore development works at MMC&RI by July
May 6, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: With the prestigious Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMC&RI) set to mark its Centenary in the last week of September this year, developmental works totalling Rs. 89 crore are progressing rapidly and are expected to conclude by July. Dr. K.R. Dakshayani, Dean and Director of MMC&RI, revealed plans for a three-day centenary celebration…
Mysuru city’s burning issue: Poor maintenance plagues Muktidhama
May 6, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Crematoriums, often referred to as Muktidhamas, are considered sacred spaces for performing the last rites where the loved ones of the dead person bid the final farewell. However, when neglected, these places can become harrowing experiences for grieving families. One such crematorium facing neglect is the ‘Hi-Tech Crematorium – Muktidhama’ situated in Vijayanagar 4th…
Friday’s rain, but no clean-up by Monday
May 6, 2024Fallen trees, debris pose hazards for pedestrians, motorists on many streets Mysore/Mysuru: Despite three days having passed since gusty winds and heavy rains caused significant damage, the authorities from the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) and the Forest Department have yet to address the aftermath. Fallen trees and branches remain uncleared, and damaged electric poles have…















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