Mysore/Mysuru: Former Chief Minister and NDA candidate from Mandya H.D. Kumaraswamy (HDK) has criticised the Siddaramaiah-led Congress Government in Karnataka, alleging a lack of control over the State’s law and order situation. Addressing media after seeking the blessings of Suttur Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji at Suttur Mutt in the city this morning, Kumaraswamy referenced…
BJP to host mega convention of micro communities tomorrow
April 20, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The BJP, which has been eyeing to seek the support of members belonging to working class communities in both Mysuru-Kodagu and Chamarajanagar Lok Sabha Constituencies, has organised a mega convention at Dasara Exhibition Grounds in city tomorrow (Apr. 21). Addressing media persons at BJP Headquarters here this morning, State BJP OBC Morcha President Raghu…
Trishikha Wadiyar launches women empowerment awareness initiative
April 20, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Trishikha Kumari Wadiyar, wife of titular head of erstwhile Mysuru Royal family Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, who is also the Mysuru-Kodagu LS seat BJP candidate, stressed on the need for creating a conducive atmosphere for women empowerment and entrepreneurship. She was speaking at the first-ever event of her women’s empowerment and entrepreneurship awareness initiative…
Mysuru becomes political headquarters for bigwigs
April 20, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: As the April 26 voting day nears, all three major political parties — BJP, JD(S) and Congress — are sparing no effort to ensure the victory of their respective candidates from Mysuru-Kodagu, Mandya and Chamarajanagar Lok Sabha Constituencies, which they consider prestigious. Leaders of these parties are stationed in Mysuru, conducting brainstorming sessions. Chief…
People chanting ‘Modi Zindabad’ lack paternal heritage: Professor
April 20, 2024Prof. Mahesh Chandra Guru makes derogatory remarks; fellow activists walk away from press conference Mandya: Political discourse reached a new nadir yesterday when former University of Mysore Professor, Prof. Mahesh Chandra Guru, made a disparaging comment suggesting that individuals chanting ‘Modi Zindabad’ lacked paternal heritage. The derogatory remark was delivered during a press conference in…
Man in city attacked for making song lauding PM Modi
April 20, 2024Police scan CCTV footage to identify accused; form six teams to arrest assaulters Mysore/Mysuru: In a shocking turn of events, a man was lured into a room and physically assaulted by a group of individuals for creating a song lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon at the Government Guest House in…
‘Let’s strengthen PM Modi’s hands to build stronger India’
April 20, 2024BJP candidate Yaduveer welcomed with arati, shower of flower petals at Ashokapuram; Sunnadakeri residents wash his feet in devotion Mysore/Mysuru: Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, BJP candidate for Lok Sabha elections from Mysuru-Kodagu Constituency, appealed voters to support him in the elections on Apr. 26 to strengthen the hands of Prime Minister Narendra Modi towards building…
Fans climb Chamundi Hill steps to pray for D.K. Suresh’s victory
April 20, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: More than 300 members of ‘DK Brothers Abhimani Balaga,’ wearing T-shirts with the candidate’s photo and name printed on it, visited Sri Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill and offered special pujas praying for the victory of Congress candidate from Bangalore Rural Lok Sabha Constituency, D.K. Suresh, on Thursday. The members, who arrived atop the…
Up voting awareness among women: Judge Prabhavati M. Hiremath
April 20, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Prabhavati M. Hiremath, Principal District and Sessions Court Judge, has given a call to increase the level of awareness among women about voting. Judge Prabhavati was addressing the gathering after inaugurating an awareness programme on voting and International Women’s Day organised by District-level Systematic Voters Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) Committee and District Administration…
Efforts underway to involve sexual minorities in democratic process
April 20, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Both the Central and State Governments have implemented numerous programmes aimed at integrating sexual minorities into mainstream society. However, these initiatives face significant legal and technical obstacles, hindering the accessibility of benefits provided under these initiatives. Moreover, societal discrimination and inherent feelings of inferiority prevent many sexual minorities from leading fulfilling lives akin to…















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