Mysore/Mysuru: Gruha Arogya Scheme, that was launched in Mysuru district this October, by the State Government to take health initiatives to the doorsteps of the people, has produced worrying results so far. In a short span of two months, most people diagnosed, are found to be ailing from blood pressure (BP) and diabetes, two major…
DRM inspects Nanjangud, Kadakola and Ashokapuram Railway Stations
December 9, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) of South Western Railway (SWR), Mysuru Division, Mudit Mittal, conducted an inspection of Chamarajanagar, Nanjangud Town, Kadakola and Ashokapuram Railway Stations on Dec.8. At Chamarajanagar, he reviewed the progress of works being executed under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, with a special focus on passenger amenities, infrastructure upgrades, station…
BJP stages massive protest at Belagavi over farmer issues
December 9, 2025Belagavi: Accusing the ruling Congress Government of doing nothing to address farmer issues in the State, the Opposition BJP held a massive demonstration along with farmer groups at Malini City Grounds on B.S. Yediyurappa Marg in Belagavi, on the second day of the Winter Session of the State Legislature at Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in Belagavi…
CFTRI begins mission to feed India’s first astronauts
December 9, 2025To deliver Indian-style astronaut food for 2027-28 human spaceflight programme Mysore/Mysuru: The Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru, has embarked on an ambitious mission to craft nutritious, high-quality food for astronauts set to fly in India’s first human spaceflight programme in 2027-28. The project is backed by a special grant from the Council of…
Tiger spotted in BEML campus again?
December 9, 2025Rumours causing headache to Forest Department Mysore/Mysuru: The tiger which was spotted inside BEML campus and later disappeared without a trace has now created a sense of fear among the public. The tiger was spotted inside BEML campus about a week back and the Forest Department officials and staff, who inspected the campus, installed 10…
e-Khata stalled; over 2,000 Bandipalya APMC traders hit
December 9, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: With authorities refusing to issue e-Khatas, over 2,000 traders operating at the Bandipalya APMC are facing severe hardship. After the State Government made e-Khata mandatory for all properties, the Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) — itself a recognised local authority — has also been caught in the bureaucratic gridlock. Traders argue that the crisis…
Four-day GI Mahotsav 3.0 ends; draws 5,000 visitors
December 9, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The four-day GI Mahotsav 3.0, organised at the CSIR-CFTRI in city from Dec. 5 to 8, concluded on a highly successful note, drawing an overwhelming response from the public. The event was jointly conducted by Madurai Agribusiness Incubation Forum (MABIF) in collaboration with MSME, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), Tamil Nadu…
Mission nutrition: Four teams begin work
December 9, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: In preparation for India’s forthcoming human spaceflight mission, the Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru, has formed four specialised teams of senior scientists to develop high-nutrition, space-grade food for astronauts. Each team, consisting of four experts, is working exclusively on creating meals capable of withstanding the extreme conditions of space. Space poses severe…
World’s second-largest Khadi National Flag on display at Suvarna Vidhana Soudha
December 9, 2025Belagavi: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah inaugurated the world’s second-largest Khadi National Flag, which was displayed on the grand steps at the Western side of Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in Belagavi this morning. The flag measures 9,600 sq.ft in area. The flag was reportedly prepared by a family from Kamalapura village in Kalaburagi district. The monumental flag is…
DC orders swift joint survey of deemed forests in Mysuru
December 9, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru Deputy Commissioner (DC) G. Lakshmikanth Reddy has directed officials to expedite the joint survey of deemed forests across the district and submit the report at the earliest. Chairing the Deemed Forest Committee meeting on Monday at the DC Office auditorium in Siddharthanagar, he reviewed taluk-wise data presented by Forest officials and instructed them…















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