Bengaluru: Former Mandya MP Sumalatha Ambarish has criticised the media’s focus on the VIP treatment received by Kannada actor and murder accused Darshan Thoogudeepa. Speaking to reporters here this morning, she questioned, “Is this the first time such incidents are happening in jails? How long has this been going on? Why is it being highlighted…
Centre to boost coffee growers with Rs. 308 crore aid package
August 27, 2024Chikkamagalur: The Union Commerce Ministry has announced a significant boost for coffee growers with a grant of Rs. 307.80 crore. This aid, channelled through the Coffee Board, aims to provide much-needed support to the coffee industry in the region. It will provide coffee planters with access to subsidies for plantation development. According to Coffee Board…
KPSC exam for gazetted probationers held
August 27, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The competitive exam for appointment of Gazetted Probationers (Group A and B) conducted by the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) was held today at 11 centres across the city, amid tight Police security. Despite the demand by various quarters for the postponement of the exam, the KPSC went ahead with the conduct of the…
Four arrested for house burglary, chain snatching; 85 cases solved
August 27, 2024Gold, silver, cars, two-wheelers, ganja, pistols, live bullets worth Rs. 45 lakh seized Mysore/Mysuru: The City Crime Branch (CCB) Police have made significant progress in combating crime by arresting four individuals involved in 85 criminal cases, including chain snatchings, house burglaries and vehicle thefts. The operation has led to the recovery of substantial amounts of…
Flute Concert at Rama Mandira
August 27, 2024Mysuru: Sri Thyagaraja Sangeetha Sabha Charitable Trust, Mysuru, has organised a Karnatak Classical Flute Concert by Vid. Raghu Simha from Bengaluru at Jayanagar Rama Mandira in Mysuru tomorrow (Aug. 28) at 6 pm. He will be accompanied by Vid. H.S. Thandavamurthy on violin, Vid. G.T. Swamy on mridanga and Vid. M.R. Mohan on morching, according…
Nadakishorotsava: State-level Youth Fest at Nadabrahma
August 27, 2024Mysuru: Sri Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha is organising the State-level Youth Festival ‘Nadakishorotsava’ at its premises on JLB Road in city from Aug. 30 to Sept. 1. In all, 12 artistes are selected to participate in the event and there will be three cash prizes. The first place artiste will be conferred with the title ‘Nadakishora’…
Sushira’s 23rd Annual Music Festival from tomorrow
August 27, 2024Mysuru: Sushira, Sri V. Deshikachar’s Academy of Music, Mysuru, has organised its 23rd Annual Music Festival at Sri Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha on JLB Road in city from Aug. 28 to 31 (6.30 pm onwards). Aug. 28: Flute Concert by Vid. V. Vamshidhar. He will be accompanied by Vid. Mathur Srinidhi on violin, Vid. Anirudh Bhat…
Dr. Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Swamiji’s Jayanti: Suttur Mutt donates Rs. 1 lakh to feed Zoo animals
August 27, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: To commemorate the 109th birth anniversary of Dr. Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Mahaswamiji on Aug. 25, Suttur Mutt donated a cheque for Rs.1 lakh to the Executive Director of Mysuru Zoo D. Mahesh Kumar towards the maintenance and feeding of Zoo animals and birds. The cheque was presented by JSS Mahavidyapeetha Secretary S. Shivakumaraswamy. Speaking…
Faking accidents and extorting money: Mysuru man arrested in Bengaluru after bail
August 26, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: A habitual offender from Mysuru, notorious for faking accidents and extorting money from unsuspecting victims, was arrested by Jayanagar Police in Bengaluru yesterday. The man was previously arrested on Sept. 12, 2023, by Kuvempunagar Police in Mysuru for a similar crime. However, he managed to secure bail the very next day and resumed his…
Devotees sleep on roads & open spaces around Nanjangud Temple
August 26, 2024For years, devotees have been dropping letters in Hundi requesting the temple administration for basic amenities… but in vain Mysore/Mysuru: The renowned Srikanteshwara Swami Temple in Nanjangud, often called the Temple Town or Dakshina Kashi, generates an annual revenue of more than Rs. 30 crore from devotees’ offerings. Yet, the same devotees are left to…















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