Mysore/Mysuru: Stringent enforcement of the election Model Code of Conduct proved a boon for officials of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) this morning as they took action to remove footpath encroachments on Sayyaji Rao Road and surrounding areas. With the code of conduct in effect, no political party or elected representative can influence the eviction…
Lok Sabha Election – 2024: Surprise night checks on roads yield Rs. 16 lakh in cash
March 21, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: In a series of surprise checks carried out across nine locations within the city limits, including various junctions, the City Police conducted a successful operation last night resulting in the seizure of hard cash amounting to Rs. 16,21,000 that was being transported. The cash carriers were unable to provide documentary evidence regarding the source…
Preparations on to shift EVMs to Mustering Centre
March 21, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: With Mysuru-Kodagu Lok Sabha Constituency going to the polls in the second phase of voting to take place on Apr. 26, preparations are on to shift the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), Control Units, Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPATs) and other election materials to the Mustering Centre at Baden Powell Public School at Scouts…
Cell to keep close watch on social media campaigns
March 21, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Amidst the ongoing surge in the utilisation of social media by political parties, candidates and their supporters, the Election Commission of India (ECI) is closely monitoring these campaigns. In a concerted effort to uphold the integrity and fairness of the electoral process and to embrace technology and expertise for transparency, the Mysuru District Administration…
DC calls for maximum percentage of voting
March 21, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: With the LS polls just over a month away, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. K.V. Rajendra, who is also the District Electoral Officer, has emphasised on the need for ethical voting and participation of a large number of voters in the Festival of Democracy. He was speaking at SVEEP (Systematic Voters education and Electoral Participation)…
Indigenous Technology Development: BEML test-fires 1500 HP engine for military tanks
March 21, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: In a significant development, public sector Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) has successfully test-fired its indigenous 1500 HP engine for military vehicles at its Mysuru Plant. BEML’s ground-breaking project is the design and development of India’s first indigenously created prototype 1500 HP engine for Main Battle Tanks (MBTs). This remarkable achievement heralds a new…
Sky watch at Mahajana unveils celestial wonders
March 21, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: SBRR Mahajana First Grade College (Autonomous), Mysuru, hosted a captivating sky watch event on Mar. 14 at its Jagadeesh Prasad Stadium, drawing crowds eager to explore the cosmos. Organised jointly by the Physics, Mathematics and Geography Departments, the event featured N. Amoghavarsha, Project Associate-I, Cosmology Education and Research Training Centre (COSMOS), Indian Institute of…
Three youths arrested for friend’s death by gunfire
March 21, 2024Bylakuppe: The Bylakuppe Police have arrested three individuals in connection with the tragic death of a young man caused by an accidental gun firing. Santhosh (34) met his untimely death on the banks of the River Cauvery at Giriguru near Periyapatna on the evening of Mar. 19. Following suspicions of foul play from the deceased’s…
BJP has given more importance for women empowerment
March 21, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Criticising the Congress for destroying the financial system of the State by indiscriminately implementing free schemes, City BJP Women’s Wing President Renuka Raj said that the BJP was more focused on women empowerment through various measures, rather than announcing schemes having financial implications, like the Congress. She was speaking after inaugurating ‘Nari Shakti’ programme…
Laboratory Services inaugurated at Narayana Medical Centre
March 21, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Narayana Hospital, Mysuru, inaugurated Laboratory Services at its Narayana Medical Centre in Vijayanagar here on Mar. 14. The event was graced by Prof. Bhashyam Swamiji of Sri Yoganarasimha Swamy Temple and Dr. V. Aravindappa, retd. DHO. Speaking after the inauguration, Prof. Bhashyam Swamiji expressed his appreciation for Narayana Hospital’s initiative. Pavan Kumar, Facility Director,…















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