Mysore/Mysuru: Former Mayor P. Vishwanath, who is also the Secretary of Vidyavardhaka Sangha, was elected as the new Vice-President and retired Vijaya Bank employee Somnath as the Treasurer of the city-based H.C. Dasappa Institute of Public Affairs at its 51st Annual General Body Meeting held recently. Currently, Dr. K. Mahadev is serving as the President…
Datta Jayanti: Sri Ganapathy Swamiji donates Rs. 9 lakh to boys hostel
December 8, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: On account of Datta Jayanti, Avadhoota Datta Peetham Seer Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji donated Rs. 9 lakh towards the installation of solar grid at Hoysala Karnataka Sangha’s boys hostel at K.R. Vanam in city. Sri Swamiji handed over the cheque to President of Hoysala Karnataka Sangha K.R. Satyanarayana on Friday at Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda…
“Most Engaged Institution of the Year” Award for NIE First Grade College
December 8, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: In recognition of its active participation in ICT Academy initiatives, NIE First Grade College, Mysuru, was awarded “Most Engaged Institution of the Year – Arts & Science” at the BRIDGE 25 event held in Bengaluru recently. ICT Academy Coordinator M. Rajesh of NIE First Grade College was awarded Best Coordinator 2025 – Arts &…
Realtor kidnapped near club; rescued
December 7, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: In a dramatic overnight operation, Vijayanagar Police arrested four of the five men who allegedly assaulted and kidnapped a realtor near a club in Vijayanagar 3rd Stage last night. The victim was rescued unharmed and the vehicle used in the abduction was seized — all within eight hours of the crime. Police interrogation revealed…
Winter chill sends egg prices soaring
December 7, 2025Wholesale rates in Mysuru: From Rs. 6.70 to Rs. 7.60; Retail price Rs. 8 per egg Mysore/Mysuru: The biting cold across Jammu & Kashmir, Delhi, Arunachal Pradesh and other northern States has turned South India’s poultry egg industry into a booming business, with production and sales witnessing a sharp surge. Egg consumption typically rises during…
Mysuru-Kushalnagar National Highway 275: Green nod for Package 2; work to begin tomorrow
December 7, 2025PWD to widen Kushalnagar-Madikeri stretch for smooth connectivity Kushalnagar: The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has granted clearance for the National Highways Authority of India’s (NHAI) 92.3-km Mysuru-Kushalnagar Access-Controlled Highway project, paving the way for the commencement of works on the 22.7-km Package 2 — from Basavanahalli to Periyapatana — beginning tomorrow (Dec. 8). The…
First phase of Vedic Astronomy Observatory opens at Uttanahalli
December 7, 2025Ancient wisdom meets modern vision: Sri Vishwaprasanna Theertha Swamiji Mysore/Mysuru: South India’s first-ever Indian-style Vedic Astronomical Observatory — Vedhashale — modelled on the historic Jantar Mantar observatories of Jaipur, Ujjain and New Delhi, was inaugurated this morning at Bhartiyogadhama, Uttanahalli, by Sri Vishwaprasanna Theertha Swamiji of Udupi Pejawar Adhokshaja Mutt. The Observatory is being developed…
Over 3,412 candidates write TET Paper-1
December 7, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The Paper-1 of Teachers Eligibility Test (TET) exams, went on smoothly, at 14 centres in the city this morning. The exams for Paper-1, was conducted from 9.30 am to 12 noon. A total of 3,412 candidates (92.56 %) had appeared against total 3,686 candidates, who had enrolled for the morning session, with 274 candidates…
MCC switches to power-saving mode
December 7, 2025LED shift saves Rs. 25,000 a month at MCC main office Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has switched to a power-saving mode at its main office on Sayyaji Rao Road, adopting new measures to reduce electricity consumption and bring down monthly bills. The shift to LED bulbs and energy-efficient fans has driven the change. Earlier,…
New law to protect custodians of manuscripts: Minister Patil
December 7, 2025Bengaluru/Mysuru: Aligning with the Gyan Bharatam Mission — an initiative aimed at preserving, digitising and disseminating India’s vast manuscript heritage while reviving its deep-rooted civilisational knowledge traditions — Karnataka has proposed key measures to safeguard manuscript custodians and ensure the continuity of ancient wisdom for future generations. Speaking at the inauguration of a State-level workshop…















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