Simha scapegoat of senior State BJP leaders ‘adjustment’ politics? Mysore/Mysuru: The ‘adjustment politics’ played out by the State BJP leaders that was cited as the reason for the BJP’s rout in the 2023 Assembly election has come to the fore again and this time, it is set to potentially jeopardise Mysuru-Kodagu MP Prathap Simha’s candidacy…
Former MLA Vasu passes away
March 9, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Former Chamaraja MLA Vasu (72), who was more popularly known as Mayor Vasu, passed away at a private hospital in city this morning following prolonged illness. Vasu, who fell ill months ago and was taking treatment at his residence in Jayalakshmipuram, was rushed to ClearMedi Radiant Hospital in Vijayanagar 3rd Stage last night after…
Water released from KRS Dam to ease Bengaluru’s crisis
March 9, 2024Srirangapatna: In response to Bengaluru’s pressing water scarcity, authorities in Mandya have initiated the release of 2,000 to 2,500 cusecs (cubic metres per second) of water from the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam located in Srirangapatna taluk of Mandya district. As of last evening, four crest gates of the Dam (two near the VC Canal…
K.R. MLA T.S. Srivatsa opens office in MCC
March 9, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: K.R. BJP MLA T.S. Srivatsa opened his new office in the MCC Main office premises on New Sayyaji Rao road here on Wednesday. Speaking on the occasion, Srivatsa said that he has opened his office in order to provide better service to the people of his constituency. Pointing out that as this office is…
Mahashivarathri festival celebrated
March 9, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Various pujas and special decorations marked the celebration of Mahashivarathri at various temples in the district on Friday. Sri Trineshwaraswamy Temple near Jayamarthanda Gate in Mysore Palace premises, 101 Shivalingas at Gurukula and Kameshwara Kameshwari Temple, both on Ramanuja Road, Mahalingeshwara Swamy Temple at Lingambudhi Lake, Mahabaleshwara Swamy Temple atop Chamundi Hill, Chandramouleshwara Swamy…
Shiva blesses knowledge, health: Sri Ganapathy Swamiji
March 9, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji of Avadhoota Datta Peetham’s Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Ashram in the city said, “One shall be blessed with knowledge, health, goodness and welfare if they have darshan of Lord Shiva on Mahashivarathri festival day.” Sri Ganapathy Swamiji delivered a discourse after performing special abhisheka puja to the idol of Sachchidanandeshwara Shivalinga…
All-women crew steers Rajya Rani Express
March 9, 2024Marking International Women’s Day in SWR, Mysuru Division Mysore/Mysuru: On International Women’s Day yesterday, the Mysuru Division of South Western Railway hosted a unique event commemorating women’s achievement, wherein the Rajya Rani Express was expertly operated by an all-women crew on the route between Mysuru and Bengaluru. This initiative stands as a tribute to the…
Bahuroopi National Theatre Festival – 2024 begins
March 9, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Bahuroopi National Theatre Festival-2024, organised by Rangayana, Mysuru, got off to a good start at Vanaranga in the premises of the repertory on Vinobha Road in the city on Thursday. The annual Theatre Festival planned with unique theme every year, this time is themed after 12th Century social reformer Basavanna’s vachana ‘Iva Nammava Iva…
Unregistered homestays to be shutdown in Mysuru: DC
March 9, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: For travellers seeking a home away from home, homestays are the preferred choice of accommodation, offering a cosy and personalised experience. Likewise, for owners of these accommodations, homestays serve as a valuable source of income. However, it has come to the attention of the Mysuru District Administration that a significant number of homestays operate…
Philanthropist Sudha Murty nominated to Rajya Sabha
March 9, 2024PM Narendra Modi says, ‘Testament of Nari Shakti’ New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu has nominated Sudha Murty to the Rajya Sabha, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a social media post on Mar. 8. The 73-year-old’s nomination coincided with International Women’s Day yesterday. She received the Padma Shri award in 2006 and the Padma Bhushan…















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