Urban Development Department turns itself into a laughing stock Madikeri: In an apparent faux pas, the Urban Development Department has turned itself into a laughing stock by transferring a Junior Engineer who died six months ago. Ashok Bhimaraya Putapak, who was serving as a Junior Engineer at Sedam Town Municipal Council in Kalaburagi district, was…
Govt. employees Assn. warns of strike from July 29 if demands not met
July 14, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Karnataka State Government Employees Association President C.S. Shadakshari said that the employees will abstain from offices from July 29 if the State Government does not meet their demands by then. He was speaking at the greeting of newly elected people representatives and Pratibha Puraskara programme organised by the District Unit of State Government Employees…
Mega Lok Adalat in city: 55 cases disposed of
July 14, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The mega Lok Adalat held in city and District Courts yesterday, saw disposal of 55 cases, involving a total loan repayment of Rs. 22.84 crore. Principal District and Sessions Court Judge Ravindra Hegde demonstrated compassion and justice by meeting aged women litigants at City Court building’s portico to obtain their signature on the settlement…
Centre to observe June 25 as ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas’
July 14, 2024New Delhi: The Central Government yesterday announced that June 25 will be henceforth observed as ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas’ as a tribute to all those who suffered and fought against the gross abuse of power during the period of Emergency. The Government through a Gazette notification dated July 11, 2024 said, “Whereas, a proclamation of Emergency…
Students must focus on fast-paced careers: Dr. Shalini Rajaneesh
July 14, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: “Students must focus on their careers as the present world is moving on a fast pace with competitions increasing in every field,” said Dr. Shalini Rajneesh, Additional Chief Secretary to the Karnataka Government. She was speaking at the valedictory ceremony of the training camp for aspirants of KAS and other competitive examinations organised by…
Kannada is facing globalisation challenges: Prof. Rajendra Chenni
July 14, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Former Kuvempu University English Department faculty Prof. Rajendra Chenni highlighted the challenges Kannada faces in the era of globalisation and rapidly advancing technology. He was delivering a talk on ‘Formation of Karnataka State,’ organised by Mysore Open Forum, at Kalpa Kshetra Auditorium in Vijayanagar here this morning. Prof. Chenni detailed how Kannada was introduced…
Vedike extends support to CM
July 14, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Hindulida Vargagala Jagruthi Vedike has extended its support to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the alleged MUDA scam. In round table conference held at a private hotel yesterday, the Vedike accused the BJP of conspiracy and added it was important to stand with Siddaramaiah and protest against the Opposition parties. Speaking on the occasion, Vedike…
Kerala youth killed in accident near new Nanjangud flyover
July 14, 2024Nanjangud: A two-wheeler rider was killed on the spot while the pillion rider sustained minor injuries when a KSRTC bus hit the bike and ran over the rider near the new Nanjangud flyover this morning. The deceased has been identified as Sharath (23), son of Prakash Manjeri, a B.Sc. student and a resident of Malappuram…
‘Yuva Vikasa Sri’ Awardee
July 14, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Upcoming actor Chetan Devaraj was presented ‘Yuva Vikasa Sri’ award by Karnataka Rajya Vokkaligara Vikasa Vedike, on account of birth anniversary celebrations of late K.H. Ramaiah recently. A native of Bettadabeedu village in H.D. Kote taluk in the district, Chetan is the son of Mangalamma and late Devaraj couple. He has been associated with…
Woman, son killed in accident on Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway
July 14, 2024They were on their way to Bengaluru after offering Ashada puja atop Chamundi Hill Maddur: A woman and her son were killed on the spot, while her daughter and son-in-law sustained serious injuries after their car crashed into a road divider on the Rudrakshipura By-pass Road on the Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway on Friday. The family had…












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