Mysore/Mysuru: Noted social activist Maj.Gen. (Rtd.) S.G. Vombatkere said that hatred and jealousy in the society has ruled the roost in the past 10 years. He was speaking after inaugurating a lecture session on the topic ‘Human rights as seen through the eyes of the Constitution’, organised under the joint aegis of Jnana Vignana Samiti,…
Support for IDS Director Dr. Meera amidst controversy, probe sought
December 18, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The agitation against Dr. M. Meera, Director of the Institute of Development Studies (IDS), University of Mysore (UoM), by a section of students and research scholars regarding the lack of a timetable, unsanitary conditions in the toilets and the alleged use of offensive language against a particular community is unfortunate and calls for immediate…
Lack of fodder, vision impairment leads to elephant’s death
December 18, 2023Madikeri: A female elephant, suffering from loss of vision, which was found roaming in villages at Harangi backwaters in search of food since one-and-a-half months has died. The female elephant, aged about 35 years, was found lying exhausted at Sajjalli village in Harangi backwaters area near Somwarpet and was provided treatment. But the elephant did…
CM to lay foundation for Patrika Bhavan in city on Dec. 22
December 18, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddharamaiah will lay the foundation stone for the new Patrika Bhavan and Training Centre of Mysuru District Journalists Association (MDJA) at C.A.Site No.2 in KNS Layout, foot of Chamundi Hill at 11 am on Dec. 22. Suttur Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji will grace the occasion. Ministers Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa and K….
Youth arrested for abusing Cop during vehicle checking
December 18, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Nazarbad Police have arrested a youth for abusing a Traffic Head Constable during checking of vehicles and obstructing the Head Constable in performing his duty. The arrested youth is 22-year-old Vikas, son of Siddalingamurthy, a resident of Gandhinagar in city. Yesterday afternoon, Siddarthanagar Traffic Police were conducting checking of vehicles near Mysuru Zoo, when…
Nalwadi’s name for Mysore Airport in final stages: MP
December 17, 2023Congress’ move to rename Airport at this stage is not right: Pratap Simmha Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simmha has taken a strong stance against the Congress Government’s proposal to rename Mysore Airport at Mandakalli after Tipu Sultan. Simmha, pointing out that the previous BJP Government had already recommended naming it after Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar, expressed…
Mysuru MP trapped in deep conspiracy, says Lahar Singh
December 17, 2023New Delhi: BJP Rajya Sabha MP from Karnataka Lahar Singh Siroya has charged that Chief Minister Siddharamaiah has hatched a conspiracy against BJP MP Pratap Simmha in connection with the Parliament smoke cannister attack case to ensure the victory of his son Dr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah in the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections. Talking to media in…
Illegal night-time revelry at Balamuri irks local residents
December 17, 2023Tourists, mainly student groups from Kerala, Tamil Nadu make merry with DJ party during post-dusk hours By Vinay Karekura As night falls, Balamuri, a renowned tourist spot with waterfalls in Srirangapatna taluk, transforms into an illegal hub for a lively evening filled with foot-tapping DJ music and parties. Despite being prohibited after 6 pm, the…
CM, Dy.CM rubbish BJP charge
December 17, 2023Hubballi: Reacting to the allegations made by BJP Rajya Sabha MP from Karnataka Lahar Singh Siroya, who has charged CM Siddharamaiah of using ‘Urban Naxals’ to conspire against Pratap Simmha, the CM said in Hubballi yesterday, “The IQ of the BJP leaders is quite low.” “The BJP has alleged that I trapped Mysuru MP to…
Drone survey of Poornaiah Canal: List of all encroachers to be compiled for eviction drive
December 17, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru District Administration that has launched a comprehensive drone survey to identify and eliminate encroachments on the historic Dewan Poornaiah Canal is set to compile a detailed list of encroachers, spanning private entities, public associations and even cases involving legitimate Government grants. Subsequently, an eviction process will be initiated, preceded by the issuance…















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