Mandya: Taking a short break after the week-long Mysuru Chalo Padayatra taken out jointly by the Opposition BJP and JD(S) from Bengaluru to Mysuru seeking the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over MUDA scam, Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy (HDK) took part in paddy transplantation at an agricultural field of farmer…
CM Siddaramaiah faces fresh scrutiny over alternative site
August 12, 2024Letter written on May 8, 1984 to CITB seeking alternative site comes to light Mysore/Mysuru: Even as the Opposition BJP-JD(S) are waging a political battle against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over his ‘questionable’ acquisition of 14 sites in Vijayanagar from the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) in exchange for a 3.16-acre land at Kesare-Devanur gifted to…
CM’s prosecution sanction over MUDA scam: Governor yet to decide; Abraham to move Court
August 12, 2024Bengaluru: Anti-corruption activist and advocate T.J. Abraham is considering legal action as Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot is yet to decide on granting sanction for prosecuting Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the Mysuuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site scam. Abraham had petitioned the Governor on July 26, seeking sanction for prosecution, and the Governor issued a show cause…
Wayanad landslides trigger Chamundi Hill safety concerns
August 12, 2024Road between View Point and Nandi Statue Road to be open for Dasara: PWD Mysore/Mysuru: Recent major landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad, minor landslips in Kodagu and Hassan following unprecedented rains have heightened fears among the residents of Mysuru about the possible landslides at Chamundi Hill. The Hill has experienced landslides during heavy rains in the…
Shot in the leg for attacking Cops
August 12, 2024Mandya: A rowdy-sheeter was shot in the leg and arrested after he attacked Police personnel with a lethal weapon at Chikkamulagodu in Malavalli taluk yesterday morning. The suspect, identified as Muthuraj alias Dakka from the Halagur region, was wanted in over 12 cases, including murders, attempts to murder, and robberies. After going into hiding, Muthuraj…
Gold medallist run over by train
August 12, 2024Mandya: An M.Com gold medallist was killed after the Hampi Express train ran over her while she was crossing the track at Mandya Railway Station recently. The deceased is Ramya (24), a resident of Swarnasandra Layout in the town. Ramya, who was undergoing accountant training in Bengaluru, used to travel daily in a train from…
Demonstrations against atrocities in Bangladesh
August 12, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Strongly condemning the atrocities and violent attacks against Hindus in neighbouring Bangladesh, members of Hindu Hitarakshana Samiti staged demonstrations at various places across the city today. The demonstration was launched atop Chamundi Hill at 6.30 am and later was held at various locations in the city. The protesters also formed a human chain near…
Manipal Hospitals hosts Basic Life Support Flash Mob at Nexus Centre City Mall
August 12, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Manipal Hospitals, Mysuru, recently hosted a ‘Basic Life Support (BLS) Flash Mob’ at Nexus Centre City Mall, capturing the attention of hundreds of shoppers and visitors. The event aimed to raise awareness and educate public on life-saving techniques. Through a series of interactive flash mob performances, medical professionals from Manipal Hospitals demonstrated crucial BLS…
NSS volunteers invited for Independence Day at Delhi
August 12, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: NSS Volunteers of University of Mysore (UoM) S.M. Ananya and R. Kiran, students of JSS Arts, Commerce and Science College on Ooty Road in the city, have been invited to take part as Special Guests at the Independence Day celebrations to take place in New Delhi on Aug.15. The two are among the 22…
Mysuru, Bengaluru rich in fine arts: KDA head Bilimale
August 12, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Chairman of Kannada Development Authority (KDA) Dr. Purushotham Bilimale has said, “Bengaluru and Mysuru are like two eyes, having prospered in the realm of fine arts.” He was speaking during the programme organised in commemoration of Sarod maestro Pandit Rajeev Taranath and theatre person Na. Rathna (Dr. N. Rathna), by Dhwani Foundation at Ganabharathi’s…















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