Bengaluru: The Second ACMM Court has handed over the accused in the Senior Geologist Prathima murder to Police custody till Nov. 15. Kiran, the former driver of Prathima, an Officer at the Mines and Geology Department in Bengaluru, was arrested by the Police when he was trying to flee towards Chamarajanagar yesterday and was produced…
Joy Alukkas’ autobiography ‘Spreading Joy’ launched at Sharjah Book Fair
November 7, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The much-anticipated autobiography, ‘Spreading Joy – How Joyalukkas Became the World’s Favourite Jeweller,’ by the renowned entrepreneur Joy Alukkas, was unveiled at the Sharjah Book Fair recently. Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri, CEO of Sharjah Book Authority and Bollywood Actress Kajol Devgan, the Global Brand Ambassador of Joyalukkas, did the honours, in the presence…
12-month Kannada coaching classes through post
November 7, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The Directorate of Kannada and Culture in association with the Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysuru, had launched ‘Learning Kannada Language through Post’ on Nov. 1, 1985 for all the Government employees who do not know Kannada. This is a 12-month Kannada coaching classes through post where Kannada language will be taught to Government…
Urban Development Minister discusses infrastructure projects
November 6, 2023Flyover at busy Manipal Hospital Junction; Peripheral Ring Road; Group Housing Scheme Mysore/Mysuru: Three crucial infrastructure projects set to bolster Mysuru’s development, namely, the flyover at the junction of Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway-Outer Ring Road near Kempegowda Circle (Manipal Hospital Junction), the Peripheral Ring Road and the Group Housing Scheme were taken up for discussion by Urban…
K.H. Muniyappa inaugurates workshop on ‘One Nation-One Ration Card’ initiative
November 6, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Food and Civil Supplies Minister K.H. Muniyappa launched the one-day workshop on ‘One Nation-One Ration Card’ initiative of the Government of India at KSOU Convocation Hall in Muktagangothri campus on Hunsur Road here this morning. Muniyappa also launched ‘Anna Suvidha’ initiative of the State Government, which is aimed at supplying grains to the doorsteps…
Col. Manish Prasad’s outstanding contribution for NCC Unit
November 6, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Col. Manish Prasad, who assumed the command of 14 Karnataka Battallion NCC on Aug. 1, 2020, superannuated from service on Oct. 31, 2023. He handed over the baton to Col. Siddharth Vatsyan, who assumed the charge of Battallion as Commanding Officer, with effect from Nov.1, 2023. Some of the key milestones during Col. Manish…
One killed as In-charge DRFO opens fire at poachers in Bandipur
November 6, 2023“It was inevitable as poachers attacked Forest staff with lethal weapons” Bandipur: A poacher was killed when the Forest Department staff fired at them in Bandipur Tiger Reserve Forest yesterday early morning. The deceased has been identified as Manu (26), a resident of Bheemanabeedu in Gundlupet taluk of Chamarajanagar district. Following information that a gang…
Deputy Director of Mines and Geology Department found murdered in house: Sacked driver arrested
November 6, 2023Bengaluru: A 45-year-old Government servant working with the Mines and Geology Department as its Deputy Director was found murdered at her residence in South Bengaluru on Sunday. She was allegedly strangled to death and her throat was slit on Saturday night. The deceased has been identified as K.S. Prathima, a resident of Doddakallasandra in Subramanyapura…
Dasara illumination ends; Dazzling lights leave lasting memories
November 6, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The Dasara illumination, which commenced with the festival’s inauguration on Oct. 15, came to a heart-warming conclusion last night, leaving both residents and visitors with cherished memories. It marked the culmination of a festive period. For over 22 days, the city of Mysuru was adorned with vibrant and dazzling light displays on buildings, streets…
RSS takes out full dress parade
November 6, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: As part of its Foundation Day and Vijayadashami, the RSS (Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh) took out a full dress parade (Patha Sanchalana) in city on Sunday. More than 1,000 RSS members, dressed in traditional RSS uniform (Ganaveshadhari), marched in the Patha Sanchalana, which commenced from Kote Anjaneyaswamy temple at the Palace North Gate. The march,…















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