Mysore/Mysuru: R. Madhavan Jetti (59), a Police Head Constable, who was serving in the City Special Branch (CSB) attached to the Mysuru Police Commissionerate, passed away here yesterday morning following brief illness. He leaves behind his wife Sujatha, sons Supreeth and Benaka and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were conducted with Police…
MCC’s final warning to cattle, pig rearers
November 4, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Cattle and pig rearers in Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) limits and outskirts, are letting loose their cows and pigs on the roads and public places causing severe traffic hurdles, sometimes even ending up with fatal accidents. The stray cattle and pigs have been crowding over the waste accumulated in the dustbins, while eating them,…
‘I will be CM for five years’
November 3, 2023Bengaluru: Hours after AICC General Secretary and Karnataka in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala issued a stern warning to Ministers, MLAs and other Congress leaders, asking them not to make public statements regarding power-sharing in the Government with a warning that those who defied this directive would face disciplinary action, Chief Minister Siddharamaiah yesterday declared his intention…
S.T. Somashekar, Shivaram Hebbar, six other MLAs to join Congress?
November 3, 2023Bengaluru: Amidst ongoing speculation of a Congress leadership change in Karnataka, fuelled by a power struggle between Chief Minister Siddharamaiah and his Deputy, D.K. Shivakumar, the ruling Congress party is actively engaging with leaders from both the BJP and JD(S) as part of its preparations for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. This development underscores the…
Prof. Venkoba Rao passes away
November 3, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Prof. N. Venkoba Rao (87), Founder of city’s Maithri School for Mentally Retarded Children and a resident of Jayalakshmipuram 2nd Cross, passed away this morning at his residence in city. A native of Yelandur, he leaves behind his wife Mayadevi, one daughter, one son and a host of relatives and friends. Prof. Rao had…
Inaccurate statistics upsets Minister Priyank Kharge
November 3, 2023Takes officials to task for side conversations; asks them to take notes and strive for improved rural development Mysore/Mysuru: Upset by incorrect statistics provided to him, Priyank Kharge, Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (RDPR), expressed his frustration during a progress review meeting held at D. Devaraj Urs Hall in ZP Office here this…
Let Dr. Parameshwara become CM; no one else: Minister K.N. Rajanna
November 3, 2023Tumakuru: Cooperation Minister K.N. Rajanna told reporters in Tumakuru this morning, suggesting that if the party high command decides against Siddharamaah continuing as Chief Minister, Dr. G. Parameshwara should step into the role. Rajanna made it clear that as long as Siddharamaiah holds the position of Chief Minister, both Parameshwara and himself will support him….
Priyank Kharge also wants to become CM
November 3, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: With the Congress leadership appointing him as a Minister in the first round alongside party veterans, Chittapur MLA Priyank Kharge, now holding the influential IT, BT, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (RDPR) portfolios, stands as one of the top leaders in Karnataka Congress. Speaking to reporters in Mysuru this morning, Priyank Kharge shared his…
Women at Work conclave promotes gender diversity
November 3, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), in collaboration with Karnataka Skill Development Corporation (KSDC), organised the Women@Work (W@W) conclave in city yesterday. The primary objective of this event was to promote gender diversity, empower women and encourage their active participation in the workforce. The event took place at Infosys campus in Hebbal, serving as a…
‘Akki Raja’ dies at Bandipur due to heart, liver ailments
November 3, 2023Gained fame for his love of rice, often raiding homes and shops in search of his favourite staple Mysore/Mysuru: On Tuesday, Nov. 1, elephant ‘Akki Raja’ or ‘Vinayagan’ died due to a massive cardiac arrest at the Rampura Elephant Camp, part of the Ainooru Maarigudi Range in the Hediyala Sub-Division of Bandipur Tiger Reserve. ‘Akki…















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