Mysore/Mysuru: Mysore Palace, a prominent tourist destination that draws visitors from around the world, is not immune to threats due to its unique status in Southern India. Given its significance, it has become a potential target for destructive activities, necessitating enhanced security measures. Ironically, the electric fence encircling the Palace, intended to provide security, has…
Prayer meet blast in Kerala: One killed, several injured
October 29, 2023Amit Shah calls for NIA, NSG probe Kochi: Kerala Police are put on high alert after a series of blasts at a Sunday prayer convention of the Christian denomination Jehovah’s Witnesses which killed one person and injured over two dozen, a few of them critically, near Kochi in Kerala. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan told…
Teppotsava held atop Chamundi Hill
October 29, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Four days after the Dasara festival concluded with Jumboo Savari procession on Tuesday, the Chamundeshwari Teppotsava took place at Devikere atop Chamundi Hill in the presence of hundreds of devotees on Saturday evening. As part of Dasara festival, the Rathotsava was held atop the Chamundi Hill on Thursday, followed by Teppotsava at Devikere atop…
Tableaux from Dharwad, Chikkamagalur, Chamarajanagar bag top three prizes
October 29, 2023The tableaux of Hassan, Mandya and Shivamogga districts bag consolation prizes Mysore/Mysuru: The tableaux of Dharwad, Chikkamagalur and Chamarajanagar districts bagged the first three prizes in the Jumboo Savari procession that took place here on Tuesday. The tableaux of Hassan, Mandya and Shivamogga districts bagged consolation prizes. A total of 49 tableaux, including 31 from…
Grand Kannada Rajyotsava in city on Nov. 1: DC Dr. Rajendra
October 29, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner Dr. K.V. Rajendra has said that “Kannada Rajyotsava celebration has been organised on a grand scale on Nov. 1 at Oval Grounds in city and the Officers, pro-Kannada activists, school and college students should join hands to make it a success.” Addressing the preliminary meeting at his Office on Thursday, the DC…
Go by norms to select Rajyotsava Awardees: CM
October 29, 2023Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddharamaiah has instructed the Officers to abide by the norms while selecting eligible persons for Rajyotsava Award, without ignoring regional justice and representation to all caste, religion and gender. The CM came out with the instructions while chairing a high-level meeting of Rajyotsava Award Selection Committee here on Thursday. The CM informed…
Ekagrid seeks 200 acres to set up University in Mysuru
October 29, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Ekagrid, a ground-breaking multidisciplinary Research University, driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and focused on Science and Technology in the US, is seeking 200 acres of land from Karnataka Government to establish its campus in Mysuru or Bengaluru. Its vision is to become an institution of global prominence, on par with renowned Universities like Stanford…
At hour of grief, accident victim’s kin consent for organ donation
October 29, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The family members of a 41-year-old man, who was declared brain dead after suffering grievous head injuries in a motorbike accident, gave their consent for organ donation, here on Friday. K.K. Rajesh, an Insurance Advisor and son of Krishne Gowda and Sharadamma couple, Katte Kyathanahalli village in K.R. Pet taluk, Mandya district, is the…
No short cut to success, hard work only mantra: CFTRI Director
October 29, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: ‘Students have to emphasise the importance of taking career seriously and to acquire potentiality for further education beyond earning a degree. They are to be responsible citizens and should not expect the success as a defined monetary achievement,’ said Dr. Sridevi Annapurna Singh, Director of the CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru. She…
Learning requires constant refinement of knowledge
October 29, 2023Former ISRO Chairman A.S. Kiran Kumar at 13th Graduation Day of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Mysore/Mysuru: “Learning is an ongoing journey that requires a continuous refinement of knowledge to align with the dynamic landscape of today’s world. Failing to evolve our understanding and adapt leaves us lagging in pursuing progress,” opined Padma Shri A.S. Kiran Kumar,…















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