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Nodal Officers to curb female foeticide in State: Minister
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Nodal Officers to curb female foeticide in State: Minister

December 18, 2025

Belagavi: Accepting that acts of female foeticide has not stopped in Karnataka, Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said the State Government was taking strict measures to prevent it. He said the Government was appointing separate Nodal Officers in all districts and tightening measures to prevent foeticide, which he called a “social evil.” He also assured…

Ticket checking drives boost railway revenue
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Ticket checking drives boost railway revenue

December 18, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: South Western Railway (SWR) Mysuru Division has recorded a marked improvement in ticket checking performance during the current financial year by intensifying enforcement measures across stations and on trains. In November 2025 alone (FY 2025-26), the Division detected 18,095 cases of ticketless and irregular travel, generating revenue of Rs. 89.37 lakh. This represents a…

Christmas Carnival at St. Philomena’s Church
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Christmas Carnival at St. Philomena’s Church

December 18, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: The 4th edition of Christmas Carnival-2025 will be held from Dec. 19 (tomorrow) to Dec. 26 at St. Philomena’s Church in city. Bishop of Mysuru Most Rev. Dr. Francis Serro SJ, will inaugurate the Carnival at 4 pm tomorrow in the presence of Vicar General Rev. Msgr. Alfred John Mendonca and Parish Priest /…

Niranthara Theatre Festival begins
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Niranthara Theatre Festival begins

December 18, 2025

Theatre is the mirror of society: Rameshwari Verma Mysore/Mysuru: “Theatre is not merely entertainment; it is the mirror of society and our inner conscience. This Theatre Festival stands as a testimony of social awareness,” said senior theatre artiste  Rameshwari Verma. Speaking after inaugurating the 5-day Niranthara Theatre Festival, organised by Niranthara Foundation, Mysuru, at Mini…

Reels competition: MCC invites entries from College students
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Reels competition: MCC invites entries from College students

December 18, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: In an effort to safeguard environment and create awareness about cleanliness among  youths, Mysuru City Corporation (MCC)  has organised environment reels (parisara reels) contest for College students. The competition provides a platform for students to showcase their creativity and an opportunity to join hands in making Mysuru the cleanest city in the country.  The…

Kapila Aarti at Nanjangud on Dec. 21
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Kapila Aarti at Nanjangud on Dec. 21

December 18, 2025

Nanjangud: On the lines of the famous Ganga Aarti in Kashi, Yuva Brigade volunteers have organised Kapila Aarti on the banks of River Kapila in the temple town on Sunday (Dec. 21) at 6 pm. Swami Muktidanandaji of Sri Ramakrishna Ashram, Mysuru, will grace the occasion. Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) National Joint Secretary Gopal and…

‘Innovation, the only differentiator’
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‘Innovation, the only differentiator’

December 18, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: Innovation is the only true differentiator in today’s world, said Rohith Aradhya, Vice-President and Managing Director, Barracuda Networks. Speaking after inaugurating the two-day Software Edition of the Smart India Hackathon (SIH) organised by Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering (VVCE) at its premises here recently, he noted that the world is on the verge of a…

‘Libraries play vital role for knowledge enhancement’
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‘Libraries play vital role for knowledge enhancement’

December 18, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: In an era where internet has taken over, libraries are continuing to play a vital role in knowledge enhancement, said University of Mysore Registrar M.K. Savitha. She was speaking after inaugurating the prize distribution ceremony of debate competition on ‘Relevance of Libraries in Internet Era’ organised by University of Mysore Central Library as part…

NGO distributes essential kits to tribal families
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NGO distributes essential kits to tribal families

December 18, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru city-based NGO Samskruthi Women Sphere, as part of its Vana Mitra Project, distributed daily-use essentials items to 50 tribal families residing in the remote Annemalu region of the Nagarahole forest area. As part of the initiative, the NGO distributed 100 blankets, 100 steel plates and tumblers, 100 sarees, 100 mats, 100 T-shirts, 100…

Former Minister S.A. Ramdas bereaved
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Former Minister S.A. Ramdas bereaved

December 18, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: A. Padmanabha Das (70), retired PWD employee and a resident of Vijayanagar 2nd Stage, passed away yesterday in city after brief illness. He was the elder brother of former Minister S.A. Ramdas and businessman Srikanth Das. He leaves behind one son, one daughter, four sisters and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites…

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