Mysore/Mysuru: As part of Mysuru Dasara, Hoysala Kannada Sangha and Savigannada Patrika Balaga, Mysuru, have organised ‘20th Kavya Dasara Kavi Sammelana’ (Dasara Poets Meet) on Oct. 20. Poets/ Poetesses, who are interested in taking part in the meet, may send one poem not exceeding 20 lines, before Oct. 10, through post to General Secretary, Hoysala…
Gandhi and Shastri Jayantis celebrated in city
October 2, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The city remembered the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi and Second Prime Minister of Independent India Lal Bahadur Shastri by paying tributes to the two great leaders at programmes held in different venues across the city this morning. Garlanding of Mahatma Gandhi statue at Gandhi Square and an all-religion prayer meeting, marked Gandhi…
69th Wildlife Week begins at Mysuru Zoo
October 2, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: As part of the 69th Wildlife Week, Mysuru Zoo had organised ‘Walk for Wildlife,’ Photography and Painting Exhibition in city this morning. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. K.V. Rajendra flagged off the ‘Walk for Wildlife’ at 7.30 am from the Balarama Gate of Mysore Palace, which concluded at Zoo. About 200 students, Forest Department and…
Bilikere women entrepreneurs shine at CSIR Foundation Day expo in Delhi
October 2, 2023New Delhi: Women entrepreneurs of Asare Sanjeevini Food Products ‘We Mill’ displayed their millet products at the two-day comprehensive convention and CSIR Decade Achievement Mega Expo, organised at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, as part of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Foundation Day on Sept. 26 and 27. Minister of Science and Technology…
GTD laments erosion of family values where young neglect old
October 2, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Shree Kaveri Kodagu Mahila Sangha, Mysuru, has established a modern Old Age Home at Lingambudhi Palya in Shakthi Layout, near Maalegala Maramma Temple, close to University Layout and Nanjangud Ring Road. Constructed by Shree Kaveri Kodagu Mahila Sangha in Mysuru, this senior living home boasts a wide range of contemporary amenities. The construction of…
Government greenlights vehicle scrappage policy
October 2, 2023Official, fuel-guzzling vehicles more than 15 years old being phased out in first phase Mysore/Mysuru: The State has initiated the process of scrapping Government-owned vehicles that have completed 15 years, prioritising based on their usage. This decision comes in response to a directive from the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The Ministry has…
With Dasara around the corner, filling up of potholes yet to begin
October 2, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: With the world famous Dasara-2023 festival (Oct.15 to 24) just about a fortnight to go, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) is yet to take up filling up of potholes across the city. With lakhs of tourists, both domestic and International, expected to visit the city for Dasara, the MCC authorities seem to be in…
City chock-a-block as tourists arrive in large numbers this long weekend
October 2, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru city experienced a sudden surge in tourist activity during the extended weekend, particularly last evening, leading to extensive traffic congestion throughout the city, including its central areas and major roads. All hotels and resorts were fully occupied during this time. The traffic gridlocks were more in the Central Business District, around key landmarks…
Woman injured in accident; irate public point accusing finger at Police
October 2, 2023Verbal spat between commuters, Policemen; tense situation eases after senior officers intervene Mysore/Mysuru: An accident occurred yesterday afternoon at the Mysuru-Nanjangud Ring Road junction, resulting in injuries to 52-year-old K. Kalavathi, the wife of retired Government employee P. Nagaraju and a resident of Naidunagar. The accident led to a heated exchange of words between the…
Train timings changed
October 2, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: South Western Railway (SWR), Mysuru Division, has announced the revision of train timings for more than 314 trains, effective from Oct. 1, 2023. This includes the departure timings for 9 trains leaving from Mysuru Station. Passengers are urged to note the changes in the train schedule well in advance before commencing their journey. To…















Recent Comments