Mysore/Mysuru: The “Age-Friendly Mysore Project” (AFM), a collaboration between the Department of Geriatrics at JSS AHER, Mysuru, Public Health Research Institute of India (PHRII), Mysuru and the University of Arizona, Tucson, USA, to examine how Mysuru can plan for the growing needs of its elderly population will begin from January 2024. “The project will interview…
20 years jail for sexually assaulting specially abled girl
December 16, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: In another judgement, Special POCSO Court Judge Shayma Khamroz has sentenced another man to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a specially abled girl. The accused in the guise of asking water, barged into the house and sexually assaulted the specially abled. The girl’s parents had lodged a complaint at the South Police…
‘Christmas Shop & Win’ extravaganza at Mall of Mysore
December 16, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: This holiday season, Mall of Mysore invites one and all to immerse themselves in the spirit of Christmas with a lineup of enchanting festivities and exclusive shopping experiences. From Dec. 16 to 23, Mall of Mysore presents the ‘Christmas Shop & Win’ extravaganza. With purchases totalling Rs. 5,000 or more, customers win assured gifts…
Students National Meet begins
December 15, 2023“Shaping Tomorrow’s Leaders for 21st Century Knowledge Era” Mysore/Mysuru: Over 500 students are participating in the Fifth Edition of STUNA-2023, the day-long Students National Conference with the theme “Shaping Tomorrow’s Leaders for 21st Century Knowledge Era” organised by National Institute of Personnel Management (NIPM), Mysuru Chapter in association with the Department of Studies in Social…
Siddalingapura Shasti Jatra on Dec. 18 cancelled
December 15, 2023No entry to temple for devotees Mysore/Mysuru: On account of the ongoing Gopura installation and temple renovation works, the Subramanya Shasti Puja and Jatra that was supposed to take place at the famed Sri Subramanyaswamy temple at Siddalingapura on Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway on Dec.18 (Monday) has been cancelled this year. Accordingly, there will be no special…
‘Urban Tigress’ roams Mysuru border, forest staff adjusts tactic
December 15, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The female tiger, separated from its mother and attempting to establish territory near the Mysuru border, is on the move, prompting the Forest Department to adjust its operation based on pug marks. The 18-month-old female tiger cub has posed a challenge for the Forest Department, having been spotted in Chikkakanya, Doddakanya, Byathahalli and Sinduvalli…
Parliament security breach: Mastermind Lalit Jha surrenders; might have burnt mobile phones
December 15, 2023New Delhi: Lalit Jha, the alleged mastermind behind the Parliament smoke scare, surrendered to the Delhi Police yesterday, a day after five others were arrested following the massive security breach that shocked the nation. Lalit Jha had been missing since the incident. He is from Bihar but was working as a teacher in Kolkata, the…
Lack of shoe checks in LS helped us sneak in canisters: Manoranjan
December 15, 2023Manoranjan hosted Sagar Sharma at his house in Mysuru twice; neighbours often spotted him at local park New Delhi/Mysuru: Mysuru resident D. Manoranjan, who gained entry to Lok Sabha with a pass from BJP MP Pratap Simmha, told the Delhi Police that he discovered in July that shoes were not inspected before entering Parliament. This…
Public co-operation must for maintaining law and order: City Police Commissioner
December 15, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: “The co-operation of public is very much essential to maintain law and order situation in the society,” said City Police Commissioner B. Ramesh. He was speaking at a programme ‘Walk of Police towards Public,’ organised at Shivaji Park in N.R. Mohalla in the city on Wednesday. The City Top Cop said that the Police…
Sitting SC Judge must probe security breach: Congress
December 15, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The Congress party in Mysuru has intensified its criticism of Mysuru-Kodagu BJP MP Pratap Simmha, accusing him of facilitating visitor passes for the intruders who breached Parliament security on Wednesday. Former MLA Dr. Yathindra Siddharamaiah has called for an inquiry into Pratap Simmha’s actions, proposing his suspension and a thorough investigation. Yathindra emphasised that…















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