Mysore/Mysuru: As part of Student Induction Programme 2023, NSS-NIE Unit had organised a walkathon for students who joined NIE for the academic year 2023-24, on the theme “Say Yes to Life, No to Drugs” on Sept. 16 in association with Department of Physical Education and Sports, NIE, Mysuru. The aim of this event was to…
Dasara 2023 to avoid extravagance: Minister
September 24, 2023It will neither be ‘grand’ nor ‘simple’ but a ‘traditional’ celebration Mysore/Mysuru: In response to mounting pressure from stakeholders in the tourism sector, District Minister H.C. Mahadevappa has announced that Mysuru Dasara will no longer be categorised as either ‘simple’ or ‘grand.’ Instead, it will be ‘traditional’ Dasara adhering to the historic essence of the…
Science Expo at Kodagu Model School concludes
September 24, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: “One can get success in any profession if they have the skill to solve problems and creativity,” opined author, global career counsellor, corporate trainer and career mentor Prof. Shankar Bellur. He was speaking at the career guidance programme on ‘What after 10th and 12th – How to make a right choice for a successful…
‘Kodava’/’Kodavaru’ designation official now with Cabinet assent
September 24, 2023Madikeri: Addressing a long- standing demand of the Kodava community, the Karnataka Cabinet yesterday stamped its approval for the official use of ‘Kodava / Kodavaru’ on caste certificates and all other documents, replacing the previous ‘Kodagaru’ designation or classification. The State Government has endorsed the recommendations put forth by the Karnataka Backward Classes Commission. The…
KSOU Q-paper scam: Leak source traced to Chamarajanagar
September 24, 2023One person who first shared the Q-paper in PDF format taken into custody Mysore/Mysuru: In a major breakthrough in the case of question paper sales racket at Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), Mysuru, the City Crime Branch (CCB) sleuths have traced the source of question paper leak to Chamarajanagar Exam Centre. During investigation, CCB personnel…
Writer calls for taking pride in having a Hindu Rashtra
September 24, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Writer Dr. Ajakkala Girish Bhat opined that all Hindus must take pride in having a Hindu Rashtra as all other religions have the country of their own. He was speaking on the subject ‘Hindutva-Bahutva’ organised by Manthana Mysuru at the Institution of Engineers-India (IEI) on JLB Road here yesterday. Noting that there are many…
MLA Srivatsa pins blame on Congress-DMK alliance
September 24, 2023‘Karnataka people made scapegoats to save I.N.D.I.A. bloc for upcoming Lok Sabha polls’ Mysore/Mysuru: Accusing the Congress-led Government in Karnataka of failure in handling the Cauvery water issue following the Supreme Court’s refusal to intervene in orders to release water to Tamil Nadu, Krishnaraja MLA T.S. Srivatsa accused the Congress High Command of arm-twisting Karnataka…
Government should observe Ramaswamy Memorial Day: Former MLA Nagendra
September 24, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Former MLA L. Nagendra said that at a time when the State is celebrating the 50th anniversary of renaming of the State as Karnataka (previously Mysore State), the Government should observe Martyrs Day in memory of Ramaswamy and other freedom fighters of the State who laid down their lives. He was speaking at the…
Get ready for a thrilling ride on water
September 24, 2023Fortnight-long water sports planned during Dasara festival; no decision yet on venue — Varuna Lake or KRS backwaters Mysore/Mysuru: With less than a month left for Dasara festival to begin on Oct. 15, several plans are on to make the annual event more attractive, with adventure sports including water and land-based events, among them. It…
Senior RSS Swayam Sevak K.P. Pradyumna passes away
September 24, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: K.P. Pradyumna (68), a senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) swayam sevak and a resident of SBM Colony in Srirampura here, passed away following a massive heart attack yesterday evening. He leaves behind his wife, one daughter and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill this…















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