Theme choice between Vivekananda Statue, Vidhana Soudha, Mysore Palace, India’s Chandrayaan-3 Mission By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Mysore/Mysuru: The highlight of this year’s annual Dasara Flower Show promises to be a spectacular exhibition featuring a diverse range of flowers and ornamental plants. This event will present an exquisite collection of floral designs, intricate arrangements and thematic…
Accidents on Expressway see a drastic decline: ADGP
September 4, 2023Bengaluru: The alarming number of fatal accidents on the Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway has seen a significant decrease, as confirmed by Additional Director General of Police (ADGP – Traffic and Safety) Alok Kumar. Providing an update on X, formerly Twitter yesterday, Alok Kumar also expressed his appreciation for the Police teams’ commitment to enforcing strict laws and…
Dasara elephants to be welcomed at Mysore Palace tomorrow
September 4, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Having arrived in the city from Veeranahosahalli in Hunsur taluk on Sept. 1, the first batch of nine Dasara elephants will arrive in the Mysore Palace tomorrow (Sept. 5) to a traditional welcome. After their arrival in the city, the Dasara elephants are housed in Aranya Bhavan at Ashokapuram. The elephants will begin their…
Congress reacts to MP’s outbursts against CM: ‘Let Simha, GTD come for a debate on Sept. 6 and 7’
September 4, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: In light of MP Pratap Simha’s recent criticism of Chief Minister Siddharamaiah and the CM’s call for Simha’s defeat in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) spokesperson, M. Lakshmana, has thrown down the gauntlet. He has extended an invitation to both Pratap Simha and Chamundeshwari MLA G.T. Devegowda to engage…
State to own airline, liquor business: Minister Patil
September 4, 2023Bengaluru: The State Government is considering launching its airline and entering the liquor business, with a decision expected soon, announced M.B. Patil, Minister for Large and Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development. Patil revealed that the State Government already manages the recently operational Shivamogga Airport and it plans to expand its oversight to all upcoming airports….
Executive failure to enforce laws burdening Judiciary
September 4, 2023High Court Judge Justice Gurusiddaiah Basavaraju dwells on backlog cases in Courts of Law Mysore/Mysuru: The inability of the Executive to efficiently enforce laws enacted by the Legislature has resulted in an accumulation of cases within the Judiciary, opined High Court Judge Justice Gurusiddaiah Basavaraju. He was speaking after inaugurating an event which saw the…
DC advises competitive exam aspirants to read newspapers
September 4, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. K.V. Rajendra said that those who want to take up competitive exams must read newspapers daily for at least for 2-3 hours, instead of depending on ready-made study materials (guides). He was speaking after inaugurating a 45-day coaching camp for those appearing for Panchayat Development Officer (PDO), First Division Assistant…
Implementation of Mekedatu Project only solution to end Cauvery row: Former Minister
September 4, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Maintaining that implementation of Mekedatu Project across Cauvery River along Karnataka-Tamil Nadu border seems to be the only long-lasting solution for the decades-old Cauvery water sharing row between the two riparian States, former Minister P.G.R. Sindhia said that the Karnataka Government should make serious efforts to execute Mekedatu Project. He was speaking at the…
‘Worship clay-made Ganesha idols’
September 4, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: “Clay-made Ganesha idols that are environment-friendly should be used to celebrate the upcoming Gowri-Ganesha festival, as the Plaster of Paris (PoP) made idols are banned,” said Deputy Commissioner Dr. K.V. Rajendra during a preliminary meeting held at his Office in city recently. “With Ganesha idols being installed in various public places during Gowri-Ganesha in…
Devaraj Urs provided opportunities to all sections of society: P.G.R. Sindhia
September 4, 2023‘Dhwani Kotta Dhani’ Awards presented Mysore/Mysuru: “Former Chief Minister D. Devaraj Urs was not a leader of one community. He gave equal opportunities to all sections of the society,” opined Bharat Scouts and Guides Commissioner P.G.R. Sindhia, who is also a former Karnataka Minister. He was speaking at the 108th birth anniversary celebrations of late…















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