Mysore/Mysuru: Renowned Cardiologist and Director of Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research Dr. C.N. Manjunath has expressed concern over the increased number of heart-related diseases due to air pollution. He stated that approximately 2.2 million people die each year in the country due to heart diseases and emphasised that inhaling polluted air is…
Differently-abled walk to beat plastic pollution
July 23, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: As part of World Environment Day, EquiBeing Foundation, along with District Disability Welfare Office, JSS Polytechnic for Differently Abled (JSS PDA), had organised ‘Hasiru Drishti,’ a walkathon to beat plastic pollution recently. Dr. V. Ananthalakshmi, Chai-rman and Managing Trustee, EquiBeing Foundation and B. Elangovan, Principal, JSS Polytechnic for Differently Abled, spoke on the occasion,…
Study materials distributed to students of adopted Govt. School
July 23, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Sri Sthanakwasi Jain Yuva Sangathan, Mysuru, recently distributed study materials, water bottles, bags and other stationery items to the students studying in their adopted Government Primary School in Lashkar Mohalla. On the occasion, Mysuru North BEO Krishna, CEOs Nagendra and Kantharaju, CRP B. Raghu, Head Master H.D. Ravish, Deputy Head Master Vishwanath, Yuva Sangathan Past…
Preparations for 2024 Lok Sabha polls begin
July 22, 2023Team in Hyderabad to get 1,500 new EVMs, VVPATs; All old machines except those used in Varuna Constituency in Mysuru to be used Mysore/Mysuru: Preparatory work for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections is underway across the nation and the Election Commission has commenced the manufacturing of 8.92 lakh new Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT)…
Hamsalekha releases District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa’s book
July 22, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Noted Music Director and film lyricist Hamsalekha released District In-charge Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa’s Kannada book titled Samvidhaanada Neralalli (Social and Political writings) at a programme organised at Kalamandira on Hunsur Road here this morning. Speaking on the occasion, Hamsalekha said that “The book also explains an incident where a big hue and cry…
Milk gets costlier by Rs. 3 a litre
July 22, 2023Bengaluru: After days of dilly-dallying on revision of milk prices, the Government on Friday decided to hike Nandini Milk price by Rs. 3 a litre across all varieties, which will come into effect from Aug. 1. Facing losses, the KMF (Karnataka Milk Federation) had been urging the Government for long to increase Nandini Milk price…
Tree branch falls on busy Hunsur road, traffic hit
July 22, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: A branch of Gulmohar tree fell near the junction of Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering (SJCE) on Mysuru- Hunsur Road, bringing the busy traffic to a screeching halt in the city last evening. The branch of a fully grown tree on the footpath fell due to heavy wind at around 5.15 pm. The vehicle…
Manipur violence sparks protests
July 22, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Various organisations staged protests in the city yesterday, condemning the recent incident of rape and naked parade of tribal women at violence-hit Manipur. Members of Karnataka Rajya Mahila Dourjanya Virodhi Okkoota staged a demonstration by forming a human chain near Ramaswamy Circle here, besides raising slogans against the Central Government and Manipur State Government….
‘Officers must visit areas of human-animal conflicts’
July 22, 2023Bengaluru: In response to the rising concerns over forest encroachment and the resulting human-animal conflict in Karnataka, Forest Minister Eshwar B. Khandre has taken decisive steps to address the pressing issue. The government is now focused on taking legal action against those who encroach on forest land, with particular emphasis on safeguarding the Western Ghats…
Awards for Bandipur Tiger Reserve Forest staff
July 22, 2023Veterinary Doctor & Forest Guard win accolades for saving wild elephant’s life and effective management of forest resources Mysore/Mysuru: Bandipur Tiger Reserve that continues to thrive after surviving extreme conditions like wild fire and other challenges, is in the limelight again after the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, followed by a slew of awards…















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