Mysore/Mysuru: In an effort to address grievances related to the Gruha Lakshmi scheme, the State Government has initiated special camps at the Gram Panchayat level from Dec. 27 to 29. The camps commenced in Mysuru district this morning, including locations such as Haliyuru, Gurupura, Jayapura and Kuppe Gram Panchayats. Operating from 9 am to 5…
Grand procession marks Hanuma Jayanti in Hunsur
December 27, 2023Hunsur: Hanuma Jayanti was celebrated with a grand procession in Hunsur town yesterday, drawing participation from thousands of people. The procession commenced at Ranganatha Layout in the town at 11 am, featuring the ceremonial offering of floral tributes to the idol of Lord Hanuman. The dignitaries present included MLA G.D. Harish Gowda, Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap…
Traditional practice triggers tense moments in Nanjangud
December 27, 2023DSS workers, devotees of Srikanteshwara Swamy exchange words over ‘Andhakasura Vadhe’ ritual; Police intervene Nanjangud: Tension prevailed for sometime when Dalit Sangharsha Samithi (DSS) activists objected to the ‘Andhakasura Vadhe’ ritual organised by Sri Srikanteshwara Swamy Temple authorities causing displeasure among devotees last evening. As per the tradition, a rangoli depicting demon king Mahishasura was…
Pratap Simmha’s ire over CM’s personal attack on him
December 27, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simmha has called upon Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to engage in constructive politics centred on development rather than resorting to personal attacks. Addressing reporters in Hunsur during the Hanuma Jayanti celebrations yesterday, Simmha challenged Siddaramaiah to compare their respective contributions to Mysuru and Kodagu, highlighting his 10-year tenure as MP versus Siddaramaiah’s …
Congress workers protest against Pratap Simmha’s remarks on CM
December 27, 2023High drama on Hunsur Road as activists set fire to tyres; FIR against MP Mysore/Mysuru: High drama unfolded on Hunsur Road here yesterday evening as Congress party members staged a protest against MP Pratap Simmha, who allegedly made derogatory remarks about CM Siddaramaiah. The demonstrators gathered on the road leading to the MP’s office, chanting…
Parliament security breach case: Manoranjan’s family grilled for 10 hours over discrepancies
December 27, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The Delhi Police Special Cell team which came to the Vijayanagar Second Stage residence of D. Manoranjan yesterday grilled his parents from 9.15 am to 7 pm. Manoranjan is one of the prime accused in the Dec. 13 Parliament security breach case. The 10-hour grilling was done by two officers and one translator and…
‘PM strengthened India with pillars of good governance’
December 27, 2023‘Modi manifest-A decade of development’ Mysore/Mysuru: A conclave was organised in the city last evening to assess the accomplishments of the Centre over the past decade and to examine the impact of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership on India’s progress and standing. The discussion focused on the advancements and achievements that India has witnessed in…
Dejected over neighbours harassment to marry, teacher ends life
December 27, 2023Bettadapura: Following alleged harassment from a neighbour youth and his mother, who were pestering her for marriage and also for spreading rumours about her, a guest teacher committed suicide by hanging self at Nandipura village in Periyapatna taluk on Dec. 24. While the deceased is Roopa (26), a MA, B.Ed graduate who was working as…
Government Schools to get water and power for free
December 27, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: In an effort aimed at improving quality and infrastructure in primary education, the Department of School Education and Literacy, has directed district-level officials of all districts to ensure that Govt. Schools and PU Colleges are supplied water and power for free from the next academic year (2024-25). B.H. Girija, Under Secretary to Government (Planning),…
120 crore women avail free bus travel under Shakti: CM
December 27, 2023Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said “As many as 120 crore women have availed free travel facility in KSRTC buses under Shakti Scheme in the State, with Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) buses alone witnessing 40 lakh women travellers daily.” Speaking during the addition of 100 hi-tech electric buses to BMTC fleet yesterday, CM said “Under…














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