Mysuru: Expressing concern that the Adi Andhra, Adi Karnataka and Adi Dravida castes may use the Madiga SC inner reservation quota, thereby depriving truly deserving communities of education and job opportunities, the Karnataka Samajika Nyayapara Vakeelara Vedike has urged the State Government to create a separate quota for these three castes. Speaking at a round-table…
Mysuru: In a move to make this year’s Dasara more spectacular, the Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) has decided to extend the city’s festive illumination by an additional 15 days beyond the main festivities. The 2025 Dasara will kick off on Sept. 22, culminating with Jumboo Savari on Oct. 2. To heighten Mysuru’s festive atmosphere,…
Bengaluru: The Akhila Bharata Veerashaiva-Lingayat Mahasabha has urged members of the community to enter only ‘Veerashaiva-Lingayat’ in the religion column of the upcoming Socio-Economic and Educational Survey (Caste Census), instead of writing ‘Hindu.’ The survey will be conducted by the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes from Sept. 22 to Oct. 7. Addressing a press…
Mysuru: Stargazers were treated to a breathtaking celestial spectacle on Sunday night as the Moon transformed into a rare ‘Blood Moon’ during a total lunar eclipse — the longest since 2022. To mark the occasion, Chamarajanagar’s Gravity Science Foundation, in collaboration with JSS Institutions, Sri Suttur Srikshetra, had organised a special Total Lunar Eclipse Watching…
Mysuru: With Dasara festivities scheduled to be inaugurated on Sept. 22 atop Chamundi Hill, preparations are going on in full swing including training for Dasara elephants. Yesterday evening, Dasara elephant Dhananjaya was made to carry weight on the Jumboo Savari route. Dhananjaya was led near Kodi Someshwara Temple in the Palace premises, where Gadhi-Namda and a…
Mysuru: Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) submitted a memorandum to Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) Chairman and MLA P.M. Narendraswamy, highlighting pressing environmental issues in Mysuru and stressing the urgent need to promote sustainable living. The concerns were categorised into four key areas — air pollution, water pollution, solid waste management and plastic use. While…
Mysuru: “Today’s generation of children are familiar with only a handful of exotic greens, but have no knowledge of native leafy vegetables. Parents must introduce their children to the culture, diversity and culinary traditions of greens,” said M. Shivakumar, a resource person from Azim Premji Foundation. He was speaking after distributing prizes to the winners…
Mysuru: The Annual General Body Meeting of Cardiological Society of India (CSI), Mysore Chapter, was held recently and the following doctors were elected as office-bearers for the year 2025-2026: Dr. D. Sasirekha – President; Dr. Srinidhi S. Hegde – Vice- President; Dr. Veena Nanjappa – Secretary and Dr. B. Nikhil – Treasurer. The Executive Members…
Mysuru: S.B. Basavaraja has been unanimously elected as Chairman of the Mysore Centre of the Association of Consulting Civil Engineers [ACCE (I) Mysore], for 2025 – 27. Basavaraja graduated in Civil Engineering from Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan and obtained his Master’s in ‘Industrial Structural Engineering’ from SJCE, Mysuru. He taught at JSS Polytechnic for…
Motivational speech, alumni summit mark 181st birth anniversary of M. Venkatakrishnaiah Mysuru: “True service to society stems from a noble heart and a spirit of compassion, not wealth or power,” said Dr. V.B. Arathi, internationally acclaimed spiritual guide and motivational speaker. She was speaking at the 181st birth anniversary of M. Venkatakrishnaiah, popularly known as…
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