Five abandoned orangutan cubs found in Balasore district on Sept. 8 Mysuru Zoo veterinarian Dr. Madan (2nd from left) and Dr. Shashidhar (extreme right) along with other experts in Odisha. The rescued cubs playing with toys. Mysuru: Two veterinarians from Mysuru Zoo have provided crucial guidance on the care of five orphaned orangutan cubs…
Motherless cubs battling stress, anaemia: Vet Dr. Shashidhar
September 19, 2026Mysuru Zoo now houses two pairs of orangutans: Merlin, Atina; Afa, Minnie Mysuru: Mysuru Zoo first housed orangutans in the early 1970s, with a pair affectionately known as “Subba” and “Subbi.” Following their deaths, Mysuru remained without orangutans for nearly five decades. In 2021, through international animal-exchange arrangements, the Zoo welcomed the species back with…
Ekalavya trains with 750-kg weight
September 19, 2026Ekalavya (centre) carried the 750-kg weight with ease during the Jumboo Savari training held yesterday. He was accompanied by Roopa and Chaitra as Kumki elephants. Mysuru: With just a month left for this year’s Jumboo Savari, the Forest Department is yet to finalise on the Howdah elephant. The Dept. has been conducting weight training exercises…
Apollo BGS Hospitals celebrate 25 years of Healthcare Excellence
September 19, 2026Silver Jubilee marks a legacy of care, innovation and clinical excellence Dr. Sri Nirmalanandanatha Swamiji, President, Sri Adichunchanagiri Shikshana Trust, seen addressing as (from left) N.G. Bharateesha Reddy, Senior Vice-President – Rest of Karnataka, Apollo Hospitals, Dr. Sri Prakashnath Swamiji, Managing Director, SJB & BGS Group of Institutions & Hospitals, Sri Someshwaranatha Swamiji of Sri…
Silver jubilee edition ‘Build Tech’ seminar inaugurated in city
September 19, 2026Tech companies should provide infrastructure in keeping with the time: Dr. C.V.R. Murthy Dr. C.V.R. Murthy, eminent civil and earthquake engineer, inaugurating silver jubilee edition Build Tech-26 seminar in city yesterday as other dignitaries look on.
Milk Unions urge for Rs. 8 per litre hike
September 19, 2026Bengaluru: Milk Unions across the State have urged the Government for hiking Nandini Milk price by Rs. 8 a litre. Pointing out that the cost of milk production is getting higher due to monsoon failure, rising cattle feed prices and other factors, the Presidents and office-bearers of various Milk Unions have urged the Government to…
Vid. T.M. Krishna performs at 8th Cross Ganesha Pandal
September 19, 2026Vid. T.M. Krishna presenting a vocal concert at 8th Cross Ganesha Pandal, V.V. Mohalla, last evening as part of the ongoing 65th Heritage Music Festival organised by Sri Prasanna Vidya Ganapathi Mahotsava Charitable Trust (SPVGMC Trust). He is accompanied by Vid. Trivandrum Sampath on violin, Vid. B. Sivaraman on mridanga and Vid. Guruprasad on ghata.
KSRTC’s new ‘AWATAR’
September 18, 2026Booking and cancellation of tickets now just a scan away Mysuru: Upgrading its passenger-friendly approach, the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has launched Advanced Web and Android Ticketing and Reservation (AWATAR) 2.0, which enables passengers to reserve or cancel tickets with a single scan of the QR code. KSRTC has provided QR Codes on…
Birth, death certificates to reach homes through post
September 18, 2026MCC to tie up with India Post in a doorstep, citizen-friendly initiative Mysuru: In a bid to simplify civic services and take them to the doorstep of citizens, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has decided to introduce a new scheme under which birth and death certificates will be delivered directly to applicants’ homes in collaboration…
Stricter rules for delayed birth, death registrations from Oct. 1
September 18, 2026New Delhi: The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Act will come into force on Oct. 1. According to Registrar General of India Mrityunjay Kumar Narayan, the newly enacted law tightens regulations for delayed registration of births and deaths. The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, passed by both Houses of Parliament,…












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