Srirangapatna: A 78-year-old man, who left his house on Oct. 31 at about 10 am, has since gone missing. The missing man is Thimmegowda, a resident of Chandagalu village in the taluk. Thimmegowda does not have the right hand little finger and has a mole on his right cheek, according to the complaint lodged by…
Government declares farm lands as Waqf property: BJP stages Statewide protests
November 4, 2024Mysuru: Upping the ante following allegations by farmers, educational institutions and Hindu Temples in certain parts of Karnataka that their lands were illegally marked as Waqf properties, the BJP staged Statewide protests this morning, accusing the ruling Congress Government of directing officials to take over lands that have been passed down through generations. The Opposition…
Obamas coming to Mandya during May-June next year?
November 4, 2024Barack Obama and Michelle Obama to lay foundation stone for International Yoga and Meditation Centre at Hallagere village Mandya: Former President of the United States (US) Barack Obama and former First Lady of the US Michelle Obama are expected to visit Mandya during May-June next year for the inauguration of ‘Mother Earth’ monument being constructed…
Four-day holiday rush fills city’s iconic sites
November 4, 2024Boosts local business; Mysore Palace retains status as the prime attraction Mysuru: With four consecutive holidays — Deepavali, Kannada Rajyotsava and the weekend — Mysuru transformed into a bustling hub of cultural and tourist activity. From Thursday Oct. 31 to Sunday Nov. 3, the city welcomed a massive wave of visitors, drawing in locals, people…
New row erupts in Mandya over Waqf Board claims
November 4, 2024Board claims ownership of Chandagalu Government School, Sri Chikkamma Chikkadevi Temple in Mahadevapura Mandya: In a continuation of the ongoing dispute involving the Waqf Board in the State, a new controversy has emerged in Mandya. The Waqf Board has claimed ownership of lands belonging to a Government school in Chandagalu and the Sri Chikkamma Chikkadevi…
Farm lands given to Waqf during BJP, JD(S) rule: CM
November 4, 2024B.Y. Vijayendra seeks Gazette notification on withdrawal of notices issued by Waqf Board to farmers Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has sharply criticised the Opposition for its outcry regarding the transfer of farmlands to the Waqf Board, asserting that such transfers occurred during the tenures of former Chief Ministers B.S. Yediyurappa, Jagadish Shettar, and H.D. Kumaraswamy….
Congress will hand over Temples, Mutts to Waqf Board: BJP MP
November 4, 2024Bengaluru: BJP Yuva Morcha National President and MP Tejasvi Surya has issued a stern warning that Hindu Temples and Mutts may be handed over to the Waqf Board if the public continues to be misled by the Congress party’s false promises. Speaking to reporters, Surya stated here recently, “If people persist in voting for the…
District Rajyotsava Award for Dr. Raghunath
November 4, 2024Mysuru: Dr. Raghunath H. Alad, Chief Consultant Intensivist and Head, Department of Critical Care at Gopal Gowda Shanthaveri Memorial Hospital in Mysuru, was among the 69 achievers who received Mysuru District Kannada Rajyotsava Award during the 69th Kannada Rajyotsava celebrations held at Oval Grounds in city on Nov. 1. Dr. Raghunath received the award from…
Mysuru Sangeetha Sugandha Festival 2024 from Nov. 8
November 4, 2024Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to inaugurate fest at KSOU Convocation Hall Mysuru: The Mysuru Sangeetha Sugandha Festival 2024, dedicated to celebrating Karnataka’s rich musical and cultural heritage, will take place from Nov. 8 to 10 at the Karnataka State Open University Convocation Hall in city. The festival aims to showcase the vibrant traditions of…
Kodagu Police land in soup as murder accused flees custody
November 4, 2024Accused was previously arrested after a 128-kilometre chase from Delhi; he makes an escape in Telangana Madikeri: Kodagu Police are facing a serious trouble following the escape of Ankur Rana, one of the key suspects in a murder case, from their custody in Telangana. This incident comes on the heels of the Police’s successful investigation…
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