Mysore/Mysuru: In a bid to put brakes on illegal tuition centres and home tuitions, the Commissioner of Public Instruction Dr. R. Vishal recently instructed all BEOs and DDPIs in the State to stop the menace of illegal tutorials. In a circular dated Oct. 18, the Commissioner has stated that the President of Private Educational Institutions’…
Valedictory of Panditaratnam K.S. Varadacharya birth centenary: Veteran scholars conferred awards
October 24, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Maintaining that co-ordination should be the formula of life, Akhila Karnataka Brahmana Mahasabha President Ashok Haranahalli warned that failing which will lead to complex situations in the future. He was speaking at the valedictory of two-day Panditaratnam K.S. Varadacharya birth centenary celebration at Sarada Vilas Centenary Hall in Krishnamurthypuram here on Sunday. Observing that…
Kukkarahalli Lake full to the brim: Seepage threat for bund safety
October 23, 2022Additional canal being dug up to facilitate excess water to flow out Mysore/Mysuru: Continuous seepage of water from the bund of Kukkarahalli Lake on the Bogadi-Gaddige Road has caused concern and environment activists have warned of disastrous consequences if the seepage is not prevented immediately. “The Kukkarahalli Lake bund is essentially an earthen dam. Seepage…
High cracker prices Deepavali dampener
October 23, 2022But crowds at cracker stalls keep up festive spirit high Mysore/Mysuru: Deepavali celebrations which are just three days away will definitely pinch the pocket of consumers as prices of firecrackers have gone up by 35 to 40 percent this year. According to wholesalers and retailers, the hike in prices is linked to both shortage of…
Combing to track elusive leopard at Brindavan Gardens begins
October 23, 2022People from nearby hotel asked not to venture out Decision on opening Gardens only after assessment Srirangapatna: The Forest Department has begun combing operations to trap the elusive leopard that was spotted in the Brindavan Gardens yesterday. Over 15 to 18 personnel from Mandya and Pandavapura Forest wings are combing the vast area and the…
700-year-old Shiva Temple discovered near Virajpet
October 23, 2022Madikeri: An ancient Shiva Temple, said to be about 700 years old, has been discovered at Bollumadu village in Virajpet taluk. The temple, found at a spot behind the Post Office on Kadanga Paraane is in a highly dilapidated state and is on the verge of total collapse. The temple, said to be built using…
Title deeds distributed to 96 handicrafts artisans in first phase
October 23, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: A layout for the handicrafts artisans has been formed in the city and 96 persons were given title deeds for their houses in the first phase on Friday at a function held at the community hall in Karakushalanagar. Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha and Chamaraja MLA L. Nagendra distributed the title deeds to the beneficiaries….
JD(S) begins primary preparations for Assembly polls under GTD’s leadership
October 23, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: The JD(S), which is hoping to come to power on its own in next year’s Assembly elections, started its primary poll preparations atop Chamundi Hill here on Friday. JD(S) supremo and former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda (HDD), along with Chamundeshwari MLA G.T. Devegowda (GTD), offered special prayers to the deity at the Hill…
Youths suffering from heart attack is shocking: Dr. K.S. Sadananda
October 23, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Heart related diseases are increasing day-by-day and youths in the age group of 25 to 30 years suffering heart attacks is a shocking development, said Dr. K.S. Sadananda, Medical Superintendent of Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research on KRS Road in city. He was speaking at a function organised by the doctors…
Investing in share market? Beware of fraudsters
October 23, 2022Couple cheats investors of Rs. 2 crore by promising them high returns: One arrested Mysore/Mysuru: A couple have allegedly cheated members of the public to the tune of over Rs. 2 crore after collecting money from them and promising high returns by investing the money in the share market. The accused couple is G.N. Krishnamurthy…















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