Mysore/Mysuru: Responding sharply to derogatory remarks made against him by Maddur MLA K.M. Uday, former MP Prathap Simha hit back, alleging that Uday won his MLA seat by entertaining people with alcohol and card games at a Goa casino. Taking strong exception to Uday’s comments, Simha said, “I did not become an MP by serving…
Science Activities Programme held for children of Mahouts, Kavadis
September 20, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The Gravity Science Foundation, Chamarajanagar, with team Aikyam, had organised a special Science Activities Programme for the children of Mahouts and Kavadis of Dasara Jumbos, at the temporary Tent School set up inside the Mysore Palace premises. To inspire the children of Mahouts, A.S. Abhishek, Founder-Secretary of Gravity Science Foundation, conducted interactive sessions aimed…
CM to take part in ‘Nadageethe-100 Sambhrama’ in Mysuru on Sept. 23
September 20, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: With Poet Laureate Kuvempu scripted ‘Kannada Nadageethe’ having completed 100 years in 2024, the University of Mysore(UoM), in association with Dasara Kavigoshti Sub-Committee, will be holding ‘Nadageethe-100 Sambhrama’ at a programme to take place at the Open Air Theatre in Manasagangothri campus at 9.30 am on Sept. 23. Announcing this at a press meet…
Rajya Sangeetha Vidwan Award for Pandit M. Venkatesh Kumar
September 20, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Renowned Hindustani classical vocalist Pandit M. Venkatesh Kumar has been selected for the prestigious Rajya Sangeetha Vidwan Award, presented annually by Department of Kannada & Culture during Mysuru Dasara. Minister for Kannada and Culture Shivaraj Tangadagi announced the selection this morning. The selection was made by a committee headed by Dr. Y.K. Muddukrishna. One…
Students to boycott classes on Sept. 27
September 20, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Strongly condemning the State Government’s long delay in the appointment of Guest Lecturers in Government Degree Colleges, the AIDSO (All India Democratic Students’ Organisation) has given a Statewide boycott of classes by Government Degree College students on Sept. 27. The AIDSO Mysuru District Secretary Nithin, in a press release, said that the future of…
Intensified social media vigil to curb misinformation
September 20, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: To curb misinformation and safeguard public safety during Dasara, the Mysuru City Police have ramped up their digital vigilance by strengthening their Social Media Monitoring Cell with additional manpower. Addressing a press conference on Friday, City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar announced that 52 officers will be deployed to monitor social media platforms round-the-clock. Their…
Dasara boost: Entry tax waiver for tourist vehicles from other States
September 20, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The Karnataka State Transport Department has announced that tourist vehicles from other States heading to Mysuru for the Dasara festival will be exempted from paying permit tax or entry tax. This exemption, which takes effect on Sept. 22, will remain in force until the conclusion of the festivities on Oct. 2. The waiver aims…
Apollo BGS Hospitals holds mock drill for Dasara emergency preparedness
September 20, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Apollo BGS Hospitals, Mysuru, conducted an ‘Emergency Preparedness Mock Drill’ to ensure readiness for any medical emergency, including potential stampede-related incidents, during the upcoming Dasara festivities. The mock drill was carried out under the supervision of Additional Deputy Commissioner Dr. P. Shivaraju along with Sudheer of the DC Office and Dr. Mohammed Siraj, District…
Rare keyhole surgery at DRM saves baby with respiratory tumour
September 20, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: DRM Multispeciality Hospital, Vontikoppal, has performed the first thoracoscopic lobectomy for a rare and complex congenital lung condition in this region. The baby, the couple’s first child, had a rare hybrid lesion of the right lower lobe — Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation (CCAM) and Sequestration. Initially advised to terminate the pregnancy, the couple had…
Walkmate supports Blood Donation Drive
September 20, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Akhil Bhartiya Terapanth Yuvak Parishad, along with Rotary Mysore and with the support of more than 20 organisations across the city, had organised a Mega Blood Donation Drive on Sept. 17. Walkmate Footwear was also among the key participating organisations. The inauguration of blood donation drive at Walkmate Corporate Office took place on Sept….















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