Mysore/Mysuru: Jayashankaraswamy (66), a former Corporator, Proprietor of Raju Sound System and a resident of Basaveshwara Road near Agrahara, passed away yesterday in city. He was also the former President of Federation of Basava Balaga. He leaves behind his wife, one son, one daughter and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed…
Arjun Janya inaugurates ‘Punarjanma’
May 17, 2022A liver diseases awareness programme by Apollo BGS Hospitals Mysore/Mysuru: Apollo BGS Hospitals, Mysuru, had organised ‘Punarjanma’, a liver disease awareness programme at Ganabharathi’s auditorium in Kuvempunagar on May 15. Over 250 people attended the event which was inaugurated by noted Music Director and Composer Arjun Janya in the presence of N.G. Bharateesha Reddy, Vice-President…
Long-Term Car Insurance And Why It’s Worth it
May 17, 2022In September 2019, the Supreme Court of India passed legislation requiring long-term car insurance for any cars bought after the first of that September. This is to increase protection for newer cars and drivers. This comes after the Supreme Court found that one out of three vehicles in India actually has the necessary third-party coverage….
Schools re-open amid heavy rains in Mysuru
May 16, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Braving intermittent rains, thousands of students of the city and across the district attended schools on the re-opening day of the new academic year (2022-23) this morning. The Government had announced that all State Board Schools (classes 1 to 10) — Government, aided and unaided — will open from May 16, a fortnight before…
Former City Police Commissioner Kasturirangan felicitated by his legion of admirers
May 16, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: The City Police Commissionerate today remembered and gave a befitting honour to IPS Officer H.R. Kasturirangan (now retired IGP), who served as the City Police Commissioner from Dec. 28, 1992 to May 6, 1995. Along with him, former Deputy Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Syed Ulfat Hussain (now retired IGP) and late Keshavaiah…
H.R. Kasturirangan, IPS, who gave a new dimension to policing in Mysuru
May 16, 2022By S.B. Devaraj Mysore/Mysuru: Three decades ago, criminals and anti-social elements in Mysuru dreaded the name of IPS Officer H.R. Kasturirangan, when he was the Mysuru City Police Commissioner. People remember his efforts in maintaining of Law and Order and safety of citizens. Even in the middle of the night he used to pick up…
National Dengue Day today: Mysuru reports 139 dengue cases in just 4.5 months
May 16, 2022High prevalence in Ramakrishnanagar, Dattagalli, Kuvempunagar, Hootagalli and Periyapatna Mysore/Mysuru: Today, May 16, is National Dengue Day, an initiative by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to spread awareness about the vector-borne disease and its preventive methods. While the Mysuru District Administration and the Health and Family Welfare Department are conducting various awareness…
MLC poll schedule announced
May 16, 2022Issue of notification: May 19 Last date to file nominations : May 26 Scrutiny of nomination papers: May 27 Last date for withdrawal of nominations: May 30 Polling: June 13 from 8 am to 4 pm Counting of votes: June 15 Candidates can file nomination papers between 11 am and 3 pm from May 19…
Parvathamba Rathotsava held after two years: Three killed as chariot runs over devotees
May 16, 2022Gundlupet: Tragedy struck during Sri Kshetra Skandagiri Parvathamba Rathotsava, when the wheels of the chariot carrying the idol of the presiding deity ran over devotees killing three of them yesterday. The deceased have been identified as Sarpabhushan (25), son of Basavanna of Kandegala village, Swamy (35) of Kabbahalli village and Karinayaka (45) of Kodasoge village….
Author-reader meet sees many happy moments
May 16, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: The author, Dr. Sudha Murty, met her readers last evening in Mysuru where she happily autographed many books loved by her readers. While many young children proudly displayed their autographed books, Sudha Murty asked them never to give up their reading habit. “Reading is one of the most beautiful habits. The more we read,…















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