Mysore/Mysuru: The phone-in programme organised by the Horticulture Department at the Department’s Office in Curzon Park here yesterday, saw seven farmers from across the district calling up the authorities. The queries were on issues such as drip and sprinkler irrigation, the department’s schemes for SC and ST farmers, inter cultivation of coffee and cocoa in…
Unidentified bodies found
January 25, 2022Nanjangud: In separate cases, Nanjangud Town Police have found bodies of unidentified persons in their jurisdiction. In the first case, the Police have found a body of an unidentified man aged between 65 and 70 years, next to Aralikatte near Hadinaaru Kaalu Mantapa, close to Kapila River and have shifted the body to the mortuary…
Woman, 3 children go missing
January 25, 2022T. Narasipur: A woman, along with her three children, has been reported missing since Jan. 23 from the town. The missing persons are 33-year-old Mubaseera Bhanu, wife of Showkath of Indira Colony, one-year-old Mohammed Rehan, 10-year-old Mohammed Jeshan and six-year-old Afia Kownen. Those having any information about the missing woman and her children may contact…
Title deeds for 10,060 houses in February
January 24, 2022Housing Minister V. Somanna holds review meeting; fixes responsibilities Mysore/Mysuru: At a review meeting of his department held at the Zilla Panchayat Hall in city this morning, Housing Minister V. Somanna asked officials to prepare the list of 10,060 beneficiaries in Mysuru who will get title deeds next month under the housing schemes launched by…
Soon, women drivers to collect garbage
January 24, 2022“Our main intention of providing vehicles to these women is that the MCC wanted to increase the efficiency of waste pickers. It helps to distribute manpower and decrease dependency on male drivers. The proposal will be placed before the MCC Council for approval and the project will see the light of the day.” —G. Lakshmikantha…
Heli Tourism project takes off; MoUs inked
January 24, 2022Bengaluru: To attract domestic and international tourists to experience the rich tourism and ecological diversity of Karnataka, the Karnataka State Tourism Department has launched the ambitious Heli Tourism project connecting places of tourist interest. The Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) yesterday signed MoUs with two helicopter operators — Thumby Aviation Pvt. Ltd. and Chipsan…
City Police hold rehearsal for Republic Day celebration
January 24, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: With the Republic Day celebrations (Jan. 26) just two days away, the City Police held a full-scale rehearsal at Bannimantap Parade Grounds here this morning, for the third straight day. Today was the last-day of the three-day rehearsal. All the wings of the City and District Police, including CAR, DAR, KSRP, Mounted Police, Traffic…
Hallikar breed ox sold for a record Rs. 7.75 lakh at Srirangapatna
January 24, 2022Srirangapatna: A seven-year-old Hallikar breed ox belonging to Vinod, son of farmer Suresh of Palahalli village, has been sold for a record Rs. 7.75 lakh to one Manju of Tegur village in Chikkamagalur. The ox, named King Gagan, has taken part in more than 80 cart races and had won many prizes. Vinod used to…
PM unveils Netaji’s hologram statue at India Gate in Delhi
January 24, 2022New Delhi: India began its Republic Day celebrations from Jan. 23, a first, to include the 125th birth anniversary of late freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. To mark the occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the hologram statue of Netaji at India Gate in New Delhi — under the cupola where the statue of…
IIT Bombay’s start-up contest: Mysuru-based tech start-up makes it to semi-finals
January 24, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: SportiWe, a new generation sports networking start-up based out of Mysuru, makes it to top list to compete against other innovative start-ups in the country at Start-up event (The Ten Minute Million 2022) organised by E-Cell, IIT Bombay. The event revolutionises by giving start-ups an opportunity to impress panellists with the start-up idea and…















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