Mysore/Mysuru: Retired JDPI (Joint Director of Public instruction) P. Sharadamma said that “Indian pension system for retired Government employees was better than the pension system that is prevalent in most of other countries in world.” She was speaking at the Pensioners Day celebration organised by Karnataka State Government Retired Employees Association at its office in…
Periyapatna Rotary Midtown donates chairs, study materials to Anganwadi
January 1, 2024Bylakuppe: The Periyapatna Rotary Midtown 3181, under the Presidentship of Rajegowda has taken up many social programmes in the year 2023-24, thus keeping up its commitment for social works, said Bylakuppe Panchayat Development Officer (PDO) Boregowda. He was speaking during the handing over of chairs, balls and study charts by Rotary Mid Town 3181 to…
Tenant held for stealing gold ornaments from owner’s house
January 1, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Alanahalli Police have arrested a woman tenant on charges of stealing gold ornaments from the house of the owner. The arrested woman has been identified as 35-year-old Priyadarshini, a native of Mandya, who had taken the house of Jyothi on rent at Yaraganahalli in city. Priyadarshini had allegedly stolen the key of Jyothi’s house…
New Year Gala: City sets strict safety measures
December 31, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru is gearing up for a vibrant New Year’s Eve celebration tonight. Despite the sold-out status at party venues in hotels, resorts and clubs, last-minute preparations are underway to accommodate youngsters who traditionally engage in pub-hopping on the year’s final day. To maintain order and safety, numerous Police kiosks and check-posts will be strategically…
Echo of his brother’s arrest in tree felling case: MP Pratap Simmha takes a swipe at CM Siddaramaiah
December 31, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Expressing dismay over his younger brother Vikram Simha’s arrest in an illegal tree felling case in Hassan, Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simmha has taken a sarcastic swipe at Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, suggesting that one should learn the art of troubling others from Siddaramaiah. Addressing the media at his Vijayanagar residence this morning, Pratap Simmha ironically…
PM Modi speaks about ‘Fit India’ in his last ‘Mann Ki Baat’ of 2023
December 31, 2023New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi this morning addressed the last ‘Mann ki Baat’ of this year. In the 108th episode of PM’s radio programme, he said that India is becoming an ‘innovation hub’, which is a symbol of the fact that the people of the country are not going to stop. “For us the…
Arun Yogiraj’s Ram Lalla idol: Trust’s final decision still under wraps
December 31, 2023It speaks to you’: Sculpture selection process done, idol reflecting 5-yr-old Ram Lalla chosen Mysore/Mysuru: Has the Ram Lalla idol, intricately crafted by the skilled Mysuru-based sculptor Arun Yogiraj, been chosen for the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ scheduled for January 22, 2024 in Ayodhya? The air of anticipation lingers as the Board of Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth…
Installation of Sri Rama Lalla’s idol at Ayodhya: ‘Light at least 5 lamps in front of your house on Jan. 22’
December 31, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has appealed people to light at least five lamps in front of their house after sunset on Jan. 22, 2024, the day when Sri Ram Lalla’s idol will be consecrated at Ayodhya Sri Ram Mandir built by the Trust. Addressing media persons at Pathrakartara Bhavan here on Friday,…
Three engineering students meet watery grave in Kodagu
December 31, 2023Madikeri: Three engineering students drowned in Barapole (Konkana Hole) River at Beguru village in Ponnampet taluk of Kodagu district yesterday afternoon. The deceased students are Rashik Kushalappa (20) of Srimangala Nemmale village, Mangetiera P. Akash Biddappa (20) of Jodubeeti village and Uluvangada Sudesh Aiyappa (20) of Srimangala village. All the deceased were pursuing their second…
COVID-infected person with comorbidities dies in city
December 31, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: A COVID-infected elderly man with comorbidities (simultaneous presence of two or more diseases or medical conditions), passed away in city yesterday. The deceased is aged about 74 years and was suffering from Blood Pressure (BP), heart-related ailments and respiratory problems. He was admitted to a private hospital in city and was subjected to tests…
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