Mysore/Mysuru: The three-day Siridhanya Sambhrama (The Millet Diversity Festival) began at Nanjaraja Bahadur Choultry on Vinoba Road in city this morning. The festival will be open for public from 10 am to 8 pm till its conclusion on Dec. 21. As part of International Year of Millets-2023, Sahaja Samrudha has organised the event in association…
CM Siddharamaiah meets PM Modi in Delhi, seeks Rs. 18,000 crore drought relief
December 19, 2023New Delhi: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddharamaiah met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi this morning, providing a comprehensive briefing on the severe drought situation in the State. This was Chief Minister Siddharamaiah’s second meeting with Modi, after the formation of the Congress Government in May 2023. Revenue Minister Krishna Byregowda accompanied Siddharamaiah today. During…
COVID-19 subvariant JN.1 cases in Kerala: Masks must for those above 60; mock drills at hospitals
December 19, 2023Mysuru / Bengaluru / Madikeri: Amid the growing scare of COVID-19 subvariant JN.1 cases in Kerala, the Karnataka Government has made it mandatory for people above the age of 60 and those with comorbidities, to wear masks. Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has informed that they have increased tests among people reporting symptoms of COVID-19…
‘Wrestlers in Bout’ new attraction of Mysuru
December 19, 202316-feet tall bronze statue installed near Basavanagudi Park in Hebbal By Mohan Kayaka Mysore/Mysuru: Wrestlers in action, sealed in the form of a statue, is all set to be the new attraction of the City of Palaces Mysuru, which is known for traditional wrestling (kusti) that once enjoyed royal patronage. The statue made of bronze…
Parliament Security Breach: Delhi Police team extends stay in city, cross-verify details
December 19, 2023Delhi Cops, Intelligence Bureau grill Manoranjan’s family for over 8 hours Second round interrogation This morning, the Delhi Police team revisited Manoranjan’s house for a second round of interrogation. After an extensive eight-hour session yesterday, during which they recorded statements from his parents and sister, the same team, now joined by two additional officers, has…
Award-winning journalist-author Radhika Iyengar’s book launched in city
December 19, 2023Fire on the Ganges: Life among the Dead in Banaras Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru Book Clubs – 2015 had organised a programme to release the Award-winning journalist and debut author Radhika Iyengar’s book, Fire on the Ganges: Life among the Dead in Banaras at Grub House in city recently. The book was released by Anu Chowdipura,…
Manoranjan was holed up in his room consistently
December 19, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Manoranjan is the son of Devarajegowda from Mallapura village in Arkalgud taluk, Hassan district. The family relocated to Mysuru for Manoranjan’s education. Despite owning 9 acres of land and a significant coconut plantation, Manoranjan showed little interest in agriculture, seldom accompanying his father to the property. Focusing on his son’s education, even Devarajegowda did…
Christmas Carnival-2023 at St. Philomena’s Church from Dec. 21 to 23
December 19, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: St. Philomena’s Church, Mysuru, has announced its upcoming Christmas Carnival-2023, the second edition of a fun-filled event embracing the spirit of the holiday season. The Carnival will take place from Dec. 21 to 23 at its premises in city from 10 am to 10 pm. This festive celebration aims to bring all the communities…
Traffic Cops can’t collect fine: HC
December 19, 2023Bengaluru: Karnataka High Court (HC) has ordered that there is no provision for the Traffic Police to collect fine from vehicle riders for the violation of traffic rules, at any situation. A Bench of Judge Hemanth Chandan Gowdar has issued this order after admitting the application of K.T. Nataraj, a resident of Subhash Nagar, K.R….
Leopard trapped at Ramakrishna Vidyashala premises
December 19, 2023Live bait placed inside cage three days ago; leopard trapped in the wee hours of today Mysore/Mysuru: A leopard, which was caught on CCTV camera installed in Sri Ramakrishna Vidyashala premises in Yadavagiri on Dec. 11 night, has been trapped in the cage placed by the Forest Department. The leopard was trapped at about 1.30…
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