New Delhi: The Congress party has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convene an all-party meeting to discuss the recent ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan. Additionally, Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge have written to the PM, requesting a Special Session of Parliament to deliberate…
Indo-Pak tension: Harangi Dam shut for tourists
May 12, 2025Madikeri: As India-Pakistan tension continues following India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’ in retaliation to the terror attack by Pakistan-backed terrorists at Pahalgam recently, the Kodagu District authorities have shut down Harangi tourist spot near Kushalnagar. The Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Ltd. (CNNL) has put up a notice board at the entrance of the spot mentioning that the Harangi…
Mock Drill at KRS Dam tests emergency preparedness
May 12, 2025Mysuru: The Mandya District Administration, in collaboration with multiple departments, conducted a large-scale mock drill at Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam last afternoon. The drill, aimed at testing emergency response preparedness, included three distinct simulated scenarios — drowning rescue, fire emergency and a bomb blast response. Scenario 1: Drowning Rescue Operation The first simulation took…
‘Buddha’s preachings very much relevant today’
May 12, 2025Mysuru: Stating that Gautama Buddha’s preachings is known worldwide for over 25 centuries, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Dr. P. Shivaraju said that Buddha Purnima is not just a festival, but a reminder of the profound teachings of Buddha, who dedicated his entire life to spreading the message of peace, enlightenment and compassion. He was speaking…
MYRA School of Business holds 11th PGDM Convocation
May 12, 2025Mysuru: The MYRA School of Business (MSB), Mysuru, hosted its 11th Convocation Ceremony for the Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) Class of 2025 recently. The event brought together trustees, governing board members, faculty, non-faculty and families to celebrate the achievements of the graduates. The diverse student group from across the country has secured placements…
MLA launches works at Nanjangud where minorities reside
May 12, 2025Nanjangud: Nanjangud MLA Darshan Dhruvanarayan has said that the Government has sanctioned Rs. 5 crore for the roads and other development works in the areas across Nanjangud taluk where the minority communities live. Development works of about Rs. 1.6 crore have been launched at Hullahalli, Haginavalu and Hallare roads where minorities reside. Thanking Chief Minister…
‘Chinnara Mela’ concludes at Rangayana
May 12, 2025Children turn vendors at ‘Makkala Santhe’ Mysuru: Former University of Mysore faculty Prof. Kalachannegowda said that children theatre will provide a perfect platform for enhancing creativity among the minds of children. He was speaking at the valedictory of the 4-day ‘Baalya-Amoolya’ children theatre festival organised as part of the annual ‘Chinnara Mela’ children summer camp…
Kodagu hit by traffic jams during weekends
May 12, 2025Siddapura (Kodagu): With tourists flocking the Hilly Kodagu district, popularly known as Kashmir of Karnataka, almost all roads leading to various tourist spots in the district are witnessing huge traffic jams these days, especially during weekends. The popular tourist spots in the district include Nisargadhama near Kushalnagar, Harangi Dam near Kushalnagar, Dubare Elephant Camp, Abbey…
Art without barriers… Celebrating autism with colours, vibrancy
May 12, 2025Mysuru: In a touching tribute to Autism Awareness Month, Youth For Seva (YFS), Mysore Chapter, organised a drawing and colouring event that brought together children with intellectual disabilities, spirited volunteers and compassionate change-makers under one inclusive roof. The event was a vibrant celebration of creativity, dignity and the limitless power of art and saw the…
Vijaya Dabbe Literary Award for Savitha Nagabushan
May 12, 2025Mysuru: Noted writer Savitha Nagabushan has been chosen for the prestigious ‘Vijaya Dabbe’ Literary Award (2025) for her work ‘Dinada Prarthane,’ a collection of poems. The award will be presented at a programme to be held in city on June 1. Savitha’s work was published by Shivamogga-based Nudi Prakashana in 2024. Samata Adhyayana Kendra, Mysuru,…















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