Nanjangud: An infant died due to negligence by the staff at the Mother and Children Hospital and lack of oxygen facility in the ambulance, parents of the infant have alleged. The deceased baby belongs to Kumar and Rathnamma couple, residents of Srirampura Layout in the town. On Mar. 17, Rathnamma was admitted to the Mother…
Woman, son assaulted by private finance company representative
March 21, 2025Nanjangud: Demanding the loan instalment be paid immediately on the spot, a representative of a private finance company allegedly assaulted a woman and her son at Chamalapura Hundi in Nanjangud. Those who were assaulted are 52-year-old Chennajamma and her son Chandru. They have been admitted to a hospital for treatment. It is learnt that Chennajamma…
‘Take cue from Indian-origin US astronaut Sunita Williams’
March 21, 2025Mysuru: Prof. N. Usha Rani, a retired faculty of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Mysore (UoM), has given a call for the women to take a cue from Indian-origin US astronaut Sunita Williams, who returned from the Space Mission safely, earning accolades from all over the world. Addressing the gathering after inaugurating International Women’s…
Outside food banned in temples, student hostels
March 21, 2025Mandya: In the wake of Malavalli food poisoning incident, the Mandya District Administration has implemented several precautionary measures. Orders have been issued prohibiting the serving of food brought from outside to children in hostels and schools. Now, temples are enforcing similar restrictions, banning the distribution of external ‘prasadam’ within their premises. During weekly and special…
Vishwa Ranga Sambhrama-2025 at Rangayana from tomorrow
March 21, 2025Mysuru: Vishwa Ranga Sambhrama- 2025, jointly organised by Rangayana Mysuru and Mysuru Jilla Havyasi Rangakarmigala Vedike in association with Department of Kannada and Culture, Karnataka Nataka Academy and Karnataka Sahitya Academy will be held from Mar. 22 to 27 at Rangayana premises in city. The six-day theatre festival will be inaugurated by Kannada and Culture…
Over 1,000 Meghalaya children lack safety; Council seeks action
March 21, 2025Shillong: The Hynñiewtrep Youths’ Council (HYC) has urged the Meghalaya Government to take swift action following the tragic deaths of two boys from the State due to food poisoning. HYC President Roy Kupar Synrem stressed the need for a State Fact-Finding Team to investigate the number of children sent by various organisations to educational institutions…
Two burglars arrested: 500 grams gold worth about Rs. 40 lakh recovered
March 21, 2025Mysuru: Vijayanagar Police have arrested two burglars involved in two burglary cases in their limits and have recovered 500 grams gold ornaments worth Rs. 40 lakh. The accused are identified as 48-year-old Venkatesh and 37-year-old Ravi, both residents of Jayanagar in Bengaluru. On Mar. 6, Vijayanagar Police had registered a house breaking for theft case,…
Veteran politician Shivamallappa dies
March 21, 2025Gundlupet: Veteran politician of the taluk C.M. Shivamallappa (84), father of former Gundlupet MLA and current Chamarajanagar District BJP President C.S. Niranjankumar, passed away here yesterday. A native of Chowdahalli in the taluk, he leaves behind his wife Shivamma, son C.S. Niranjankumar, three daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Born in 1941 at…
Mandolin Concert at Mysore Vasudevacharya’s house
March 21, 2025Mysuru: Vid. Rakshith Prasad, a young performing artiste, will be presenting a Karnatak Mandolin Concert at the heritage house of Mysore Vasudevacharya in city on Mar. 23. He will be accompanied by Vidu. Divyashree on violin and Vid. Sai Shiv Lakshmi Keshav on mridanga. The concert, starting at 10.30 am, is open to all. Rakshith…
MCC budget presented
March 20, 2025Mysuru: The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) 2025-26 Budget, presented this morning, highlighted several key developmental projects, including the transformation of renowned writer R.K. Narayan’s house on Vivekananda Road, Yadavagiri, into a full-fledged tourist spot, the construction of a Sky Walk near Maharani’s College on JLB Road and the expansion of the Kabini Water Purification Unit…















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