Mysuru: Days after the Karnataka Food Safety Department banned the use of plastic sheets in idli preparation at hotels, roadside eateries and food stalls, officials have launched a crackdown to enforce the ban. Led by Dr. Ravindra and Kantharaju, the city and district Food Safety Officers have formed a 20-member team to conduct inspections and…
Ramzan fasting time-table
March 3, 2025Mysuru: The following is the Sehar Iftaar timing pertaining to Mysuru City approved by Ulmas and published by Sir Khazi of Mysuru Hazarath Moulana Mohamed Usman Shariff. Date Ending of Sehari Azan Fajr Iftar Timing March 3 5.22 am 5.27 am 6.35 pm March 4 5.22 am 5.27 am 6.35 pm March 5 5.22…
PM Modi goes on Lion Safari at Gir Wildlife Sanctuary
March 3, 2025Ahmedabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a lion safari at Gir Wildlife Sanctuary this morning, marking World Wildlife Day during his visit to Gujarat. He spent the night at Sinh Sadan, a forest guest house in Sasan, after offering prayers at the Somnath Temple last evening. Accompanied by Ministers and senior forest officials, PM…
MP calls for adequate bus services for PUC and SSLC students
March 3, 2025Mysuru: With the II PUC exam having already begun and the SSLC exam scheduled to commence from Mar. 21, Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar has urged the KSRTC authorities to ensure proper bus services for the benefit of students. In a press statement, Yaduveer said that SSLC and PU exams are an important phase…
Media Habba-2025: Info Commissioner lists dos and don’ts to be a good journalist
March 3, 2025Mysuru: Karnataka Information Commissioner K. Badruddin, who was a journalist earlier, opined that to be a successful journalist, it is essential to develop certain trait such as motherly heart, patience, tolerance, Constitutional awareness and knowledge of deep study. He was addressing the gathering during the valedictory of two-day Media Habba-2025 (Media Fest) titled ‘Yen Samachara,’…
Mysuru wildlife photographer’s film to be screened at BIFFes
March 3, 2025Mysuru: ‘Hakkiya Nelada Haadu’ (An Earthy Ode to Teeyee… Teweet…), a film directed by Mysuru-based wildlife photographer Dr. Lokesh Mosale, will be screened at the ongoing Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFes) at Orion Mall in Rajajinagar, Bengaluru, on Mar. 7 at 4.30 pm. Filmed amidst the picturesque landscapes of Mysuru, specifically at the fledgling R.T….
Universities are ailing due to lack of Government funds: Prof. K.S. Rangappa
March 3, 2025Mysuru: Former Vice-Chancellor of University of Mysore (UoM) Prof. K.S. Rangappa, who is also the Vice-President of UoM Alumni Association, opined that Universities are ailing these days for want of Government funds. He was speaking at the AGM of the Association at its office opposite Saraswathipuram Fire Station here yesterday. Pointing out that the Association…
‘Children lack interest in reading books’
March 3, 2025Mysuru: Writer Rahamath Tarikere, also the thinker and Visiting Faculty of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Research and Extension Centre, University of Mysore (UoM), has said, the culture of reading books is on wane, amid the era where ‘seeing and hearing’ has become a fad. He was delivering a lecture on the topic ‘The Role of Prasaranga…
‘More educational institutions will become autonomous in next 10 years’
March 3, 2025Mysuru: Former KSOU Vice-Chancellor Dr. N.S. Ramegowda said that higher education is undergoing a transformation in the State with more number of University affiliated Educational Institutions set to become autonomous in the next 10 years. He was speaking after inaugurating the programme organised by M.K. Ramaswamy Sneha Balaga to honour Prof. M.K. Ramaswamy, a former…
21 Health Inspectors return to parent Department
March 3, 2025Mysuru: In an administrative move, the Commissioner for Food Safety and Drug Administration, Bengaluru, has ordered relievement of 21 Health Inspectors of the Health and Family Welfare Department, who were on deputation to the Food Safety and Drug Administration Department for a year. Following relievement, the Heath Inspectors have been asked to report at their…















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