Mysuru: Atmashree Kannada Cultural Foundation has organised an awards presentation ceremony at Daksha College auditorium in Hootagalli, Mysuru, on June 28 at 2.30 pm.  Dr. C.P. Krishnakumar (CPK), renowned litterateur and recipient of Pampa Award and Dr. P. Jayachandra Raju, Chairman of the Daksha Group of Educational Institutions, will be honoured with “Nadakeerthi Award” while writer and organiser T. Satish Javaregowda will receive the “Kannada Ratna Award,” said Foundation President  Dr. Gunavanta Manju.  Dr. Nagaraj V. Bairy,…

Mysuru: Malabar Gold & Diamonds has unveiled ‘NUWA,’ a new Natural Diamond Jewellery Collections inspired by the intricate patterns, textures and subtle details found in nature.   ‘Nuwa’ draws inspiration from intricate details that often go unnoticed, from the striking rhythm of stripes and honeycombs to the fluid formations and organic patterns shaped by earth itself.  …

Mysuru: Prof. A.P. Jayaprakash, who was serving as the Chairman of the Department of Studies in Physics, University of Mysore (UoM), assumed office as the new Vice-Chancellor of Karnataka State Open University (KSOU)  at Muktagangothri campus here on Thursday evening. He replaces Prof. Sharanappa V. Halse, whose term had ended.  Prof. Jayaprakash will serve as the KSOU VC for a three-year period or until he attains the age…

Mysuru: The State Government’s First In, First Out (FIFO) rule for issuing caste, income and other certificates has become a major source of frustration for citizens.   Introduced by the Revenue Department, the system mandates that applications be processed strictly in the order they are received, with a compulsory 21-day processing period.  While intended to ensure…

Mysuru: The Drug Disposal Committee on June 25 destroyed narcotic substances worth about Rs. 72 lakh that had been seized in cases registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act across various Police Stations in the city.  The destroyed contraband included 80.739 kg of ganja seized in 30 NDPS cases and 314.385 grams of methamphetamine (meth) seized…

Mysuru: The State Government has taken note of a video report published on the social media page of Star of Mysore highlighting litter, including single-use plastic and other waste, strewn near Sri Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill and in the adjoining forest area.  Following the report, the Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to the Chief Minister sought an Action Taken…

Mysuru: To ensure easy access to drinking water for thousands of devotees visiting Chamundi Hill every day, Sri Chamundeshwari Kshetra Development Authority has installed drinking water taps at 36 locations within the Temple premises.  The initiative follows repeated complaints about devotees struggling to access drinking water during peak hours, particularly while waiting in long queues for darshan.  One of Karnataka’s most visited pilgrimage…

Mysuru: State BJP General Secretary Preetham Gowda said that the BJP will have to face a major setback in future polls if the party takes lightly on the ongoing SIR (Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls) process being undertaken by the Election Commission of India in the State.  He was addressing party workers at the party’s Mysuru division special meeting on…