Bengaluru: Ahead of his taking over as the State BJP President from the incumbent President Nalin Kumar Kateel on Nov. 15, Shikaripur MLA B.Y. Vijayendra, the son of senior BJP leader and former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa, met top leaders of the BJP and its coalition partner, the JD(S), at their residences in Bengaluru today….
After Hublot watch trouble, Rs. 1.9 crore cot, sofa row hits CM Siddharamaiah
November 13, 2023Bengaluru: After Chief Minister Siddharamaiah finding himself in the midst of a controversy over his Hublot wristwatch worth Rs. 70 lakh when he was the CM in his first term, he finds himself in a fresh row as JD(S) State Unit President H.D. Kumaraswamy alleged yesterday that a ‘Minister’ had gifted a cot and two…
Use green crackers to check pollution: CM appeals people
November 13, 2023Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddharamaiah has appealed the people of the State to use only green crackers to avoid fire accidents and check pollution that can complicate the health of patients with respiratory and cardio-related ailments. Greeting people on the occasion of Deepavali yesterday, he said the festival symbolises the journey from darkness of ignorance to…
Cyber crime surge: 3,500 cases in Mysuru annually
November 13, 2023Estimated money that is involved is Rs. 20 crore; MGP meeting throws light on menace Mysore/Mysuru: Cyber crimes are increasing due to lack of coordination among departments. It is difficult to break into the invincible fort of cyber crimes. Cyber crimes can be prevented only if people do not share their personal details with strangers….
PM Modi celebrates Deepavali with security forces in Himachal
November 13, 2023New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was in Himachal Pradesh’s Lepcha yesterday to celebrate Deepavali with security personnel, said for him, a place where Armymen are is no less than a temple. The Prime Minister has made it a point to celebrate the festival with Soldiers every year. In 2014, the PM celebrated the…
I am committed to Kodagu’s growth, says A.S. Ponnanna, Virajpet MLA
November 13, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Ajjikuttira S. Ponnanna, Virajpet (Kodagu) MLA and legal advisor to the Chief Minister, said that he was committed to the comprehensive development of Kodagu, making it his responsibility. He was speaking at the felicitation function organised in his honour and also in honour of Dr. Kalyatanda B. Ganapathy, recipient of Hon. Doctorate from the…
Bygone era gold treasure unearthed in Kodagu
November 13, 2023Siddapura: In a stunning discovery, a trove of ancient gold, silver jewellery, and metal artefacts has been unearthed at Anandapura village on the main road of Siddapura in Kodagu district. The remarkable find is located at the ancient Ishwara Temple, nestled within the Tata Coffee Estate in Anandapura village, falling under the Ammathi Gram Panchayat…
JD(S) carries out drought study in district
November 13, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: With the State reeling under severe drought, a JD(S) team headed by Chamundeshwari MLA G.T. Devegowda carried out a drought study at Bettadur in Bilikere Hobli of Hunsur taluk yesterday morning. Speaking on the occasion, G.T. Devegowda said the State is experiencing unprecedented drought with the failure of monsoon. Pointing out that according to…
Illegal waste dumping persists on Ring Road
November 13, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Despite repeated awareness campaigns, cleaning initiatives, and the threat of penalties, waste and construction debris continue to plague the Ring Road in Mysuru. The problem is exacerbated by a lack of awareness and understanding regarding the detrimental effects of such dumping. Many individuals remain oblivious to the environmental and public health consequences of their…
Child prodigy Srihari Uliyaru shines bright as Harikatha artiste
November 13, 2023Children’s Day celebrated on Nov. 14 every year is an occasion to provide the platform for extraordinary talents who have been relentlessly pursuing their interest with zeal. Srihari Acharya Uliyaru is one such child prodigy, who at the age of 14, has carved a niche career on his own as ‘Harikatha’ artiste. Hailing from Uliyaru…
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