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MDCDWA observes World Cancer Day with awareness drive and poster release
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MDCDWA observes World Cancer Day with awareness drive and poster release

February 9, 2025

Mysuru: The Mysore District Chemists & Druggist Welfare Association (MDCDWA), in association with the Drug Department, observed World Cancer Day by conducting an awareness programme at the Drug Controller’s Office, Vijayanagar in city recently. The initiative focused on early detection, prevention and treatment of cancer, emphasising the crucial role of pharmacists and healthcare professionals in…

BJP ‘sweeps’ AAP out of Delhi
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BJP ‘sweeps’ AAP out of Delhi

February 8, 2025

AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, Somanath Bharathi face defeat; CM Atishi wins from Kalkaji New Delhi: Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) faced its biggest defeat in the recently held Delhi Assembly Polls with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) making a strong comeback to stamp its authority in the Delhi…

Two-day roots and tuber mela begins
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Two-day roots and tuber mela begins

February 8, 2025

Over 50 varieties of nutritious, fibre-rich tubers, desi food products are on display Mysuru: “Tuber crops have been a staple diet for humans since ancient times. However, their consumption has declined in recent years. Amid a market flooded with chemically treated and adulterated products, tuber crops offer a natural and healthier alternative. Consumers should prioritise…

Kempegowda statue installed overnight; situation tense
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Kempegowda statue installed overnight; situation tense

February 8, 2025

Mysuru: A tense situation prevailed on Mysuru-T. Narasipur Road behind Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel after a statue of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda was installed overnight by a group of youths without the necessary permissions. Police teams have been deployed in the area to prevent any untoward incidents, given the sensitivity of the matter. The statue, prepared by…

Six-day Kodava Peace March: Memorandum to DC seeks rights as enshrined in Constitution
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Six-day Kodava Peace March: Memorandum to DC seeks rights as enshrined in Constitution

February 8, 2025

Madikeri: The Kutta to Madikeri “Kodavaame Baalo” foot march, led by the Akhila Kodava Samaja, successfully concluded in Madikeri yesterday. This peaceful protest aimed to highlight the social, religious, and political challenges faced by the Kodava community while emphasising the need to preserve its distinct traditions and identity. Under the leadership of the Akhila Kodava…

Mysuru Lit Fest gains spotlight at Jaipur Literature Festival-2025
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Mysuru Lit Fest gains spotlight at Jaipur Literature Festival-2025

February 8, 2025

Mysuru: Shubha Sanjay Urs, Founder-Chairperson and Director, Mysuru Literary Forum Charitable Trust and Mysuru Book Clubs-2015 participated in the Jaipur Bookmark’s “Director’s Roundtable” alongside Festival Directors from around the world at the recently concluded Jaipur Literature Festival-2025. The session, titled “A Fractured World: Literature Amid Conflict and Change,” explored how literary festivals can foster dialogue,…

Advocate alleges scam at KSOU; seeks Lokayukta probe
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Advocate alleges scam at KSOU; seeks Lokayukta probe

February 8, 2025

Mysuru: Alleging massive irregularities in awarding tenders for building renovations and virtual tours at the Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), advocate Puttaswamy Gowda has urged the State Government to initiate a Lokayukta probe into the alleged misappropriation of KSOU funds. Addressing the media at Pathrakarthara Bhavan, he claimed that KSOU paid Rs. 26 lakh to…

Victims of vices cannot achieve anything in life: ADC Shivaraju
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Victims of vices cannot achieve anything in life: ADC Shivaraju

February 8, 2025

Mysuru: Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Dr. P. Shivaraju has cautioned that youngsters who fall prey to vices jeopardise their future and struggle to succeed. He was addressing a gathering after inaugurating a seminar on ‘Ill Effects of Liquor and Narcotic Substances’, organised by the Karnataka State Temperance Board in association with the Department of Information…

MCC officials seize 618-kg banned plastic, cancel shop licence
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MCC officials seize 618-kg banned plastic, cancel shop licence

February 8, 2025

Mysuru: The officials of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), who are acting tough on those storing, selling and distributing banned plastics, raided a shop at Santhepet on Thursday afternoon and seized 618 kgs of banned plastics. Led by MCC Environmental Engineer Mythri, a team of officials and Abhaya team members, the officials found the banned plastics…

Sukhoi displays, global defence summit await Aero India-2025
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Sukhoi displays, global defence summit await Aero India-2025

February 8, 2025

Bengaluru: Aero India-2025, Asia’s largest aerospace and aviation exhibition, is set to take flight at Yelahanka Air Force Station from Feb. 10 to 14. The event will commence with a grand inaugural ceremony, setting the stage for a                                  spectacular display of aerospace advancements. A key highlight will be the Defence Ministers’ Conclave on Feb. 11…

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