Mysuru: Even as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah issued directions to the officials to demolish and rebuild the century-old dilapidated Devaraja Market and Lansdowne Building after clearing all legal disputes, traders and shop tenants have strongly advocated for the preservation of the heritage buildings, emphasising repair over demolition. Recently, Siddaramaiah convened a meeting with Mysuru region elected…
Actor Prakash Raj inaugurates first-ever Children’s Bahuroopi
January 16, 2025‘Sensitise young minds on current developments’ Mysuru: Children have to be sensitised regarding the present day developments at they are eager to learn the current situation, said Actor Prakash Raj here yesterday. Speaking after inaugurating the first-ever Children’s Bahuroopi Festival-2025 at Kalamandira, he said that starting an exclusive theatre festival for children was a good…
Micro finance firms harassing borrowers, says BJP leader Raghu Kautilya
January 16, 2025Proposes a body to check harassment Mysuru: State BJP OBC Morcha President R. Raghu Kautilya has said, a Committee of concerned public, Advocate and Police should be formed to check the menace of micro finance firms that have been harassing the poor after advancing loan to them. He was addressing media persons at City BJP…
Varsity to act against pigeon feeding
January 16, 2025Mysuru: Feeding pigeons with grains, a practice that began at the Mysore Palace, has now spread to Kukkarahalli Lake, raising serious ecological concerns. Morning walkers have reported that certain individuals visit the Lake specifically to feed pigeons, resulting in a notable increase in their population. This surge is threatening the delicate balance of the Lake’s…
World Consumer Rights Day: MGP regrets lack of Govt. engagement
January 16, 2025Mysuru: The Members of Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) have expressed deep disappointment that both State and Central Government Departments are not showing sufficient interest in celebrating “World Consumer Rights Day.” The day highlights the significance of consumer awareness and empowerment. The meeting held at MGP Office in city on Sunday discussed this year’s theme, “Every…
Insulting DC in public by CM is arrogance of Office: MLC
January 16, 2025Mysuru: MLC A.H. Vishwanath took strong exception to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah addressing the Vijayanagar District Deputy Commissioner (DC) disrespectfully in singular term and asking him to vacate the chair he was occupying at the function. Addressing a press meet at Jaladarshini Guest House here this morning, Vishwanath charged Siddaramaiah of behaving in an arrogant manner…
Veerashaiva-Lingayat Global Business Conclave in city from tomorrow
January 16, 2025Mysuru: A three-day Veerashaiva-Lingayat Global Business Conclave-2025 has been organised under the aegis of International Lingayat Youth Forum (ILYF) at Maharaja’s College Grounds in city from Jan. 17 to 19. Addressing a press meet recently, Conclave Chairman B.S. Prashanth said that Suttur Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji will inaugurate the Conclave at 10.30 am on…
Yoga Teachers Association seeks GST exemption for Yoga Centres
January 16, 2025Mysuru: The Karnataka Yoga Teachers Association, Mysuru, led by its Hon. President Dr. T.N. Shashikumar, Secretary N. Anantha and President Dr. S.P. Yoganna, has submitted a memorandum to Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar seeking the MP’s Office to write a letter to the GST Council of India and the Ministry of Finance, Government of…
Accidental gunshot claims life in Kodagu
January 16, 2025Madikeri: In a tragic incident, 49-year-old Ponnachettira Mitra Chengappa, lost his life due to an accidental gunshot in Cherambane, Madikeri Taluk, late last night. Mitra, the proprietor of Mitra Wine Shop, had just closed his shop around 12.30 am and was preparing to head home. Carrying a single-barrel gun for personal safety, he momentarily placed…
Music Varsity to confer Hon. Doctorates on nine personalities
January 16, 202527 students bag 69 gold medals; 540 students to receive degrees Mysuru: Veteran theatre and cine actor Girija Lokesh, Music Composer-actor Sadhu Kokila and former Rangayana Director C. Basavalingaiah are among nine personalities who will be conferred with Hon. Doctorates during the seventh, eighth and ninth annual convocation of Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music…















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