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
February 8, 2025Mysuru: 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
February 8, 2025Mysuru: 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
February 8, 2025Bengaluru: 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…
Pet dog wins battle against Russell’s Viper snake bite
February 8, 2025Mysuru: A Siberian Husky dog named Gucci, belonging to city businessman Vamci Merla saw a Russell’s Viper snake while playing in the lawn of the apartment. Gucci, who saw the snake jumped to the rescue of its owner, fought with snake and killed it. But during the fight, Gucci was bitten on the face and…
Training camps are a hope for theatre: Rangayana Director
February 8, 2025Mysuru: Mysuru Rangayana Director Satish Tiptur opined that training camps organised by amateur theatre groups brings a new ray of hope for the theatre. He was speaking after inaugurating the free training camp in theatre and folk art forms organised by Gauthama Educational and Cultural Seva Trust at B.V. Karanth Rangachavadi in Rangayana premises here…
Motherhood Hospital gets NABH Nursing Excellence Certification
February 8, 2025Mysuru: Motherhood Hospital, Mysuru, has received the prestigious NABH Nursing Excellence Certification. This recognition reinforces the hospital’s commitment to providing exceptional patient care and maintaining the highest standards of nursing practices. This year marks a significant achievement for Motherhood Hospital as the unit successfully completed both NABH Final Accreditation and the Nursing Excellence Certification. This…
Sri Purandaradasa and Sri Thyagaraja Aradhana tomorrow
February 8, 2025Mysuru: Sri Purandaradasa and Sri Thyagaraja Aradhana and the 38th Annual Day of the Sabha will be observed by Sri Thyagaraja Sangeetha Sabha Charitable Trust, Mysuru, tomorrow (Feb. 9) at Sri Prasanna Parvathi Kalyana Mantapa, V.V. Mohalla, Mysuru. The celebration will start at 7.30 am with the traditional ooncha vruthi. The procession of the pictures…
Govt. employee loses Rs. 15 lakh to cyber racket
February 8, 2025Mysuru: A woman, who came in the words of a friend on social media has lost Rs. 15.34 lakh to the latter, adding to the increasing number of online fraud cases. The victim, a Government employee residing at Vidyaranyapuram here, accepted the friend request of one Dr. Krishnamohan on Facebook. The suspect, portrayed himself as…
‘Yoga helps to tackle stress’
February 8, 2025Yoga Guru Dr. Raghavendra Pai felicitated Mysuru: International yoga teacher Dr. K. Raghavendra Pai has said, the practice of Yogasana at least for two hours a day has immense benefits to tackle stress and lead a healthy life. He was addressing the gathering at 32-hour certificate programme in Yoga and Fitness Course, organised by M.Com…















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