Karnataka poised for high-stakes leadership showdown, marking a major shift in political landscape Bengaluru: As speculation swirls over a possible leadership change in Karnataka, senior Congress leaders M. Veerappa Moily and Basavaraju V. Shivaganga have thrown their weight behind Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar (DKS), making a strong case for his elevation to the State’s…
CM urged to release Rs. 150 crore for Kabini drinking water project
March 3, 2025Mysuru: Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) Spokesperson M. Lakshmana and former Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) Chairman H.V. Rajeev have appealed Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to release Rs. 150 crore for the execution of Kabini second and third stage drinking water project for Mysuru. The two leaders, who met CM Siddaramaiah at Bengaluru on Saturday and…
Food Safety Officers crack down on plastic use in idli making
March 3, 2025Mysuru: Days after the Karnataka Food Safety Department banned the use of plastic sheets in idli preparation at hotels, roadside eateries and food stalls, officials have launched a crackdown to enforce the ban. Led by Dr. Ravindra and Kantharaju, the city and district Food Safety Officers have formed a 20-member team to conduct inspections and…
Ramzan fasting time-table
March 3, 2025Mysuru: The following is the Sehar Iftaar timing pertaining to Mysuru City approved by Ulmas and published by Sir Khazi of Mysuru Hazarath Moulana Mohamed Usman Shariff. Date Ending of Sehari Azan Fajr Iftar Timing March 3 5.22 am 5.27 am 6.35 pm March 4 5.22 am 5.27 am 6.35 pm March 5 5.22…
PM Modi goes on Lion Safari at Gir Wildlife Sanctuary
March 3, 2025Ahmedabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a lion safari at Gir Wildlife Sanctuary this morning, marking World Wildlife Day during his visit to Gujarat. He spent the night at Sinh Sadan, a forest guest house in Sasan, after offering prayers at the Somnath Temple last evening. Accompanied by Ministers and senior forest officials, PM…
MP calls for adequate bus services for PUC and SSLC students
March 3, 2025Mysuru: With the II PUC exam having already begun and the SSLC exam scheduled to commence from Mar. 21, Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar has urged the KSRTC authorities to ensure proper bus services for the benefit of students. In a press statement, Yaduveer said that SSLC and PU exams are an important phase…
Media Habba-2025: Info Commissioner lists dos and don’ts to be a good journalist
March 3, 2025Mysuru: Karnataka Information Commissioner K. Badruddin, who was a journalist earlier, opined that to be a successful journalist, it is essential to develop certain trait such as motherly heart, patience, tolerance, Constitutional awareness and knowledge of deep study. He was addressing the gathering during the valedictory of two-day Media Habba-2025 (Media Fest) titled ‘Yen Samachara,’…
Mysuru wildlife photographer’s film to be screened at BIFFes
March 3, 2025Mysuru: ‘Hakkiya Nelada Haadu’ (An Earthy Ode to Teeyee… Teweet…), a film directed by Mysuru-based wildlife photographer Dr. Lokesh Mosale, will be screened at the ongoing Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFes) at Orion Mall in Rajajinagar, Bengaluru, on Mar. 7 at 4.30 pm. Filmed amidst the picturesque landscapes of Mysuru, specifically at the fledgling R.T….
Universities are ailing due to lack of Government funds: Prof. K.S. Rangappa
March 3, 2025Mysuru: Former Vice-Chancellor of University of Mysore (UoM) Prof. K.S. Rangappa, who is also the Vice-President of UoM Alumni Association, opined that Universities are ailing these days for want of Government funds. He was speaking at the AGM of the Association at its office opposite Saraswathipuram Fire Station here yesterday. Pointing out that the Association…
‘Children lack interest in reading books’
March 3, 2025Mysuru: Writer Rahamath Tarikere, also the thinker and Visiting Faculty of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Research and Extension Centre, University of Mysore (UoM), has said, the culture of reading books is on wane, amid the era where ‘seeing and hearing’ has become a fad. He was delivering a lecture on the topic ‘The Role of Prasaranga…














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