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No marks based evaluation for third language in SSLC exam
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No marks based evaluation for third language in SSLC exam

March 30, 2026

Bengaluru, Mar. 30 – In a departure from decades old practise, the State Government has announced that from current academic year, SSLC students will not be awarded marks for third language subjects (Hindi, Urdu, Arabic etc.). Instead they will receive A,B,C and D grades. Announcing the decision here on Friday, Minister for School Education and…

‘New traffic signals for future growth’
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‘New traffic signals for future growth’

March 29, 2026

Minister defends 43 new traffic signals across Mysuru city Mysore/Mysuru: Social Welfare and Mysuru District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa has said that the additional 43 traffic signal lights recently installed in Mysuru city are based on scientific planning, keeping in mind the city’s future growth, smooth traffic flow and road safety. Speaking to reporters at…

Commercial LPG shortage: Firewood stoves make a fiery comeback
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Commercial LPG shortage: Firewood stoves make a fiery comeback

March 29, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: With the supply of commercial LPG cylinders coming to a complete halt, hoteliers across the city have been forced to fall back on traditional firewood stoves and hearths once considered outdated but now witnessing unprecedented demand. The disruption began in the aftermath of the Middle East conflict, which has severely affected India’s LPG imports….

Stories from the soil
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Stories from the soil

March 29, 2026

INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day Special… Writer and activist Kusuma Ayarahalli has steadily built a reputation with her writings rooted in rural life and social concerns. Dialogue writer for television serials, former content head in the TV industry, journalist with Akashvani, writer, columnist and activist, Kusuma Ayarahalli wears many  hats. She is among the emerging voices in…

Hunsur Police bust synthetic drug lab
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Hunsur Police bust synthetic drug lab

March 28, 2026

48-kg Mephedrone worth Rs. 12 crore seized; Two, including one from Mysuru, arrested Mysuru: The Hunsur Rural Police have uncovered a major synthetic drug manufacturing racket operating from a remote farmhouse in Hunsur Taluk and seized48-kg of Mephedrone worth about Rs. 12 crore last evening. The seizure includes 7.35-kg of Mephedrone and 41-kg of drug…

Two-day massive ‘Swachhata’ campaign launched in city
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Two-day massive ‘Swachhata’ campaign launched in city

March 28, 2026

Mysuru: In a bid to clean up the spaces along the entire stretch of the city’s Outer Ring Road (ORR), which are dumped with heaps of construction debris and other wastes, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), in association with several organisations launched a massive two-day ‘Swachhata’ campaign this morning. MCC Commissioner Shaikh Tanveer Asif flagged-off…

Guiding baby steps
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Guiding baby steps

March 28, 2026

INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day Special… A pioneer in occupational therapy, Dr. Sashikala Ramnath has worked with hundreds of families navigating developmental disabilities through ‘Putta Hejje.’ In a world where developmental disabilities often go unnoticed, Dr. Sashikala Ramnath has spent over three decades helping children and families navigate these challenges. An occupational therapist with more than 35…

In the DRIVER’S SEAT of life
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In the DRIVER’S SEAT of life

March 27, 2026

INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day Special… For these women auto drivers in Mysuru, every ride is a step towards independence and dignity. Their stories reveal how determination can turn hardship into opportunity. 58 Lady Auto Drivers in Mysuru Mysuru has around 12,000 to 13,000 autorickshaw drivers, but only 58 of them are women. Two decades ago, just…

Do not panic buy fuel, appeal petroleum dealers
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Do not panic buy fuel, appeal petroleum dealers

March 27, 2026

‘Petrol, diesel supplies normal in Mysuru, Mandya, Chamarajanagar’ Mysore/Mysuru: Amid rumours of a possible petrol shortage and reports of anxiety among motorists, the Federation of Mysore Petroleum Traders has assured residents of Mysuru, Mandya and Chamarajanagar that petrol and diesel supplies remain stable across the region and dismissed rumours of scarcity. Addressing a press conference…

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