‘Elephant Prashantha was darted by accident as wild tusker charged at Arjuna’ By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Mysore/Mysuru: Amidst the controversy surrounding the demise of Dasara elephant Arjuna and facing criticism from Mahouts, Kavadis and wildlife activists for the perceived mishandling of the operation, including the firing of the tranquilliser dart, Nagarahole Tiger Reserve Veterinarian Dr….
Actress Leelavathi passes away; leaves behind a lasting legacy
December 9, 2023She had donned multiple roles as heroine, character actor and many more in her six-decade long career on big screen; last rites with Police honours at her farm in Soladevanahalli near Nelamangala later in the day Bengaluru: Veteran Kannada film actress Leelavathi passed away after a brief illness at a private hospital in Nelamangala, Bengaluru…
Bring back the Anti-Rowdy Squad
December 9, 2023Recently, a youth assaulted the MCC Revenue Inspector in his office because the Inspector had told him not to smoke on the office premises. A few weeks earlier, there was a report that three youths assaulted a middle-aged man for honking at them as they entered a one-way street. A few weeks ago, I witnessed an…
Conducive industrial milieu must for food processing: ISRO Chief
December 8, 2023At CFTRI’s four-day ninth IFCoN-2023, Dr. S. Somanath lays special emphasis on Small Scale Industries Mysore/Mysuru: Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Dr. S. Somanath opined that There is a need to encourage Small Scale Industries (SSIs) involved in food processing on a large scale in the country. He was speaking after inaugurating the…
Mysuru gears up to open three key infra projects
December 8, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Three mega projects, comprising two major infrastructure developments and a software project, are set for inauguration in Mysuru. These projects are anticipated to reshape the development landscape of the region by attracting more investments in Information Technology, facilitating smooth transportation and bolstering the export business. In a note to media persons, Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap…
Bullet hit Arjuna, says Mahout; a piece of wood, say officials
December 8, 2023Tamed elephants, caretakers return to camps with heavy heart; still shocked over Arjuna’s death Mysuru/Hassan: The controversies surrounding the demise of the majestic Arjuna, the Dasara elephant, in a confrontation with a wild tusker at the Yeslur Range of Hassan, continue to unfold with fresh accounts of alleged negligence by the Forest Department. Forest Department…
Two-day Forensic Fair begins at JSS Medical College
December 7, 2023Highlights: Cyber crime, food adulteration, DNA sampling, Police weapons, crime investigation Mysore/Mysuru: Intrigued by the world of forensics? Head to JSS Medical College campus in Bannimantap here for a 2-day Forensic Fair, that began this morning offering a captivating exploration into the realm of investigative science. City Police Commissioner Ramesh Banoth inaugurated the Forensic Fair,…
Restoration of Silver Jubilee Clock Tower to begin soon
December 7, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The restoration works of Silver Jubilee Clock Tower (Big Clock Tower), opposite Town Hall in the city, will start after the conclusion of ongoing winter session of the State Legislature at Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in Belagavi on Dec. 15. Scaffolding of metal poles have been erected around the Clock Tower to facilitate the works….
Candle light rallies mark Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s 67th Mahaparinirvan Diwas in city
December 7, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Various organisations took out a candle light procession to pay their tributes to architect of Indian Constitution Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as part of his 67th Mahaparinirvan Diwas in the city last evening. Members of Karnataka Rajya Nagarapalike, Nagarasabhe, Purasabhegala Pourakarmikara Mahasangha, Mysuru district unit, took out a procession of flower bedecked Dr. Ambedkar’s portrait,…
CM orders probe into Arjuna’s death
December 6, 2023Bengaluru/Mysuru: Following demand from various quarters including the wildlife activists seeking a thorough and impartial investigation into the death of Dasara elephant Arjuna at Yeslur range forest in Hassan district on Dec. 4, Chief Minister Siddharamaiah has said that he has ordered a probe into the jumbo’s tragic death. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru this…
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