Vehicle owners, not insurance companies to pay compensation if minors cause accidents: HC Mysore/Mysuru: Following the recent Porsche car accident in Pune caused by a minor under the influence of alcohol, which resulted in the deaths of two young techies, the Mysuru Police have reiterated that if a vehicle driven by a minor is involved…
Sorry, this is our City Bus Stand!
June 13, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: KSRTC City Bus Stand (CBS) in the heart of the city is a prominent landmark, but has been a victim of utter neglect by the authorities concerned, as is evident with the pathetic sight of the platforms of bus bays meant for rural routes. The unkempt platforms with incomplete structures leading to water logging…
Third Avatar of Modi
June 13, 2024A Prime Minister who made a weak India strong and a humbled India proud after 76 years of Independence Nothing great will ever be achieved without great men, and men are great only if they are determined to be so. —Charles de Gaulle Looking back at the Lok Sabha election of 2024 and its result,…
Actor Darshan, 12 others sent to Police custody till June 17
June 12, 2024CCTV footage from early hours of June 9 shows Darshan’s SUV near the crime scene Bengaluru: Kannada actors Darshan Thoogudeepa and Pavitra Gowda have been sent to Police custody for six days in connection with the murder of Renuka Swamy, a man from Chitradurga. Darshan, Pavitra and 11 others were arrested yesterday for their alleged…
Victim’s last rites held; wife, mother seek justice
June 12, 2024Bengaluru/ Chitradurga: The body of Renuka Swamy, who was found allegedly murdered at Kamakshipalya in Bengaluru, was brought to his hometown and taken to his house at VRS Layout in Chitradurga last night. The last rites were held at the Veerashaiva Burial Ground on Jogimatti Road this morning. Wailing before reporters and media, his mother…
TRIBUTE: Pt. Rajeev Taranath & his musical journey
June 12, 2024A distinguished exponent of the Senia Maihar Gharana, Pt. Rajeev Taranath’s distinctive musicianship demonstrates striking imaginative power, technical excellence and emotional range. He was honoured by Government of India with Padma Shri in 2019 and the Sangeet Natak Akademi award (1999-2000). The Government of Karnataka honoured the sarod maestro with Chowdiah Memorial (1998), Sangeet Vidhwan…
Minister asks Zoo to prepare DPR for world-class aquarium
June 11, 2024Zoo in the process of identifying transaction advisors to prepare DPR after studying technical & financial feasibility Bengaluru: It’s official now. The State Government has unveiled its plans to establish a world-class aquarium project at the Mysuru Zoo (Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens), which has been in limbo for over 12 years. The Government is committed…
MMC&RI doctors’ quarters pose safety risks amid neglect
June 11, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: “Vaidyo Narayano Harihi” is a Sanskrit phrase meaning “The doctor is an embodiment of God.” While Gods reside safely in temples, the doctors and senior staff at the century-old Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMC&RI) are left in a precarious situation with inadequate shelter. MMC&RI has built residential complexes for doctors and senior…
With 71 portfolios allocated, Modi Cabinet 3.0 gets going
June 11, 2024New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has allocated portfolios for the Ministers in the newly formed Cabinet. Amit Shah has retained the Ministry of Home Affairs and Rajnath Singh has retained the Defence Ministry in Modi 3.0. Meanwhile, Nitin Gadkari has also retained the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Ajay Tamta and Harsh Malhotra…
Rain stalls Solid Waste Clearance Drive
June 10, 2024MCC to take Police protection to dump waste at Old Kesare Solid Waste Treatment Plant Mysore/Mysuru: The disposal process of an estimated seven lakh tonnes of legacy waste (solid waste) at the Sewage Farm in Vidyaranyapuram, which has remained undisposed for the past 20 years, has been delayed due to continuous rainfall. The process was…















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