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Unearthing of prenatal sex determination racket: Pre-dated notice pasted on hospital wall to cover-up laxity
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Unearthing of prenatal sex determination racket: Pre-dated notice pasted on hospital wall to cover-up laxity

November 30, 2023

Mysuru Taluk Health officials try to evade accountability by creating false impression Mysore/Mysuru: As scrutiny intensifies on the officials who were unaware or complicit in the illegal abortion racket recently uncovered by the Bengaluru Police across Bengaluru, Mysuru and Mandya, the Mysuru Taluk Officers of Health Department are resorting to various tactics to evade investigation…

Amidst respiratory illness surge in China: State Health Department issues advisory
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Amidst respiratory illness surge in China: State Health Department issues advisory

November 29, 2023

Bengaluru: The Karnataka Health Department has put its healthcare infrastructure across the State on alert mode following reports of a surge in respiratory illnesses among children in China. The action comes after the Centre issued an advisory to States and Union Territories urging them to immediately review public health and hospital preparedness measures. The Department…

Over 90 peepal tree plants grow on city’s first flyover at Hinkal
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Over 90 peepal tree plants grow on city’s first flyover at Hinkal

November 29, 2023

Roots threaten to pry apart slabs, damaging structural integrity of a people-friendly project Mysore/Mysuru: Five years have passed since the grand inauguration of the Mysuru-Hunsur Road and Outer Ring Road grade separator at Hinkal which is Mysuru’s maiden flyover. Yet, this facility of development now stands as a testament to administrative indifference and neglect. The…

Unearthing of prenatal sex determination racket: A shocking 3,000 illegal abortions in three years
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Unearthing of prenatal sex determination racket: A shocking 3,000 illegal abortions in three years

November 29, 2023

Bengaluru: The investigation into the recently exposed female foeticide scandal spanning Mysuru, Mandya and Bengaluru has brought to light shocking revelations. The accused, as per their statements to Police, have been involved in a staggering 3,000 abortions over past three years. Bengaluru Police Commissioner B. Dayananda briefed reporters yesterday, revealing that the investigations have firmly…

Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar offers Rs. 1.18 lakh ‘Gruha Lakshmi’ aid to Goddess Chamundeshwari!
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Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar offers Rs. 1.18 lakh ‘Gruha Lakshmi’ aid to Goddess Chamundeshwari!

November 28, 2023

Mysore/Mysuru: Even as several lakhs of women among total 1.17 crore, who have enrolled for Rs. 2,000 monthly financial assistance given to women heads of the households under ‘Gruha Lakshmi’ scheme of the State Government are still waiting for their share of benefit, Goddess Chamundeshwari, the presiding deity of Mysuru, has received the benefit in…

Council tenure over…Silence rules MCC corridor
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Council tenure over…Silence rules MCC corridor

November 28, 2023

Tenure of previous Council ended on Nov. 16; Regional Commissioner Dr. G.C. Prakash takes over as Administrator Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) main office located in the Central Business District (CBD) on New Sayyaji Rao Road here that was bustling with hectic activities till 12 days ago (Nov. 16), now looks deserted, resembling a ‘Silent…

Puthari Namme: Harvest festival celebrated in traditional grandeur
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Puthari Namme: Harvest festival celebrated in traditional grandeur

November 28, 2023

Youth Wing of Mysuru Kodava Samaja inaugurated Mysore/Mysuru: ‘Puthari Namme,’ the harvest festival of Kodagu, symbolising the first harvest of the paddy crop, was celebrated in a grand and traditional manner last evening at the Kodava Samaja in Vijayanagar First Stage here. The festivities showcased a diverse array of Kodava cultural events, eliciting enthusiastic applause…

Mysuru doctor who did 900 illegal abortions arrested
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Mysuru doctor who did 900 illegal abortions arrested

November 27, 2023

Mysore/Mysuru: The Bengaluru Police have arrested Dr. Chandan Ballal, the owner of Mathaa Hospital at Udayagiri in Mysuru who is accused of doing over 900 illegal abortions in connivance with Dr. Tulasiraman, a Chennai-based doctor and seven other individuals. Initial reports said that Dr. Chandan is absconding. However, the Byappanahalli Police in Bengaluru have arrested…

Agrahara Circle slipping into dilapidated condition
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Agrahara Circle slipping into dilapidated condition

November 27, 2023

Mysore/Mysuru: Even as Mysuru is called as the cultural and heritage capital of the State, the official  apathy towards maintenance of prominent circles, streets and other public buildings which are listed as heritage centres, has resulted in the century old Agrahara Circle (Madhavarao Circle) in the heart of the city turning dilapidated due to poor…

PM Modi mentions Chamarajanagar entrepreneur Varsha in ‘Mann Ki Baat’
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PM Modi mentions Chamarajanagar entrepreneur Varsha in ‘Mann Ki Baat’

November 27, 2023

Inspired by PM’s words on radio, this M.Tech degree holder started her own organic fertiliser unit Mysore/Mysuru: Addressing the nation in his monthly ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio programme yesterday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the collective efforts of individuals, including Varsha from Chamarajanagar, who is actively involved in producing organic fertilisers. Modi shared the example…

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