Mysore/Mysuru: Mysore Palace, a prominent tourist destination that draws visitors from around the world, is not immune to threats due to its unique status in Southern India. Given its significance, it has become a potential target for destructive activities, necessitating enhanced security measures. Ironically, the electric fence encircling the Palace, intended to provide security, has…
Prayer meet blast in Kerala: One killed, several injured
October 29, 2023Amit Shah calls for NIA, NSG probe Kochi: Kerala Police are put on high alert after a series of blasts at a Sunday prayer convention of the Christian denomination Jehovah’s Witnesses which killed one person and injured over two dozen, a few of them critically, near Kochi in Kerala. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan told…
Musings on a much-muted Dasara
October 29, 2023By Dr. K. Javeed Nayeem, MD Our expectantly awaited annual Nada Habba has come and gone for this year. Our State Government had announced, well in advance, that in view of the very anaemic monsoon that we are all going through right now, this year’s Dasara would be a much-muted and simpler version of what…
Foundation for Kidwai Cancer Hospital at PKTB premises in city soon
October 28, 2023Medical Education Minister inaugurates month-long Medical Expo at MMC and RI Mysore/Mysuru: Medical Education Minister Dr. Sharanprakash R. Patil said that the foundation will be laid for the construction of Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology (Cancer Hospital) unit building at PKTB Sanatorium premises on KRS road in the city within a month. Addressing media persons…
After 10 years of wait…: NCC commences flying training for cadets in Mysuru
October 28, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: NCC Air Wing cadets of Mysuru will now have an opportunity to get airborne as No.4 Karnataka Air Squadron NCC has commenced flying training after 10 long years of wait. An “All Religion Prayer (Sarva Dharma Puja)” was organised at Mysore Airport near NCC Hangar on Oct.19. The prayer ceremony was performed by religious…
Stray Menace in Mysuru
October 28, 2023Stray dogs have dominated quite a few living room conversations this week. The death of famous Wagh Bakri Tea brand’s Director due to brain haemorrhage which he suffered when he fell down after being chased by stray dogs and Member of Parliament Mahua Moitra’s fight with her ex-boyfriend over their pet rottweiler ‘Henry’ put dogs…
KSRTC hikes fare of Mysuru-Bengaluru non-stop ordinary buses
October 27, 2023Fare increased from Rs. 185 to Rs. 200 due to huge demand Mysore/Mysuru: Coming as a shock to commuters post Dasara, the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has hiked the fare of non-stop ordinary bus (red bus) service between Mysuru-Bengaluru and vice-versa by Rs. 15. The fare, which was Rs. 185 earlier, has been…
Minister hints at power crisis in State
October 27, 2023Bengaluru: With the failure of monsoon in Karnataka, Power Minister K.J. George has hinted at power crisis in the State. Speaking to presspersons after meeting the Union Energy Minister Raj Kumar Singh in New Delhi yesterday, George said that the Centre has agreed to provide 2 lakh tons of additional coal per month to Karnataka…
Lunar Eclipse – 2023: Chamundi Hill temple to be closed from 6 pm tomorrow
October 27, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: On account of Rahugrasta Chandra Grahana (Lunar Eclipse) slated to occur tomorrow (Oct.28) night, the Sri Chamundeshwari termple at Chamundi Hill will be closed for the general public from 6 pm tomorrow till 7 am next day (Oct.29). “Tomorrow morning on account of Chandra Grahana, special puja will be performed to Goddess Chamundeshwari and…
Dasara Jumbos going back home
October 26, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The elephants, an integral part of the Dasara celebrations, were given an emotional farewell from Mysore Palace today. Departing from Jayamarthanda Gate in trucks, the 14 jumbos started their journey back to their respective camps where they will resume their designated duties as directed by Forest Department, though their special festive diet will no…















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