He completed his Graduation, Post-Graduation and Research degree from the University of Mysore (UoM). He is the product of the Department of Zoology, Manasagangothri. As a faculty, he had an opportunity to serve the Department for over three decades (1975-2008). After serving as VC of Bangalore University (2006-2008), he was appointed as Director, National Assessment…
Echo of vehicles plunging into canals in Mandya: DC constitutes panels to study need for crash barriers
August 4, 2023Officials, elected representatives conveniently forgot the 2018 Kanaganamaradi bus accident that killed 30 Mandya: Following two recent accidents involving cars plunging into the VC Canal in Mandya district, which resulted in the tragic death of five individuals, Deputy Commissioner Dr. Kumara has taken prompt action by constituting Committees. The primary purpose of these Committees is…
Cops hand over 135 cell phones worth Rs. 30 lakh to owners
August 4, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: City Police returned 135 stolen cell phones worth Rs. 30 lakh that were traced through Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal to their owners here last evening. City’s Cyber, Economic and Narcotics (CEN) Crime Police, who assessed the information through CEIR portal and Chatbot (WhatsApp message), succeeded in tracing these cellphones, that were handed…
All heritage arches in city to be renovated, illuminated
August 4, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: A week after asking officers and engineers of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) to prepare a Detailed Project Report to restore the Heritage Arch Gate at the entrance of the Government Guest House in Nazarbad, popular as heritage North Gate Arch, Mayor Shivakumar has assured that all the heritage arches of Mysuru will be…
75% of Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway accidents due to over-speeding
August 3, 2023Ministry of Road Transport and Highways releases statistics New Delhi: Over the past six months, the Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway has experienced a concerning increase in accidents, with a significant number involving two-wheelers. The data released by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways indicates that approximately 65-75 percent of these accidents were a result of over-speeding,…
AI-based cameras stop working on Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway
August 3, 2023Mandya: The solar-powered Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based cameras [Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) installed on the Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway on July 29, hours before the scheduled visit of CM Siddharamaiah, has stopped working since yesterday. The cameras were installed near Amaravathi Hotel — near Ummadahalli Gate — that is 93-km from Bengaluru. Till the evening of Aug….
Nivedithanagar Indoor Stadium works limping even after 6 years, citizens demand early completion
August 3, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The works of Nivedithanagar Indoor Stadium in MCC Ward No. 45, which started six years ago, is progressing at a snail’s pace. The foundation stone for the Indoor Stadium at Nivedithanagar to be built under Public Private Participation (PPP) model, was laid by Chief Minster Siddharamaiah and in the presence of then District in-charge…
City cops crack key cases, recover Rs. 1.34 cr. stolen property
August 2, 2023High-end car theft, Hebbal cash robbery, vehicle lifting and chain-snatching cases solved Mysore/Mysuru: In a major recovery, City Police have seized stolen properties worth Rs. 1.34 crore (Rs. 1,34,17,503) by cracking several cases, including the robbery that took place on July 26, 2023, near a bank in Hebbal Industrial Area and high-end car theft racket…
Think20 delegates marvel at beauty of Mysore Palace
August 2, 2023To witness Palace illumination from 8.15 pm to 8.45 pm and Police Band performance tonight; no public entry Mysore/Mysuru: The G20’s Think20 summit delegates who are in Mysuru city for deliberations embarked on an enriching visit to the majestic Mysore Palace last evening. A warm and traditional welcome was accorded to over 180 delegates by…
India believes in a world that is inclusive: Dr. S. Jaishankar
August 2, 2023External Affairs Minister speaks to G20’s Think20 Summit delegates at ‘Virtual Town Hall’ Mysore/Mysuru: External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar said that India has been able to focus attention on the most pressing challenges faced by humanity, during its G20 Presidency. “Emphasis has been laid on Mission LIFE for empowering climate-friendly lifestyles, addressing the challenge…















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