By A.C. Lakshmana, IFS (Retd.) As a recent death during an elephant fight was reported in the media, I couldn’t help but recall my own adventures with these massive and amazing creatures during the last Khedda in Karnataka. Khedda is the coming together of courage, strategy and intuition to capture the wild elephants. In this…
Symbol of tumultuous political journey from Tihar Jail in Delhi to CM’s gaddi in Karnataka Mysore/Mysuru: For Karnataka Chief Minister-designate D.K. Shivakumar (DKS), his trademark salt-and-pepper beard is more than a matter of appearance. Over the years, it has evolved into a political symbol, closely associated with his long-held ambition to occupy the CM’s chair….
Complaints pour in on MCC Helpline number; Abhaya personnel attend cases speedily Mysore/Mysuru: The thunderstorm accompanied by heavy wind in the district last night, brought many trees down in various parts of the city and rural areas. Barring the damage to public properties, fortunately no casualties were reported. In Mysuru city alone, over 20 tree…
Only one counter for billing, MLC registration and lab sample collection during night hours Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru’s State-run K.R. Hospital continues to grapple with patient service issues. Days after overcrowding in its Emergency Ward drew criticism, patients and their attendants are now complaining of long delays in submitting blood and urine samples for laboratory tests. According…
For years, D.K. Shivakumar was the eternal bridesmaid of Karnataka politics. He was always close to power, always indispensable to the Congress party, but never quite the chosen one. Now, at last, he has arrived at the altar and is set to become the Chief Minister of Karnataka. But… The question is not whether Shivakumar…
Former Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao inaugurates ‘MYHOPE – 2026 Conference on Mysore Hospital Operations and Patient Experience’ Mysore/Mysuru: Former Health and Family Welfare Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said that Mysuru has all the potential to become a Tier-1 Good Quality City in Health Sector. He was addressing the gathering after inaugurating ‘MYHOPE-2026 Conference on…
New Delhi: Outgoing Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has said the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting to elect a new leader is slated to be held at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru tomorrow (May 30). Speaking to media persons at the premises of ITC Maurya Hotel here this noon, Shivakumar said, the timing of CLP…
Mahasankalp Divas on May 31 at Mysore Palace premises Mysore/Mysuru: About 1.20 lakh yoga enthusiasts from 120 yoga centres in city will take part in the International Day of Yoga celebrations on June 21 in Mysuru, said Yoga Federation of Mysuru President D. Srihari, here this morning. Addressing media persons at Patrakarthara Bhavan, he said…
Siddaramaiah says Congress High Command has chosen D.K. Shivakumar as next CM of Karnataka Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah this morning confirmed that he will step down from the post, ending a three-year leadership tussle within the Congress Government and paving the way for Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar (DKS) to take over as the…
Siddu’s trick to keep cool… Mysore/Mysuru: One of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s most recognisable traits during politically tense moments is his habit of whistling, a gesture that has, over the years, come to symbolise his calm and composed political persona. Whether amid crises, internal party turmoil or intense public scrutiny, Siddaramaiah often appears unfazed, using…
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