Mysore/Mysuru: Gruha Arogya Scheme, that was launched in Mysuru district this October, by the State Government to take health initiatives to the doorsteps of the people, has produced worrying results so far. In a short span of two months, most people diagnosed, are found to be ailing from blood pressure (BP) and diabetes, two major…
CFTRI begins mission to feed India’s first astronauts
December 9, 2025To deliver Indian-style astronaut food for 2027-28 human spaceflight programme Mysore/Mysuru: The Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru, has embarked on an ambitious mission to craft nutritious, high-quality food for astronauts set to fly in India’s first human spaceflight programme in 2027-28. The project is backed by a special grant from the Council of…
Winter Session begins in Belagavi
December 8, 2025BJP to lay siege to Suvarna Vidhana Soudha tomorrow Belagavi: The 10-day Winter Session of the Karnataka Legislature commenced this morning at the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in Belagavi, opening against the backdrop of an unmistakable power tussle between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his Deputy D.K. Shivakumar (DKS). The political undercurrent was hard to miss, especially…
Varuna election malpractice petition SC issues notice to Siddaramaiah
December 8, 2025New Delhi: The Supreme Court (SC) has issued notices to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and the Election Commission of India on a petition alleging electoral malpractice during the last Assembly elections. The petition, filed by K. Shankar, seeks to nullify Siddaramaiah’s election from the Varuna Assembly Constituency, accusing him of violating election laws. Shankar’s earlier…
Trust seeks heritage display board at Mysore Gardens, Kolkata
December 8, 2025Historic place houses the burial site of Chamarajendra Wadiyar X Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-based Kayaka Prathishtana Trust has urged the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) to permit the installation of a steel display board at Mysore Gardens or Mysore Udyan in Tollygunge — also known as Mahisur Garden — marking the burial site of Chamarajendra Wadiyar X, one…
Mysuru-Kushalnagar National Highway 275: Green nod for Package 2; work to begin tomorrow
December 7, 2025PWD to widen Kushalnagar-Madikeri stretch for smooth connectivity Kushalnagar: The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has granted clearance for the National Highways Authority of India’s (NHAI) 92.3-km Mysuru-Kushalnagar Access-Controlled Highway project, paving the way for the commencement of works on the 22.7-km Package 2 — from Basavanahalli to Periyapatana — beginning tomorrow (Dec. 8). The…
First phase of Vedic Astronomy Observatory opens at Uttanahalli
December 7, 2025Ancient wisdom meets modern vision: Sri Vishwaprasanna Theertha Swamiji Mysore/Mysuru: South India’s first-ever Indian-style Vedic Astronomical Observatory — Vedhashale — modelled on the historic Jantar Mantar observatories of Jaipur, Ujjain and New Delhi, was inaugurated this morning at Bhartiyogadhama, Uttanahalli, by Sri Vishwaprasanna Theertha Swamiji of Udupi Pejawar Adhokshaja Mutt. The Observatory is being developed…
Protocol Room for smooth VIP movement at Chamundi Hill
December 7, 2025Special entry fee of Rs. 1,000 for devotees seeking faster darshan from January 2026 Mysore/Mysuru: Sri Chamundeshwari Development Authority has decided to set up an exclusive Protocol Room for VVIPs and VIPs visiting Chamundeshwari Temple during Nada Habba Mysuru Dasara, Ashada Friday puja and other major occasions — modelled on similar facilities at prominent shrines…
Jantar Mantar now in Mysuru
December 6, 2025Mysuru: Mysuru is preparing to record a landmark achievement in the fields of astronomy, heritage science and traditional knowledge. South India’s first-ever Indian-style astronomical observatory — Vedhashale — modelled on the historic Jantar Mantar observatories of Jaipur, Ujjain and New Delhi, will be inaugurated at Bhartiyogadhama, Uttanahalli, tomorrow (Dec. 7) between 10 am and 1.30…
Advocate, family booked for cheating woman lawyer
December 6, 2025Mysuru: An advocate from Mysuru and five of his family members and associates have been booked by Vijayanagar Police for allegedly deceiving a fellow woman lawyer by promising marriage, establishing physical relations and later backing out after finalising the wedding date. The accused has been identified as advocate Naveen Ponnaiah, along with some of his…















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