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Second PUC exams begin at 49 centres in Mysuru
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Second PUC exams begin at 49 centres in Mysuru

March 1, 2024

Mysore/Mysuru: Second PUC exams began across the State this morning with several thousands of students appearing for examinations at 49 centres in Mysuru district alone. A total of 34,826 students have enrolled for the exams in Mysuru including freshers, repeaters and those who have taken up exams privately. Students from 261 PU colleges in the…

Jayaprakash Hegde Panel submits caste census report to State Govt.
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Jayaprakash Hegde Panel submits caste census report to State Govt.

March 1, 2024

Bengaluru: After months of dithering and political speculation, the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes, led by its Chairman K. Jayaprakash Hegde, finally  submitted the Socio-Economic and Education Survey report, commonly called ‘caste census,’ to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in sealed boxes in Bengaluru on yesterday afternoon. Commission Chairman Jayaprakash Hegde and members met the Chief…

Over 30 bikers skid after leakage from oil tanker
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Over 30 bikers skid after leakage from oil tanker

March 1, 2024

Mysore/Mysuru: Several two-wheeler riders experienced skidding incidents on New Sayyaji Rao Road near Bamboo Bazaar this morning due to oil spillage from a tanker. Eyewitnesses and Police officials attributed the spill to a leakage in the tanker that was traversing the road earlier in the morning. Reports indicate that over 30 riders, travelling at speed…

6 arrested for stabbing Cop in a moving train
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6 arrested for stabbing Cop in a moving train

February 29, 2024

Despite being injured, Railway Constable pins down 2 of the accused in Maddur Mysore/Mysuru: The Government Railway Police (GRP) sleuths have arrested a six-member gang, all in their twenties, for stabbing a Constable aboard a moving train between Mysuru and Bengaluru. Remarkably, despite being injured and bleeding, the Constable pursued and caught hold of the…

Second PU exam from tomorrow
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Second PU exam from tomorrow

February 29, 2024

Over 34,000 students to write exam in district; exam to be held in 26 centres across city Mysore/Mysuru: The Second PU exam (2023-24) of State Board will be held across the state and the district from tomorrow (Mar.1) to Mar.22 and the District Administration has geared up for the smooth conduct of the exam. In…

KERC slashes power tariffs after 16 years
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KERC slashes power tariffs after 16 years

February 29, 2024

Domestic, industrial consumers to benefit from reduction ahead of Lok Sabha Elections Bengaluru: In a major relief for consumers across Karnataka, the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) announced a significant reduction in electricity tariffs for consumers using more than 100 units per month. This decision marks the first reduction in tariffs in 16 years, offering…

Echo of ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ slogans at Vidhana Soudha after RS elections: Statewide protests erupt
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Echo of ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ slogans at Vidhana Soudha after RS elections: Statewide protests erupt

February 28, 2024

Bengaluru/Mysuru: High drama unfolded in Karnataka this morning as the BJP accused certain members of the Congress party of chanting ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ slogans at the Vidhana Soudha yesterday following the election of Syed Nasir Hussain as a Rajya Sabha (RS) member. Protests erupted across the State, including at the Legislative Assembly, Legislative Council and the…

Amidst deficit rainfall, dry spell: Bandipur wildlife finds hope in solar borewells, Mangala Dam
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Amidst deficit rainfall, dry spell: Bandipur wildlife finds hope in solar borewells, Mangala Dam

February 28, 2024

By M.T. Yogesh Kumar In the light of a rainfall deficit and persistent drought conditions, ponds, lakes and other small water bodies within the Bandipur Tiger Reserve are experiencing a notable decline in water levels, adversely affecting the resident wildlife. To address this pressing issue, authorities have activated 57 solar borewells and water is being…

Hearing Ranganath and seeing Manjunath at Kalamandira: Some stray thoughts
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Hearing Ranganath and seeing Manjunath at Kalamandira: Some stray thoughts

February 28, 2024

People who retire from government service rarely make news unless they retire from a high profile job or distinguish themselves by doing something extraordinary while in service. Otherwise, their names will appear in newspapers, if at all, when they pass away. In recent times in Karnataka one of the government servants who has retired as…

Flights from Mysuru only to Hyderabad and Chennai
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Flights from Mysuru only to Hyderabad and Chennai

February 27, 2024

Flights to Goa, Kochi, Belagavi, Hubballi and Kalaburagi cancelled Mysore/Mysuru: Barring two destinations, the air connectivity to most of the routes from Mysore Airport at Mandakalli has been withdrawn by the operators, severely inconveniencing frequent fliers, mainly businessmen. Speaking to Star of Mysore, Director of Mysore Airport J.R. Anup said: “Except for IndiGo flights being…

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