Bengaluru: Karnataka Government has banned the use of plastic at 36,000 temples across the State coming under Muzrai Department. While, the ban on plastic was announced on Aug. 15, the initiative to create awareness was launched yesterday at the Dodda Ganapathi Temple at Basavanagudi. The awareness programme was launched by Muzrai Minister Ramalinga Reddy in…
Union Government has failed to protect the interests of construction workers
August 18, 2025Procession marks Second District Convention of construction workers in city Mysore/Mysuru: Accusing the Union Government of failing to protect the interests of construction workers, Karnataka State Construction and Other Workers Federation President Balakrishna Shetty alleged that the Centre is out to destroy Construction Workers Welfare Board. He was speaking at the Second District Convention of…
Unseen Hazards: What Can Go Wrong Before You Buy That Used Car
August 18, 2025Beneath the polished exterior and attractive price tag of a used car, there can be a labyrinth of potential issues and these can remain undetected until after you’ve handed over the money. The only way to protect yourself is to understand these unseen hazards before you buy the car. You can conduct a vehicle inspection…
‘Nudi Namana’ at Ganabharathi
August 18, 2025‘Nudi Namana’ to late doctor and musician Dr. S. Vijayaraghavan has been organised at Ganabharathi in Kuvempunagar today (Aug. 18) from 6 pm to 6.45 pm. Senior musician H.K. Narasimhamurthy, Mysore Nagaraj, Neeraja Achyuta Rao and others will speak. It will be followed by ‘Nada Namana,’ a veena concert by R.K. Padmanabha, accompanied by S….
Contour Road – Adi Pampa junction is a danger zone
August 18, 2025Sir, The junction of Contour Road and Adi Pampa Road, although narrow, witnesses heavy traffic every day. A little bit of engineering and redesign could vastly improve the driving experience and ease congestion on this stretch. Adding to the problem are large stones placed on either side of the road, posing extreme danger to motorists….
Dasara Sports from Sept. 22 to 25
August 18, 2025Taluk-level sports to be held before Aug. 25; District-level events by Sept. 1 and Divisional-level by Sept. 10 Mysore/Mysuru: Dasara Sports Meet this year will be held from Sept. 22 to 25 at Chamundi Vihar Stadium in Nazarbad, stated a press release from the Commissioner, Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES). Accordingly, the Taluk-level…
KSCA Maharaja Trophy 2025: Bengaluru Blasters end Mangaluru Dragons’ undefeated run
August 18, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Mangaluru Dragons finally met their match at the ongoing KSCA Maharaja Trophy T20 Tournament-2025 as L.R. Chethan’s half-century guided the Bengaluru Blasters to a three-wicket victory over the table-toppers. With the match reduced to 19 overs a side, Lochan Gowda and B.R. Sharath provided an explosive start to lift the Dragons to 174/6, but…
City’s Pranathi wins gold
August 18, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: City’s wushu prodigy G. Pranathi, a 5th std. student of Police Public School, won a gold medal in the Asmita Khelo India Competition held at Mangaluru District Stadium recently. She has also been selected for Khelo India National Tournament. It may be recalled that Pranathi had won the gold medal in the final of…
CM releases logo of Newspaper Distributors’ State Convention
August 18, 2025The State Convention of the Federation of Karnataka State Newspaper Distributors is scheduled to be held in Mysuru on Aug. 28, in association with Mysuru Newspaper Distributors Welfare Association. Picture shows Chief Minister Siddaramaiah releasing the logo of the convention at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru recently along with CM’s Media Advisor K.V. Prabhakar, Karnataka Union…
Jain community holds silent protest in support of Dharmasthala
August 18, 2025Members of the Digambar Jain community held a silent protest in front of Mahatma Gandhi statue at Gandhi Square in city on Saturday against what they perceive as false and defamatory claims circulating about Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala. The protest was led by Jain Monk 108 Acharya Punyasagar Muni. Jain community leaders Harish Hegde, Suma Dayakar,…













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