Mysore/Mysuru: Kannada Book Authority (KBA) Chairman Manasa has expressed plans to enhance readership and attract book enthusiasts during the 2024 Dasara celebrations. Speaking at the release of veteran writer Dr. C.P. Krishnakumar’s (CPK) work ‘Pustaka Samskruti: Bhuvanada Bhagya’ during a programme commemorating ‘World Book Day’ at the District Kannada Sahitya Bhavan in Vijayanagar recently, he…
‘Swaananda Seva Ratna’ Award conferred on Sridhar Dixit
April 30, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: “It is essential to follow the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi and the youths must evolve their careers under the guiding principles of non-violence,” said President of Mysuru District Kannada Sahitya Parishat Maddikere Gopal. He was speaking at a programme, jointly organised by Swaananda Yogashaala & Wellness Centre and Sri Vasudeva Maharaj Foundation, as part…
Mourning: Govt. declares holiday in two districts
April 30, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Following the death of Chamarajanagar BJP MP V. Sreenivasa Prasad on Monday, the Government has declared a public holiday today (Apr. 30) in Mysuru and Chamarajanagar districts. In a notification issued on Apr. 29, H.B. Vijaykumar, Under-Secretary to the Government, said that the Government mourns the death of Chamarajanagar MP Sreenivasa Prasad, who was…
Combating hypertension, diabetes | Research vital to identify optimal treatment system: Dr. S.P. Yoganna
April 30, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. S.P. Yoganna, Chairman of Suyog Hospital in city, emphasised the importance of adopting modern medical practices to effectively manage health conditions such as hypertension (BP) and diabetes. He was speaking after inaugurating the Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme for rural doctors on management of BP and diabetes organised by Suyog Hospital at a…
S.M. Krishna hospitalised
April 30, 2024Bengaluru: Former Chief Minister and former Governor S.M. Krishna has been admitted to a private hospital here on Monday due to ill health. Krishna, who served as Karnataka Chief Minister from 1999 to 2004 and as Maharashtra Governor, was hospitalised at Vaidehi Hospital on Vittal Malya Road in the State Capital on Apr. 22 for…
Stabbed youth succumbs to injuries: Krishnaraja Police take four persons into custody
April 30, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: A 24-year-old youth, who was stabbed multiple times by four persons near 101 Ganapathi Temple at Agrahara on Sunday afternoon and admitted to a private hospital, has succumbed to injuries at the hospital yesterday. Krishnaraja (KR) Police, who had registered a case based on the complaint from the deceased youth’s parents, have taken four…
Three girls among five students meet watery grave at Mekedatu
April 30, 2024Kanakapura: Five students including three girls, who had come on a picnic to Sangama near Mekedatu in the taluk from Bengaluru, met their watery graves yesterday. The five students were playing in Cauvery River at Sangama, when they were caught in the whirlpool and drowned. The deceased students have been identified as Varsha (20), a…
Murugha Mutt Seer surrenders before Chitradurga Court
April 30, 2024Court remands Seer to judicial custody Chitradurga: Murugha Mutt Seer Shivamurthy Murugha Sharanaru, who is facing charges of sexual exploitation of minor girls, surrendered before a Sessions Court at Chitradurga on Monday and has been remanded to judicial custody. The Supreme Court had cancelled his bail recently and directed him to surrender before the Court…
A good book is like having 100 friends: Dr. M.P. Varsha
April 30, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. M.P. Varsha, cultural advisor to Vice-President of Nepal Government, underscored the invaluable role of books in shaping individuals’ lives at different stages. He highlighted how books instil life values in childhood, guide youths away from negative paths, offer solutions in married life and teach older individuals to remain active. Speaking at the World…
EPFO Mysuru RO conducts District Outreach Programme
April 30, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Regional Office, Mysuru, conducted its District Outreach Programme under Nidhi Aapke Nikat 2.0 at Meritor HVS India Limited, Hootagalli Industrial Area, Off Hunsur Road, Mysuru district, yesterday. Muthukumar, President COO, Meritor HVS India Limited and Arkadip Ghosh, HR India, Meritor HVS India Limited, were present as chief guests. B.N….















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