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…
Decaying tree poses danger near entrance of MUDA
February 29, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: In a concerning development near the main entrance of the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA), a decaying tree stands perilously by the roadside, presenting a potential hazard to passersby. Local residents have raised alarms over the deteriorating condition of the tree, which leans precariously due to recent bouts of strong winds. The looming threat…
Five-day Theatre Fest begins
February 29, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Abhiyenthararu’s 5-day National Theatre Fest was inaugurated by noted playwright and littérateur Prof. K.Y. Narayanaswamy and former Chairman of Kannada Development Authority (KDA) Prof. S.G. Siddaramaiah at Mini Theatre in Kalamandira yesterday. Addressing the gathering, Swamy said: “Theatre is the medium that wakes up society from slumber, being in a state of oblivion and…
LS polls: Preventive cases against rowdy-sheeters
February 29, 2024Close watch on influx of arms and ammunitions, cash transactions, high-interest lending activities Mysore/Mysuru: Amidst the escalating verbal clashes among political parties in anticipation of the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections and their concerted efforts to sway voters even before the official announcement of election dates, the Mysuru City and District Police have embarked on a…
CM to tour Hassan and Mysuru on Mar. 1, 2
February 29, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will tour Hassan and Mysuru districts on Mar.1 and 2. The CM will leave Bengaluru from HAL Airport at 10 am tomorrow and will land at Bhuvanahalli in Hassan taluk at 11 am, following which he will inaugurate the Shopping Complex built in ward 25 of Hassan CMC. Later, he will…
ZP CEO tells babus to check child labour
February 29, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Zilla Panchayat (ZP) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) K.M. Gayathri has directed officers to take stringent action within the ambit of law to curb the practice of child labour. She was speaking during a meeting of District Executive and Task Force Committee organised by Department of Labour and Balakarmika Yojana Society at Zilla Panchayat auditorium…
Roots and Tuber Festival at Nexus Centre from Mar. 1 to 3
February 29, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Sahaja Samrudha in association with Nexus Centre City, has organised a Roots and Tuber Festival at Nexus Centre City, Nazarbad, Mysuru, from Mar. 1 to 3 between 11 am and 10 pm. The Festival serves as a platform to celebrate our agricultural heritage, promote food diversity and foster community resilience in the face of…
Panache – The Fashion Edit
February 29, 2024Panache will unveil an exciting array of clothing brands, each known for its distinct style and expert craftsmanship on the 1st and 2nd of March at Hotel Southern Star, Vinoba Road, Mysuru. This expo, to be held between 11 am and 8.30 pm, reflects the vision and dedication of organisers Nishat Mohsin and Misba Umrean….
Akademi Ratna Award for Veena exponent Prof. R. Visweswaran
February 29, 2024New Delhi: Renowned Veena exponent of Mysuru Prof. R. Visweswaran has been chosen for the prestigious Akademi Ratna Fellowship Award of Sangeet Natak Akademi. The Award carries a purse of Rs. 3 lakh. Sangeet Natak Akademi announced Akademi Ratna Awards, Akademi Awards for 2022-23 and Ustad Bisimilla Khan Yuva Puraskar for 2022-23 on Tuesday. While…
District office-bearers for BJP Morchas and Mandals appointed
February 29, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: District (Rural) BJP President L.R. Mahadevaswamy has appointed office-bearers for different Mandals and Morchas of the party in the district. Mandal Presidents: Shivakumar (Satyaraj) for T. Narasipur Mandal, Kantaraju for Hunsur Rural Mandal, T.D. Narayan for Hunsur City, Rajendra for Periyapatna, Siddaraju for Nanjangud Town, H.M. Kendagannappa for Nanjangud Rural, Shambhegowda for H.D. Kote,…















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