The Lokayukta officials will be receiving complaints from the public regarding delay and corrupt practices in Government Offices at various taluks of the district on Feb. 14 from 11 am to 1 pm at the Travellers’ Bulgalow in Saragur taluk, Tahsildar’s Office in Yalandur taluk, Chamarajanagar district and Tahsildar’s Office in Somwarpet taluk of Kodagu…
New ADC P. Shivaraju takes charge
February 11, 2024P. Shivaraju took charge as the new Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) of Mysuru following the transfer of R. Lokanath, who had taken charge as the ADC on Jan. 11, 2023, here yesterday. Shivaraju had earlier served as Additional Regional Commissioner in Mysuru.
Roots and Tuber Festival begins
February 10, 2024Open to public from 10.30 am to 8 pm Mysore/Mysuru: The two-day Roots and Tuber Festival, jointly organised by Sahaja Samrudha and the Rotary Club of Mysore West, commenced this morning at Nanjaraja Bahadur Choultry in city. The festival was inaugurated by N.M. Shaji of Kedaram Tuber Conservation in Wayanad, Kerala. He has distributed over…
Supreme Court hears petition on deleting ‘Secular’, ‘Socialist’ from the Preamble of Indian Constitution
February 10, 2024New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to examine whether the words ‘socialist’ and ‘secular’ could have been inserted in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution in 1976 even though the date of the adoption of the Constitution remained unaltered — Nov. 26, 1949. Hearing a pair of petitions that have sought the deletion…
Revisiting the unscientific humps on Bogadi Road: VC sought, Commissioner ordered, staff implemented
February 10, 2024Now, who should be held accountable for three deaths? Mysore/Mysuru: The heated public discourse surrounding the perceived negligence of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) authorities in installing unscientific speed-breakers near the Main Gate of Manasagangothri, the PG campus of University of Mysore (UoM) on Bogadi Main Road, resulting in the tragic deaths of 3 individuals…
Desi games rule the ground at Suttur Jathra
February 10, 2024Nanjangud: Desi games that were the pick of many earlier is fast fading into oblivion with the people hooked to cell phones and TVs to beat the stress. Traditional games are being organised regularly at Suttur Jathra Mahotsava with the intent of reviving them for the good of younger generation. In women’s category, traditional games…
Dutch Nightingales choir hits the right notes
February 10, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Music enthusiasts in Mysuru were treated to a delightful surprise as the renowned youth choir, the ‘Dutch Nightingales’, graced the stage with their rendition of ‘Gimme Some Lovin’ for over 80 minutes last evening. The captivating event took place at the Rani Bahadur Auditorium located within the University of Mysore campus and was organised…
Bergman Triathlon and Duathlon tomorrow
February 10, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The inaugural Bergman Triathlon and Duathlon Mysore will be held tomorrow (Feb. 11) at KRS Backwaters on Anandur Chikkanahalli Road at 6 am. The event is organised by Deccan Sports Club in association with Mysuru District Administration, Department of Tourism and Triathlon Association of Karnataka. The triathlon and duathlon will be flagged off by…
‘I Love Mysuru’ selfie board in English near Palace removed
February 10, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: ‘I Love Mysuru,’ a selfie board in English kept at the parking lot near the North Gate of Mysore Palace, that had turned the eyes of pro-Kannada activists red, was removed by Abhaya, emergency rescue team of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) recently. The selfie board had been kept only a few days ago and…
India to host 71st Miss World pageant
February 10, 2024New Delhi: India will play host to the much awaited 71st edition of Miss World from Feb. 18 to Mar. 9. The announcement was made at press conference attended by the current Miss World Karolina Bielawska (Poland) along with former winners Toni Ann Singh (Jamaica), Vanessa Ponce De Leon (Mexico), Manushi Chhillar (India) and Stephanie…













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