Police acted swiftly, claims Home Minister Dr. Parameshwar
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Police acted swiftly, claims Home Minister Dr. Parameshwar

April 22, 2026

Bengaluru: Commenting on the alleged sexual assault of an American tourist at a homestay in Kodagu, Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwar said in Bengaluru this morning that strict action would be taken in accordance with the law. “Those running establishments, such as homestays, must have proper licences. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are already in place…

SC internal reservation: Special Cabinet meeting on Apr. 24
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SC internal reservation: Special Cabinet meeting on Apr. 24

April 22, 2026

Bengaluru: A large-scale government recruitment push in Karnataka has effectively been put on hold, with over 2.5 lakh vacancies waiting in the pipeline as the State Government moves to resolve the internal reservation framework for Scheduled Castes (SCs). At the heart of the delay is a policy decision that has now become a political and…

Chamarajanagar oxygen tragedy: 25 kin of victims get job
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Chamarajanagar oxygen tragedy: 25 kin of victims get job

April 22, 2026

Chamarajanagar: Ending a five-year fight of the family members of those who lost their lives in oxygen tragedy at the District Hospital, the State Government has accorded Government jobs to majority of 25 relatives of the victims. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar handed over appointment letters to 25 persons recruiting them to…

Trips turn tragic
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Trips turn tragic

April 22, 2026

Two girl students drown at Talakad; one meets watery grave in Muthathi Mysuru/Halagur: In separate incidents two girl students were drowned in River Cauvery at Talakad Nisargadhama in T. Narasipur taluk on Tuesday, while another student drowned at Muthathi in Malavalli taluk, Mandya district on Monday. In the first case, two girl students allegedly met…

‘Practical exposure excels students in taxation’
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‘Practical exposure excels students in taxation’

April 22, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: A workshop on “From Theory to Practice: GST and Direct Tax Hands on Experience” was organised by the PG Department of Commerce at JSS College of Arts Commerce and Science, Ooty Road, Mysuru recently. The programme aimed to provide practical knowledge of the Indian tax system to students. After the inauguration by watering a…

Mysuru Scientist appointed to FSSAI’s top National Committee
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Mysuru Scientist appointed to FSSAI’s top National Committee

April 22, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: The Union Government has appointed Prof. P. Hariprasad of Mysuru to a high-level committee under the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Rapid Analytical Food Testing. He is among nine experts selected from across the country. Currently, a Professor at the Centre for Rural Development and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology,…

Retired Professor Lakshmi Rangaswamy passes away
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Retired Professor Lakshmi Rangaswamy passes away

April 22, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Prof. Lakshmi Rangaswamy (75), retired Professor at Teresian College and a resident of Alanahalli Layout, passed away following a heart attack on Monday night in city. She leaves behind her husband retired Police Officer J.B. Rangaswamy, son Deepak Jebar, daughter Divya Jebar and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites will be held…

Former Assembly Speaker to inaugurate 3-day Conference
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Former Assembly Speaker to inaugurate 3-day Conference

April 22, 2026

Silver Jubilee of State Political Science Teachers Assn. Mysore/Mysuru: A three-day 21st Conference and Silver Jubilee celebrations of Karnataka State Political Science Teachers Association has been organised under the joint aegis of Department of Studies in Political Science and Public Administration, University of Mysore, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Research and Extension Centre, Department  of Studies in…

Alcohol strength-based liquor tax system on cards
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Alcohol strength-based liquor tax system on cards

April 22, 2026

Tax on alcoholic beverages set to be based on their actual alcohol content Bengaluru: Karnataka is set to overhaul its liquor taxation system, proposing a shift from the existing bottle-based structure to one linked to alcohol strength. This move could reshape pricing across categories, from beer to whisky. In a draft notification issued under amendments…

35th Brahmothsava at Sri Krishna Temple from Apr. 23 to 29
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35th Brahmothsava at Sri Krishna Temple from Apr. 23 to 29

April 22, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Sri Krishna Seva Samithi Charitable Trust, Gokulam 3rd Stage, has organised 35th Brahmothsava at its Sri Krishna Temple from Apr. 23 to 29. On this occasion, Sudarshana Homa, Kalyanothsava,  Rathotsava will be conducted along with cultural events. On May 3 at 6.30 pm, a dance programme will be held and noted danseuse Dr. Vasundhara…

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