Mandya: Denouncing the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu from the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) and Kabini Dams despite the prevailing water scarcity in the region, a gathering of over 500 BJP activists, including MPs, MLAs and various individuals, staged a protest in Mandya this morning. Forgoing the earlier planned location of Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway,…
Touts divert tourists from Palace to shopping areas
August 21, 2023Provide misleading information to visitors that Mysore Palace is closed for rituals Mysore/Mysuru: The illustrious Mysore Palace, renowned for its Indo-Saracenic grandeur and rich history, confronts a formidable challenge from a set of people. This network disseminates false information, ensnaring inquisitive tourists and marring their experiences. With an annual influx of approximately 3.5 million tourists,…
Stray dogs bite three tourists at KRS Dam
August 21, 2023Operation begins to catch canines; stalls selling non-veg food reason for dog numbers to increase say officers Srirangapatna: The picturesque Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam and Brindavan Gardens, a popular tourist destination, is plagued by stray dog menace. Last evening, over three tourists sustained bite and scratch injuries and one of the dogs, provoked by…
Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar visits Gruha Lakshmi Scheme launch venue
August 21, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: With the State Government set to launch its ambitious ‘Gruha Lakshmi’ scheme in the city on Aug. 30, Women and Child Welfare Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar, accompanied by officials and elected representatives, visited the sprawling Maharaja’s College Grounds, the venue of the launch and reviewed the preparations on Sunday. Earlier speaking to press persons after…
Artists protest against atrocities on women through paintings
August 21, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Condemning atrocities on women across the country, a few artists took to paint and brush to register their protest during the workshop on drawing the portraits of Sowjanya, organised by the Federation of Progressive Organisations in front of Kukkarahalli Lake Gate yesterday. The event was inaugurated by city-based artist Badal Nanjundaswamy by writing ‘Justice’…
Ex-servicemen to get treatment at discounted charges at Kamakshi Hospital
August 21, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Marking Independence Day celebrations, the city’s Kamakshi Hospital will be providing treatment at discounted charges to Ex-servicemen, said the Hospital’s Managing Trustee Dr. M. Mahesh Shenoy. He was speaking after inaugurating the programme to honour 77 Ex-Servicemen and brave women, organised under the joint aegis of Media TV, Builders Association of India (BAI) and…
Three-day CAVA Mela begins
August 21, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The three-day annual CAVA Mela-2023, an art expo organised by the Government-run Chamarajendra Academy of Visual Arts (CAVA) began at the CAVA premises in Siddarthanagar here this morning. Noted visual artist and writer Suresh Jayaram and artist Indu Antony jointly inaugurated the Expo by cutting the tape. The Expo, organised by Kuncha Kavya Cultural…
MoU for cyber security centre of excellence
August 21, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Information Sharing and Analysis Centre (ISAC), Mysuru’s inaugural Cyber Security Institute, has partnered with multinational IT firms Apar People World and Otomeyt World, headquartered in Bengaluru. This collaboration’s objective is to establish a centre of excellence for cyber security both in Bengaluru and globally. India holds the unfortunate rank of the second most susceptible…
Blood donation camp held
August 21, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Minhaj Welfare Foundation (MWF) is a global humanitarian aid organisation committed to supporting the poor and needy in marginalised communities by ensuring their basic human rights, providing children access to basic healthcare and promoting sustainable socio-economic development in communities. A free medical camp and blood donation camp was recently organised at Sahara School for…
Ethical usage of ChatGPT can aid academics, learning
August 21, 2023Special lecture on OpenAI’s tool and its impact on academic writing, limitations Mysore/Mysuru: ChatGPT has the potential to revolutionise the realms of education, research and academia owing to its advanced natural language processing capabilities, according to the insights shared by Prof. Shalini R. Urs, former Professor of Library and Information Science at the University of…















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