Mysore/Mysuru: The tender process for the technical bid to identify a qualified agency for the proposed mega Amusement Park at Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam in Srirangapatna Taluk, Mandya District, closed on Aug. 16. According to official sources from the Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Limited (CNNL), CIR Infrastructure LLP, a US-based company with an operational branch…
‘Cancer no longer a foreign disease’
September 15, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. Vijayalakshmi Deshmane, Padma Shri awardee and retired Director of Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bengaluru, has voiced serious concern over the alarming rise of cancer cases in India, noting that a disease once seen as “foreign” has now become deeply rooted in the country. She was speaking after inaugurating the National Conference on…
State Education Policy focuses on skills and technology: Prof. S.R. Niranjana
September 15, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: “The State Education Policy will focus much on skills enhancement and best use of technology,” said Prof. S.R. Niranjana, Vice-Chairman of Karnataka Higher Education Council and former Vice-Chancellor of Gulbarga University. He was speaking after inaugurating the National Seminar on ‘New trends in Botany’ and 15th All India Conference on Cytology and Genetics organised…
‘Yuva Dasara must showcase local culture, tradition’
September 15, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Former Mayor Sandesh Swamy has urged that Yuva Dasara, an integral part of the annual Dasara celebrations, should serve as a platform to showcase local heritage, tradition and nativity, rather than glorifying foreign culture. “Every year, Rs. 4 to Rs. 5 crore is spent on organising Yuva Dasara. Huge sums — running into lakhs…
Cycle jatha marks Intl. Democracy Day
September 15, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Hundreds of students, aged above 14 years, took part in the cycle jatha jointly organised by the District Administration, Mysuru Zilla Panchayat (ZP) and Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) as part of International Day of Democracy, here this morning. This year, the State Government has announced ‘My Vote My Right’ as the theme for Democracy…
LCIF to provide mobile dental clinic vehicle to JSS
September 15, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) is the global foundation dedicated to empowering Lions and Leos service so that it can bring new possibilities to life together. Worldwide, LCIF grants and special programmes help Lions and Leos realise their inspiring and ambitious service projects. During 2024-25, Lions District 317G with Ln. N. Subramanya as District…
Annual General Body Meeting of Muslim Co-operative Bank held
September 15, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The 110th Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) of The Muslim Co-operative Bank Limited was held at its premises near Old RMC on New Sayyaji Rao Road in city recently. The AGM began with the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran by Hazarath Moulana Qari Inayath ur Rahman Rizvi, Khateeb and Imam of Masjid-e-Aqsa,…
Mysuru-based researchers present e-posters at Jaipur Conference
September 15, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. Devanshi Somaiya, Dr. Raghavi Karnam and Nandini V. Urs, researchers from city-based Public Health Research Institute of India (PHRII), an NGO, took part in the 14th Asia-Oceania Research Organisation in Genital Infection and Neoplasia (AOGIN) National Conference-2025 held at Jaipur in Rajasthan recently and presented e-posters. Dr. Devanshi Somaiya was a panellist for…
Scrap NRI quota in Medical seats: AIDSO
September 15, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Demanding scrapping of NRI (Non-Resident Indian) quota seats in Government Medical Colleges, the AIDSO (All India Democratic Students Organisation) staged a demonstration in front of the Deputy Commissioner’s Office here recently. Addressing the protesters, AIDSO District Secretary Nithin said that the State Government has decided to introduce 15 percent NRI quota seats in Government…
Lok Adalat: 11,293 cases disposed off at City Courts
September 15, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: As many as 11,000 cases were settled at the National Lok Adalat held in the City Courts here on Saturday. The Lok Adalat also saw the reunion of 41 warring couples, who had applied for divorce a few years ago. A total of 11,293 cases out of the 22,678 cases, which were taken up…











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