Horticulture Department has invited applications from farmers for availing subsidies, benefits and facilities under various schemes — National Horticulture Mission, Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Scheme, Palm Oil Development Scheme, MNREGS & National Krishi Vikas Scheme. Interested can apply to Senior Assistant Director of Horticulture, Zilla Panchayat, Curzon Park, Mysuru, along with necessary documents.
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Skill training
June 19, 2026The National Skill Academy has invited online applications from eligible students studying /passed PUC, Diploma, Engineering, Degree for admission to online software training (e-learning) of 2 to 6 months duration. Interested students can apply through the website: www.nationalskillsacademy.in. For more details, contact Mob: 95058-00050.
Decoding Mythology, Feature Articles
Will Bollywood Rama ignore Shambuka?
June 18, 2026By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist The Ramayana and the Mahabharata reached their final written form around 2000 years ago, exactly when the Dharma-shastra was being coded. There is a Ramayana inside the Mahabharata, known as the Ramopakhyana, narrated by Markandeya Rishi to the Pandavas. In this telling, the role of Brahmin…
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Fencing won’t stop us
June 18, 2026Lalitha Mahal Grounds will be used for parking this Ashada too. It remains under the MDA control despite ownership dispute: Dy. Commissioner Mysuru: The Mysuru District Administration has decided to continue using the Lalitha Mahal Grounds (also called MUDA Grounds) for vehicle parking during the Ashada festival season, despite the property being fenced by members of the erstwhile Mysore Royal Family, who claim ownership of the…
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Jayadeva Hospital sees 20% drop in outpatient footfall
June 18, 2026Mysuru: Following reports and viral videos claiming 11 deaths within 24 hours at Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research on KRS Road, the hospital witnessed a 20 percent drop in outpatient arrivals this morning. However, the number of inpatients remained stable, including in the emergency section, where more than 20 beds have been kept ready and all of them…
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Minister seeks report on 11 patient deaths at Jayadeva
June 18, 2026Mysuru: Medical Education Minister Dr. Sharanprakash R. Patil has ordered a detailed analysis on the deaths of 11 patients within 24 hours at Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research on KRS Road in city. Speaking to reporters after reviewing records and meeting doctors at the hospital yesterday, Dr. Patil said every death must be examined to determine whether it was preventable, identify the underlying causes and suggest measures…
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‘Attempts being made to tarnish Jayadeva’s image’
June 18, 2026Hospital Director Dr. B. Dinesh rejects allegations linking doctor shortage to patient deaths Mysuru: Amid allegations that the absence of doctors led to the deaths of 11 patients at Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research on KRS Road in 24 hours, Hospital Director Dr. B. Dinesh has dismissed the claims, saying attempts are being made to tarnish the image of…
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‘NIMHANS-model hospital to be built at original site’
June 18, 2026Mysuru: The National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) in Mysuru will be constructed in its original place despite opposition from farmers. The NIMHANS-model hospital complex will be constructed on 20 acres of land at Gudumadanahalli village in Varuna Hobli of Mysuru taluk. The land comprises Survey No. 8 (5.05 acres), Survey No. 60 (6.10 acres) and Survey No. 68 (8.25 acres), collectively measuring…
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Echo of Dattagalli restobar fire: Excise Dy.SP among 5 suspended
June 18, 2026Mysuru: Following the major fire accident at a restobar in Dattagalli on June 15, five Excise Department personnel, including a Deputy Superintendent of Excise (Dy. SP) were suspended yesterday on charges of dereliction of duty. Those suspended are Dy.SP H.K. Ramesh, Mysuru Zone-3 Excise Inspector Ashish, Excise Sub-Inspectors Ranganath and Dileep Kumar and Excise Constable Rajesh. The suspension order came in the wake of the visit of Urban…
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Excise DC may be suspended soon?
June 18, 2026Mysuru: Even as Minister Dr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah has recommended the suspension of Mysuru Excise DC S. Nagarajappa following the fatal fire mishap at a restobar in Dattagalli, the officer continues to remain in office, triggering speculation in official circles. Sources said, as per procedure, any disciplinary action against an officer of the Deputy Commissioner rank must be taken by the State Government. It is learnt, an…
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