Mysuru: Former MP Prathap Simha has once again lashed out at District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa for claiming that Tipu Sultan laid the foundation for KRS Reservoir. Speaking to reporters in Mysuru yesterday, Simha ridiculed the Minister’s remarks. Challenging Mahadevappa to explain the basis of his statement, Simha asked, “Who prepared Detailed Project Report (DPR)…
SDPI defends Minister’s remarks on Tipu
August 7, 2025Mysuru: SDPI State President Abdul Majeed has defended District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa’s remarks on Tipu Sultan’s connection to KRS Reservoir, clarifying that the Minister never claimed Tipu built the dam. “He merely stated that Tipu laid the foundation for a Dam across Cauvery,” Majeed said, accusing BJP leaders of misrepresenting the Minister’s statement and…
Markets bustle as city readies for Varamahalakshmi Vrata
August 7, 2025Mysuru: With the onset of ‘Shravana’ month in the Hindu calendar, preparations have begun in Hindu households for the series of upcoming festivals. Among them is the Varamahalakshmi Vrata, dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi — the deity of wealth, prosperity and well-being. The ritual is observed to seek her blessings for the family’s health, longevity and…
V. Sreenivasa Prasad was a model politician: Minister K. Venkatesh
August 7, 2025Mysuru: Animal Husbandry Minister K.Venkatesh said that former Union and State Minister V. Sreenivasa Prasad, who had served as Chamarajanagar MP many times,was a straight forward person and committed politician who can be a model to present crop of politicians. He was speaking at the 78th birth anniversary of V. Sreenivasa Prasad organised under the…
‘Impose additional cess on petrol, diesel for welfare of unorganised sector’
August 7, 2025Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has been requested to impose an additional cess of 50 paise to Re. 1 on petrol and diesel for the welfare of workers in unorganised sector, said Labour Welfare Minister Santosh Lad, here yesterday. Speaking after inaugurating awareness programme and distribution of smart cards for workers of unorganised sector organised by…
Centre committed to develop Centre for Classical Kannada Studies: MP
August 7, 2025Mysuru: Union Minister of State for Education Dr. Sukanta Majumdar has assured that the Central Government remains fully committed to the comprehensive development of the Centre of Excellence for Classical Kannada (CESCK), located in Mysuru, the cultural capital of Karnataka. This was conveyed by Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar. Responding to a detailed question…
Drishya-Kathana at Suruchi Rangamane: Display of drawings by Anil Kumar Jagaluru
August 7, 2025Mysuru: As part of Kalasuruchi’s Drishya-Kathana edition, Anil Kumar Jagaluru’s Pencil Sketch will be exhibited along with the stories around those photos at Suruchi Rangamane in Kuvempunagar in city tomorrow (Aug. 8) at 6.30 pm. Smitha Shivaswamy and George Supreeth, Co-Founders of Nabachika Foundation (a non-profit that works in the area of citizen arts), will…
Investiture Ceremony of Kodagu Model School
August 7, 2025Mysuru, Aug. 7- The Investiture Ceremony of Kodagu Model School, promoted by Sri Kavery Kodava Association – Mysuru East, was held in the presence of the Management Council recently. The meet was declared open by showering of flowers followed by release of pigeons, symbolising peace, hope and new beginning. Students performed march-past. The stage programme…
Varamahalakshmi festive offers at Bhima Jewels
August 7, 2025Mysuru: City’s Bhima Jewels, on the occasion of Varamahalakshmi and the auspicious month of Shravana, is offering festive discount offers till Aug. 17 at its showroom. The showroom is offering a flat 30 percent off on making charges of gold jewellery; up to 30 percent off per carat on Diamond Jewellery and a flat 30…
Parent Craft-2025: Manipal Hospital helps parents-to-be navigate parenthood with confidence
August 7, 2025Mysuru: Manipal Hospital’s Manipal Health Summit – Parent Craft event, which was held recently, proved to be an empowering and informative experience for expectant parents and their families. The expert-led session, designed to guide parents through their pregnancy and beyond, aimed to foster informed, confident parenting through access to the latest medical expertise and holistic…















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