Mysuru: Even as the over a century old University of Mysore (UoM) is facing a severe financial crunch, a city Advocate said that he has filed a complaint with the Lokayukta accusing the UoM authorities of grave irregularities in the procurement of furniture and CCTV cameras for the University. Addressing a press meet here recently, …
Ayub Khan strived for making Mysuru ‘Clean City’
May 28, 2025Mysuru: The Mysuru District (Rural) Congress felicitated Karnataka Exhibition Authority (KEA) Chairman Ayub Khan, who is also a former city Mayor, at a programme organised at the KEA premises in Exhibition Grounds on Sunday. Speaking on the occasion, Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre said that the annual Dasara event at Mysuru attracts lakhs of people from…
BAI Mysore fetes artisans
May 28, 2025Construction workers play games, get ticket to cinema Mysuru: Builders’ Association of India (BAI), Mysore Centre, had organised May Day celebrations on a grand scale with the participation of more than 220 construction workers and their family members. The day began with a sports meet organised at Maharshi Public School Grounds. Later, the artisans were…
Two-day International Conference on Molecular Medicine begins
May 28, 2025Mysuru: The two-day International Conference on ‘New Challenges and Innovations in Molecular Medicine’ (NCIMM-2025), organised by the Department of Studies in Chemistry and Department of Studies in Organic Chemistry of University of Mysore (UoM), marking the 70th birthday of former UoM and KSOU Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.S. Rangappa, began at Vijnana Bhavan in Manasagangothri campus here…
Advocate seeks recall of Dr. Saleem as acting DG&IGP
May 28, 2025Bengaluru: Advocate Sudha Katwa has written to Chief Secretary of the Government to withdraw the order issued on May 21 appointing Dr. M.A. Saleem as the In-charge DG and IGP. Advocate Katwa has cited Supreme Court (SC) order, according to which there is no provision to appoint DG and IGP on a temporary basis. While…
HC Judge inaugurates renovated Moot Court at JSS Law College
May 28, 2025Mysuru: High Court Judge Justice E.S. Indiresh inaugurated the renovated Moot Court at JSS Law College, Kuvempunagar in the city recently. In his address, Indiresh said, ‘Along with studies, the Moot Court provides a professional experience to the students, being a perfect platform for the students to understand the judiciary system and the way of…
CBSE Class 10 board exam to be held twice a year from 2026
May 28, 2025New Delhi: To create a stress-free learning environment, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced that the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct Class 10 Board Examinations twice a year from 2026. Speaking at an Education Conclave recently, the Minister said: “This move aims to mitigate exam-related stress among students and is a key…
The Armchair Political Commentator: Expert in Everything, Master of Nothing
May 28, 2025By Dr. R. Balasubramaniam We all know them. We’ve seen them. In fact, we can’t not see them. They are everywhere — on TV panels, YouTube debates, podcasts, social media threads and increasingly, in your uncle’s forwarded WhatsApp videos. They are the modern-day philosophers of our fractured democracies: the Armchair Political Commentators. Armed with a…
Dangerously overloaded goods vehicle
May 28, 2025Sir, On May 23, a small goods carrier was seen dangerously overloaded on Hunsur Road. The vehicle was carrying a load haphazardly tied and stacked to nearly twice its height, significantly exceeding safe limits and posing a serious risk to other road users. Despite passing multiple junctions where Traffic Police are usually stationed, the vehicle…
Actor Anant Nag receives Padma Bhushan Award
May 28, 2025President Droupadi Murmu presenting Padma Bhushan Award to veteran Kannada actor and former Minister Anant Nag during the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi yesterday.















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