Former PMs P.V. Narasimha Rao & Chaudhary Charan Singh; Scientist M.S. Swaminathan New Delhi: In a series of historic announcements this noon, the Government of India has declared the conferment of the Bharat Ratna, the nation’s highest civilian award, on three distinguished personalities (posthumous) who have made indelible contributions to the country in various fields. …
Tight security for Amit Shah’s Suttur, Mysuru visit on Feb. 10, 11
February 9, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit Mysuru this weekend, during which he will participate in various events. In anticipation of his visit, the Mysuru District Administration and the Police have intensified security measures in accordance with protocol to ensure a smooth and incident-free VVIP visit. Given the heightened alert, Amit Shah…
Software update hits RTOs in Mysuru
February 9, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The annual process of updating the software has hit the smooth functioning of system at Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) across the State from the past ten days, with people returning home disappointed since then. However, there is nothing new in this complaint, as the works come to a standstill at RTOs whenever the process…
Flag Row: Mandya bandh partial
February 9, 2024Mandya: The Mandya city bandh called by Pro-Hindu organisations this morning in protest against the removal of Hanuma Dhwaja from the flag post at Keragodu in Mandya taluk recently and the subsequent violence that erupted over the issue, just got limited to bike rally in the sugar town. Shops, offices and other commercial establishments remained…
Achievers felicitated during Chamaraja Constituency Kannada Sahitya Sammelana
February 9, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The first-ever Chamaraja Constituency Kannada Sahitya Sammelana was held in city yesterday. As part of the meet, a colourful procession was flagged off by Chamaraja MLA K. Harishgowda and former MLC D. Madegowda in front of Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple at the Palace North Gate. The procession, accompanied by a host of folk and cultural…
Amidst uncertainty over ticket, MP Sumalatha meets BJP Chief
February 9, 2024Mandya: Amidst the uncertainty over getting BJP ticket for the Mandya Lok Sabha seat after the party entered into an alliance with the JD(S), Mandya independent MP Sumalatha Ambarish met National BJP President J.P. Nadda and the party’s National General Secretary B.L. Santosh in New Delhi on Thursday, which has led to speculation. With the…
CESC files 27 cases of illegal power connections
February 9, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Sleuths attached to vigilance squad of Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) Limited raided the houses at a private residential layout on the outskirts of the city and filed 27 cases for illegal power connections. It is alleged that, 27 houses at Basava Sagara Layout on Chikkanahalli Main Road in Yelwal had tapped power illegally….
Talk on IT rebate, taxation policy for senior citizens held
February 9, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: An awareness programme was held for senior citizens on optimising income tax relief recently where Chartered Accountant Keshav Dongre delineated various provisions of the Income Tax Act, urging attendees to stay informed. The talk was organised by the Elder Citizens Council in Jayalakshmipuram. Dongre advised seniors with annual incomes below Rs. 7 lakh to…
Journalists undergo health check-up at Jayadeva
February 9, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru District Journalists Association (MDJA) and Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, Mysuru, jointly organised a master health check-up for journalists at Jayadeva Hospital in city recently. Dr. K.S. Sadananda, Medical Superintendent of Mysuru Jayadeva Hospital, inaugurated the medical check-up programme and also examined the health of scribes. Over 200 journalists underwent…
Forest Watcher killed in elephant attack at Saragur
February 9, 2024Villagers express anger over non installation of rail barricades Saragur: A Forest Watcher was killed when a wild elephant attacked and trampled him to death near Kebbepura Tribal Hamlet in the taluk yesterday morning. The deceased is Forest Watcher killed (38), a resident of Kebbepura Tribal Hamlet, who was serving as a Forest Watcher at…
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