The Latest Breaking News from Mysuru

‘Employ manual labor for paddy harvest to save fodder over drought’

With the onset of paddy harvest, farmers in Mysuru are now being persuaded to employ manual labor for harvesting instead of deploying machine harvesters for accruing sufficient fodder quantity.

The Hindu · Nov 24, 2023

LS polls: SVEEP drives take off to encourage electorates to vote

The focus is now on spreading voter awareness as the country is going for the Lok Sabha elections next year. In Mysuru, drives as part of Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) have begun months ahead of the Parliamentary polls.

The Hindu · Nov 24, 2023

Hemophilia Society Foundation Day celebrated in Mysuru

Deputy Commissioner K.V. Rajendra said here on Friday that there was a perceptible decline in the number of blood donors and the trend should be reversed. He was speaking at the 44th Foundation Say of Hemophilia Society which was also an occasion to create patient awareness among the public.

The Hindu · Nov 24, 2023

Two Railway officials in Mysuru division found dead

Two railway personnel commit suicide in Mysuru Division of South Western Railway. Prabhu (45, Chikkajajur, Chitradurga) run over by train at Mysuru station; Arun Kumar Amar (42, Bihar) commits suicide at Kumsi station. Police investigating; Amar due to be relieved on selection for govt job in home state. Arogya Sahayavani…

The Hindu · Nov 22, 2023

After a temporary setback during COVID-19, mulberry silk production in the country bounces back

Mulberry silk production in India has bounced back to 27,654 MT in 2022-23, after a temporary setback due to COVID-19. CSRTI, Mysuru, has developed improved mulberry varieties, bivoltine breeds and double hybrid cocoons, increasing leaf productivity and cocoon yield. These technologies have helped the country reach its current production levels.

The Hindu · Nov 21, 2023

Strengthening party in Old Mysore region among his priorities says Vijayendra

BJP's new State President B.Y. Vijayendra is prioritizing strengthening the party in Old Mysore region. He visited Mysuru and Mandya districts and addressed press and party workers' meetings, emphasizing the importance of winning in Old Mysore region for the BJP to come to power. He also visited the residence of…

The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023

Students demand teachers, better facilities

Mysuru students protest for teaching faculty, access to library, drinking water, toilets, cleanliness in classrooms, and newspapers in library. Memorandum submitted to VC, who promised to look into issues. Subhash, Nitin, Chandrika, Birappa, Abhi, and Maharaja college students present.

The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023

Three drown in KRS backwaters

Tragedy in Mysuru: 3 drown in KRS backwaters. Harish, Jyothi & Nanjunda, part of 15-member group, were fished out by KRS police & Fire & Emergency Services. Bodies shifted to MMC&RI mortuary.

The Hindu · Nov 19, 2023

Vijayendra says his aim is to bring BJP to power after next Assembly polls

B.Y. Vijayendra, newly appointed president of BJP's State unit, aims to win all 28 seats in Karnataka's Lok Sabha elections and return BJP to power in State Assembly. He regrets party's failure to win as many seats as expected in last Assembly elections, but is determined to make Karnataka BJP's…

The Hindu · Nov 19, 2023

Cricket fever keeps people indoors in Mysuru

Mysuru cricket fever grips city as fans stay home to watch World Cup Final. Streets deserted, daily chores done early, flags waved near palace & temple. Rally of youth flagged off by Congress leader Somashekar. Giant LCD TVs installed at Chamundi Vihar Stadium & other districts. Hotels & resorts lure…

The Hindu · Nov 19, 2023