Rangayana and Kalamandira decked up for week-long national theatre extravaganza Mysore/Mysuru: The 25th edition of the Bahuroopi National Theatre Festival began at Rangayana Mysuru premises with the inauguration of the Bahuroopi National Film Festival at Bhoomigeeta by renowned writer Baraguru Ramachandrappa this morning. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will formally inaugurate Bahuroopi tomorrow (Jan. 12) at 5.30…
Chain-snatching, burglaries: Mandya Police arrest two from Mysuru
January 11, 2026Gold, silver ornaments worth Rs. 32 lakh seized Mandya: The Mandya District Police have arrested two inter-district criminals from Mysuru, who were involved in bike-borne chain-snatching incidents and house burglaries. Gold and silver ornaments worth Rs. 31.98 lakh, along with two motorcycles, have been seized. Announcing this at a press conference at her office yesterday,…
Governor returns Chamundeshwari Temple Bill, seeks clarifications
January 11, 2026Bengaluru: Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has returned Sri Chamundeshwari Temple Development Authority Bill to the State Government, seeking clarifications. The State Government had forwarded a total of 22 Bills, passed by both the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council, to the Governor for assent. Of these, the Governor has given assent to 19 Bills. However, Sri…
Will Chamundi Hill works overshadow iconic Gopura?
January 11, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Will the ongoing development works atop Chamundi Hill under the Union Government’s Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD), including the proposed construction of a multipurpose activity stage adjacent to the main Gopura of Sri Chamundeshwari Temple, overshadow the iconic structure? The towering Gopura is regarded as the crown jewel of Mysuru. Visible…
Minister inspects Chamundi Hill landslide site, pending wall works
January 11, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa visited Chamundi Hill this morning to inspect repair works at the stretch between the View Point and the Nandi Statue, where heavy rains had triggered major landslides and road collapse. During the inspection, the Minister sought details from officials on the construction of the concrete retaining wall, which…
Fraudsters create Kodagu SP’s fake Facebook account
January 11, 2026Do not respond to friend request, appeal Police Madikeri: Miscreants have created a fake Facebook account of Kodagu District Superintendent of Police (SP) R.N. Bindu Mani and are sending friend requests to the public. Realising this, the Kodagu Police have appealed to the public not to respond or accept any such friend requests. The fake…
Cleanliness drive at Kukkarahalli Lake
January 11, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: As part of preparations for Swachh Survekshan 2025-26, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) had organised a cleanliness drive and children’s drawing competition at Kukkarahalli Lake in city yesterday. The one-hour programme began at 7 am from Kuvempu Vana near the railway gate, where civic volunteers and students collected waste, including plastic and food litter,…
Swachh Survekshan: Sweep Up
January 11, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: With Swachh Survekshan-2026 in the offing, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has resolved to make it to the top in the ranking list across the country. To bolster the efforts towards grabbing the top spot, MCC has planned systematic and effective programmes, appealing active participation of the public to reclaim the top ranking. To…
Agro-based ventures offer viable future for youth, says Minister
January 11, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Noting that it has become increasingly difficult for well-educated youth to secure Government or other suitable jobs, Agriculture Minister N. Cheluvarayaswamy suggested that young people explore agro-based industries and businesses. He was speaking after inaugurating a book release and ‘Vasanthotsava’ felicitation programme jointly organised by Dr. Vasanth Kumar Thimakapura Abhinandana Samiti and Vismaya Book…
Fire mishap at de-addiction centre in Sathagalli
January 11, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Fans, electric cables, almirah, files, clothes, table and a few beds were partially gutted in a fire mishap at a de-addiction centre at Sathagalli in city last evening. The mishap took place at Best Life Foundation, a de-addiction centre, functioning in the second floor of a building, with SBI branch located at the ground…















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