He had cheated 21 people of Rs. 17.9 lakh; bought car for girlfriend, paid for her husband’s heart surgery Pune: The Pune Police have arrested the mastermind behind a series of ATM frauds that have plagued Pune city for nearly three years. Rajiv Prahlad Kulkarni, a 52-year-old resident of Netaji Nagar in Alanahalli Police Station…
Students, teachers launch ‘Save University’ campaign
February 20, 2025Mysuru: The Karnataka State Government’s recent move to shut down nine universities, including those in Mandya, Hassan and Kodagu, has sparked widespread protests from students and teachers, who are demanding a reconsideration of the move. In Hassan, students and teachers organised a protest rally from N.R. Circle to the Deputy Commissioner’s Office, where they staged…
A clear case of political vendetta, says CM’s Legal Advisor
February 20, 2025Bengaluru: Legal Advisor to the Chief Minister and Virajpet MLA, A.S. Ponnanna, has stated that the Lokayukta’s clean chit has proven that the MUDA case was politically motivated and was vendetta. “The CM and others have been proven innocent. The Karnataka High Court has confirmed the transparency of the Lokayukta probe. Is H.D. Kumaraswamy above…
Ramakrishna Hegde suppressed student activism: MLC Vishwanath
February 20, 2025Mysuru: Student movements, which played a vital role in shaping future leaders, were suppressed by former Chief Minister late Ramakrishna Hegde, said MLC A.H. Vishwanath. Speaking at a condolence meeting of Kannada activist M.N. Gopalakrishna, organised by the Kannada Cheluvaligarara Sangha at Patrakarthara Bhavan yesterday, Vishwanath highlighted how various political and social leaders emerged from…
PBS-SPB Musical Nite by V.N. Prasad & Troupe
February 20, 2025The event is in aid of ‘Girl Children atop Chamundi Hill’ under the aegis of Rotary Ivory City Mysuru Mysuru: V.N. Prasad & Troupe have gained eminence over the decades in the city of Mysuru, Chamarajanagar and surrounding regions with their exceptional skills and performance levels. Most of their programmes are in support of ‘Community…
No need of nine more Universities; BJP erred, says KPCC spokesperson
February 20, 2025Mysuru: KPCC spokesperson H.A. Venkatesh has urged the State Government to prioritise students’ interests by shutting down nine Universities established by the previous BJP-led Government, which he alleged were created to auction Vice-Chancellor (VC) posts and embezzle public funds. Addressing a press meet at Patrakarthara Bhavan, Venkatesh accused BJP of hastily establishing new Universities without…
Vid. H.S. Prashanth to present grand classical vocal on Feb. 23
February 20, 2025Mysuru: Sri Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha has organised a Classical Vocal Concert by Vid. Hemmige S. Prashanth on Feb. 23 at 6 pm at the Sabha premises, JLB Road. This Endowment Programme in Memory of B.M. Subbanna is sponsored by Bellur Foundation. Vid. Prashanth will be accompanied on violin by Vidu. Charulatha Ramanujan and Bangalore V….
Memorial Music Concert tomorrow
February 20, 2025Mysuru: Vidu. H.S. Mahalakshmi and Vidu. H.S. Yadugiri Samsmarana Vedike, in association with Ganabharathi, Mysuru, has organised 3rd year music concerts on Feb. 21 in memory of Vidu. H.S. Mahalakshmi and Vidu. H.S. Yadugiri at Veene Seshanna Bhavana, Kuvempunagar. At 5.15 pm, there will be a Karnatak Vocal Music Concert by Vidu. Prithvi Bhaskar, accompanied…
Elected as Bank President, Vice-President
February 20, 2025Mysuru: C.V. Somashekar has been elected unopposed as President and M.N. Mahesh as Vice-President of The Mysore Merchants Co-operative Bank in the election held here yesterday. S. Vasanthkumar was the Returning Officer. They were re-elected as Bank Directors in the polls held on Jan. 19, counting of which was taken up in the first week…
Youths held for smoking ganja
February 20, 2025Mysuru: Metagalli Police have arrested three youths who were smoking ganja at a burial grounds and have seized 13.49 grams ganja and a bike from them. On Feb. 17 at about 11 am, the three youths, who used to take up painting works and work as labourers, were found sitting under a tamarind tree in…















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