Mysore/Mysuru: In a significant step towards inclusive public transport, Transport Minister R. Ramalinga Reddy yesterday inaugurated the operation of sound-responsive buses equipped with ‘Dhwani Spandana’ devices designed to assist visually challenged passengers. The launch was held at the Mysuru City Bus Stand, where the Minister flagged off the first set of buses featuring this accessibility-focused…
Shakti hits a new milestone
July 15, 2025CM issues 500th crore ticket to a lady passenger Bengaluru: Shakti, one of the five Guarantee Schemes of the State Government, that provides free travel facility to women passengers in the State-owned Road Transport Corporations buses, set a new milestone yesterday, with 500th crore ticket. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah symbolically issued the 500th crore ticket to…
CITB & Nalwadi Convention Halls in Hebbal rendered useless
July 15, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The Kalyana Mantapa (Community Hall) built by the City Improvement Trust Board (CITB) and the Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar Convention Hall constructed by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) — recently rebranded as Mysuru Development Authority (MDA) — at Hebbal have both fallen into disuse, turning what was envisioned as a public-friendly infrastructure into neglected…
PFA Mysore conducts anti-rabies vaccination drive across city
July 15, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: People For Animals (PFA) in association with Acalvio Technologies Pvt. Ltd., conducted a citywide anti-rabies vaccination drive, administering life-saving shots to 169 dogs and 12 cats across various localities in Mysuru. The drive, held on July 12, aimed not only to vaccinate animals but also to raise public awareness about the importance of anti-rabies…
MP meets Home Minister, raises issue of Bangladeshi migrants in Kodagu
July 15, 2025New Delhi: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Monday to discuss comprehensive development plans for the Constituency and raise key concerns affecting the region. Wadiyar expressed concern over the increasing presence of illegal Bangladeshi migrants in Kodagu and requested prompt action from the Home Ministry…
Chamaraja MLA launches Rs. 4 cr. works
July 15, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Chamaraja MLA K. Harishgowda has said that he is committed for the overall development of his Constituency and hence development works have been started on a priority basis at various parts of the Assembly segment. The MLA was speaking after inaugurating the drainage and footpath works near Mathrumandali School at Ward No. 22 recently….
Wadiyars visit Nanjangud Temple
July 15, 2025Nanjangud: Erstwhile Mysore Royal family Member Pramoda Devi Wadiyar, accompanied by her daughter-in-law and grandsons, visited the famed Srikanteshwara Temple at Nanjangud yesterday evening and offered special prayers to the deity. She also took part in the Mummadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar Jayanti celebrations at the temple. After seeking the blessings of the deity, she launched the …
Tiger deaths at M.M. Hills: DCF Chakrapani suspended
July 15, 2025Bengaluru: The Karnataka Government has suspended M.M. Hills Wildlife Division Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF) Y. Chakrapani for dereliction of duty and negligence in the case of the unnatural death of a tigress and her four cubs at M.M. Hills Wildlife Sanctuary in Chamarajanagar on June 26. Following this, Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre, on July…
Sadhana Samavesha on July 19: Congress gears up for mega convention in Mysuru
July 15, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Former MLA M.K. Somashekar has called upon Congress workers to actively participate and ensure the grand success of the upcoming ‘Sadhana Samavesha’ — a convention aimed at showcasing the achievements of the Congress Government over the past two years — and the induction ceremony of new Youth Congress office-bearers. The ‘Sadhana Samavesha’ is scheduled…
Justice Vibhu Bakhru appointed Chief Justice of Karnataka HC
July 15, 2025New Delhi: The Union Government on Monday approved the appointment of five new Chief Justices to various High Courts, including Karnataka. Justice Vibhu Bakhru has been named the new Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court and will succeed Acting Chief Justice V. Kameswar Rao. Born on November 2, 1966, in Nagpur, Justice Bakhru completed…















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