Mysore/Mysuru: Former MUDA Chairman H.V. Rajeev has thanked the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah-led Cabinet for its approval to upgrade Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) to Greater Mysuru City Corporation (GMCC). Addressing the media persons, at Pathrakarthara Bhavan here yesterday, Rajeev said by including Siddalingapura, Chamundi Hill, Naganahalli, Nagawala, Dhanagalli, Beerihundi, Yelwal and Alanahalli gram panchayats, Srirampura, Rammanahalli,…
New office-bearers of CII-Young Indians, Mysuru
November 30, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Priyanka Sridhar has taken over as the Chapter Chair of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) – Young Indians (Yi), Mysuru, for the year 2026 while Shraddha as the Chapter Co-Chair. Priyanka has been closely associated with CII-Yi Mysuru Chapter since 2014. Presently, she is the Chief Strategic Advisor of SVS Group of firms. She…
Philanthropist C.K. Appaiah passes away at 90
November 30, 2025He had donated 14-acre land and Rs. 1 crore to Coorg Institute of Technology, Ponnampet Mysore/Mysuru: Chodumada K. Appaiah, aged 90 years, passed away due to age-related illness yesterday (Nov. 29) at his residence # 706, 80 ft. Road, A-Block, near Triveni Circle, Kanakadasanagar (Dattagalli), Mysuru. A native of Hudoor village in Ponnampet, Kodagu, he…
Writer Mangala Gowri dies at 100
November 30, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Mangala Gowri, popularly known as Mangalamma, a writer, social activist and philosopher, passed away yesterday in city. She was 100. She leaves behind son Narahari, daughter Sharadamani and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill this afternoon, according to family sources. Born on June 22,…
90-year-old goes missing
November 30, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: A nonagenarian woman has gone missing from Varuna Police limits in the taluk. The missing woman is Chikka Hanumakka. She is 5 ft. tall, dark complexioned, thin built, mentally challenged and was wearing a blue saree, red blouse and gold earrings with white stone. Those having any information may contact Varuna Police Station on…
Death of security guard at Manasagangothri: Labour organisations demand justice for family members
November 30, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The recent death of a security guard while on duty at Open Air Theatre in Manasagangothri has triggered protests from trade unions (labour organisations) in city. Following this, trade union leader Chandrashekar Meti has warned of intensifying the protest by staging overnight dharna and also filing a complaint with the Lokayukta on Varsity authorities…
Man sentenced to life for killing wife
November 30, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The 5th Additional District and Sessions Court has sentenced a man to life imprisonment after he was found guilty of murdering his wife. The man, who was convicted, is Kumar, a resident of Honnenahalli village in Periyapatna taluk. Details: Kumar had married Prema of the same village 18 years ago. He used to always…
Unidentified bodies found
November 30, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Varuna Police, on Nov. 24 have found a body of an unidentified man floating in Varuna Lake. The deceased is aged between 35 and 40 years, round faced, well built and was wearing a cream coloured T-shirt and blue shorts. As the body was in the water, it is bloated. The kith & kin…
The Chamundi Hill Jinx
November 30, 2025By Dr. K. Javeed Nayeem, MD Our Chamundi Hill is undoubtedly the most imposing backdrop that lends a very unique and majestic look to our city. Being visible from far and wide and from all directions, its visibility heralds to all our guests and visitors that they have arrived at their destination. And, to the…
World Aids Day on Dec. 1: End AIDS by 2030
November 30, 2025Are we marching in the right direction? Where’s the last mile? By Dr. S.N. Mothi, Chairman & Founder Trustee, Asha Kirana Charitable Trust Hospital & Research Centre, Mysuru World Aids Day 2025 Theme: ‘Moving Beyond’ Every year on 1st December, the world pauses to observe World AIDS Day — a moment to reflect on progress,…















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