Date: February 11th, 2026

Work begins on C&D Waste Plant
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Work begins on C&D Waste Plant

February 11, 2026

Rs. 11 cr. project coming up on 9-acre land at Hanchya-Sathagalli where construction debris can be dumped by year end Mysore/Mysuru: A long-pending Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste Treatment Plant for scientific processing in Mysuru has finally begun taking shape. The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has taken up the project on about nine acres of…

Mysuru-Kushalnagar Railway Line scrapped: MP urges Railway Minister to revive project 
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Mysuru-Kushalnagar Railway Line scrapped: MP urges Railway Minister to revive project 

February 11, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar has urged Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to revive the scrapped Mysuru-Kushalnagar Railway Line project, particularly by initiating land acquisition. In his representation to the Railway Minister, Yaduveer noted that although some procedures have been completed, the project has slowed down or come to a standstill. He emphasised that…

‘Vimukthi’ to check rise in drug menace
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‘Vimukthi’ to check rise in drug menace

February 11, 2026

City Police appeal Mysuru citizens to share info on WhatsApp number 82779-48080 or dial 112 Mysore/Mysuru:  In the wake of increasing drug menace, the City Police have launched a unique drive named  Vimukthi, with a tagline ‘A Step Toward A Drug-Free Mysuru.’ On one hand awareness will be created among the public, school and college…

Students rally in support of ‘Bal Vivah Mukt Abhiyan’ 
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Students rally in support of ‘Bal Vivah Mukt Abhiyan’ 

February 11, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: ‘Bal Vivah Mukt Abhiyan’, a day-long workshop and awareness programme for District and Taluk-level Child Marriage Prohibition officers began at Kalamandira on Hunsur Road in the city this morning. The programme has been jointly organised by the Directorate of Child Protection, Bengaluru, Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (KSCPCR),Bengaluru, Mysuru District Administration,…

Now, Vande Mataram a must before National Anthem
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Now, Vande Mataram a must before National Anthem

February 11, 2026

Ministry of Home Affairs issues new guidelines to compulsorily play or sing six stanzas of National song at all official events and in Schools New Delhi: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) today issued new guidelines with respect to National song ‘Vande Mataram’ making it mandatory that a six stanza-long, 3 minute and 10…

Inter-State burglar arrested
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Inter-State burglar arrested

February 11, 2026

Mahindra Thar SUV worth Rs. 14 lakh seized Mysore/Mysuru: The City Crime Branch (CCB) Police have arrested one of the inter-State burglar gang members, who had burgled a Pet Medical Store in Devaraja Police limits in city and have seized a Mahindra Thar Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) worth Rs. 14 lakh from him. The Police…

Veteran journalist, ex-MLC P. Ramaiah no more
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Veteran journalist, ex-MLC P. Ramaiah no more

February 11, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Veteran journalist and former MLC P. Ramaiah, who was popularly known as ‘Hindu Ramaiah,’ passed away at a private hospital in Bengaluru last night. He was 93. He leaves behind two sons, a daughter, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and host of relatives and friends. Born on Sept. 12, 1933, Ramaiah was a native of Bindenahalli in…

Hi Life bridal fashion showcase opens in city
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Hi Life bridal fashion showcase opens in city

February 11, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru:  Hi Life Brides, one of India’s most premium wedding and luxury fashion exhibitions, was inaugurated this morning, marking the beginning of a grand two-day bridal fashion showcase at the Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel in Mysuru. The exhibition, which will be open today and tomorrow (Feb. 11 and 12) from 10 am to 9 pm,…

CII-Yi’s educational tour for speech & hearing impaired students
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CII-Yi’s educational tour for speech & hearing impaired students

February 11, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: CII-Young Indians (Yi), Mysuru Chapter, had recently organised an educational and cultural exposure tour for students of the Government School for Speech and Hearing Impaired, reaffirming its commitment to inclusion, accessibility and experiential learning. The day-long programme included visits to Chamundi Hill, the Regional Museum of Natural History (RMNH), an industrial visit to Karnataka…

Former State Election Commr. C. Chikkanna passes away
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Former State Election Commr. C. Chikkanna passes away

February 11, 2026

Bengaluru: C. Chikkanna (84), former State Election Commissioner, Founder-Trustee of Krishik Sarvodaya Foundation and a resident of Vijayanagar in Bengaluru, passed away following age-related ailments at a private hospital here yesterday. A 1981 batch IAS Officer, Chikkanna was appointed as the State Election Commissioner in 2002. He leaves behind his wife Kanthamma, children, grandchildren and…

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