Mysore/Mysuru: A racket involving six persons, including a woman from Mysuru city, has allegedly cheated a 37-year-old businessman from Hubballi-Dharwad of Rs. 25 lakh under the pretext of facilitating a whopping Rs. 25 crore hand loan. Acting on a complaint lodged by Harsha Hubballi on Mar. 9, Mysuru South Police (Mysuru Rural Police) filed a…
Duplin Complex row: Public hearing on Mar. 18 to start eviction procedure
March 14, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: A public hearing will be held on Mar. 18 to initiate eviction proceedings against tenants who have allegedly occupied shops illegally at Duplin Complex in Shivarampet, said Mysuru Development Authority (MDA) Commissioner K.R. Rakshith. Speaking to reporters, Rakshith said that under the Karnataka Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1974, conducting a public…
Stadium plan at KSIC land in T. Narasipur revoked: Formal word on return of land by DYES awaited
March 14, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Following the announcement made by Sericulture Minister K. Venkatesh in the Assembly recently to drop the proposal for constructing a stadium on land belonging to the Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation (KSIC) Filature Factory at Bhyrapura in T. Narasipur, the process has begun to withdraw the land earlier allotted to the Department of Youth Empowerment…
Mysuru Travel Mart at JCAC from June 5 to 7
March 14, 2026Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat invited to inaugurate event Mysore/Mysuru: The fifth edition of the Mysuru Travel Mart will be held from June 5 to June 7 at the Jagannath Centre for Art and Culture (JCAC) in Mysuru. Organised by the Mysuru Travels Association in collaboration with the Karnataka Tourism Department, Hotel Owners’ Association…
‘Use social media with utmost caution’
March 14, 2026NHRC Chairman Justice V. Ramasubramanian in city Mysore/Mysuru: “Social media must be used very cautiously and with alertness,” opined National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Chairman Justice V. Ramasubramanian, also a former Supreme Court Judge. He was delivering a talk on the subject ‘Privacy, Technology and Surveillance: The Future of Human Rights in the Digital Era’…
Tusker captured in Kodagu, released into wild at Bandipur
March 14, 2026Siddapura (Kodagu): In some relief for coffee planters, estate workers and the general public in the Siddapura, Guhya and surrounding areas in Kodagu district, the Forest officials yesterday captured a wild tusker that had killed coffee planter Ganapathy (Gappu) at Siddapura. According to villagers and officials, the tusker had killed three people in the region, …
Talks on Iran War, Strategic Aspects at MOF tomorrow
March 14, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Mysore Open Forum (MOF) has organised a talk on the topic ‘The War on Iran – Military Aspects’ by Maj. Gen. S.G. Vombatkere and another talk on ‘Political and Strategic Aspects’ by Ravi Joshi, Retd. Joint Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India, on Mar. 15 at 10.30 am at Kalpa Kshetra Auditorium, Vijayanagar 4th…
BJP names panel members for MLC polls
March 14, 2026Bengaluru: Gearing up for the forthcoming Legislative Council polls for 4 Legislative Council seats from Teachers and Graduates Constituencies and By-elections to Davangere (South) and Bagalkot Assembly Constituencies, the BJP has named several party leaders from old Mysuru region as in-charge for these elections. Former Mysuru-Kodagu MP Prathap Simha and former Minister N. Mahesh, who…
Philo Fest: Mr. Philomena and Miss Philomena crowned
March 14, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: St. Philomena’s College (Autonomous), Mysuru, recently celebrated its historic Oak Jubilee Philo Fest 2025-2026 at the College Indoor Stadium in Bannimantap. The day-long event, organised by the Cultural Committee, served as a vibrant showcase of talent, culture and academic community spirit. The festivities commenced with an inaugural dance performance, followed by the competitive Mr….
Sunandaji to speak on ‘Path to Truth’ in city on Mar. 19
March 14, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Sunandaji, the daughter and disciple of the internationally eminent philosopher Swami A. Parthasarathy, will deliver a Vedanta Talk on the topic ‘Path to Truth’ on Mar. 19 (Thursday) between 6 pm and 7.30 pm at the Vedika Hall of Jagannatha Centre for Art & Culture (JCAC) in Vijayanagar, Mysuru. Under Swamiji’s guidance, Sunandaji has…















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