Mysore/Mysuru: “Cinema has the power to influence minds; use it to enlighten the audience, never to mislead,” said renowned Kannada film actor Srinivas Prabhu, emphasising the profound social responsibility of young film-makers. He was speaking at the inaugural ceremony of Cinerama 2026, 8th National-level Short- Film Festival organised by the Department of Visual Communication (VISCOM),…
Yoga instructor assaulted over car parking
April 13, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: A yoga instructor was allegedly abused and assaulted for parking his car in front of Yoga Bhavan on Ramanuja Road on Apr. 8. A case has been registered at Krishnaraja (KR) Police Station. The yoga instructor, who was assaulted, is 55-year-old G. Ravishankar, a resident of K.R. Mohalla. In his complaint, Ravishankar has stated…
Poacher arrested in Nagarahole
April 13, 2026Bike, torch, knives, plastic bags, other items seized Hanagod: Forest Department officials and staff have arrested a poacher who had entered Veeranahosahalli Range in Nagarahole Tiger Reserve Forest illegally and have seized a bike, torch, knives, plastic bags and other items from him. The arrested poacher is Ramegowda alias Piteelu Rama, a resident of Hindagudli…
Train theft case solved; 23-yr-old accused held
April 13, 2026Gold, cash worth Rs. 3.6 lakh seized Mysore/Mysuru: The Railway Protection Force (RPF), in coordination with the Government Railway Police (GRP), has cracked a passenger theft case involving property worth Rs. 3.6 lakh and arrested the accused. The accused, identified as G.S. Patel (23), was arrested at Shivamogga Railway Station. He is also allegedly involved…
Rider killed after crashing into KSRTC bus
April 13, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: A two-wheeler rider, who had sustained serious head injuries after he rammed into a KSRTC bus from behind and admitted to K.R. Hospital, has succumbed to injuries at the hospital. The accident took place near Bandipalya on Nanjangud Road yesterday and the deceased has been identified as Raghavendra (43), a resident of Kesare here…
Unidentified woman dies
April 13, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: An unidentified woman, who was admitted for treatment at K.R. Hospital in the city, has died. The woman, aged about 38 years, was found in an unconscious state on the footpath near parking lot on Bengaluru-Nilgiri Road, in Nazarbad Police limits on Apr. 4. The public had rushed her to K.R. Hospital, in 108…
Unidentified body found
April 13, 2026Nanjangud: Nanjangud Rural Police, on Apr. 6, have found a body of an unidentified man near a petty shop at Tandya Industrial Area in the taluk and have registered a case. The deceased is aged between 50 and 60 years, 5 ft. tall, tonsured head and was wearing a grey coloured pants and light blue…
Your Guide to Gel-Based Sunscreen for Oily & Combination Skin
April 13, 2026Sunscreen is the most important step in your skincare. But it can feel like a trade-off if you have oily or combination skin. You are dealing with sun protection vs excess shine with clogged pores and breakouts. So, a gel sunscreen SPF 50 for oily skin is the most preferred option. Understanding how these formulas…
Vintage Vignettes … from a Princely State
April 13, 2026By R.G. Singh, Secretary, Ramsons Kala Pratishtana The dowager Maharani H.H. Vani Vilasa Sannidhana Kempananjammanni Devi (4 July 1866 – 7 July 1934) was perhaps among the last important bride who came from Kalale village near Nanjangud. Several of the earlier Wadiyar rulers chose their brides from this particular village which normally had a sizeable…
Drain repair or daylight robbery?
April 13, 2026Sir, On Apr. 5, residents of 2nd Cross Street near Surya Bakery in Hebbal were left shocked when earth-movers suddenly showed up, ripping out stone slabs laid in front of their homes — all under the pretext of drain repair. To make matters worse, the workers callously smashed through a water pipeline without a second…















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