Mysuru Central Prison staffer arrested for attempting to supply tobacco to inmate Mysore/Mysuru: In a classic case of the “fence eating the crop,” a Jail Warder entrusted with preventing contraband from entering Mysuru Central Prison was himself caught smuggling banned items into the jail. The accused, identified as H.R. Ramesh, a Jail Warder, was caught…
Rs. 37 lakh supari plot busted; 7 arrested
May 25, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Seven persons, including four from Mysuru, have been arrested by the Mysuru District Police for allegedly plotting the murder of a man over a property dispute by offering a Rs. 37 lakh supari contract in Periyapatna Police limits. The man who gave the supari contract is the uncle of the victim. Addressing a press…
Petrol and diesel prices hiked for the fourth time in 11 days
May 25, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: The petrol and diesel prices were hiked for the fourth time in the last 11 days with Government-owned oil companies increasing the petrol price by Rs. 2.61 per litre and diesel by Rs. 2.71 per litre across the country, this morning. However, the prices in Mysuru will be on little higher side with petrol…
Beyond Policing in Chamarajanagar… Aasare shields 667 seniors from fraud, neglect, crime
May 25, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Blending Policing and compassion to achieve humane results, the Chamarajanagar District Police have launched an initiative aimed at reassuring senior citizens that the Police are not a source of fear, but dependable allies in times of need. Implemented under the Karnataka State Police Department’s community Policing programme ‘Aasare,’ the initiative focuses on extending protection,…
Toll evasion on Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway: NHAI, Cops to act against erring motorists
May 25, 2026Police to keep vigil during peak hours, NHAI to deploy 14 staff at 14 entry / exit points Mysore/Mysuru: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the Police Department are set to launch a joint crackdown on motorists illegally entering and exiting the main carriageway of the Mysuru-Bengaluru National Highway-275 to evade toll charges….
Land dispute: FIR against seven for alleged assault
May 25, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Jayapura Police have registered a case against seven persons, including former Chairman of erstwhile MUDA (Mysuru Urban Development Authority) H.V. Rajeev, following allegations of assault and criminal trespass linked to a land dispute at K. Salundi village in Jayapura hobli. The complaint was lodged by Chikkegowda, a resident of K. Salundi village, who alleged…
Wadiyar-era bus shelter sports new look
May 25, 2026N. Raghavan of Raghulal and Co. restores nearly century-old bus shelter in front of K.R. Hospital Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar inaugurated the nearly 100-year-old renovated bus stop located near K.R. Hospital on Irwin Road this morning. The bus stop was renovated by pharmacist-philanthropist N. Raghavan of Raghulal & Co., restoring the lost…
Suttur Seer inaugurates Sri Ganapathy Swamiji’s 84th birthday celebrations
May 25, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Suttur Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji said that Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Ashram is home to a blend of science and knowledge that is available to the entire world. He was speaking after inaugurating the 84th birthday celebrations of Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji and 27th Brahmotsava of Sri Datta Venkateshwara Kshetra at Ganapathy Ashram on…
Fake lawyer in matrimonial fraud: Absconding accused releases video, denies dowry charges
May 25, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: The prime accused in the matrimonial fraud case, J. Pradeep Solomon of Sathagalli, who remains absconding, has released a video from an undisclosed location claiming that he is being targeted for “political gain” and “personal publicity.” Solomon allegedly posed as a successful Lawyer and created fake profiles on matrimonial websites under the name ‘Dr….
Lure of trading profits: Man loses Rs. 63 lakh
May 25, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: A 53-year-old man from Gokulam lost more than Rs. 63 lakh to online fraudsters after falling prey to a fake investment scheme promoted through social media. The victim, Mahesh (name changed), stated in his complaint that he came across an investment advertisement while browsing Instagram on Feb. 3. Soon, he received a call from…















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