A man allegedly committed suicide by consuming pesticide used to kill cockroach, at a theatre in the city yesterday. The deceased is identified as Manju, a resident of Metagalli, aged between 55-60 years, according to the details obtained from the Aadhaar card, found in his pocket. He had bought tickets for the morning show at…
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‘Give technical approval for Arjuna Circle in city’
June 7, 2026Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Wadiyar urges Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar submitting a memorandum to Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in Mysuru recently. Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, has urged Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, to appoint a Project Management…
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Ramalinga Reddy withdraws resignation
June 7, 2026Water Resources Minister R. Ramalinga Reddy, who had earlier submitted his resignation expressing dissatisfaction over portfolio allocation, has withdrawn it following a series of discussions with the party High Command and senior Congress leadership. Reddy had announced his resignation at a press conference, stating that he was disappointed after being assigned a portfolio different from…
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Heritage Weighing Machine restored and unveiled at Mysuru Railway Museum
June 7, 2026Mudit Mittal, DRM, SWR, Mysuru Division, cutting the ribbon and dedicating the restored heritage weighing machine to visitors. A rare and historically significant railway artefact, a 2,000-kg capacity mechanical platform weighing scale dating back to the late 1880s, has been restored and unveiled at the Mysuru Railway Museum. The exhibit was inaugurated by Mudit Mittal,…
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Environment Day at ODP
June 7, 2026DCF N.H. Jagannath watering a plant at World Environment Day event organised at ODP in Bannimantap as others look on. Cauvery Wildlife DCF N.H. Jagannath said that growing a good number of trees in farmlands will help in maintaining ecological balance and also in preventing soil erosion. He was speaking after inaugurating World Environment Day…
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‘Hasiru Mysuru Laksha Vruksha Abhiyan’
June 7, 2026Senior journalist Ajit Hanumakkanavar, noted humourist Prof. M. Krishnegowda and former MUDA Chairman H.V. Rajeev watering a sapling to launch ‘Hasiru Mysuru Laksha Vruksha Abhiyan’ in city. Senior journalist Ajit Hanumakkanavar has said that the threat posed by destruction of natural resources due to degradation of environment can be avoided by planting and nurturing saplings. He…
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Green volunteers remove concrete from tree bases
June 7, 2026Volunteers of Parisarakkagi Naavu organisation in association with Rural Literacy and Health Programme (RLHP) and Youth for Sustainability organisation, celebrated World Environment Day, by removing the concrete and tiles covering the base of 24 big trees on Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering (SJCE) Main Road in city on June 5. Speaking on the occasion, Parashurame…
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Former Intl. cricket umpire Vikramaraju passes away
June 7, 2026Former International Cricket Umpire V. Vikramaraju, passed away at his residence in city this morning. He was 92. A resident of Kuvempunagar, he is survived by his wife Dakshayani Vikram, son Charan, daughter Rajashree, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, grand children and host of relatives and friends. Last rites will be held at the foot of Chamundi Hill…
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Nalwadi practised ‘democracy in monarchy’: Retd. IAS officer
June 7, 2026Retired IAS Officer B.R. Jayaramaraje Urs, addressing the gathering during the Yuva Janotsava and Prathibha Puraskara, organised by Karnataka Ursu Mahamandali Charitable Trust at Sri Krishna Temple premises, Gokulam in the city this morning. (Sitting from left) Swami Sarvajayananda of Sri Ramakrishna Ashram, Mysuru, President of Karnataka Ursu Mahamandali Charitable Trust B.S. Sridharaje Urs and…
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Domestic LPG cylinder price hiked by Rs. 29
June 7, 2026The Central Government has hiked the price of domestic LPG cylinder by Rs. 29 making it the second increase in 3 months since start of US-Iran war. In Mysuru, the 14.2 kg LPG cylinder has increased to Rs. 946.50 from Rs. 917.50 with effect from today. It may be noted that the price of LPG…
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