Mysuru: A five-year-old boy died after accidentally swallowing a small plastic toy that had been packed inside a ready-to-eat snack packet in Gauripura village of Bilkere hobli in Hunsur taluk, highlighting the dangers posed by promotional toys included in packaged snacks. Many shops and bakeries sell snack packets containing small plastic toys such as dolls,…
SC seeks State’s response in Rohini Sindhuri case
August 3, 2026Eco-friendly cloth bag scam Bengaluru: The Supreme Court (SC) has issued notices to the Karnataka Government and the complainant in an appeal filed by IAS officer Rohini Sindhuri challenging a Karnataka High Court (HC) order in connection with alleged irregularities in the procurement of cloth bags during her tenure as Deputy Commissioner of Mysuru. The…
Viveka Smaraka should guide and inspire youths: Suttur Seer
August 3, 2026Mysuru: The Viveka Smaraka, established by Sri Ramakrishna Ashram, should function not merely as a symbolic structure but as an institution that guides and inspires the younger generation, Suttur Mutt Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji said. He was speaking at ‘Viveka Smaraka – Smruti Samsmarana’ held at the Viveka Smaraka – Amphitheatre on Narayana Shastri…
Don’t judge Gen Z by a few incidents, says Sulibele
August 3, 2026Mysuru: The present generation, popularly referred to as Gen Z, possesses the same courage and strength that Swami Vivekananda saw in the youth of his time and society must create the right environment to channel that energy for nation-building, noted orator Chakravarty Sulibele said. He was speaking at ‘Viveka Smaraka – Kruthajnata Samarpana’ programme held…
PMO agreed for inauguration only after vetting project: Muktidanandaji
August 3, 2026Mysuru: Strong determination and perseverance can transform what once seemed impossible into reality, and the construction of the Viveka Smaraka in Mysuru stands as proof of that belief, said Swami Muktidanandaji, President of Sri Ramakrishna Ashram, Mysuru. Addressing the gathering at ‘Viveka Smaraka – Kruthajnata Samarpana’ programme at Viveka Smaraka – Amphitheatre in city yesterday,…
Dhanushkoti Falls draw tourists, cheer farmers
August 3, 2026Chunchanakatte: Even as concerns over a weak monsoon continue to fuel fears of drought across Karnataka, four days of heavy rains in Kodagu district have rejuvenated the Cauvery River, turning the Dhanushkoti Falls at Chunchanakatte in Saligrama taluk into a major tourist attraction. The surge in inflows from the Cauvery catchment has increased the river’s…
Interaction on Akashvani
August 3, 2026Mysuru: An interaction with Youth Hostels Association of India (YHAI) National Vice-President and Mysuru Unit Chairman H. Ravikumar will be aired on Akashvani Mysuru’s ‘Yuva Vani’ programme to be broadcast today (Aug. 3) at 8.15 pm. B. Digvijay will take part in the event.
Devotional Concert atop Chamundi Hill
August 3, 2026Mysuru: Sri Chamundeshwari Hill Temple Development Authority will present a devotional music concert tomorrow (Aug. 4) from 9 am to 10.30 am to mark the Ashada month and Goddess Chamundeshwari Vardhanti celebrations at Chamundi Hill Temple. The programme will feature Vidu. Geetha Bhattad of Bengaluru and her troupe. The concert will include performances by Ravali…
B. Basavaraju
August 3, 2026B. Basavaraju (63), Congress leader, former Vice-President of Hosahundi Gram Panchayat and a resident of S. Uttanahalli, passed away yesterday. He leaves behind his wife, two daughters, one son and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at his farm land in Uttanahalli this afternoon, according to family sources.
Govinda Naika
August 3, 2026Mysuru: Govinda Naika (49), an employee of Sri Chamundeshwari Development Authority and a resident of Ramabai Nagar, passed away yesterday in city. He leaves behind his wife, one son and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held in city.











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