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LPG supply: Crematoria manage with existing stock
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LPG supply: Crematoria manage with existing stock

March 16, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Even as the hospitality sector continues to bear the brunt of the disruption in supply of commercial LPG cylinders following the US-Israel war on Iran, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) crematoria near the foot of Chamundi Hill and at ‘K’ Block in Kuvempunagar currently have adequate stock of cylinders to keep the facilities running….

Srivatsa seeks pet crematorium, vehicles to transport carcasses
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Srivatsa seeks pet crematorium, vehicles to transport carcasses

March 16, 2026

Bengaluru: Krishnaraja MLA T.S. Srivatsa has urged the State Government to establish a dedicated crematorium for pets and provide ambulance-type vehicles to transport animal carcasses within the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) limits. Raising the issue in the Assembly on Thursday, Srivatsa said, there was a need to ensure dignified disposal of pets after death. He…

Kukkarahalli Lake land project sparks protest
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Kukkarahalli Lake land project sparks protest

March 16, 2026

Park land converted into commercial zone, allege activists; owner claims purchase is legal Mysore/Mysuru: After an alleged attempt to encroach upon a 6.10-acre lake at K.C. Layout (Kempu Cheluvajammanni Layout) near the foot of Chamundi Hill by fencing the area, another encroachment row has surfaced in the city, this time concerning land on the banks…

AIISH road friendly for specially-abled users
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AIISH road friendly for specially-abled users

March 16, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: The All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH) junction on busy Bogadi Main Road and the road leading to JSS Science and Technology University Campus on Manasagangothri is among the busiest and most used roads in the city. These roads are not only utilised by college and school-going students, but also by children…

KSRTC to run special buses for festivals
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KSRTC to run special buses for festivals

March 16, 2026

Bengaluru: With the summer festival season set to begin with Ugadi festival falling on Mar. 19 and Ramzan festival on Mar. 21, the KSRTC will operate 2,000 additional buses on several Inter-State and Intra-State routes for meeting  passenger rush this week. The KSRTC will run special buses from the State capital Bengaluru to destinations such…

Mega health camp held
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Mega health camp held

March 16, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: A free mega health camp, organised by Rotary Club of Mysuru Diamond, Dattagalli, in association with Rotary Club of J.P. Nagar, Swasthi Ortho & ENT Clinic, Sushrutha Eye Hospital, Mission Hospital, Chethan Diagnostics and Apollo BGS Hospital was held at Rotary School in Dattagalli recently. Charter President of Rotary Club of Mysuru Diamond Rtn….

Free HPV Vaccination Drive launched at Bharath Cancer Hospital
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Free HPV Vaccination Drive launched at Bharath Cancer Hospital

March 16, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: As part of  International Women’s Day celebrations, Dr. Nagalakshmi Choudhary,  Chairperson of the Karnataka State Women’s Commission, launched a free HPV vaccination drive at the Bharath Hospital and Institute of Oncology (BHIO) — Bharath Cancer Hospital — in Mysuru on Friday. The initiative, introduced by Dr. B.S. Ajaikumar, Chairman of BHIO, aims to create…

Veteran litterateur Dr. CPK bereaved
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Veteran litterateur Dr. CPK bereaved

March 16, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: H.K. Sharada (81), wife of veteran litterateur Dr. C.P. Krishnakumar (CPK) and a resident of Vinayakanagar (Paduvarahalli) in city, passed away at a private hospital here yesterday following brief illness. A native of Dodda Hanasoge village in K.R. Nagar taluk, Sharada got married to Dr. CPK in 1962. She leaves behind her husband Dr….

High Court sentences four to life in triple murder case
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High Court sentences four to life in triple murder case

March 16, 2026

Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has sentenced four migrant workers to life imprisonment in the triple murder case that had shocked Bengaluru 17 years ago. The judgment was delivered by a Division Bench led by Justice H.P. Sandesh after allowing an appeal filed by the prosecution against the acquittal order passed by the 65th City…

Intl. Conference on “Intellectual Property Management” tomorrow
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Intl. Conference on “Intellectual Property Management” tomorrow

March 16, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: The Department of Botany (UG & PG) in association with IQAC, Teresian College for Women, Mysuru, is organising an International Conference on “Intellectual Property Management in the Era of Scientific Advancements” tomorrow (Mar. 17) at 9.30 am at its Ave Maria Golden Jubilee Auditorium in Siddarthanagar. The Conference will be inaugurated by keynote speaker…

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