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Fatal Dubare Camp elephant clash: Kanjan barred from Mysuru Dasara
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Fatal Dubare Camp elephant clash: Kanjan barred from Mysuru Dasara

May 20, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Following the violent attack by Dasara elephant Kanjan on elephant Jai Marthanda at Dubare Elephant Camp, which later led to Jai Marthanda’s death, Forest Minister Eshwar B. Khandre has directed that Kanjan will no longer participate in the Mysuru Dasara celebrations. The sudden clash between the two elephants also claimed the life of a…

Speakers stress role of women in Sangh’s 100-year journey
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Speakers stress role of women in Sangh’s 100-year journey

May 20, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: An interaction on the theme ‘Shatayu Sangh and Women’s Participation’ was organised at Silent Shores Resorts and Spa in city recently. Delhi-based author and social worker Dr. Shobha Vijender spoke on the role of women in nation-building and the contribution of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Rashtriya Sevika Samiti. Addressing the gathering, Dr. Shobha…

Seer lauds traditional practices for healthy living
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Seer lauds traditional practices for healthy living

May 20, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Suttur Mutt Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji observed that both health and culture can be preserved by following the traditional practices and scientific wisdom embedded in Indian culture after careful understanding and analysis. He was speaking after inaugurating ‘Kodu Kolluvavara Samavesha’, an exhibition-cum-sale of naturally dyed cotton handloom products organised by Charaka Women’s Multipurpose…

Petrol, diesel prices hiked yet again
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Petrol, diesel prices hiked yet again

May 20, 2026

Fuel rates up by 94 paise in Mysuru Mysore/Mysuru: Petrol and diesel prices were hiked again on Tuesday, with fuel rates rising by around 90 paise per litre across the country. This marks the second increase in less than a week as soaring global crude oil prices continue to put pressure on State-run oil companies….

National Technology Day celebrated at CFTRI
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National Technology Day celebrated at CFTRI

May 20, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: National Technology Day was celebrated at CSIR-CFTRI with the theme ‘Responsible Innovation for Inclusive Growth’, in city recently. The programme highlighted the importance of technology-driven innovations in addressing societal and industrial needs. A. Apparao, Managing Director, CEC Flavours and Fragrances Pvt. Ltd., who was the Chief Guest, delivered the Technology Day address. Recalling his…

Ganja hidden among marigold, pigeon pea crops: Additional SP
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Ganja hidden among marigold, pigeon pea crops: Additional SP

May 20, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Additional Superintendent of Police C. Mallik has said cannabis (ganja) plants are often cultivated clandestinely among crops such as marigold and pigeon pea and directed officials of the Horticulture and Agriculture Departments to conduct regular field inspections to detect illegal cultivation. Speaking at the Narco Coordination (NCORD) Committee meeting held at the Deputy Commissioner’s…

Gang poses as ‘fundraisers’, cheats public in Mandya
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Gang poses as ‘fundraisers’, cheats public in Mandya

May 20, 2026

Mandya: There is a gang on the prowl which is robbing people on the pretext of collecting donations. The gang members act as if they are specially abled and rob people of their mobile phones, purse and other items. Two such incidents have been caught on CCTV cameras. The gang is said to be active…

Three arrested for smuggling PDS rice; 11 quintals seized
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Three arrested for smuggling PDS rice; 11 quintals seized

May 20, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: In a joint operation, the Food and Civil Supplies Department officials and the Police have taken three persons into custody after they were found transporting PDS rice illegally in an auto on Sunday. A total of 11.43 quintal PDS rice, which was purchased from the public and the auto used for the transportation has…

Unidentified bodies found
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Unidentified bodies found

May 20, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: In separate cases, Mysuru City and Railway Police have found bodies of unidentified persons at various locations in city and have registered cases. In the first case, an unidentified man, who was found lying in an unconscious state near Harding Circle and admitted to K.R. Hospital by Nazarbad Police has breathed his last at…

Telugu Samskruthika Samithi to host ‘An Evening with Samavedam’
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Telugu Samskruthika Samithi to host ‘An Evening with Samavedam’

May 20, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Telugu Samskruthika  Samithi, Mysuru, has organised ‘An Evening with Samavedam’ at PD Reddy Telugu Bhavanam in Ramakrishnanagar on May 26 from 6.30 pm to 8 pm. It features a divine discourse by Brahmashri Samavedam Shanmukha Sarma, a renowned spiritual luminary, recipient of the Samanvaya Saraswati and Telugu Koyila awards. Profile: Brahmasri Samavedam, born on…

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