Mysore/Mysuru: Two students, who had gone for a swim in a lake were drowned at Sahukarahundi in the taluk yesterday. The deceased students are Varun (16), son of Prasanna and Jaswanth (14), son of Dhananjaya, residents of Hootagalli here. Their friend 14-year-old Avinash, who was also swimming with them, has swam back to safety. Yesterday…
10 Best Places to Visit Near Bangalore to Beat the Heat
June 17, 2024Bangalore is surrounded by some of the best locations that can be perfect for a weekend getaway. If you are looking to escape the scorching heat of Bangalore, discover the ten best nearby getaways that offer a refreshing retreat. From lush hill stations and serene lakes to picturesque waterfalls and charming towns, these destinations promise…
Sandalwood Museum to be shifted to Mysuru Zoo
June 16, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The Sandalwood Museum, a first-of-a-kind, set up by the Mysuru Forest Division at the Sandalwood Depot in Aranya Bhavan, Ashokapuram, will be relocated to the premises of the Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (Mysuru Zoo). This announcement was made by Minister of Forests, Ecology and Environment Eshwar Khandre after a meeting at the Chamundi Wild…
Efforts on to make Mysuru Zoo world-renowned
June 16, 2024Measures will be taken to prevent jumbo deaths: Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre Mysore/Mysuru: Minister of Forests, Ecology and Environment Eshwar Khandre has said that the Mysuru Zoo would be developed to get recognised internationally and the aim is to provide more tourist-friendly facilities. Speaking to reporters after inaugurating a slew of projects at the Zoo…
3,501 candidates appear for Civil Services Prelims exam in City
June 16, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: As many as 3,501 out of 5,633 candidates who had registered for the Civil Services Preliminary exam (also known as Prelims) appeared for the exam today at 13 centres spread across the city, while 2,132 candidates were absent. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is conducting the Civil services exam (IAS,IPS, IFS etc.,). The…
Rangayana’s legacy in danger as senior artistes retire
June 16, 202435-year-old theatre repertory has only three senior artistes; no action on contractual appointment of new faces Mysore/Mysuru: Rangayana, the pride of Mysuru, has enriched the world of theatre for the past three-and-a-half decades with numerous acclaimed plays embraced by diverse audiences. Founded in 1989 with 24 artistes under its first Director B.V. Karanth, this theatre…
Renuka Swamy Murder Case: Darshan, aides to remain in Police custody till June 20
June 16, 2024Electrical test instrument ‘megger’ used to give electric shocks to Renuka Swamy: Police Bengaluru: A Bengaluru Court yesterday extended the Police custody of Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, his friend Pavithra Gowda and eleven others, who were arrested in a murder case, five days ago. With the Court’s order, the accused will remain in Police custody…
MP Yaduveer Wadiyar offers special puja at Talacauvery, Bhagamandala
June 16, 2024Madikeri: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar performed special puja at Talacauvery, the birth place of River Cauvery and Sri Bhagandeshwara Temple in Bhagamandala in Kodagu district on Saturday. Yaduveer, who visited the district for the first time, after his recent election to Lok Sabha, was accorded a grand welcome by BJP workers at Koppa,…
H.D. Kumaraswamy accorded grand welcome in Mandya
June 16, 2024Union Minister vows to develop Mandya LS Constituency, resolve Cauvery dispute Mandya: Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy was extended a rousing welcome by both JD(S) and BJP leaders and workers during his maiden visit to Mandya after assuming office as Minister, yesterday. On his arrival at Nidaghatta in Maddur, bordering Mandya…
Impact of guarantee schemes: State Government increases fuel prices
June 16, 2024Statewide protest by BJP tomorrow Bengaluru/Mysuru: Following the Congress-led State Government increasing Karnataka Sales Tax (KST) on petrol and diesel, the fuel rates in the State has gone up. Accordingly, the rate of petrol in Mysuru which was Rs. 99.40 per litre has gone up to Rs. 102.41 per litre an increase of Rs. 3.01…















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