Yalandur: The body of a realtor, who had gone missing, has been found in Biligiri Ranganathaswamy (BR) Hills on Saturday. The deceased is Mahadevanayaka, a resident of Kavalande Kumbarahalli in the taluk. Mahadevanayaka had gone missing on May 5, following which a missing case was registered at Kavalande Police Station. On June 6, Mahadevanayaka’s bike…
Levelling money laundering charges: Cybercriminal forces city doctor to pay Rs. 2.5 lakh
June 10, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: A doctor in Mysuru has fallen victim to a sophisticated cyber scam involving threats of money laundering, resulting in a loss of Rs. 2.5 lakh under the guise of verification. The incident came to light when Dr. Pavan, a Mysuru-based physician and a native of Haveri district in North Karnataka, reported the scam to…
World Milk Day: MyMUL organises bike rally to promote ‘Nandini’ products
June 10, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru Milk Union Limited (MyMUL), as a part of World Milk Day, had organised a bike rally to promote ‘Nandini’ products in city recently. The rally, which was flagged off in front of MyMUL at Alanahalli, passed through Teresian College Circle, Nazarbad, Jayachamaraja Wadiyar Circle (Hardinge Circle), Gun House Circle, before culminating at Shakthidhama….
Grand procession marks Basava Jayanti celebration
June 9, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: A grand and colourful procession marked the Basava Jayanti celebrations organised by Akhila Bharatha Veerashaiva-Lingayat Mahasabha in association with Veerashaiva-Lingayat associations and Basava Balagagala Okkoota in the city this morning. Suttur Mutt Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji inaugurated the procession by offering floral tributes to the portrait of Basavanna installed upon a tableau. Later,…
Three city residents lose Rs. 40.42 lakh to cyber fraud
June 9, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: In three separate incidents of fraud, two city residents have been deceived into losing Rs. 40,42,779. The victims were duped through sophisticated schemes involving fake officials and fraudulent investment opportunities. Despite awareness by the Police, educated residents fall prey to these scams. In the first case, L.G. Sowmya, an engineer and a resident of…
Modi to be sworn-in as PM tonight with 30 Ministers
June 9, 2024New Delhi: Narendra Modi will be sworn-in as the Prime Minister for the third consecutive term today (June 9), after the NDA scored a majority in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections. The mega event will begin at 7.15 pm at the Rashtrapati Bhavan’s Forecourt in the national capital. The official time of the swearing-in…
Increasing green cover in Mysuru: Forest Dept. grows 3.29 lakh saplings at six nurseries
June 9, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The Forest Department is actively engaged in various programmes aimed at maintaining ecological balance and green cover. In the current season, a total of 3.29 lakh saplings of different varieties have been planted and distributed across six nurseries under the Mysuru Regional Division of the Forest Department in Mysuru city. These saplings are now…
Andhra’s request for Karnataka’s jumbos rejected
June 9, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The wildlife of Karnataka presents a rich tapestry of experiences for both locals and visitors alike. Covering approximately 45 percent of the Western Ghats, the State boasts of national parks, elephant camps, wildlife sanctuaries and expansive forests. This natural abundance has long been a source of admiration and pride for the residents and at…
Residents fume over delayed UGD works on Vijayanagar Road
June 9, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Vijayanagar Road, a crucial link connecting various parts of the city, has become a nightmare for residents and businesses due to incomplete Underground Drainage (UGD) works. The ongoing construction, which started one-and-a-half months ago, is incomplete yet and has severely disrupted daily life of people. Following rains, the already dug-up road has turned into…
NEET row: CM demands probe
June 9, 2024Bengaluru: Sensing a major scam in NEET-2024 exam conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to Under-Graduate medical courses (MBBS) in the country, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has demanded a probe into the alleged irregularities in the exam. In a press release, Siddaramaiah said there is a national apprehension about serious irregularities in NEET-2024 exam…















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