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Allegations of scam in KPSC exams: Chief Secretary seeks report; KPSC Secretary denies irregularities
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Allegations of scam in KPSC exams: Chief Secretary seeks report; KPSC Secretary denies irregularities

March 5, 2026

Bengaluru: Following the allegations of scam in Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) exams, the results of which was announced recently, Chief Secretary to the State Government Dr. Shalini Rajneesh has sought a report from KPSC Secretary Jyothi. The candidates, who had appeared for KPSC exams, launched a campaign alleging irregularities, by sharing a copy of…

Farmers stage protest against proposed stadium at KSIC Filature Factory land
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Farmers stage protest against proposed stadium at KSIC Filature Factory land

March 5, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Over 50 farmers, under the banner of Federation of State Farmers’ Associations and Karnataka State Sugarcane Growers’ Association, staged a protest near the new Deputy Commissioner’s Office at Siddarthanagar this morning against the proposed stadium at KSIC Filature Factory land in T. Narasipur. Earlier, the farmers assembled near the old KMF Milk Dairy on…

‘Sustainable Development Vision for Greater Mysuru’
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‘Sustainable Development Vision for Greater Mysuru’

March 5, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: The National Institute of Engineering (NIE), Mysuru, in association with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) and Centre for Sustainability, Chanakya University, Bengaluru, is organising a one-day symposium on “Sustainable Development Vision for Greater Mysuru” at NIE Diamond Jubilee Complex Hall in city tomorrow (Mar. 6) from 9 am to…

Cops register cases against ganja addicts for creating public nuisance
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Cops register cases against ganja addicts for creating public nuisance

March 5, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru City Police, who are acting tough on those storing, transporting, selling and consuming narcotic substances, have registered separate cases against five persons after it was confirmed that they had consumed narcotic substance and creating public nuisance in city. In the first case, Lashkar Police, who were on their regular patrolling on Mar. 2…

Posters of Livelihood Workshop, Swachhata Road Show released
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Posters of Livelihood Workshop, Swachhata Road Show released

March 5, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Posters for a workshop and exhibition aimed at empowering specially-abled persons and women were released at the Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar Hall of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) yesterday. Posters for the Swachhata Road Show scheduled on Mar. 8 were also unveiled. The rally is themed “Swachha Mysuru Namminda Aarambha” (Swachha Mysuru Begins From Me), will…

Senior journalist H.K. Dua passes away at 88
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Senior journalist H.K. Dua passes away at 88

March 5, 2026

New Delhi: Senior journalist and Padma Bhushan awardee H.K. Dua, who had served as India’s Ambassador to Denmark, passed away yesterday at the age of 88. He had been admitted to a private hospital three weeks ago following illness and he breathed his last yesterday. Dua was the former Editor-in-Chief of The Tribune and served…

Lokayukta Cops raid KUWS&DB AEE in city
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Lokayukta Cops raid KUWS&DB AEE in city

March 5, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Following the complaint of owning assets disproportionate to known source of income, Lokayukta Police raided the house and office of Asif Iqbal Hussain, Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) of Karnataka Urban Water Supply and Drainage Board (KUWS&DB), in city this morning. This was a part of Statewide simultaneous Lokayukta raids, conducted on various officials at…

Bags Chief Minister’s Medal
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Bags Chief Minister’s Medal

March 5, 2026

Hunsur: S. Vinay Kumar of the Fire and Emergency Services Department, who displayed exemplary bravery by saving lives and properties during fire mishaps, has bagged the Chief Minister’s Medal. He is the son of Shivananju and Shantha couple, residents of Karigowda Street in the town.

House burglars held
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House burglars held

March 5, 2026

22 grams gold jewellery, Rs. 2.28 lakh recovered Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru District Police have arrested two house burglars, who had burgled a house and have recovered 22 grams gold jewellery and Rs. 2,28,200 cash from them. Those arrested are T.B. Raju and T.D. Abhishek, residents of Tagadur village. On Feb. 17, one Prema, a resident of…

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