Mysuru, Oct. 26 – In separate cases, two persons have lost over Rs. 31 lakh to cyber criminals, adding to the spurt in cases involving tech savvy crooks targeting gullible persons. In the first case, a self-employed woman, residing at K.R. Srinivasan IPS Nagar, had come across a trading related advertisement on social media. She…
Couple killed in car-tipper collision
October 26, 2025Gundlupet, Oct. 26 – A couple from Kerala was killed on the spot while three persons including a three-year-old boy sustained serious injuries when their car collided head-on with a tipper vehicle near Madapatna Gate in Gundlupet taluk on NH-766 yesterday. The deceased couple have been identified as Basheer (53) and his wife Nashima (43),…
Cousins drown while trying to rescue boy
October 26, 2025Mysuru, Oct. 26 (MTY&KS)- Cousins, who jumped into Varuna Canal to rescue a boy have met their watery grave. The tragedy took place near Badagalahundi village in the taluk yesterday afternoon. The deceased have been identified as Nandan (25), son of Ramesh and Rakesh (20), son of Ravi of Badagalahundi village. Ramesh and Ravi, fathers…
First aid can save many lives: Dr. Prakash
October 26, 2025Mysuru, Oct. 26 – It is important for people to learn about administration of first aid in case of accidents when doctors are not available on the spot at industries or any other places, said Dr. B. Prakash of St. John’s Ambulance Association. He was speaking at a one-day workshop on Industrial First Aid organised…
Gets Research Fellowship
October 26, 2025Mysuru, Oct. 26 – Dr. S. Jyothilakshmi from Centre for Inclusive Growth and Development, Mysore has been awarded a Research Fellowship by Karnataka Arebhashe Literature and Culture Academy. According to Director of National Centre for Inclusive Growth and Development Research Trust, Vinayakanagar here, Jyothilakshmi, will conduct a study titled ‘Struggles and Challenges of First Generation…
Star Pups: Adopt us…
October 26, 2025Mysuru, Oct. 26 – Chikoo (male) and Chikki (female), which were found abandoned and separated from their mother have been rescued, de-wormed and vaccinated by People For Animals (PFA) in city, are up for adoption. Both puppies are healthy, playful and ready to be adopted. PFA has urged the public to come forward and adopt…
‘Sangeetha Seva Nidhi’ Award for S. Ramprasad
October 26, 2025Mysuru, Oct. 26- Writer and Founder-President of Karnataka Muktaka Sahitya Academy, S. Ramprasad, has been selected for ‘Sangeetha Seva Nidhi’ award instituted by JSS Sangeetha Sabha Trust, Mysuru, of JSS Mahavidyapeetha. According to a press release from Sabha Secretary T.P. Prabhuswamy and Trustee Prof. K. Ramamurthy Rao, Ramprasad has been selected for the award, to…
Notorious habitual burglar arrested
October 25, 2025Mysuru, Oct. 25 – A notorious serial house burglar from Mysuru, wanted in over 50 cases across Mysuru and Bengaluru, has finally been arrested. The arrest was made by a team from Vidyaranyapuram Police Station, Bengaluru, who nabbed the accused in Mysuru after weeks of coordinated surveillance. Now the Police are moving to recover stolen…
R.S. Krishnaswamy passes away
October 25, 2025Bengaluru, Oct. 25- R.S. Krishnaswamy (RSK), son of late R.K. Srinivasan and nephew of acclaimed writer R.K. Narayan and renowned cartoonist R.K. Laxman, passed away here early this morning after a brief illness. He was 84. He is survived by his sons, Chetan and Kartik. His wife, Prabha, predeceased him. Last rites were held in…
Sringeri Shivaganga Mutt Seer passes away
October 25, 2025Bengaluru, Oct. 25- Sringeri Shivaganga Mutt Seer Purushottam Bharathi Swamiji (73) passed away at a private hospital here yesterday. The Swamiji, who was the 19th Seer of the Mutt located near Dobbaspet in Nelamangala taluk of Bengaluru rural district, fell seriously ill and was admitted to the Hospital on Deepavali day. But he breathed his…















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