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City artist’s expo in Bhutan
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City artist’s expo in Bhutan

May 23, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: To conserve the heritage, Dr. Prashanth, an artist from Mysuru city, has organised an exhibition of artefacts to spread the pride of Mysore Kingdom, at The International Cultural Fest and Cultural Exchange-2026, scheduled to be held in Bhutan on May 28. Unfortunately, city’s heritage buildings, murals and rare art works have reached their dilapidated…

Justice Indiresh cautions against AI overuse
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Justice Indiresh cautions against AI overuse

May 23, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Karnataka High Court Justice E.S. Indiresh has given a clarion call to the legal fraternity to develop a genuine thinking ability, without relying on technology, irrespective of new technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Google and others. He was speaking after receiving the felicitation, organised for the alumni of Sarada Vilas Law College, Krishnamurthypuram,  in…

Ban only on paper? Two drown at Balamuri
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Ban only on paper? Two drown at Balamuri

May 22, 2026

Residents allege lapses in safety, failure in law enforcement Srirangapatna: Even as the Srirangapatna Taluk Administration had imposed prohibitory orders banning tourists from entering River Cauvery at Balamuri, a popular tourist destination, two youths drowned there yesterday evening. The deceased have been identified as Mohan Kumar (21) of Kamaravadi near Santhemaralli in Chamarajanagar district and…

Community policing, neighbourhood watch: Retired Cops to aid crime prevention
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Community policing, neighbourhood watch: Retired Cops to aid crime prevention

May 22, 2026

DG&IGP launches initiative to reconnect with experienced hands  Mysore/Mysuru: In an effort to strengthen community policing and crime prevention, the Karnataka Police Department has decided to actively involve retired Police officers and staff in neighbourhood watch and public safety initiatives, recognising their decades of experience as a valuable resource. Director General and Inspector General of…

UoM moves to renovate historic Gautham Hostel
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UoM moves to renovate historic Gautham Hostel

May 22, 2026

Rs. 5 crore estimate prepared for comprehensive renovation Mysore/Mysuru: The University of Mysore (UoM) has submitted a proposal to the State Government seeking Rs. 4 crore to Rs. 5 crore for the comprehensive renovation of Gautham Hostel in Saraswathipuram. The hostel, which has provided accommodation to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students for more than…

Portion of heritage Sanskrit Pathashala’s wall caves in
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Portion of heritage Sanskrit Pathashala’s wall caves in

May 22, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru’s cultural heritage has suffered another blow with the collapse of a portion of the compound wall of the 150-year-old Sanskrit Pathashala, raising fears of a major accident if immediate repairs are not taken up. The incident assumes significance as it comes just two days after Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikanth Reddy directed officials to…

Govt. approves formation of Mysuru Tree Committee
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Govt. approves formation of Mysuru Tree Committee

May 22, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Efforts by environmentalists to protect Mysuru’s green cover have received a major boost with the State Government approving the formation of a Tree Committee under the Karnataka Tree Preservation Act, 1976. Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF – Territorial) K. Paramesh informed a delegation of Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) yesterday that the committee has been…

MyRealty property expo begins
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MyRealty property expo begins

May 22, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: The 4-day ‘MyRealty-2026’ property expo organised by Builders Association of India (BAI), Mysuru Centre and Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India (CREDAI), Mysuru, in aid of Mysore Builders’ Charitable Foundation, began at Scouts and Guides Grounds here this morning. Speaking after inaugurating the expo, K. Sriram, GCMC (General Council / Managing Committee)…

12th century hero stone discovered
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12th century hero stone discovered

May 22, 2026

Mysuru team led by CESCK Director digs out rare inscription belonging to Hoysala King Vishnuvardhana’s reign at Maniyur village in Mandya Mysore/Mysuru: A 12th-century Turugōḷu (Battle for Cattle) hero stone (Vīragallu) has been discovered at Maniyur village in Nagamangala taluk, Mandya district. The ancient inscription was found in the garden belonging to one Ramakrishnegowda, which…

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