Madikeri: The carcass of an around eight-year-old tiger, found with a snare around its neck, was discovered in a coffee estate belonging to Kechchetira Dickey Appaiah at Chettalli village (Cherala-Srimangala, Kodagu) yesterday morning. Forest officials suspect that the tiger died after struggling for nearly two days to free itself from the snare. The carcass was…
Manipal Hospitals Mysore strengthens OBG Leadership
December 17, 2025Performs high-risk Hysterectomy on 93-year-old patient Mysore/Mysuru: Manipal Hospitals Mysore has reinforced its expertise in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (OBG) with the successful surgical management of a 93-year-old woman diagnosed with a large symptomatic fibroid uterus, a rare occurrence at her age. She had lower abdominal heaviness and pain while walking. The condition had begun to…
Hejje-Gejje National Dance Festival
December 17, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Hejje-Gejje National Dance Festival organised by Sri Nimishamba Dance Promoters as part of its 29th anniversary will be held on Dec. 21 at Kalamandira, said Sri Nimishamba Dance Promoters Founder Vid. Sridhar Jain. Addressing press persons at Pathrakarthara Bhavan yesterday, he said cine actors Dr. Girija Lokesh, Srujan Lokesh, Pooja Lokesh and Greeshma Srujan…
From newspaper distributor to a Ph.D awardee
December 17, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: B.S. Shivaprasad, a native of T. Doddapura in Talakad hobli, T. Narasipur taluk, Mysuru, who began his humble journey as a newspaper distributor, has now earned a Ph.D degree in Commerce from the University of Mysore (UoM). His thesis titled ‘Customers’ Perception of Green Banking Products – A Comparative Study of Public and Private…
Dowry death: Life term for husband, co-accused
December 17, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The City’s Fifth Additional District and Sessions Court on Tuesday sentenced two persons, including the husband of a deceased woman, to life imprisonment after holding them guilty of dowry harassment that drove the woman to suicide. The deceased is Tejamani, and those convicted are her husband, N. Naveen Kumar, and Rani. According to the…
File Income Tax Return before Dec. 31
December 17, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The Income Tax Act provision allows the tax payers to update or file their Income Tax Returns on payment of additional tax. It is issued in the object of providing an opportunity for voluntary compliance by tax payers who have missed filing their Income Tax Return. The tax payer who has NOT filed their…
Former VC Prof. S.N. Hegde no more
December 17, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Former Vice-Chancellor of University of Mysore (UoM), Prof. S.N. Hegde (83), passed away in city this afternoon. Prof. Hegde served two terms as UoM VC between 1997 and 2003. A distinguished academic, he was a Professor of Zoology and was widely respected for his contributions to higher education and University administration. Six months ago,…
Cop dies of accident injuries
December 17, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: A City Armed Reserve (CAR) Police Head Constable has succumbed to the injuries suffered in an accident that occurred on M.G. Road in the city on Dec. 8. The deceased is identified as Manjunath (46), who was posted in the City Control Room and a resident of Gayathripuram in city. A native of Arkalgud…
Naval Veterans Association celebrates Navy Day in city
December 17, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Indian Navy Day, celebrated on December 4, commemorates the success of Operation Trident, a decisive Naval action on Karachi Harbour during the 1971 lndo-Pak War, showcasing the Indian Navy’s bravery, strategic role and growing self-reliance. The Day honours the sacrifices of Naval personnel and highlights the Navy’s vital contributions. To commemorate Indian Navy Day,…
New office-bearers of Mysore Literary Association
December 17, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The Annual General Body Meeting-2025 (AGM) of the Mysore Literary Association was held at Rotary Club of Mysore West Auditorium, Kamakshi Hospital Road, Saraswathipuram, on Dec. 14. On the occasion, a 10-member Executive Committee of the Association was elected unopposed for the period 2025-2028. They include: Prof. K.C. Belliappa (President); Prof. G. Rajagopal (Vice-President);…















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