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Clearance awaited from National Wildlife Board
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Clearance awaited from National Wildlife Board

November 15, 2025

Kushalnagar, Nov. 15 – Following the State Wildlife Board’s Standing Committee approval, the State Government has now submitted documents to the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) seeking clearance for the National Highways Authority of India’s (NHAI) 92.3-km Mysuru-Kushalnagar Access-Controlled Highway project. The NHAI has sought diversion of about 54 hectares of land within the Eco-Sensitive…

MP inaugurates Unity March in city
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MP inaugurates Unity March in city

November 15, 2025

Mysuru, Nov. 15 – Nearly 400 participants took part in the Unity March, organised by My Bharat Kendra, Mysuru (Ministry of Youth Services and Sports, Govt. of India), in association with District Administration, Zilla Panchayat, University of Mysore NSS Units, Bharat Scouts & Guides, Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University and JSS Group…

‘Nandi Dhwaja and Mysuru have centuries old association’
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‘Nandi Dhwaja and Mysuru have centuries old association’

November 15, 2025

Mysuru, Nov. 15 – Stating that Nandi Dhwaja and Mysuru enjoy centuries old bonding, MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar said that the two have maintained a great tradition, reflecting the cultural richness of the State. He was speaking after inaugurating the programme organised by the city’s Sri Shivapada Guruseva Nandi Dhwaja Samsthe for the unveiling…

Three nominated to Mysore University Academic Council
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Three nominated to Mysore University Academic Council

November 15, 2025

Mysuru, Nov. 15- The State Government has nominated three personalities as Academic Council Members of University of Mysore (UoM). Those nominated are Hedathale Manjunath, grandson of late freedom fighter M.N. Jois and a resident of J.C. Nagar in city, Toremavu Girish of Varuna Assembly segment and Palya Suresh, a city Advocate. The three had worked…

Dr. Mahesh Shenoy’s mother K. Jayanthi Bai passes away
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Dr. Mahesh Shenoy’s mother K. Jayanthi Bai passes away

November 15, 2025

Mysuru, Nov. 15- K. Jayanthi Bai (81), wife of late M. Vinod Rao, former partner, Mangalore Ganesh Beedi Works and Trustee, Kamakshi Hospitals, Mysuru, passed away following age-related illness this morning. A resident of Vishveshwaranagar in city, she is survived by five children — Dr. M. Mahesh Shenoy (Managing Trustee, Kamakshi Hospitals), M. Manoj Shenoy,…

9 killed, 27 injured while handling seized explosives
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9 killed, 27 injured while handling seized explosives

November 15, 2025

Srinagar, Nov. 15 – Nine people were killed and 27 others injured when an accidental explosion ripped through the Nowgam Police Station on the outskirts of Srinagar late Friday night, officials said. The blast occurred while authorities were extracting samples from a large cache of explosives recently seized in connection with the ‘white-collar’ terror module…

Tipu birth anniversary at Ganjam
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Tipu birth anniversary at Ganjam

November 15, 2025

Mysuru, Nov. 15 – The 276th birth anniversary celebration of Hazarath Tipu Sultan Shaheed, organised by Hazarath Tippu Sultan Shaheed (R.A.) Welfare and Urus Committee, was held at Tipu Tomb (Gumbaz) in Ganjam, Srirangapatna, recently. A delegation from Mysuru consisting of Mysore District Waqf Board Advisory Committee Chairman Azeez Ulla Ajju, Members Moulana Mohammed Ibrahim,…

Rajamate Lakshammanni Award Presentation Ceremony
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Rajamate Lakshammanni Award Presentation Ceremony

November 15, 2025

Mysuru, Nov. 15- As part of its 5th anniversary celebrations, Ursu Mahila Jagruti Sabha Trust will be conferring ‘Rajamate Lakshammanni Award’ on Shubha Sanjay Urs (social), Manjula Urs (film) and Sharada Urs (handicrafts) at a programme to be held at Rotary West auditorium, Kuvempunagar, tomorrow (Nov. 16) at 10.30 am. K.R. Adarsh Urs, Director, Department…

Current cut!
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Current cut!

November 14, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: The Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) launched a special campaign this morning to recover electricity bill arrears from consumers who have failed to clear their dues despite the stipulated deadline. Over 5,000 CESC staff members, including senior and junior personnel, began the revenue collection drive at 8 am to recover arrears amounting to Rs….

Saalumarada Thimmakka passes away
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Saalumarada Thimmakka passes away

November 14, 2025

Bengaluru: Renowned environmentalist and Padma Shri awardee Saalumarada Thimmakka (114), passed away this morning. She had been receiving treatment at Apollo Hospital, Jayanagar, Bengaluru, since Nov. 2 after being admitted due to respiratory complications. Despite sustained medical efforts, Thimmakka, fondly known as ‘Vrukshamate’ (Mother of Trees) did not recover and passed away during treatment. Born…

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