Many industries reduce employee work shifts from three to two Mysore/Mysuru: A shortage of commercial LPG cylinders has pushed several industrial units in Mysuru to the brink of closure, raising concerns over the livelihood of workers employed in these factories. Industries dependent on heating processes, including carton box manufacturing, packaging, pharmaceuticals, snack production and fabrication,…
Domestic LPG supply stable, says Food Department JD
March 12, 2026Commercial LPG cylinders sold in black market for Rs. 4,000 per unit Mysore/Mysuru: Even as the supply of commercial LPG cylinders has been severely disrupted in Mysuru, distribution of domestic LPG cylinders remains unaffected, according to Manteswamy, Joint Director (JD) of the Food and Civil Supplies Department. Clarifying the situation, Manteswamy said cylinders booked by…
No CNG shortage but auto gas prices surge
March 12, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru has not faced any shortage of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) used for vehicles despite concerns over fuel supply disruptions. CNG stations in the city, including Agni Gas, Propel Gas, Think Gas and AG&P Pratham, reported that supplies remain steady. Fuel continues to be delivered on schedule, with some outlets maintaining advance bookings to…
Panic LPG bookings slow down servers
March 12, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: A surge in phone calls from customers trying to book domestic LPG cylinders has crippled the centralised servers of oil and gas companies, distributors said, attributing the disruption to panic bookings. Consumers attempting to book cylinders through their mobile phones reported being unable to connect to the booking servers, receiving continuous busy tones or…
‘Include Mysuru in Urban Economic Zone scheme’
March 12, 2026MP Yaduveer meets Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for Mysuru’s inclusion Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru may soon receive a major development boost as the Union Government is considering the city for inclusion in the Urban Economic Zone (UEZ) initiative aimed at strengthening economically significant urban centres. Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman…
Waste Dumping Spot…
March 12, 2026A stretch of road from Netaji Nagar to ORR junction cries for attention Mysore/Mysuru: The main road that connects Netaji Nagar and Outer-ring Road (ORR) in the city, has turned into a waste dumping spot. The stretch of road near the burial ground, is littered with waste on the either side, much to the inconvenience…
Star Pups: Adopt us…
March 12, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Three Indian desi pups (two male and one female) named Mango, Chikoo and Toffee, all 1.5 months old, which are de-wormed and vaccinated, are up for adoption at People For Animals (PFA), Mysuru. All the three puppies are healthy, playful and ready to be adopted. PFA has urged the public to adopt the puppies…
Regional Commr. pays surprise visit to Mysuru Taluk office
March 12, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Regional Commissioner, Mysuru Division, Nitesh Patil paid a surprise visit to Mysuru Taluk Office at Mini Vidhana Soudha in Nazarbad yesterday. During his visit, the Regional Commissioner Nitesh Patil inspected the files and works allotted to officers and staff members. Later, RC Patil held a meeting with officials and staff members, during which he…
Depute MDA Manager to her home Department: RC to MDA Commr.
March 12, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Following a pending criminal case against B. Shruti, Manager of Mysuru Development Authority (MDA), Regional Commissioner (RC) of Mysuru Division, has issued a official notification instructing that the said officer be deputed back to her home department. On her request, Shruti had been deputed to MDA, but in the wake of a corruption case…
Former J&K CM Farooq Abdullah survives assassination bid
March 12, 2026Srinagar: Former Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister and J&K National Conference President Farooq Abdullah, who was attending a marriage ceremony, survived an ‘assassination attempt’ in Jammu after an attacker tried to shoot him at point-blank range yesterday evening. The attacker was just a few steps behind the J&K leader, his arm in line with…















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