Nanjangud: In a heart-wrenching incident, the family of a five-year-old girl child critically injured in a road accident was forced to go door-to-door seeking financial help to pay a hospital bill of Rs. 1.5 lakh. The child succumbed to injuries close to midnight hours yesterday. The victim, Aadya, daughter of Mahesh and Rani of Hedathale…
Navarathri: Palace entry restricted for visitors
September 12, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysore Palace Board has announced restrictions on tourist entry to the Palace on specific dates during Dasara-2025 to facilitate Sharannavarathri religious rituals performed by members of Mysore Royal Family and for smooth conduct of the Jumboo Savari. The restricted dates and timings are as follows: • Sept. 16, 2025 (Tuesday): Entry restricted from…
Speeding to pay: Fifty percent rebate on traffic fines to end today
September 12, 2025Rs. 12 crore fines collected till yesterday; Rs. 2 crore collection expected today Mysore/Mysuru: With the fifty percent rebate on e-challan traffic fines ending today, motorists with multiple traffic violation pending cases are thronging all Traffic Police Stations in city to clear their cases by paying the fines. Huge rush is being witnessed at Devaraja,…
Alleged anti-Hindu policies by Congress: Yatnal warns of ‘Nepal-like situation in Karnataka’
September 12, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Cautioning the Congress Government against what he termed as “targeting Hindus for vote-bank politics,” expelled Vijayapura BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal warned of a Nepal-like revolt in Karnataka if the State Government continues its anti-Hindu stance. Speaking to reporters at Chamundi Hill after offering prayers to Goddess Chamundeshwari this morning, Yatnal said he was…
State Government names Kuvempu for Bharat Ratna
September 12, 2025‘Karnataka Ratna’ announced for actors Dr. Vishnuvardhan and B. Sarojadevi Bengaluru: In a landmark decision, the Karnataka Government has decided to recommend Central Government to confer Bharat Ratna on Rashtrakavi Kuvempu. Additionally, the State Cabinet decided to posthumously confer Karnataka Ratna award on noted Kannada film actors Dr. Vishnuvardhan and B. Sarojadevi. Addressing the media…
Dasara debutant Srikanta selected as Pattada Aane
September 12, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Member of the erstwhile Mysore Royal Family, Pramoda Devi Wadiyar, has selected 56-year-old elephant Srikanta as the Pattada Aane (Royal Elephant) for this year’s Dasara festivities to be held inside the Mysore Palace. This marks Srikanta’s debut appearance at the iconic festival. In addition, 11-year-old female elephant Hemavathi, youngest among the Dasara jumbos, has…
CESC urges safety amid dazzling Dasara lights
September 12, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) has urged public to enjoy dazzling festive lighting displays during Dasara while prioritising safety. As in previous years, major roads, circles and public spaces across the city have been decked with stunning electric illuminations, adding vibrancy and charm to Mysuru and amplifying the spirit of Dasara. These breathtaking…
Nagabharana lashes out at freebie culture
September 12, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Noted film director and former Chairman of Kannada Development Authority (KDA) T.S. Nagabharana expressed deep concern over the growing freebie culture, saying it is making people complacent and lazy. Speaking after inaugurating the Vidyarthi Parishat (Student Council) and Prathibha Vedike (Talent Forum) at A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Auditorium of SBRR Mahajana First Grade College, Nagabharana…
Dasara inauguration row: Deepa Bhasthi left out, VHP flays Government’s choice
September 12, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) Mysuru district unit staged a protest at Gandhi Square yesterday, opposing the Karnataka Government’s decision to invite International Booker Prize-winning author Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate this year’s Mysuru Dasara festivities. The protest was driven by two key issues: The selection of Banu Mushtaq over Deepa Bhasthi, the…
CPK says merit, not faith, should decide
September 12, 2025Ignored for years, Dr. C.P. Krishnakumar speaks out on Dasara guest selection Mysore/Mysuru: A video of renowned Kannada writer Dr. C.P. Krishnakumar (CPK) expressing his disappointment over the Karnataka Government’s choice of chief guest for this year’s Dasara inauguration has gone viral on social media, sparking widespread debate. In the video, the veteran littérateur questions…















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