Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar has strongly condemned the stone-pelting incident during the Ganesha idol procession in Maddur, urging the State Government to take decisive action instead of issuing what he termed “irresponsible statements.” Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, Wadiyar alleged that communal disturbances have become increasingly frequent since the Congress Government…
Police detain Bengaluru couple by mistake
September 9, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Following tensions on Chamundi Hill road this morning over two opposing protest marches, City Police blocked all entry points and connecting roads to the Hill, including Thavarekatte Road, Sangolli Rayanna Circle Road, Uthanahalli Road and Lalitha Mahal Road. The blockade caused severe inconvenience to devotees heading to the Chamundi Temple for a darshan of…
Actress fined Rs. 1.14 lakh for carrying jasmine at Melbourne Airport
September 9, 2025New Delhi: Women wearing flowers in their hair is a common sight in South India. However, jasmine is not welcome in every part of the world, especially in Australia. Malayali actress Navya Nair was fined Rs. 1.14 lakh for carrying jasmine at Melbourne Airport. During her recent trip to Australia to participate in the Onam…
KPA hosts 3-day workshop on modern policing practices
September 9, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: For the first time in the history of Police training in Karnataka, the State Police Training Division had organised a three-day special workshop at the Karnataka Police Academy (KPA), Mysuru, marking a significant milestone in modernising Police training in the State. The workshop on ‘Creating the Future – Transforming Police Training in Karnataka,’ was…
Tejaswi’s Carvalho novel shattered established models of literature: Writer
September 9, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Noted Publisher B.N. Sriram observed that Poornachandra Tejaswi’s novel ‘Carvalho’ shattered the established models of literature that glorified hero and heroine characters, the tussle between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law and the like. He was speaking at ‘Carvalho-50: Tejaswi and The Environment,’ an interaction meet marking the 50th anniversary of late writer Poornachandra Tejaswi, organised under…
Fake bank staff con Rs. 21 lakh from industrialist
September 9, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Miscreants in the guise of bank employees have allegedly cheated a city industrialist of over Rs. 21 lakh on the pretext of increasing the credit card limit. On Sept. 4, the 76-year-old industrial, a resident of Yadavagiri, got a message from Mob: +4478327-25604, which asked for his e-mail ID, date of birth and the…
‘Bhagiratha Vijaya’ yakshagana staged at K. Hemmanahalli
September 9, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: A ‘Bhagiratha Vijaya’ yakshagana open-air performance was held at Sri Mahalingeshwara Temple in K. Hemmanahalli, located on Gaddige Road (Bogadi 9th km) on the outskirts of the city, on Sept. 5. Hundreds of yakshagana enthusiasts enjoyed the performance, which began at 6 pm and concluded at 11 pm. Amidst light rain outside, the vibrant…
Mahouts, kavadis undergo health check-up at Palace
September 9, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: City’s avanth bkg hospitals, along with Heart Foundation, had organised a complete body check-up for mahouts, kavadis, elephant caretakers and their family members at Mysore Palace premises this morning. Over 30 hospital staff, including doctors, nurses and technicians, conducted various tests, including Blood Pressure (BP), sugar test, ECO and ECG among others, using medical…
Dasara Kannada Book Mela from Sept. 22
September 9, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: As part of Dasara festival, the Kannada Book Authority (KBA), in association with Kannada & Culture Department and Mysuru Dasara Festival Committee, will be organising Dasara Kannada Book Mela (display and sale of books) at Scouts and Guides Ground near the Old DC’s office along Hunsur Road in city, from Sept. 22 to Oct.1….
MMC&RI to offer DrNB in Surgical Oncology
September 9, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), New Delhi, has granted accreditation to the Department of Surgical Oncology, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMC&RI), to offer super specialty DrNB (Doctorate of National Board) in Surgical Oncology. The NBEMS has allocated two seats for the Department of Surgical Oncology of the institute,…















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