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Rider killed as two bikes collide head-on

August 5, 2026

Mysuru: A two-wheeler rider was killed while another sustained minor injuries when the two bikes collided head-on on Sinduvalli-Byatahalli Road on Sunday night. The deceased rider has been identified as B. Siddaraju (26), an employee of a private factory in Tandavapura and a resident of Daripura village. On Sunday, Siddaraju, who had gone to Nanjangud…

Gruha Shobhe’s 5-day Mega Kitchen Expo begins
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Gruha Shobhe’s 5-day Mega Kitchen Expo begins

August 5, 2026

Mysuru: Gruha Shobhe, a trusted name that has been bringing leading branded household products under one roof for more than 25 years, has organised a five-day Mega Kitchen Exhibition — Kitchen Habba — at Vinayaka Convention Centre in Paduvarahalli from today (Aug. 5). The exhibition will remain open to visitors every day from 11 am…

JSS Mysuru Urban Haat to host 4-day District-level Handloom Fair
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JSS Mysuru Urban Haat to host 4-day District-level Handloom Fair

August 5, 2026

Mysuru: As part of the 12th National Handloom Day celebrations, JSS Mysuru Urban Haat is organising its first-ever four-day District-level Handloom Fair with the sponsorship of the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. The Handloom Fair will be held at the JSS Mysuru Urban Haat premises, Hebbal Industrial Area,…

Winners of inter-school patriotic songs singing contest
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Winners of inter-school patriotic songs singing contest

August 5, 2026

Mysuru: Mysore West Lions Sevaniketan School, Gokulam, recently hosted the Inter-School Patriotic Songs Singing Competition with enthusiastic participation from 23 schools across the city. Ln. Dr. Chethan, President of the School, presided. Dr. Roopa Karumbaiah, Principal, welcomed. Meera Urs and Bhagya were the juries of the competition. Sadvidya High School, Narayana Shastri Road, emerged as…

Research writing reflects human intellect: Dr. S.N. Prasad
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Research writing reflects human intellect: Dr. S.N. Prasad

August 5, 2026

Mysuru: The SDM Institute for Management Development (SDM-IMD), Mysuru, conducted a Research Development Programme on “Crafting Impactful Research Papers: Mastering the Art of Publishing in a Highly Indexed Journal” in city recently. Delivering the inaugural address, Dr. (Lt. Col.) S.N. Prasad, Director, SDM-IMD, underscored the importance of research that creates meaningful impact beyond academic publications….

Guilt catches up with murder accused
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Guilt catches up with murder accused

August 4, 2026

Surrenders before Police 20 days after partner’s murder Mysuru: An elderly man, who allegedly strangled his partner after suspecting her fidelity, remained absconding for nearly 20 days before walking into the Alanahalli Police Station on Aug. 1 and surrendering, claiming he was tormented by guilt. Since the crime had not been committed within their jurisdiction,…

Festive fervour marks Chamundeshwari Vardhanti
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Festive fervour marks Chamundeshwari Vardhanti

August 4, 2026

Mysore Royal Family members Pramoda Devi Wadiyar, Yaduveer Wadiyar and Trishikha Kumari Wadiyar pull cart with golden palanquin Mysuru: Vardhanti of the presiding deity Goddess Chamundeshwari was celebrated with festive fervour atop Chamundi Hill in city this morning. Every year, Vardhanti of the Goddess falls during the Ashada Masa and is considered to be auspicious,…

Priyank Kharge must quit; BJP seeks CBI probe
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Priyank Kharge must quit; BJP seeks CBI probe

August 4, 2026

KPSC scam and PC exam irregularities Mysuru: Accusing the Congress Government of adopting double standards on examination irregularities, the BJP has demanded the resignation of State Home Minister Priyank Kharge over the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) scam and irregularities in the Police Constable (PC) recruitment examination. Addressing a press conference at the BJP Office in…

Yaduveer pitches Mysuru for Rs. 500 crore tourism mission
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Yaduveer pitches Mysuru for Rs. 500 crore tourism mission

August 4, 2026

Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar has urged the Union Government to include Mysuru in the proposed “National Mission for the Development of 50 Globally Competitive Tourist Destinations in India,” announced in the Union Budget 2025-26. Meeting Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in New Delhi, Yaduveer submitted a proposal seeking the city’s inclusion…

Tanveer Sait supporters continue protest, demand Cabinet berth
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Tanveer Sait supporters continue protest, demand Cabinet berth

August 4, 2026

Mysuru: The protests in the city over the omission of 6-time NR Constituency MLA Tanveer Sait from D.K. Shivakumar Cabinet continued for the second day today, with supporters of the senior Congress MLA staging a demonstration at Buddha Circle in Kyathamaranahalli. “MLA Tanveer Sait has been a loyal soldier of the Congress having been elected…

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