Mysore/Mysuru: Seeking a hike in wages, Anganwadi workers, under the banner of AITUC-affiliated Karnataka State Anganwadi Workers and Helpers Federation, staged a demonstration in front of the Deputy Commissioner’s Office in Siddarthanagar on Monday. “The Government should withdraw the proposal made in the budget for distribution of sarees to Anganwadi workers and helpers and instead,…
CESC lineman dies of short circuit
March 11, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: A 37-year-old lineman of Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC), met his tragic end, when he allegedly suffered electric shock due to short circuit while repairing a transformer on Chikkanerale-Vaderahosahalli Road, Periyapatna taluk in the district this morning. The deceased has been identified as Bhagesh. The incident occurred at around 10 am. His body was…
Rtn. Krishna Bhat Kadappu no more
March 11, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Krishna Bhat Kadappu, Past President of Rotary Mysore Brindavan, former Chairman of Rotary Brindavan School, Managing Director of Kaypeeyes Biotech Pvt. Ltd. and a resident of Brindavan Extension, passed away on Mar. 8 in city. He was 75. He is survived by his wife Sumathi Bhat, sons Prajwal Bhat and Sagar Bhat, daughters-in-law Akhila…
24.10-acre land row at Kurubarahalli Sy.No. 4: Scam caught but No action!
March 10, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: In a startling development, an individual who had entered into a sale agreement with a Bengaluru-based developer, claiming ownership of 24 acres and 10 guntas of Government land at Survey No. 4, Kurubarahalli at the foot of Chamundi Hill, has hastily cancelled the agreement. Addressing media persons at his office this morning, Krishnaraja (KR)…
Doctors’ strike to hit OPD services from tomorrow
March 10, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Outpatient Department (OPD) services at Government Hospitals across Mysuru district are likely to be severely affected from tomorrow as doctors and other medical staff have called for a State-wide indefinite strike. The strike has been called by the Karnataka Government Medical Officers’ Association (KGMOA) in collaboration with the Karnataka State Health and Medical Education…
Mysore Silk demand echoes in Assembly
March 10, 2026High local orders may push Govt. to temporarily stop online sales Bengaluru: The huge demand for traditional Mysore Silk sarees produced by Government-run Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation (KSIC) Limited dominated discussions in the State Assembly yesterday, with legislators across party lines urging the Government to increase production and strengthen the historic institution. The discussion culminated…
Over 3 lakh Mysore Silk sarees sold in 3 years
March 10, 2026Bengaluru: Over the past three years, 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25, the Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation (KSIC) Limited has produced a total of 3,10,667 Mysore Silk sarees, of which 3,09,659 have been sold, according to data shared in the Assembly. Year Sarees sold Net sales Net profit 2022-2023 98,277 Rs. 206.35 crore Rs. 46.75 crore 2023-2024…
Rejuvenation works begin at Varuna Lake
March 10, 2026Total estimate Rs. 9.75 crore; adventure activities temporarily suspended Mysore/Mysuru: Following the State Government’s administrative approval for the rejuvenation and beautification of Varuna Lake in Mysuru at an estimated cost of Rs. 9.75 crore, the Mysuru District Administration has announced that all water adventure activities at the Lake will be temporarily suspended due to ongoing…
Couple ends life over trivial issue
March 10, 2026Two-year-old daughter survives; performs parents’ last rites K.R. Pet: A couple died by suicide at their rented house in Jayanagar Layout at K.R. Pet yesterday morning, while their two-year-old daughter survived after the father reportedly attempted to suffocate her. The deceased have been identified as Darshan (29) and his wife N.L. Divya (25). Their daughter,…
Attention Diversion: Two women rob elderly lady of her gold chain in bus
March 10, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Two women have reportedly robbed an elderly lady of her gold chain after diverting her attention in a bus. The woman, who lost her gold chain, is 60-year-old Neelamma, a resident of Yaraganahalli here. On Mar. 5 evening, Neelamma was travelling in a bus from Bellur Cross to Mysuru where two unidentified women carrying…















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