Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. Rama V. Bennur, a noted music and dance critic from Mysuru, has been selected for ‘Ananya Shastra Kaustubha-2026’ award to be given by Ananya GML Cultural Academy, Bengaluru. The award, given in memory of Sangeetha Kalaratna late BVK Sastry, will be presented to Dr. Rama Bennur during the ‘Ananya Puraskara-2026’ event to be…
Five held for stealing power cables from under construction layout
May 10, 2026Four cable bundles weighing 281 kgs, goods vehicle, Rs. 2.47 lakh cash recovered Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru District Police have arrested five persons on charges of stealing Aluminium Conductor Steel Reinforced (ACSR) power cables from an under construction residential layout near Beerihundi village in the taluk. The Police have recovered five bundles of ACSR cables weighing 281…
‘Devise security measures for sandalwood plantations’
May 10, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Former Secretary of Forest Department and retired IFS Officer A.C. Lakshmana, has urged the Government to take steps to provide security to sandalwood plantations to facilitate more number of farmers to take up cultivation of the most valuable wood. Expressing concerns over how the farmers have been losing the precious wood to the thieves,…
Waste menace: Spot fines fail to stop littering
May 9, 2026MCC collects Rs. 5.6 lakh fine in five months, yet no deterrence Mysore/Mysuru: As the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) steps up efforts to secure a top rank in Swachh Survekshan 2025-26, public cooperation in maintaining cleanliness continues to remain poor, with many residents and traders still dumping waste in public places. Beginning Monday, May 11,…
Vijayanagar pub murder case – Prime accused arrested, old rivalry motive: Police
May 9, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: The Vijayanagar Police have arrested five persons, including the prime accused, in connection with the recent murder of techie Nishanth at a pub in Vijayanagar. All the accused have been remanded to Judicial Custody. The prime accused has been identified as Rakesh alias Rocky, a rowdy-sheeter from Kumbarakoppal. The other arrested persons are Manoj,…
Suvendu Adhikari sworn-in as West Bengal Chief Minister
May 9, 2026Becomes first BJP CM since independence Kolkata: Leader of BJP Legislature Party Suvendu Adhikari was sworn-in as the 9th Chief Minister of West Bengal at a grand ceremony held at Brigade Parade Ground here this morning. West Bengal Governor R.N. Ravi administered the Oath of Office and Secrecy to 55-year-old Suvendu Adhikari in the presence…
Lalitha Mahal lease process delayed
May 9, 2026Bidding firms seek easing of stringent conditions; annual 10 percent hike clause draws objections Bidders have requested relaxation of certain conditions and exemptions from the steep annual payments. These appeals will be discussed at the upcoming board meeting of Jungle Lodges and Resorts, where a final decision will be taken. The new deadline will also…
Swachh Survekshan team to arrive in city on May 11
May 9, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru city is once again gearing up to reclaim its title as the ‘Cleanest City’ in India. From Monday, May 11, a Swachh Survekshan team from the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs will begin inspections across the city. Determined to improve upon last year’s third-place ranking, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has…
Green cover vanishes as concrete jungle expands
May 9, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: As Mysuru city continues to urbanise with a growing number of concrete structures, the trees that once enhanced the city’s beauty are rapidly disappearing. While authorities are felling trees in the name of development projects, owners of commercial buildings are also cutting down trees standing in front of their properties. According to residents, many…
Hootagalli CMC offers 5% rebate
May 9, 2026From July 2026, a penalty of 2% per month will be levied Mysore/Mysuru: Property owners and occupants within the limits of Hootagalli City Municipal Council (CMC) have been urged to pay their property tax for the 2026-27 financial year. According to the Commissioner of Hootagalli CMC, a 5 percent rebate will be offered to those…















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