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Money-doubling racket in Chamarajanagar: Four Policemen, including Sub-Inspector, suspended
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Money-doubling racket in Chamarajanagar: Four Policemen, including Sub-Inspector, suspended

July 29, 2025

Real Cops accused of playing fake Police raid roles Chamarajanagar: Chamarajanagar Superintendent of Police (SP) Dr. B.T. Kavitha has suspended four Police personnel, including the Sub-Inspector of Cyber, Economic and Narcotics (CEN) Crime Division, for their alleged involvement in a money-doubling racket. The suspended officers are: SI Ayyana Gowda of CEN Police Station, Constables Mohan,…

Noted Veena artiste passes away
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Noted Veena artiste passes away

July 29, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: Noted Veena artiste Dr. S. Vijayaraghavan (78) passed away at his residence in Saraswathipuram, Mysuru, last night following a brief illness. He leaves behind his wife Sowbhagya, two daughters (Prathibha and Shubha) and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill this morning. Profile With an…

Discount on silver articles at Prakash Jewellers
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Discount on silver articles at Prakash Jewellers

July 29, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: On the occasion of Varamahalakshmi festival celebrations, Prakash Jewellers, Shivarampet, Mysuru, is offering a discount of Rs. 11,500 per kg (Rs. 11.50 per gram) on silver articles since July 25. This offer is valid for customers till Aug. 8. Also, there is a 20 percent off on all silver photo frames. For details, contact…

Cleanest city only on paper… MCC worker dumps garbage in vacant sites
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Cleanest city only on paper… MCC worker dumps garbage in vacant sites

July 28, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru may have clinched third place in the Super Swachh League under Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 in the 3–10 lakh population category, but residents say the reality on the ground paints a very different picture. While the city basks in the glory of being listed among India’s cleanest, local residents are questioning the Mysuru City…

MDMA racket in city: 35 homes raided
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MDMA racket in city: 35 homes raided

July 28, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: In the wake of a massive MDMA (Methylenedioxymethamphetamine or ecstasy) drug bust on the Outer Ring Road, Mysuru City Police have intensified their crackdown on narcotics networks operating in and around the city. The joint operation conducted on Saturday by the Maharashtra Anti-Narcotics Squad and Mysuru City Police unearthed a sophisticated drug racket operating…

Home Minister terms Mysuru MDMA seizure deeply alarming
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Home Minister terms Mysuru MDMA seizure deeply alarming

July 28, 2025

Davangere: Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara has termed the seizure of a massive cache of MDMA in Mysuru as deeply alarming, noting with concern that such large-scale drug activity was taking place within Karnataka. He confirmed that the State Police will conduct an independent probe into the incident. According to preliminary reports, the Maharashtra Anti-Narcotics…

Yadavagiri residents flag key civic issues in ‘Area Sabha’
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Yadavagiri residents flag key civic issues in ‘Area Sabha’

July 28, 2025

By Bhamy V. Shenoy Mysore/Mysuru: Residents of Yadavagiri convened an informal ‘Area Sabha’ on Sunday (July 27) to discuss civic issues affecting their locality and explore collective solutions. The meeting, attended by residents, was a preparatory step toward implementing the 74th Constitutional Amendment, which mandates Area Sabhas and Ward Committees for participatory urban governance. The…

Rs. 40 crore facelift for 6 Mysuru Lakes
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Rs. 40 crore facelift for 6 Mysuru Lakes

July 28, 2025

Funds from Lake Development Cess: MDA Commissioner Rakshith Mysore/Mysuru: The long-awaited rejuvenation of Mysuru’s historic Lakes — vital lifelines for the city and taluk and major tourist attractions — is finally set in motion. In a bid to combat rising pollution and transform these water bodies into public spaces, six major Lakes including Dalvoy Lake…

MDMA racket busted in Mysuru city | Public safety at stake: MP seeks strict action
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MDMA racket busted in Mysuru city | Public safety at stake: MP seeks strict action

July 28, 2025

Yaduveer inspects Unity Mall project site at Dasara Exhibition Grounds Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar has expressed deep concern over the discovery of an MDMA manufacturing unit in Mysuru, calling it “deeply alarming and shocking.” Speaking to reporters during his visit to the under-construction Unity Mall, funded by the Centre at the Karnataka…

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