T. Narasipur: Following the Government’s official notification on the formation of the Greater Mysuru City Corporation (GMCC), BJP leaders from the Varuna Assembly Constituency, represented by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, have urged the authorities to include several villages of Varuna hobli within the GMCC limits. Addressing a press conference at the PWD Guest House in T….
Hyder Ali Road levelling, widening works pick up
January 20, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: The road levelling and widening project on Hyder Ali Road in Nazarbad is progressing at a rapid pace. The existing 10-metre-wide stretch is being expanded to 30 metres as part of a comprehensive redevelopment initiative. The project, being implemented at an estimated cost of Rs. 4 crore, includes the construction of a central median,…
Fire safety norms: Relief soon for private hospitals
January 20, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has assured private hospitals that the State Government will take steps to ease difficulties faced in implementing fire safety norms in older hospital buildings. He also announced that reimbursement rates under the State Health Assurance Scheme (SAST) will be revised in line with the Health Benefit Package (HBP) 2022…
Property feud: Brother stabs brother to death
January 20, 2026Elder brother, family members arrested for stabbing sibling 40 times: Mandya SP Mandya: Keregodu Police have arrested four persons on charges of stabbing a man to death at Mayappanahalli village in the district on Jan. 16 over a property dispute and have launched a hunt to nab another accused, who is absconding. Disclosing this at…
Pandavapura Police seize 10 kg ganja, three arrested
January 20, 2026Mandya: In a major operation, Pandavapura Police seized 10.165 kg of dry ganja (marijuana), valued at Rs. 5 lakh, and arrested three men for allegedly attempting to sell the contraband. The accused were caught while trying to sell the ganja from a Swift Dzire car (KA-11-D-1000) parked on vacant land at Bittanayakanahalli village. Those arrested…
NPSI Mysore holds Community Outreach Programme near Saragur
January 20, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: The students of Classes 8 and 11 of NPS International School, Mysore (NPSI Mysore), participated in a Community Outreach Programme at a tribal school near Saragur, H.D. Kote recently. The initiative aimed at fostering social awareness, empathy and responsible citizenship among students. During the visit, the students spent quality time teaching the children, conducting…
Shiv Sena launches Mysuru Unit
January 20, 2026To contest in ZP, TP and GP polls Mysore/Mysuru: Shiv Sena has launched its Mysuru District Unit and announced that it would contest the upcoming Zilla Panchayat (ZP), Taluk Panchayat (TP) and Gram Panchayat (GP) polls. Addressing a press meet in city recently, Shiv Sena State General Secretary Gangadhar Kulkarni said that the party’s expansion…
Noopura Nrithyalaya performs at JCAC’s Kala Saptami
January 20, 2026A thoughtfully curated Bharatanatyam recital by Noopura Nrithyalaya, under the guidance of its Founder-Director Divya Prashant, was presented on Jan. 14 at JCAC, Mysuru, to a packed auditorium. The audience included a notable number of foreign art-lovers, reflecting Mysuru’s growing reputation as a global centre for classical Indian arts. From the opening moments, the recital…
SWR hosts Inter-Divisional Music Contest in Mysuru
January 20, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: South Western Railway (SWR) conducted an Inter-Divisional Music Competition at the Chamundi Officers’ Club, Mysuru, showcasing the rich cultural talent of railway employees and their family members. The event was inaugurated by Mudit Mittal, Divisional Railway Manager, SWR Mysuru Division. The competition was held in four categories — Classical Vocal, Light Vocal, Classical Instrumental…
Woman dies
January 20, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: An unidentified woman, who was found lying sick near the ticket counter at City Railway Station on Jan. 13 and admitted to K.R. Hospital, has succumbed to illness at the hospital at about 10.30 am on Jan. 15. The deceased is aged between 35 and 40 years, 4.6 ft. tall, light brown complexioned, normal…















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