Mysuru: In a concerted effort to foster youth participation in urban governance, the Vidya Vikas Institute of Engineering and Technology (VVIET), in collaboration with Hanns-Seidel-Stiftung (HSF) and Grassroots Research and Advocacy Movement (GRAAM), has organised a special Governance Talk titled ‘Urban Governance in Action: Pathways for Youth Engagement for a Cleaner, Smarter Mysuru’ on June…
Pt. Rajeev Taranath Memorial programmes in city on June 11
June 9, 2025Mysuru: The first death anniversary of the internationally renowned Sarod Maestro Pt. Rajeev Taranath will be observed in city on June 11. The Pt. Rajeev Taranath Memorial Trust is organising a cultural event in memory of this great musician at Ganabharathi auditorium in Kuvempungar on Wednesday (June 11) at 6 pm. The evening will feature talks…
Moonlight Musical Series at Suttur Mutt in city
June 9, 2025Mysuru: As part of its Monthly Moonlight Music-280, Suttur Mutt, Mysuru, has organised a vocal concert by Dr. Ranjani Vasuki at the Mutt premises, foot of Chamundi Hill, in city on June 11 at 6 pm. She will be accompanied by Vid. Venkatesh Joisar on violin, Vid. Phanindra Bhaskar on mridanga and Vid. Sharath Koushik…
Old Police Patrolling GARUDA vehicles scrapped
June 8, 202512 out of 18 junked; only six in service now Mysuru: The iconic Garuda quick response vehicles of the Mysuru City Police are being phased out, marking the end of an era in fast Police response. Of the 18 Mahindra Bolero jeeps in the fleet, 12 have already been withdrawn from service and parked at…
KRS Dam Amusement Park project: Tender floated for 33-ft bronze Cauvery Statue
June 8, 2025Kushalnagar: Despite strong protests from farmers and farmers’ organisations against the proposed Amusement Park at Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam in Srirangapatna taluk, Mandya district, the State Government has invited quotations for the installation of a bronze Goddess Cauvery (Kaveri) statue. This Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Amusement Park project, planned to span 198 acres, includes a…
MGP slams illegal drain work in Poornaiah Canal
June 8, 2025Court case pending, yet KRIDL pushes storm-water drain near Kudure Mala on Bogadi Road Mysuru: The Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) has objected to the ongoing works on constructing a storm-water drain right through the Poornaiah Canal, expressing apprehension over the possibilities of reducing the size of the historic Canal. The Poornaiah Canal is one of…
Fast-track pending Railway projects, maintain quality
June 8, 2025Union Minister of State V. Somanna reviews Railway projects in Mysuru Mysuru: Union Minister of State for Railways V. Somanna has stressed the need for uncompromising quality and timely execution of railway projects. He was speaking at a review meeting of South Western Railway (SWR), Mysuru Division, held at the Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Conference…
MLA inaugurates new office of Ursu Mahamandali
June 8, 2025Mysuru: Chamaraja MLA K. Harishgowda inaugurated the new office of the city’s Karnataka Ursu Mahamandali Charitable (KUMC) Trust located on the first floor of Vivekananda Hall, No. 435, 2nd Main, 4th Cross, Gokulam 3rd Stage here this morning. Speaking on the occasion, Harishgowda said that one day is not enough for explaining the contributions, works…
Stampede at Chinnaswamy Stadium: CID probe begins
June 8, 2025Bengaluru: Criminal Investigation Department (CID) that has been handed over the probe into the stampede at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here recently, that claimed 11 lives, began its investigation into the incident yesterday. The State Government has handed over the probe to its own investigation agency, in parallel to the Magisterial Inquiry headed by Bengaluru Urban…
C. Narayanagowda conferred ‘Atithya Ratna’ award
June 8, 2025Mysuru: Mysuru Hotel Owners’ Association President C. Narayanagowda was conferred with the prestigious State-level ‘Atithya Ratna’ award at a programme organised recently at the Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI) auditorium in Bengaluru, marking the 70th anniversary of Karnataka State Hotel Owners Association. Speaking after receiving the award, Narayanagowda said that though…















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