Mysore Grahakara Parishat urges MCC officials Mysuru, Aug. 11 (SPN&DM)- The Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) meeting held at the Parishat’s office in Yadavagiri yesterday saw the members raising issues related to footpath encroachments on prominent streets and pothole-filled roads. MGP Founder-Working President Bhamy V. Shenoy alleged that the Contractor who was awarded the tender for…
Cracks in Varuna Canal Aqueduct drain water, spark outrage
August 11, 2025Mysuru: Major cracks on Varuna Canal Aqueduct (D. Devaraj Urs Canal – Bridge Pillar No. 158) near Siddalingapura on Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway are causing massive water loss, sparking outrage among public and farmers, as officials continue to turn a blind eye. Farmers have pointed out that while authorities have released water into canals for agricultural activities,…
Victory parade: RCB, KSCA face PIL over Cubbon Park damage
August 11, 2025Bengaluru: The Royal Challengers Bangalore’s (RCB) historic IPL trophy win was celebrated in grand style on the steps of Vidhana Soudha, where the State Government felicitated the players. Thousands of fans thronged the venue, with many even climbing trees in Cubbon Park to catch a glimpse of their cricketing heroes. But the celebrations have now…
Captain Abhimanyu and team welcomed at Mysore Palace
August 11, 2025Mysuru: Nine Dasara elephants, led by Captain and Golden Howdah-carrier Abhimanyu, entered the Mysore Palace last evening. They were housed at Aranya Bhavan in Ashokapuram on their arrival to city on Aug. 4 evening. The nine Dasara jumbos are: Captain Abhimanyu, Bhima, Ekalavya, Mahendra, Kanjan, Dhananjaya, Prashantha, Lakshmi and Kaveri. At about 3.30 pm, puja…
At 5,465 kg… Bhima outweighs all first batch Dasara elephants
August 11, 2025Howdah-carrier Abhimanyu weighs 5,360 kg, 105 kg less than Bhima Mysuru: The first batch of nine Dasara elephants underwent their traditional weight check today, with Bhima topping the chart at 5,465 kg. As part of the annual ritual, the elephants were led to the Sairam & Co. Weigh Bridge on Dhanvanthri Road this morning, accompanied…
Bigger, brighter Dasara with drone show, 21-day lighting
August 11, 2025Jumboo Savari, Torchlight Parade online ticketing to open four weeks in advance Mysuru: District In-Charge Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa has said that the name of the chief guest who will inaugurate this year’s Dasara festivities will be announced personally by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Speaking to reporters on Sunday during the ceremonial welcome of the Dasara…
Monsoon Session of State Assembly begins
August 11, 2025Bengaluru: The 10-day Monsoon Session of the State Assembly began at Vidhana Soudha here this morning. Soon as the session began, both the Houses paid rich tributes to the passing away of personalities such as multi-lingual actress B. Sarojadevi, former ISRO Chairman and former RS MP Dr. K. Kasturi Rangan, veteran writers G.S. Siddalingaiah and…
Five arrested for armed assault inside hospital
August 11, 2025Nanjangud: Five individuals have been arrested in connection with a violent assault on two persons within the premises of Nanjangud’s Government hospital. The incident occurred yesterday, involving lethal weapons. The arrested have been identified as Shivakumar alias Monti, Subhash alias Subbu and two others. One of the accused is a minor, and his name has…
UoM Prasaranga gets LED-lit name board
August 11, 2025Mysuru: Prof. N.K. Lokanath, Vice-Chancellor, University of Mysore (UoM), recently unveiled a new LED-lit name board of Prasaranga at Manasagangothri. Speaking after the unveiling, he said that Prasaranga has earned unique recognition at the university level, though the general public is not widely aware of its operations. “To draw the attention of citizens, the new…
Mysore Beauticians Welfare Assn. celebrates Silver Jubilee
August 11, 2025Mysuru: The Silver Jubilee celebrations of Mysore Beauticians Welfare Association (MBWA) was held at a private hotel near KSRTC sub-urban bus stand on Bengaluru-Nilgiri Road here recently. Speaking as the chief guest on the occasion, Dr. M.S. Navyashree, Medical Director and Chief Fertility Specialist, Momtree IVF and Genetics, Mysuru, said that Gynaecologists and Beauticians are…















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