Mysuru: A rat snake, which was caught in traffic, has been rescued by the public and released in Kukkarahalli Lake premises on Tuesday night. The incident took place on Mysuru-Gaddige Road near Kukkarahalli Lake. The snake, which came out from the bushes next to the Railway Gate near the Pavilion, came on to the road…
Police Constable dies after falling from bike
January 2, 2020Kollegal: A Police Constable, who was returning home on his bike after finishing his duty, died after falling from his bike yesterday early morning. The deceased is Siddaraju, a Constable (Crime Division) at the Rural Police Station and a resident of R.S. Doddi in Hanur. Siddaraju, who was on duty on Dec.31 night, was returning…
Prize winners in various contests
January 2, 2020Mysuru: The students of The Orchids Public School have secured 2nd Runner-up position in the competitions organised by Mysore Round Table 21 and Mysore Ladies Circle 9. The team performed a mime, solo dance and group song to depict the theme ‘Technology and Social Media – Finding the Right Balance’ and also participated in the…
2020 ushered in with Cheers & Prayers
January 1, 2020Mysuru/Mysore: After partying hard all night at various watering holes in city, devotees thronged temples across the city from the early hours on the first day of the New Year (first day of the Decade) to offer prayers. Sanctum sanctorum of temples was opened as early as 5 am to enable the public to have…
City guzzles Rs. 8 crore worth liquor in 2 days
January 1, 2020Mysuru/Mysore: Despite economic downturn, devotees of Bacchus (Roman God of wine) continued to splurge on liquor during the last days of 2019, resulting in unprecedented revenue for the State Excise Department. The Department is expected to end the year on an all-time high with liquor sales reaching Rs. 600 crore in the last ten days….
Revellers Welcome New Year amidst tight Police security
January 1, 2020Mysuru/Mysore: Revellers turned up in large numbers in the Central Business District of Mysuru and other leisure hotspots in the city to welcome the New Year and the new decade. The celebrations were marked by DJ nights and music-and-dance-themed parties organised at different hotels and restaurants. Sparkling fireworks adorned the skies as the clock struck…
Chaos at 24×7 petrol bunk at 2 am
January 1, 2020Mysuru/Mysore: As the clock struck 12, the Police switched off the lights at Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple premises to prevent people from revelry and cutting of cakes on the road. Still people cut the cakes inside their vehicles. As there was no scope for celebrations at Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple, the crowd moved to K.R. Circle and…
Hoolock Gibbons welcome Zoo visitors this New Year
January 1, 2020Mysuru/Mysore: On New Year Day today, Forest Minister C.C.Patil inaugurated the public display of a pair of Hoolock Gibbons at Mysuru Zoo. These animals were brought from Assam Zoo as part of animal exchange programme. Speaking on the occasion, Patil said that Hoolock Gibbons, which is an endangered species, has been brought to Mysuru Zoo…
Train fares revised from today
January 1, 2020Mysuru/Mysore: In a new year shock, the Railways has marginally hiked railway fares over Non-Suburban sections with effect from today (Jan.1). However, there will be no fare hike for passengers over suburban sections and season ticket holders. For passengers travelling in Ordinary Non AC Classes, there shall be marginal increase of 1paise/ PKM (Passenger Kilometre)….
Mayor inaugurates District-level ‘Yuvajanotsava’ in city
January 1, 2020Mysuru/Mysore: ‘Yuvajanotsava,’ the District-level Youth Festival (2019-20), organised by the District Administration, in association with Zilla Panchayat (ZP), Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES), Federation of District Youth Associations, Nehru Yuva Kendra and Maharani’s Arts College for Women, began at the College auditorium in city this morning. Youth aged between 15 and 29 years,…















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