Operation Footpath Mysuru: Operation Footpath, an intensified drive by Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) against encroachment of footpaths in across the city, has continued with the gangmen attached to the City Corporation clearing the encroached footpaths at N.R. Mohalla and other areas yesterday. At MCC Zone-7, covering Maruthi Circle in N.R. Mohalla, Nazarbad Main Road, Gayathripuram,…
Farmer immolates self over agri loan
July 26, 2026Mysuru: Depressed over non repayment of the loan he had taken for agricultural purpose, a farmer ended his life by setting himself on fire in city on July 18. The deceased farmer is P. Shivakumar (35), a native of Kaniyanahundi village, Hampapura Hobli in H.D. Kote taluk. On June 18 afternoon, Shivakumar, reportedly poured petrol…
Alert Mysuru Central Jail staff confront miscreant
July 26, 2026Miscreant threatens with knife when stopped by Jail staff; flees in car Mysuru: Alert jail staff succeeded in stopping a miscreant from throwing a suspected object into Mysuru Central Prison premises, in the city recently. The incident occurred on July 24 morning, when Mysuru Jail staff Prathap, who was deployed on security duty, was patrolling…
Man dies of snake bite
July 26, 2026Saragur: In yet another such incident reported from across Mysuru district in recent months, a 70-year-old man died of snake bite at Kottegala in Saragur taluk. K. Basavaraju (70), who ran a fair price shop at Kottegala is the deceased. Basavaraju was engaged in farming activities at his agricultural land in the village on Thursday,…
Words on heritage must translate into action: Dr. K.K. Muhammed
July 26, 2026Mysuru: Eminent Archaeologist and former Regional Director (North) of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Padma Shri Dr. K.K. Muhammed, has called for greater public awareness of India’s heritage, culture and history, stressing that ancient monuments are priceless national assets that must be preserved. Delivering the keynote address at an event organised for the release…
Harangi Dam full; 4,000 cusecs released
July 26, 2026Kushalnagar: After weeks of concern over a weak monsoon and possibility of drought, widespread rainfall across Kodagu has significantly increased inflows into Harangi Dam, prompting authorities to release 4,000 cusecs (cubic feet per second) of water yesterday. Residents living along the downstream stretches of Harangi River were advised to remain alert, secure their belongings, move…
Ex-servicemen take out mega bike rally marking Kargil Vijay Diwas
July 26, 2026Mysuru: Hundreds of ex-servicemen under the banner of Federation of Mysuru District Ex-Servicemen Associations, took out a mega Vijay Diwas bike rally in city this morning, marking the 27th anniversary of the success of Operation Vijay which led to India’s victory over Pakistan in the 1999 Kargil war. MLC C.N. Manjegowda, MLAs K. Harish Gowda…
VIP visits at devotees’ cost condemnable: R. Ashoka
July 26, 2026Ashada Friday puja: Rs. 2,000 special entry ticket at Ch. Hill Bengaluru: The devotees with Rs. 2,000 special entry ticket for darshan during the Ashada Friday puja at the Goddess Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill in Mysuru, are forced to wait for four to five hours, to allow hassle-free darshan for VIPs, alleged Leader of…
‘UoM Ph.D theses lack in quality’
July 26, 2026Mysuru: “Theses being currently submitted by students to University of Mysore (UoM) for Doctoral degree (Ph.D) are lacking quality and limited just to getting certificate,” regretted former Karnataka Sanskrit University VC Prof. Padma Shekar. She was speaking at the valedictory of the 12-day Kannada re-orientation camp on the topic ‘Kannada language, Literature and Culture,’ organised…
DC, top cops hold meeting; discuss arrangements as per VIP protocol
July 26, 2026PM Modi to inaugurate Viveka Memorial in city on Aug. 1 Mysuru: The District Administration which is making foolproof arrangements in view of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the city on Aug. 1, to inaugurate Viveka Memorial – Youth and Cultural Centre on Narayan Shastry road, held a meeting at the memorial yesterday. Deputy…











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