Parasanayakana Kere restored back to life; a CREDIT-I initiative under CSR funds of Asian Paints Mysore/Mysuru: A lake area replete with waste has got a new lease of life, hoping to spring as a new tourist attraction. Parasanayakana Kere (lake), located on Uttanahalli Road at the foot of Chamundi Hill, sports a new look, attracting…
Govt. will find a permanent solution to end Mysore Varsity’s woes: CM
January 8, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: A day after Higher Education Minister Dr. M.C. Sudhakar aired concerns about dearth of funds in the over a century-old University of Mysore (UoM) during the Varsity’s convocation on Monday, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday assured that the Government would find a permanent solution for UoM’s woes. Speaking at MLC K. Shivakumar felicitation programme…
Police Constable ends life
January 8, 2026Maddur: A Police Constable reportedly ended his life by hanging self to the ceiling fan at the rest room behind the Town Police Station on Tuesday night and the incident came to light when another Police Constable went to the rest room. The deceased has been identified as Ramesh (35), who was posted on Court…
District Minister’s family, VC institute endowment prizes at UoM
January 8, 2026A.K. Sadana bags Mysuru Mithra Bellimahotsava Gold Medal in Journalism Mysore/Mysuru: The family of Mysuru District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa has instituted four endowment prizes at the University of Mysore (UoM), including gold medals and cash awards for meritorious students across disciplines. The endowments have been instituted in the names of Dr. Mahadevappa, his son…
Felicitation to Plant doctor
January 8, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: City-based Agricultural Scientist Dr. Vasanth Kumar Thimakapura’s two books — ‘Plant Doctor’ and ‘Vasantha Vihara’, will be released at ‘Vasanthotsava’ felicitation programme jointly organised by Dr. Vasanth Kumar Thimakapura Abhinandana Samithi and Vismaya Book House, Mysuru, at Vijnana Bhavan in Manasagangothri campus at 4 pm tomorrow (Jan.9). Agriculture Minister N. Cheluvarayaswamy will inaugurate the…
Champion of Western Ghats Madhav Gadgil passes away
January 8, 2026Pune: Renowned ecologist Madhav Gadgil (82) passed away at his residence here last night after a brief illness. Madhav Gadgil was known for his work on the ecological significance of the Western Ghats, as the head of Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP), known as the Gadgil Commission. His report included recommendations for strict restrictions…
National Meet on Digital Era
January 8, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: The Department of MBA, GSSS Institute of Engineering and Technology for Women (GSSSIETW), Mysuru, is organising the National Conference on “Innovative Strategies for Sustainable Business Practices in the Digital Era” on Saturday (Jan. 10). The conference, conducted under IQAC in association with NIPM and the Mysore CHRO Forum, will be inaugurated by chief guest…
Senior citizens sensitised on cybercrime prevention
January 8, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: As part of its monthly talk series, the Elder Citizens Council, Mysuru, recently organised an awareness talk at its premises in Jayalakshmipuram on cybercrime by Arunkumar, Lead and Mobilisation Coordinator of ‘Vayoh Vikas,’ an NGO led by Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan. Using a power-point presentation and interactive session, he explained how cyber frauds operate…
Chatti Shariff and Qawwali programme tomorrow
January 8, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: The devotees of Aashiqane Khwaja Garib-un-Nawaz at Bada Makan, near Tipu Circle, have organised Chatti Shariff as part of 814th Annual Sandal Urus Shariff of Hazarath Khwaja Garib-un-Nawaz, Ajmer Shariff, Rajasthan, on Jan. 9. The programme will be held tomorrow evening under the Chairmanship of Hazarath Syed Sha Altaf Peeran Shatarie, Sajjad Nasheen of…
Police foil dacoity bid
January 7, 2026Five youths arrested early morning with weapons and chilli powder while waiting to strike in Jayalakshmipuram Mysore/Mysuru: In a swift midnight operation, Narasimharaja Police foiled a major dacoity bid and arrested five men armed with lethal weapons, chilli powder and ropes in the early hours of Jan. 4. The arrests were made near Premier Metropolis…















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