Mysuru: A damaged culvert on Mysuru-Manandavadi Road near the Centenary Hall of Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation (KSIC) Ltd. has become a serious threat to commuters and pedestrians alike. The metal crash guard on the culvert of a large drain is severely damaged, and the interlocking tiles on the footpath are caving in. The structure could…
Bengaluru Gold Smuggling Case: Ranya Rao claims innocence
March 16, 2025Accuses DRI officials of assault, writes to DRI ADG about alleged ordeal Bengaluru: Kannada film actress Ranya Rao, the prime accused in a Gold smuggling case, has claimed innocence and has accused the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officials of implicating her in the case. Ranya, in a letter to the Additional Director General of…
LS seats delimitation will hurt federal structure, claims Singhvi
March 16, 2025Mysuru: AICC Spokesperson and senior Supreme Court Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi said that the Central Government’s move on delimitation of Lok Sabha Constituencies poses a threat to the federal structure of our country. Addressing a press meet at Congress Bhavan near the city Railway Station here yesterday, Singhvi, who is also a Rajya Sabha Congress …
Swaraj means living in harmony with nature, says Dr. Sumanas Koulagi
March 16, 2025Mysuru: “Swaraj truly means leading a life that does not destroy our environment and treating everyone equally, regardless of their economic or social status,” said Dr. Sumanas Koulagi of Janapada Seva Trust, Melukote. He was delivering a talk on ‘Development as Swaraj – Towards a Sustainable and Equitable Future,’ organised by Mysore Open Forum (MOF)…
Rural properties to get B Khatas
March 16, 2025Bengaluru: The State Cabinet meeting held on Thursday approved 3 key bills, including the Karnataka Gram Swaraj and Panchayat Raj (Amendment) Bill-2025, which aims to bring nearly 90 lakh unauthorised properties into the tax net by issuing B Khatas. The decision, which applies to Urban and Rural areas outside Bengaluru, will enable Gram Panchayats to …
State ‘Tourist Mitras’ to ensure visitor safety
March 16, 2025Tourism Joint Director felicitated in city Mysuru: Joint Director (JD) of Tourism Department H.P. Janardhan has said, the State Government has introduced Tourist Mitra scheme and the approval has been given in the recent State Budget for the recruitment of 1,000 Tourist Mitras. He was addressing the gathering while delivering a lecture on the topic…
‘Consumers must remain vigilant against fraud’
March 16, 2025District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum President at World Consumer Rights Day Mysuru: The Mysore Grahakara Parishad (MGP) organised World Consumer Rights Day celebrations at Basudev Somani College, where District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission President Naveen Kumari urged consumers to remain vigilant against fraud. She emphasised that fraudsters often exploit greed, making it essential for consumers…
‘Women should create their own identity’
March 16, 2025Mysuru: “Women have to be strong and confident in order to make a mark in the patriarchal society,” said M.K. Savitha, KAS, Registrar (Administrative), University of Mysore. Addressing the gathering after inaugurating the International Women’s Day celebrations at JSS College for Women, Saraswathipuram, recently, she suggested that the society should create a fearless environment for…
Grandfather, grand-children drown in river
March 16, 2025Tahsildar announces Rs. 6 lakh compensation T. Narasipur: In a tragic incident, a man along with his two grand-sons got drowned in the river at Hale Tirumakoodalu village in the taluk yesterday afternoon. The deceased have been identified as Chowdaiah (65), his grand-sons Bharat Gowda (11) and Dhanush Gowda (9), residents of Hale Tirumakoodalu village….
Swachhata Abhiyan by SBI Pensioners’ Association
March 16, 2025Mysuru: Members of the Mysuru Unit of SBI Pensioners’ Association actively participated in a Swachhata Abhiyan yesterday in front of their Administrative Office at Saraswathipuram. They cleaned up plastic waste around the office campus and the adjacent public road. Association President Anandamurthy and Secretary Ranganath emphasised the importance of maintaining cleanliness to help Mysuru reclaim…















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