K.R. Nagar: A 72-year-old man, who left his house on Mar. 15, has since gone missing. The missing man is H.R. Mahadev, a driver by profession and a resident of Basaveshwara Layout in the town. Those having any information may contact K.R. Nagar Police Station on Ph: 082232-62242 or Mob: 86189-11694. Nanjangud: An 80-year-old woman,…
Online betting, gambling: Rs. 49,360 cash, 16 mobile phones, 29 SIM cards seized
April 2, 2025Mysuru: In separate raids on gambling dens, City Crime Branch (CCB) Police have seized Rs. 49,360 stake money, 16 mobile phones and 29 SIM cards from those indulged in gambling. In the first case, the CCB Police, who raided a lodge on Nelson Mandela Road in Bannimantap on Mar. 26, found four persons indulged in…
DSS to hold competitive exam on Constitution on Apr.12 & 20
April 2, 2025Mysuru: The District Unit of Dalit Sangarsha Samiti (DSS) is organising a competitive examination on the Indian Constitution on Apr.12 and 20, to commemorate the 134th birth anniversary of the architect of Indian Constitution Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. This was disclosed by DSS District Convener C. Umamahadeva Alagudu, at a press conference held at Pathrakarthara Bhavan…
Youth stabs friend to death in drunken stupor
April 2, 2025Mysuru: A youth allegedly stabbed his friend to death in drunken stupor at Bannur town on Monday night. The deceased is Varun (23), son of Nagesh and a resident of Bannur town while the accused is Poshak, son of Narayana. The incident took place when the two, after consuming liquor, were on their way home…
KSTRI’s forest-based indigenous community delegation visits CIIL
April 2, 2025Mysuru: A delegation of 60 members, including indigenous community representatives, students and faculty from Karnataka State Tribal Research Institute (KSTRI), Mysuru and Adivasi Study Centre, Kergalli, recently visited the Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL), Mysuru. The event was a part of KSTRI’s five-day Skill Development Training Camp on Traditional Knowledge and Present Livelihood of…
Rising summer heat, spiralling costs, taxes
April 1, 2025Residents cry foul and protest against financial burden this fiscal year Bengaluru: With rising summer temperatures and no relief from rains, the residents of Karnataka are already facing a tough start to the new financial year. As of April 1 (today), the State has witnessed a surge in living costs, with hikes in milk prices,…
Three-fold hike in lift, transformer inspection and renewal charges
April 1, 2025Bengaluru: While offering guarantees on one hand, the Congress Government in Karnataka has imposed steep hikes in inspection and renewal fees for lifts, transformers, and generators, significantly increasing the financial burden on citizens. The Energy Department’s latest order triples previous rates, with fees that ranged from Rs. 800 to Rs. 1,000 now soaring to Rs….
Statewide agitation from tomorrow
April 1, 2025Statewide agitation from tomorrow Mysuru: Accusing the State Government of being engaged in a price rise-spree, the City and District BJP Unit will hold a massive rally in the city on Apr. 7 condemning the rising prices of essential commodities and services. Addressing a press meet at the BJP Office here this morning, City BJP…
State-wide agitation from Apr. 2
April 1, 2025Bengaluru: The BJP in Karnataka has announced a slew of protests against the Congress-led government in Karnataka, accusing it of burdening the poor and indulging in ‘appeasement tactics’. State BJP President B.Y. Vijayendra said that the party has decided to launch continuous agitations to compel the government to withdraw its decisions. Speaking at a press…
Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway toll charges hiked by 3 to 5%
April 1, 2025Mysuru: In its third revision since the highway’s opening in February 2023, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has increased toll rates on the Mysuru-Bengaluru Access-Controlled Highway by 3 to 5 percent, effective April 1, 2025. The revised rates came into effect at midnight. The Gananguru, Kaniminike, and Sheshagirihalli toll plazas have implemented the…















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