Mysuru: State JD(S) Working President and former Minister S.R. Mahesh said that Janata Dal (Secular) will be launching ‘Janarondige Janata Dal’ (Janata Dal’s people connect) initiative at 11 am tomorrow (Feb. 18) from Periyapatna in the district. Addressing a press meet here yesterday, Mahesh, also a former K.R. Nagar MLA said the JD(S) is undertaking…
‘MDA, a haven for RTI activists’
February 17, 2026Mysuru: Former Minister S.R. Mahesh asserted that the MDA (Mysuru Development Authority) has become a haven for RTI activists and agents. Addressing a press meet here yesterday, he alleged that RTI activists, who were engaged in irregularities when MUDA (Mysuru Urban Development Authority) existed have continued with their wrong doings even after MUDA was renamed…
Dip in Crimes
February 17, 2026ADGP Harishekaran lauds city cops Mysuru: ADGP (Crimes and Technical Services) P. Harishekaran has lauded the City Police for the fall in crime rate in the year 2025 when compared to the crime rate reported in the year 2024. Addressing the top Police officers at a review meeting held at the meeting hall of City…
Rowdy sheeter arrested; shifted to Shivamogga Jail
February 17, 2026Drug peddler externed from Mysuru Mysuru: City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar, in a bid to control rowdy activities in the city, had ordered the arrest and externment of a rowdy sheeter by invoking Karnataka Goonda Act and Karnataka Police Act. The rowdy sheeter, who was arrested and externed to Shivamogga Central Jail, is 25-year-old Ganesh…
Sale of narcotic substance
February 17, 2026Three arrested; 44.45 grams MDMA worth Rs. 4 lakh seized Mysuru: Continuing their drive against those storing, transporting and selling narcotic substances in their jurisdiction, the Mandi Police have arrested three drug peddlers and have seized 44.45 grams of MDMA worth about Rs. 4 lakh from them. Those arrested are 30-year-old Mohammed Kareem of Mandi…
Ganja peddler sentenced to jail
February 17, 2026Mysuru: City’s 7th Additional District and Sessions Court has sentenced a ganja peddler to four years imprisonment after he was found guilty of transporting ganja in his scooter. The convict is Mohammed Musheer of city. On July 17, 2023, he was arrested by the CEN Police when he was transporting about 1.5 kg ganja in…
Student goes missing
February 17, 2026Mysuru: A teenaged boy student has gone missing from the city. V. Yashas, 14, a ninth standard student of Maharaja High School is the one who has gone missing. Yashas, who left his house on Feb. 10 after refusing to attend tuition at a coaching centre, has not returned home since then, according to a…
Viral photo of Black Fox is fake
February 17, 2026Photo published in https://autourdelile.com in 2012 Mysuru: A photo of a rare Black Fox, claimed to have been clicked by Kiran Kollegal and Naveen in an agricultural field between Madugunda in Kollegal and Vaddugere in Biligiri Rangana Betta (BR Hills) and has gone viral on social media platforms, is said to be fake. Photographer Kiran…
Phone-in programme on Welfare Services
February 17, 2026Mysuru: JSS Radio 91.2 FM is organising a live phone-in programme focusing on the welfare schemes and service facilities provided by the Department of Backward Classes Welfare. The programme will be broadcast tomorrow (Feb. 18) from 11.30 am to 12.30 pm. The special guest for the programme will be B.P. Rekha, Taluk Backward Classes Welfare…
Indian Dastkaar Handloom, Handicraft Haat till Mar. 15
February 17, 2026Mysuru: Indian Dastkaar Handloom and Handicraft Haat, an exclusive exhibition on Handlooms, Handicrafts and Lifestyle products, is underway at Scouts & Guides Ground, behind Old DC’s Office, Mysuru, from Jan. 17. The expo will be open for public from 10.30 am to 9.30 pm till Mar. 15. With over 160 stalls and artisans from across…















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