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Elephant calf dies after tree falls on it at BRT Reserve
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Elephant calf dies after tree falls on it at BRT Reserve

September 17, 2026

Chamarajanagar: A two-year-old male elephant calf died after a tree fell on it at the Biligiri Ranganatha Tiger (BRT) Reserve on Sept. 15. The incident occurred in the Karepalya forest area of Punajuru Range. At around 7 am on Sept. 15, Forest Department staff received information that a tree had fallen on the calf. Forest…

19-year-old accident victim’s organs donated
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19-year-old accident victim’s organs donated

September 17, 2026

Mysuru: The parents of a 19-year-old youth, who was declared brain dead by doctors at a private hospital in Mysuru, have donated his organs, giving hope to patients awaiting transplants. Bharath Kumar, the only son of Shivamadu and Lakshmamma of Moodalahundi village in the district, was a fruit trader. On Sept. 8, Bharath was riding…

Teacher’s organ donation gives seven people a new lease of life
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Teacher’s organ donation gives seven people a new lease of life

September 17, 2026

Mysuru: Bengaluru-based teacher Maletira Shoba Kiran, who served at Cauvery School, has given a new lease of life to seven people through organ donation following her death. Shoba, daughter of late Palekanda Dicka and Kamala, and wife of Maletira Kiran, was known for her dedication to teaching. Following her death, her family decided to donate…

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Cauvery Theerthodbhava at Talacauvery on Oct. 17

September 17, 2026

Madikeri: The sacred Cauvery Theerthodbhava, marking the auspicious Tula Sankramana, will be held at Talacauvery in Kodagu district on Oct. 17, with the holy water expected to emerge at 7.50 pm. This revered event marks the moment when the river Cauvery springs forth from the Brahmakundike. This year’s Theerthodbhava is expected to draw a larger…

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JSS Radio 91.2 FM Phone-in programme tomorrow

September 17, 2026

Mysuru: With the objective of creating awareness among the public about arthritis, joint pain and other joint-related disorders, JSS Radio 91.2 FM Community Radio Station, Mysuru, is organising a live phone-in programme with an expert doctor. Dr. R. Subramanian, Professor and Head of the Department of Rheumatology at JSS Medical College and Hospital, will participate…

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MRC elections on Sept. 29: Nominations declared valid

September 17, 2026

Mysuru: The following nominations have been received and declared valid under Articles 33(b) and 46 of the Articles of Association of the Mysore Race Club (MRC) Limited and each Member noted below is eligible for election as Steward / Committee Member at the 58th Annual General Meeting to be held at 11 am on Sept….

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Merchant Discount Rate for UPI transactions announced

September 16, 2026

New Delhi: The Union Government yesterday announced the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) regime for UPI transactions. The new UPI framework introduced will have no impact on any person-to-person transactions. It will continue to remain completely free for all person-to-person transactions, irrespective of the amount transferred. It is clarified that MDR is neither a tax nor…

Public roads must have no curbs: MP
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Public roads must have no curbs: MP

September 16, 2026

T. Narasipur Ganesha procession row Yaduveer seeks action against T. Narasipur Inspector for using abusive language Mysuru: The controversy in T. Narasipur over the Ganesha procession route and allegations that Inspector Dhananjaya used abusive language against Hindu activists continues to simmer. Addressing a press conference at the BJP Office this morning, Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta…

S.R. Mahesh advises T. Narasipur Inspector to mend ways
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S.R. Mahesh advises T. Narasipur Inspector to mend ways

September 16, 2026

Mysuru: Former Minister and JD(S) leader S.R. Mahesh has advised T. Narasipur Inspector Dhananjaya to correct his behaviour following the controversy over his alleged use of abusive language against Hindu activists. The Inspector has come under criticism over the alleged remarks made during a meeting with Hindu activists regarding the route of the Ganesha procession….

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