Mysore/Mysuru: Cyber criminals, who accused an elderly man of money laundering, have extorted Rs. 45.50 lakh from him. The elderly victim is 80-year-old Suresh (name changed), a resident of Vishveshwaranagar in city. On May 16, Suresh got a call from an unidentified person claiming to be a National Cyber Crime Officer, who accused him (Suresh)…
Two girl students among 7 go missing
July 8, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: In separate cases, two girl students are among seven persons who have gone missing from city. In the first case, 18-year-old Sharanamma and 17-year-old Sai Vyshnavi, both PUC students of Mahajana College and inmates of Mahajana Ladies Hostel, who left the hostel at about 7.40 am on July 5 saying that they were going…
Moonlight music concert at Suttur Mutt in city
July 8, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The 281st edition of moonlight music concert will be held at Suttur Mutt branch located at the foot of Chamundi Hill in city on July 10 at 6 pm. The vocal concert by Vid. Sampagodu S. Vighnaraja will be preceded by a special lecture by Prabhuswamy C. Malimutt, an A grade Akashvani artiste, who…
Two-day Seminar at Music University
July 8, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Santakavi Kanakadasa mattu Tatvapadakarara Adhyayana Kendra, Bengaluru and Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal (KSGH) Music and Performing Arts University, Mysuru, have jointly organised a two-day seminar on ‘Tatvapada mattu Sangeetha Vaividya’ at the Music University premises in city on July 10 and 11. July 10 – 10.30 am: Music University VC Prof. Nagesh V….
Investiture Ceremony at Nypunya
July 8, 2025Educational institutions must develop leadership qualities in students: Flight Lieutenant Shravani Bhargav Mysore/Mysuru: “Every child has the potential to emerge as a leader. It is the responsibility of educational institutions to create a platform that encourages and inspires them to develop leadership qualities,” said Flight Lieutenant Shrawani Bhargav of the Indian Air Force (IAF). She…
Another milestone by JSS AHER in Lancet Publication
July 8, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research (JSS AHER) has achieved another major milestone in public health and genetic research. A pioneering study co-authored by Dr. Deepa Bhat, Professor of Anatomy and Certified Genetic Counsellor at JSS Medical College, has been published in The Lancet Regional Health — Southeast Asia, marking a national breakthrough…
KRS Backwaters…Trashed
July 7, 2025By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Reckless visitors play loud music, drink alcohol, leave broken bottles, throw garbage and urinate into pristine waters Mysore/Mysuru: The once- serene KRS backwaters near Meenakshipura in Yelwal Hobli, a popular getaway in the Old Mysuru region, are now facing rampant environmental degradation, driven by unchecked tourism and brazenly irresponsible visitor behaviour….
KRS Road closed for 3 days
July 7, 2025Railway track works underway Mysore/Mysuru: The level crossing on the busy KRS Road has been temporarily closed for three days beginning today (July 7), as the South Western Railway, Mysuru Division, is undertaking complete track renewal works using Plasser Quick Relaying System (PQRS) machines. The works, which include sleeper and rail renewal, commenced at 8…
50,000 cusecs released from KRS Dam: Officials warn tourists against risky photo ops
July 7, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: With continuous rains in Cauvery basin leading to heavy inflow, the authorities have ramped up discharge from KRS Dam, releasing over 50,000 cusecs of water into the Cauvery River, which is now flowing in full spate. Officials have raised concerns over public safety as tourists and local residents, tourists and visitors are seen dangerously…
Don’t treat villages like resorts: Nagathihalli Chandrashekar
July 7, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: “Villages are not resorts for relaxation. Visiting them with such a mindset makes the experience feel static and disconnected. One must mingle with rural people and understand their realities,” said renowned Kannada writer, filmmaker and director Nagathihalli Chandrashekar. He was speaking at a Kannada symposium titled ‘Sahitya-Cinema-Halli Hambalada Tekkeyalli’ (literature and cinema in the…














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