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Former Corporator K.M. Shankar passes away
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Former Corporator K.M. Shankar passes away

July 2, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: K.M. Shankar (63), former Corporator and a resident of K.G. Koppal, passed away last evening at a private hospital in city. He had served as the Corporator of Sharadadevinagar (previously Ward No. 22) from 2007 to 2012.  He leaves behind his wife, two sons, brothers and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites…

Over 10 passengers injured as tyre of KSRTC bus blasts
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Over 10 passengers injured as tyre of KSRTC bus blasts

July 2, 2025

Nanjangud: Over 10 passengers sustained injuries after a tyre of a KSRTC bus burst near Hediyala in the taluk. The tyre of the KSRTC bus plying on Begur-Hediyala-Saragur route blast and the impact was such that a passenger seat also was badly damaged. One Shahida Banu, who was sitting on the seat sustained serious injuries…

Vedic Wellness University, Florida hosts Vibrance’25:  An Art and Wellness Symposium in city on July 12, 13
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Vedic Wellness University, Florida hosts Vibrance’25:  An Art and Wellness Symposium in city on July 12, 13

July 2, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: Vedic Wellness University, Florida, USA, has organised Vibrance 2024-25 — Art & Wellness Symposium — at Vijnana Bhavan in Manasagangothri,  University of Mysore (UoM), on July 12 and 13 from 10 am to 3.30 pm. This celebration will include the awarding of Grand Finale Artistes and a Felicitation Ceremony to honour eminent artistes, scholars,…

Udyoga Mela, Free Health Camp in city on July 24
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Udyoga Mela, Free Health Camp in city on July 24

July 2, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: Marking the birthday of Chamaraja MLA K. Harishgowda, Congress leaders and fans of the MLA, will be holding a Udyoga Mela and free Health Check-up Camp in the    city on July 24. Addressing a meeting at a Community Hall here on Monday, Indira Gandhi Block Congress President Ravi Manchegowdanakoppal said that the Udyoga Mela…

Cancer awareness event held
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Cancer awareness event held

July 2, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: A cancer awareness programme was organised by The Organisation for the Development of People (ODP) at its premises in Bannimantap recently. Dr. Nishchal Raj, Surgical Oncologist from Narayana Health, spoke on common cancers, stressing early detection and regular screening. Pointing out that breast and cervical cancers are most common among women, Dr. Nishchal recommended…

Bandipalya underpass on fast-track
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Bandipalya underpass on fast-track

July 1, 2025

Mysuru: With rising interstate traffic and a spike in road accidents on the Mysuru-Nanjangud stretch of National Highway 766 — especially towards tourist hotspots like Bandipur, Ooty, Nanjangud, Chamarajanagar and Wayanad — the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has accelerated the construction of a major underpass near the Bandipalya APMC Yard. The underpass, extending…

Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede| Police are also humans. They are neither God nor magician: Central Administrative Tribunal
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Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede| Police are also humans. They are neither God nor magician: Central Administrative Tribunal

July 1, 2025

CAT revokes senior IPS Officer’s suspension Bengaluru: The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) this morning quashed the suspension of senior IPS officer Vikash Kumar Vikash, who was held responsible for the June 4 stampede at Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium that claimed 11 lives and left dozens injured. Confirming the development, Advocate Dhanush Menon, Counsel for Vikash…

Ninth edition of Mysuru Literature Festival on July 5 and 6
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Ninth edition of Mysuru Literature Festival on July 5 and 6

July 1, 2025

International Booker Prize winners Banu Mushtaq and Deepa Bhasthi to adorn the stage; Operation Sindoor, Bofors scam, translation, wildlife conservation among key topics listed for panel discussions Mysore/Mysuru: Kannada litterateur Banu Mushtaq and translator Deepa Bhasthi, who shot to fame by winning The International Booker Prize-2025 for ‘Heart Lamp,’ a collection of stories, will be…

Dasara elephants selection begins; 25 assessed at camps
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Dasara elephants selection begins; 25 assessed at camps

July 1, 2025

Evaluation based on age, weight, physical condition and musth status; Health cards issued By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Mysuru: With just 36 days remaining to bring the Dasara elephant team to Mysuru for the iconic Dasara festivities, the Forest Department has ramped up its selection process by visiting eight elephant camps and conducting health assessments on…

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