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DCP raised red flags over RCB felicitation at Vidhana Soudha
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DCP raised red flags over RCB felicitation at Vidhana Soudha

June 9, 2025

Bengaluru: A confidential letter from the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) in charge of Vidhana Soudha security has surfaced, highlighting serious concerns over holding a felicitation ceremony for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the steps of Vidhana Soudha. In a detailed communication dated June 4, DCP M.N. Karibasavanagowda warned the State Government that the rushed…

Dy.CM Shivakumar sidesteps questions on Police letter
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Dy.CM Shivakumar sidesteps questions on Police letter

June 9, 2025

Bengaluru:  Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Sunday chose not to respond to media queries regarding a letter sent by the Police to the Government, walking away from reporters without offering any comment. The controversy revolves around a communication from Vidhana Soudha DCP M.N. Karibasavanagowda to Sathyavati, Secretary of the Department of Personnel and Administrative…

Short stories must be concise, sharp in message: Ravi Joshi
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Short stories must be concise, sharp in message: Ravi Joshi

June 9, 2025

Acclaimed playwright and theatre director Vijay Padaki’s two new short story collections released Mysuru: Former Joint Secretary of Cabinet Secretariat Ravi Joshi emphasised that short stories must be inherently concise, precise and capable of sharply delivering their intended message. He shared these insights at a book launch event organised by the Lions Club of Mysore…

Youth held for possessing narcotic substance
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Youth held for possessing narcotic substance

June 9, 2025

Mysuru: A 21-year-old youth, who was found carrying a narcotic substance, has been taken into custody by the City Crime Branch (CCB) Police. The youth has been identified as a resident of Rajivnagar and a B.Com student. He was taken into custody near Sathagalli Park and the Police have seized 5 grams Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), a…

Governance Talk Series at VVIET tomorrow
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Governance Talk Series at VVIET tomorrow

June 9, 2025

Mysuru: In a concerted effort to foster youth participation in urban governance, the Vidya Vikas Institute of Engineering and Technology (VVIET), in collaboration with Hanns-Seidel-Stiftung (HSF) and Grassroots Research and Advocacy Movement (GRAAM), has organised a special Governance Talk titled ‘Urban Governance in Action: Pathways for Youth Engagement for a Cleaner, Smarter Mysuru’ on June…

Pt. Rajeev Taranath Memorial  programmes in city on June 11
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Pt. Rajeev Taranath Memorial  programmes in city on June 11

June 9, 2025

Mysuru: The first death anniversary of the internationally renowned Sarod Maestro Pt. Rajeev Taranath will be observed in city on June 11. The Pt. Rajeev Taranath Memorial Trust is organising a cultural event in memory of this great musician at Ganabharathi auditorium in Kuvempungar on  Wednesday (June 11) at 6 pm. The evening will feature talks…

Moonlight Musical Series at Suttur Mutt in city
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Moonlight Musical Series at Suttur Mutt in city

June 9, 2025

Mysuru: As part of its Monthly Moonlight Music-280, Suttur Mutt, Mysuru, has organised a vocal concert by Dr. Ranjani Vasuki at the Mutt premises, foot of Chamundi Hill, in city on June 11 at 6 pm. She will be accompanied by Vid. Venkatesh Joisar on violin, Vid. Phanindra Bhaskar on mridanga and Vid. Sharath Koushik…

Old Police Patrolling GARUDA vehicles scrapped
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Old Police Patrolling GARUDA vehicles scrapped

June 8, 2025

12 out of 18 junked; only six in service now Mysuru: The iconic Garuda quick response vehicles of the Mysuru City Police are being phased out, marking the end of an era in fast Police response. Of the 18 Mahindra Bolero jeeps in the fleet, 12 have already been withdrawn from service and parked at…

KRS Dam Amusement Park project: Tender floated for 33-ft bronze Cauvery Statue
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KRS Dam Amusement Park project: Tender floated for 33-ft bronze Cauvery Statue

June 8, 2025

Kushalnagar: Despite strong protests from farmers and farmers’ organisations against the proposed Amusement Park at Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam in Srirangapatna taluk, Mandya district, the State Government has invited quotations for the installation of a bronze Goddess Cauvery (Kaveri) statue. This Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Amusement Park project, planned to span 198 acres, includes a…

MGP slams illegal drain work in Poornaiah Canal
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MGP slams illegal drain work in Poornaiah Canal

June 8, 2025

Court case pending, yet KRIDL pushes storm-water drain near Kudure Mala on Bogadi Road Mysuru: The Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) has objected to the ongoing works on constructing a storm-water drain right through the Poornaiah Canal, expressing apprehension over the possibilities of reducing the size of the historic Canal. The Poornaiah Canal is one of…

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