Interested may submit applications at District Home Guards Office; volunteers to be involved in emergency rescue operations Mysuru: The State Government has decided to introduce the concept of Civil Defence Volunteers to involve interested persons in the rescue of people and cattle during emergency situations. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who has given his consent for the…
Repair Kukkarahalli Lake walking path: MGP urges UoM VC
July 23, 2025Mysuru: Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) has urged the University of Mysore (UoM) to repair the walking path around Kukkarahalli Lake in city. With UoM being the custodian of Kukkarahalli Lake, MGP Convenor D.V. Dayanand Sagar has urged Varsity Registrar to take action to repair the walking path. “UoM Vice-Chancellor Prof. N.K. Lokanath has vast concern…
Ban cattle grazing in forest areas: Forest Minister
July 23, 2025Stern action follows recent incident of five tiger deaths in MM Hills Wildlife Sanctuary Bengaluru: Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre has directed the officials to ban the entry of domesticated animals including cattle and livestock into forest areas for grazing them, in compliance with the rules and regulations. Khandre has issued directions in this regard to…
8th Mysore Science Theatre Festival from tomorrow
July 23, 2025Mysuru: The eighth edition of the Mysore Science Theatre Festival (MSTF) will be held at Sri RamaGovinda Rangamandira in Ramakrishnanagar, Mysuru, from July 24 to 27 from 5 pm onwards. The Festival is organised by The Mysore Science Theatre Festival Trust, in association with the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru, Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement…
Echo of student deaths, unregulated tourism: Ban orders soon at KRS Backwaters in Meenakshipura
July 22, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: In the wake of a tragic incident where three nursing students drowned at the KRS Backwaters, the Mysuru District Administration is finally moving to take firm action. Authorities are actively considering prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) to restrict public access to the danger-prone area. On Sunday, three…
Civic groups take up clean-up drive
July 22, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Civic groups and residents came together at Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Backwaters in Meenakshipura to conduct a major cleanliness drive aimed at curbing pollution and raising environmental awareness in the region. Amidst the serene setting of Cauvery River, over 130 volunteers participated in the initiative, collecting more than two tonnes of waste — including…
Stampede at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru: Crowd control SOP for Jumboo Savari
July 22, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru’s globally renowned Dasara Jumboo Savari procession draws lakhs of visitors from across India and abroad every year. While the celebration showcases the city’s rich cultural heritage, growing crowd density has raised serious concerns over public safety, mismanagement and accessibility — especially for those holding special passes and tickets. In the wake of recent…
MUDA alternative sites allotment case: Congress celebrates SC relief to CM Siddaramaiah
July 22, 2025KPCC Spokesperson slams ED and GST regime Mysore/Mysuru: A day after the Supreme Court (SC) dismissed an appeal filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) challenging the Karnataka High Court’s order quashing summons issued to B.M. Parvathi, wife of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Urban Development Minister Byrathi Suresh in the MUDA alternative sites allotment case, Congress…
Two books on crimes and investigation launched
July 22, 2025Police & public should interact with each other: Retired DGP Mysore/Mysuru: City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar released two books Crime Dairy (4 parts) and Cocaine Raja Rahasya authored by former DGP Dr. D.V. Guruprasad at a programme held at the City Police Commissioner’s Office in Nazarbad this morning. Speaking on the occasion, author Dr. D.V….
President Murmu accepts VP Dhankhar’s resignation
July 22, 2025New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu has accepted the resignation of Vice-President (VP) Jagdeep Dhankhar, whose unexpected decision yesterday sent shockwaves through the political landscape. Her approval has been forwarded to the Ministry of Home Affairs, with an official notification expected shortly. The 74-year-old Dhankhar announced his resignation on Monday, shortly after presiding over the first…















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