Mysore/Mysuru: Three nursing students, who had come on a picnic to KRS backwaters at Meenakshipura, were drowned in the river yesterday afternoon. The deceased have been identified as Prashanth (21), a resident of Anivalu village in Periyapatna taluk, Siddesh (22), a resident of Santhemarahalli in Yelandur taluk of Chamarajanagar district and Krishna (21), a resident…
Dharmasthala Mass Burial Case: State Government forms SIT
July 21, 2025DGP Pronab Mohanty to head the investigating team Bengaluru: Finally, the State Government has heeded to the demand of Advocates, various organisations and Karnataka State Commission for Women for a thorough investigation into the alleged mass burial case in Dharmasthala. The State Government, yesterday, announced a Special Investigation Team (SIT) comprising of four IPS officers….
BJP launches helpline for small businessmen facing GST notices
July 21, 2025Karnataka’s actions reflect financial desperation to fulfil funds for guarantees, says Vijayendra Bengaluru: In response to tax notices issued by the Commercial Tax Department, the Karnataka BJP has launched a dedicated helpline (88842-45123) to assist small traders. The helpline will be operational from today (July 21). At the launch of the “We stand with you”…
CM chooses to deflect blame; points fingers at Centre
July 21, 2025Siddaramaiah’s earlier push for GST target of Rs. 1.20 lakh crore raises eyebrows Mysore/Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has stated that discussions will be held with the Union Government and the State’s Commercial Taxes Department to arrive at a suitable resolution regarding GST notices issued to small traders. His remarks came in response to growing reports…
Chamundi Hill turns… BOOZERS’ PARADISE!
July 21, 2025Yuva Brigade volunteers collect two tractor-loads of plastic waste & liquor bottles Mysore/Mysuru: After turning the KRS backwaters at Meenakshipura into a garbage dump, people have turned the slopes of Chamundi Hill into a Boozers’ Paradise. The Mysuru unit of Yuva Brigade carried out a massive clean-up drive at Chamundi Hill yesterday, beginning at 6…
Rs. 96.80 crore plan to restore heritage buildings ignored
July 21, 2025Former Mayor Shivakumar appeals for urgent restoration of 11 historic structures Mysore/Mysuru: Fourteen months after the Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage in Mysuru completed a detailed survey of 129 heritage structures within the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) limits and recommended urgent restoration of 11 dilapidated buildings at an estimated cost of Rs. 96.80 crore,…
Monsoon Session of Parliament begins on a stormy note
July 21, 2025Opposition demands discussion on Pahalgam attack, Operation Sindoor; both Houses adjourned for brief time New Delhi: The Monsoon Session of Lok Sabha (LS) and Rajya Sabha (RS) had a stormy start this morning, after Opposition parties protested demanding a discussion on Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. Following this, the LS was adjourned till 2…
Over 5,288 litres unsold beer destroyed by Excise officials
July 21, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Following an order from the Mysuru City District Excise Deputy Commissioner, the Excise Department officials destroyed a total of 5,288.110 litres of unsold beer. According to a press release from the Excise Dy.SP, a total of 3,185.070 unsold beer at Karnataka State Beverages Corporation Limited (KSBCL) Mysuru – 1 Depot at Koorgalli and 2,103.040…
MCCI honours doctors
July 21, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) celebrated Doctors’ Day recently by felicitating Dr. K. Suresh, Professor and HoD of Neurology at Princess Krishnajammanni Super Speciality Hospital and Assistant doctors Dr. Anand and Dr. Akhil, acknowledging their dedication and service. MCCI President K.B. Lingaraju did the honours in the presence of Hon. Secretary…
Honey-trapping case: Woman among two on run arrested in Kerala
July 21, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Two persons including a woman evading the Police investigating into a honey-trapping case since over a month, were arrested from a lodge in Kannur, Kerala recently. The accused are Kavana and Saif, who were arrested by Bylakuppe Police. Following their arrest, the number of accused arrested in the case has touched to three including…















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