Mysuru: The shocking overnight felling of 40 trees along Hyder Ali Road last Sunday has left Mysuru’s citizens furious and demanding answers. Authorities claim the move was for “road widening and development.” The width of the road is not 30 feet but 50 feet. But the reckless haste and lack of transparency have only deepened…
Public opinion must be sought before cutting trees: MP
April 19, 2025Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Wadiyar has strongly condemned the large-scale felling of trees, calling it unacceptable in the name of development. The MP voiced his full support for the citizen-led campaign, describing the incident as a “tree massacre.” He emphasised that development must go hand-in-hand with environmental protection and called for sustainable alternatives. “Under no…
Raghu Kautilya’s books ‘Bhoomi Putri,’ ‘Ankanada Belaku’ released
April 19, 2025Mysuru: Two books authored by R. Raghu Kautilya, BJP leader and the Chairman of Nypunya School of Excellence, were released at a programme titled ‘Nirmala Nenapu,’ at Kalamandira in the city yesterday. Raghu, who is also the President of State BJP OBC Morcha, has penned ‘Bhoomi Putri,’ an anthology of short poems in memory of…
CESC gears up to prevent rainy season electrical accidents
April 19, 2025Mysuru: As pre-monsoon showers began across several regions, Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) has taken proactive steps to prevent electrical accidents during rains. With strong winds and downpours expected in the coming weeks, CESC is ramping up safety awareness and preparedness efforts across all five districts under its jurisdiction. CESC Chairman and MLA Rameshbabu Bandisiddegowda…
Son of late underworld don Muthappa Rai shot at
April 19, 2025Ricky Rai hospitalised; Incident at Bidadi farmhouse; FIR against four persons Ramanagara: Ricky Rai, son of the late underworld don N. Muthappa Rai, was allegedly shot at by unidentified assailants near his residence in Bidadi, Ramanagara district. According to reports, Rai is currently receiving treatment at Manipal Hospital in Bengaluru. The attack occurred between 1…
SUV turns turtle on Chamundi Hill Road: Miraculous escape for four
April 19, 2025Mysuru: Four tourists from Bengaluru including a couple and a kid had a miraculous escape, when a SUV they were travelling in turned turtle on Chamundi Hill Road in the city this morning. The incident occurred at about 7.45 am and the identity of the car occupants is yet to be known. It is said…
Doctor dies of heart attack
April 19, 2025Mysuru: Dr. Adarsh (36), a physician in the Emergency Medicine Department at JSS Hospital, Mysuru, tragically passed away from a sudden heart attack on Apr. 15. The incident occurred when he was with his wife and child. Originally from Davanagere, Dr. Adarsh completed his medical studies at JSS Medical College and was serving at JSS…
SSLC results in May first week
April 19, 2025Bengaluru: Minister for School Education and Literacy Madhu Bangarappa has stated that the results of SSLC Exam-1 is likely to be announced in the first week of May. In the SSLC Exam-1 conducted by Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB), a total of 8.96 lakh students (8,96,447) from 15,881 schools had appeared for exams…
SAARTHA: Lions District Convention tomorrow
April 19, 2025Mysuru: Lions International District 317G, under the leadership of District Governor Ln. N. Subramanya, is conducting SAARTHA, the Second Annual District Convention, tomorrow (Apr. 20) at 10 am at KSOU Convocation Hall in city. The Convention will commence with the parade of nearly 100 Lions Clubs, starting from Vignana Bhavan in Manasagangothri to culminate in…
Jain community members call on SWR DRM Mudit Mittal
April 19, 2025Mysuru: A delegation of Jain community members recently met the newly appointed SWR Mysuru Division Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Mudit Mittal and felicitated him. They also requested the DRM to increase the frequency of trains from Mysuru to North India and Rajasthan. Additionally, a demand was put forth to extend the Yeshvantpur-Barmer train service to…















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