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City artist Parameshwara’s works on display at Jehangir Art Gallery 
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City artist Parameshwara’s works on display at Jehangir Art Gallery 

June 20, 2026

Mysuru: The art works of Mysuru-based artist N. Parameshwara are being displayed at the prestigious Jehangir Art Gallery in Mumbai. The paintings are being displayed at the sprawling Hirji Jehangir Gallery where works of renowned artists such as M.F. Hussain, S.H. Raza, Akbar Padamse and K.K. Hebbar have been exhibited on earlier occasions.  The solo painting expo was inaugurated by Dr. Kishor Ingle, Director, Directorate of Art, Government of Maharashtra, on June 15….

Women’s Convention to mark Silver Jubilee of Mysore Ladies Association tomorrow 
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Women’s Convention to mark Silver Jubilee of Mysore Ladies Association tomorrow 

June 20, 2026

Mysuru: The Silver Jubilee of Mysore Ladies Association will be celebrated with a “Women’s Convention for Women Empowerment” on June 21 at Kalamandira.  Addressing the mediapersons at Hotel Siddhartha here yesterday, Association President Mallige Veeresh said the event will be inaugurated by MLA K. Harishgowda at 10.30 am.  Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Wadiyar and MLA G.T. Devegowda will be the chief guests.   Former Advocate General of Karnataka Prof. Ravivarma Kumar will deliver the keynote address….

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Avail attractive offers at Sulthan 

June 20, 2026

Mysuru: ‘Make India Strong’ offer has started at Sulthan Diamonds & Gold Showroom in city. Customers can avail attractive offers including up to 20% discount on diamond value, flat 40% off on gold jewellery making charges and Rs. 100 extra per gram on old gold exchange.  For every purchase, customers will get special gifts like Tawa, Fry Pan, Cooker etc. Every week lucky draw…

Anti-rowdy squads deployed across Mysuru 
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Anti-rowdy squads deployed across Mysuru 

June 19, 2026

Mysuru: In a bid to curb criminal activities and keep a close watch on habitual offenders, the City Police have constituted Anti-Rowdy Squads in all four Police Sub-Divisions — Krishnaraja, Devaraja, Narasimharaja and Vijayanagar — as well as in all 18  Police Stations within city limits.  Addressing a press conference yesterday, City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar said the initiative follows a circular issued by the…

District Police form 17 anti-rowdy squads  
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District Police form 17 anti-rowdy squads  

June 19, 2026

Mysuru: As part of a drive to keep a close watch on habitual offenders and anti-social elements, the Mysuru District Police have constituted 17 Anti-Rowdy Squads across the district.  According to a press release issued by the office of the Superintendent of Police (SP), the initiative aims to monitor rowdy elements, reform them and bring them into the mainstream of…

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‘700 rowdy-sheeters in city’ 

June 19, 2026

Mysuru: In all, there are 700 rowdy-sheeters in the Police Commissionerate’s jurisdiction in the city, with rowdy-sheet being opened against drug peddlers too, said City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar.  The active rowdy sheeters are kept under watch, besides searching and producing those having non-bailable warrant to the Court. In the present year alone, Goonda Act was invoked against accused in two…

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Goonda Act invoked against history-sheeter with 9 cases 

June 19, 2026

Mysuru: Mysuru City Police have intensified their crackdown on habitual offenders by placing a notorious rowdy-sheeter under preventive detention under the Goonda Act.  According to a press release issued by the office of the City Police Commissioner, K. Kaushik, 28, a resident of Janatha Street in Koorgalli, was arrested under the provisions of the Karnataka Control of Organised Crimes and…

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Council polls were a test of loyalty for JD(S) MLAs: HDK

June 19, 2026

‘Cross-voting was expected, not surprising; party will act against dissidents’   Mysuru: Asserting that the JD(S) would take action against party MLAs who cross-voted in the Legislative Council elections held yesterday, Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy (HDK) said the party had fielded a candidate in the polls primarily to test the loyalty of its legislators, despite anticipating cross-voting. …

MCC nets Rs. 168.84 crore Property Tax in 2.5 months 
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MCC nets Rs. 168.84 crore Property Tax in 2.5 months 

June 19, 2026

Mysuru: The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has collected Rs. 168.84 crore in Property Tax during the first two-and-a-half months of the current 2026-27 financial year.   Officers said that the collection has given the civic body a strong start and raises hopes of a record revenue collection this year.  According to MCC data, the amount was collected between April 1…

Tree-cutting was for train, passenger safety: Railways  
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Tree-cutting was for train, passenger safety: Railways  

June 19, 2026

Mysuru: Responding to reports published in the media regarding tree-cutting and trimming activities near Kukkarahalli Lake, the Railways has clarified that the exercise was undertaken solely as a safety measure to protect railway infrastructure and ensure uninterrupted train operations.  According to the Railways, several trees located close to the 25 kV Overhead Equipment (OHE) lines posed a risk during strong winds and monsoon…

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