Mysore/Mysuru: Taking strong exception to statements made by Mysuru City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar and Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwar that only ‘phenyl’ was found at the ‘Tuk-Tuk Household Chemicals Production Solution Manufacturing’ unit in the Hebbal Industrial Area, which was recently raided by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar…
Wrestler Tiger Balaji passes away
January 31, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Tiger Balaji (67), a traditional wrestler and a resident of Sunnadakeri in K.R. Mohalla, passed away following brief illness at a private hospital in city yesterday. Son of late M.R. Sudarshan, an Olympic champion in weight-lifting, Balaji leaves behind one son, five brothers, three sisters and a host of relatives and friends. His wife…
Renowned realtor C.J. Roy ‘shoots’ himself dead
January 31, 2026Bengaluru: Renowned realtor C.J. Roy (57), the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Confident Group, allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his licenced gun, at his office here yesterday, hours after the Income Tax (IT) Department officials conducted raids at his company offices over the allegations of tax evasion. According to the reports available, Roy…
KSOU holds 21st Convocation
January 31, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: In all 41,206 candidates received various degrees at the 21st annual convocation of Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) held at the Convocation Bhavan in the city this morning. Among the total number of candidates, 10,691 candidates, belonged to 2021-22 January to 2023-24 cycle and 30,515 candidates belonged to 2013-14 and 2014-15 cycle. Of the…
Restoration of Mysore Palace Fort Wall begins
January 31, 2026Varaha Gate roof works near over Mysore/Mysuru: The restoration works of Fort Wall of Mysore Palace that had developed cracks near Someshwara temple side have begun. In view of the forthcoming rainy season, that may aggravate the condition of the fort and the battery (where the canons are placed) further, leading to its dilapidation, the…
Allotment of MUDA sites under 50:50 ratio: BJP leader warns of moving Court if MDA fails to take back sites
January 31, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Urging the Government to immediately take back all sites allotted by the then MUDA (Mysuru Urban Development Authority) under 50:50 ratio scheme, State BJP OBC Morcha President Raghu R. Kautilya has warned of moving the Court if the Government fails to do so. Addressing a press meet at the BJP office in Chamarajapuram here…
Stray dog control drive to begin in Mysuru
January 31, 2026Animal Birth Control surgeries from February; Rs. 60 lakh allocated Mysore/Mysuru: In a bid to control the population of stray dogs in the city and across the district, Rs. 60 lakh has been earmarked for the Animal Birth Control (ABC) programme. The surgical procedures are scheduled to begin in February and are expected to be…
Janaspandana at MCC Zonal Offices
January 31, 2026Nodal Officers will hear grievances on all Fridays (3 pm to 5.30 pm) every month, barring public holidays that fall on Friday Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Commissioner Shaikh Tanveer Asif said that Janaspandana public contact programme will be held from 3 pm to 5.30 pm on all Fridays of the month in all the…
Walk to Save Chamundi Hill
January 31, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: A walk has been organised to Chamundi Hill from the foothills (near Suttur Mutt) on Feb. 1 at 7.30 am, under the aegis of ‘Parisarakkagi Navu’ organisation, urging for the conservation of Chamundi Hill. Bhamy Shenoy of Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP), MLA Darshan Puttannaiah, Civil Engineer & Historian A.S. Dharmendra Kumar, Indian National Trust…
Rotary Youth Leadership Workshop held
January 31, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: The Rotary Youth Leadership Academy recently organised a two-day leadership workshop at Vijnana Bhavan, University of Mysore. The event was hosted by Rotary Panchasheel Mysuru Club. The workshop aimed to nurture future leadership qualities among youths. It provided comprehensive training on community service awareness, project planning and life-saving skills. A key highlight of the…















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