Mysuru: In a serious case of financial irregularities at a city-based prestigious Co-operative Bank, a Rs. 2.20 crore loan was allegedly disbursed to a customer despite his application being rejected by the Bank’s Loan Sub-Committee and Management Board. The alleged irregularity has led to a Police complaint against four officials of Sri Kanyakaparameswari Co-operative Bank…
Signal failure… traffic goes haywire
August 30, 2026Mysuru: Traffic snarls have become a daily affair at three major junctions in the city, where faulty signal lights are making things difficult for motorists, two-wheeler riders and the Traffic Police. The affected junctions are the KRS Road-Ring Road Junction near Royal Inn Hotel in Metagalli, Hunsur Road-General Thimayya Road Junction near Aishwarya Petrol Bunk…
Joyalukkas unveils ‘Primora’
August 30, 2026Hyderabad: Joyalukkas, the world’s favourite jeweller with over 190 showrooms across 12 countries, has announced the global launch of Primora, an exclusive designer diamond jewellery collection inspired by the remarkable hornbill, a bird celebrated for its vibrant beauty and legendary lifelong devotion to its partner. Launching across Joyalukkas showrooms worldwide on Aug. 22, Primora pays…
Annual get-together of Jayalakshmi Kodava Association held
August 30, 2026Mysuru: The twenty-first annual get-together of Jayalakshmi Kodava Association, Mysuru, was held recently at Kodagu Sahakara Sangha premises in Jayalakshmipuram. President Ballyanda P. Uthappa, who presided, addressed the gathering on various issues for the betterment of the Association. He also stressed the importance of addressing the Malma Kundh imbroglio in Kakkabbe, Kodagu, at the earliest….
Star Pups ‘Adopt us…
August 30, 2026Mysuru: Four Indian desi pups (3 females and 1 male), named Coco, Lily, Millie and Leo, aged between one-and-a-half and 2 months, are up for adoption at People For Animals (PFA), Mysuru. All the four puppies are de-wormed and vaccinated. They are healthy, playful and ready to be adopted. PFA has urged the public to…
14 years on…
August 30, 2026Ambedkar Bhavan still awaits completion Mysuru: Fourteen years have elapsed since work began on the construction of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Bhavan on Dewan’s Road, but there is still no clarity on when the grand edifice dedicated to the architect of the Indian Constitution will open its doors. The building, which has missed several deadlines, continues to…
District Minister sets two-month deadline
August 30, 2026Mysuru: District Minister Dr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah visited Dr. Ambedkar Bhavan on Dewans Road yesterday to review the progress of the ongoing works and directed officials to complete the works at the earliest. The nearly Rs. 44-crore project has been progressing at a snail’s pace since work began in 2013-14. Dr. Yathindra took stock of the…
Fee rolled back
August 30, 2026Dasara jumbo viewing at Mysore Palace… Mysuru: The Forest Department’s decision to introduce entry tickets for viewing the Dasara elephants housed at the Mysore Palace, a first in the festival’s history, triggered widespread criticism and was withdrawn within a day following instructions from Forest Minister R. Ramalinga Reddy. The Forest Department had yesterday introduced a new…
No more bulking up
August 30, 2026Dasara elephants to go on health-first diet; weight gain no longer in focus Mysuru: In a significant shift from tradition, the Forest Department has decided to focus on the health and well-being of the Dasara elephants housed at the Mysore Palace rather than ensuring rapid weight gain during their stay. Veterinarians and experts are being…
Mysore Palace to glow under pink lights tonight
August 30, 2026Mysuru: In the backdrop of ‘Gruha Lakshmi’ scheme, one of the five Guarantee Schemes of the State Congress Government, completing three years of implementation, the Mysore Palace will be illuminated with pink lights tonight (Aug. 30). While regular weekend illumination will be held from 7 pm to 8 pm, the special pink light illumination will…














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