Chikkamagalur: D.N. Jeevaraj of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has been declared the winner from the Sringeri Assembly Constituency in Chikkamagalur district, defeating Congress MLA T. D. Rajegowda by a margin of 52 votes following a recount of postal ballots. Authorities handed over the election certificate to Jeevaraj this morning, officially declaring him the MLA…
Chamundi Hill Nandi Statue Road works in final phase
May 4, 2026Marking for deck construction work to drain rainwater begins Mysore/Mysuru: The retaining wall works between the View Point and the Nandi Statue atop Chamundi Hill is nearing completion, with the focus now shifting to the construction of decks to channel rainwater safely. Officials from the Public Works Department (PWD) said that once the deck work…
Killer curve Can a rope stop a fall?
May 4, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: A hazardous curved stretch on the Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway between St. Philomena’s College and Kempegowda Circle (Manipal Hospital signal junction), flanked by an open roadside drain, has become a major safety concern for commuters, particularly at night. Residents of Bannimantap have urged the authorities to take immediate action to avert potential accidents. The busy stretch,…
Arjuna Memorial at Hassan to open on May 6
May 4, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Forest, Ecology and Environment Minister Eshwar B. Khandre has announced that a memorial at the burial site of Arjuna, the famed Dasara elephant, will be inaugurated on Wednesday (May 6) at Yeslur in Hassan district. Arjuna, who carried the golden howdah eight times during the Mysuru Dasara celebrations, was known for his imposing presence….
Launch of ‘Hrudaya Spandana’ Elder Care Centre on May 7
May 4, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: With the aim of introducing an innovative model for the care of destitute and homeless senior citizens, HEARt Organisation is set to launch the ‘Hrudaya Spandana’ Elder Care Centre in Mysuru on May 7. Established on 1.1.2022, HEARt Organisation has been actively working in the fields of health, education and rehabilitation. Over the past…
Masala Dosa ranks 6th in world’s best pancakes list
May 4, 2026New Delhi: South India’s breakfast king, the humble Masala Dosa, has secured the sixth spot on TasteAtlas’ list of the world’s 50 best pancakes, sharing space with global favourites such as French crêpes and Latvian potato pancakes. From classic version stuffed with spiced potatoes to paper-thin varieties served with chutney-sambar, dosa has gained popularity beyond…
Selfie Factory, a new attraction at GRS Fantasy Park in Mysuru
May 4, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: GRS Fantasy Park has opened GRS Selfie Factory, a 4,000 sq.ft. photo attraction with 20-plus themed sets at its facility located on Outer Ring Road in Metagalli, Mysuru. The facility had a soft launch on Apr. 1 and was formally launched on Apr. 14, with over 30 local influencers attending the opening. The attraction…
Mason loses vision after being assaulted by Head Constable
May 4, 2026K.R. Nagar: A man, who had gone to a bar to fetch liquor, was allegedly assaulted by a Head Constable (HC) in mufti resulting in the man losing his vision. While the man, who lost his vision, is R. Swamy, a mason involved in laying tiles and a resident of Basavanahalli village near Belavadi in…
House burgled in city
May 4, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Burglars, who entered house through the balcony, have made away with 14 grams gold jewellery from the house. The burglary took place at the house of Natiha Khanum in Narasimharaja (NR) Police limits. On Apr. 27, Natiha, along with her family members, had gone to her relative’s house and when they returned at about…
Baby among three killed in car-lorry collision
May 4, 2026Gundlupet: A three-year-old baby is among three persons, who lost their lives in a road accident between a truck transporting mud illegally and a car near Maddayyanahundi in the taluk yesterday. Seven persons have sustained serious injuries and are admitted to a hospital. The deceased have been identified as Nasir (35), Nasira (45) and Mohi…















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