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Tiger prowls inside vast BEML campus
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Tiger prowls inside vast BEML campus

November 30, 2025

Combing operation on; staff warned against moving alone Mysore/Mysuru: The Forest Department and security personnel are on high alert after a tiger was spotted inside the 500-acre BEML campus on the outskirts of the city in the early hours of yesterday. Around 4 am, while patrolling Engine Section Road, BEML security personnel initially mistook the…

Cold mornings return; Mercury to drop further
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Cold mornings return; Mercury to drop further

November 30, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: It’s time to pull out warm layers as Mysuru and surrounding regions have begun to feel a noticeable dip in temperatures, prompting the need for cold-weather clothing, insulated wear and winter accessories. The minimum temperature recorded in Mysuru and Chamarajanagar for the 24 hours ending 8.30 am today stood at 18°C, according to data…

Mysuru must blend heritage with urban growth: MCC Chief
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Mysuru must blend heritage with urban growth: MCC Chief

November 30, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Commissioner Shaikh Tanveer Asif has called for preserving Mysuru’s traditional architectural style and safeguarding the city’s indigenous cultural identity. He was speaking at a workshop titled ‘From Royal Vision to Modern Urbanism: Heritage of Mysore,’ organised jointly by the School of Planning & Architecture (SPA), University of Mysore (UoM) and…

Flyovers not the fix
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Flyovers not the fix

November 30, 2025

Activists push for scientific study before flyover plans Mysore/Mysuru: Traffic problems in Mysuru are mounting by the day and rushing to build flyovers is not a permanent cure for congestion. Instead, detailed studies on rising traffic density and meaningful alternative solutions are essential, said members of the Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP). The Public Works Department…

No talks on path to CESCK autonomy, says KDA Chairman
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No talks on path to CESCK autonomy, says KDA Chairman

November 30, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: Chairman of Kannada Development Authority (KDA) Dr. Purushotham Bilimale, has observed that, there is no discussion yet on modalities to seek autonomous  status for Centre of Excellence For Studies in Classical Kannada (CESCK), Mysuru. Prof. Bilimale, spoke to media persons after participating in a meeting with Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, at the…

Veteran Kannada actor Umesh no more
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Veteran Kannada actor Umesh no more

November 30, 2025

Bengaluru: Veteran Kannada actor M.S. Umesh passed away at private hospital after prolonged illness, here this morning. He was 80. His career in the film industry spanned over five decades, where he acted in over 350 films. He is survived by his wife Sudha and daughter Umadevi. Born on Apr. 24, 1945, in Mysuru, Umesh…

Airport panel stresses timely runway upgrade
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Airport panel stresses timely runway upgrade

November 30, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: The proposed runway extension at the Mysore Airport came up for detailed discussion during the Airport Advisory Committee (AAC) meeting held yesterday. The meeting was held at the Airport’s community hall under the chairmanship of Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, who also heads the AAC. To ensure the runway extension project progresses without…

True advocates are those who fight for the voiceless: HC Judge
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True advocates are those who fight for the voiceless: HC Judge

November 30, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: High Court Justice M.G. Uma said that those who fight for getting justice to the voiceless are the real advocates. She was speaking at the Silver Jubilee celebration of ‘Law Guide’ Kannada Law magazine organised at Vijnana Bhavan in Manasagangothri campus here yesterday. Maintaining that advocates have played a significant role in the freedom…

One Nation, One Card…
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One Nation, One Card…

November 30, 2025

New Smart Cards for DL, RC from Dec. 1: Transport Minister Reddy Mysore/Mysuru: Transport Minister R. Ramalinga Reddy said, the new system of issuing Smart Cards with embedded chip and QR code, combining Driving Licence (DL) and Registration Certificate (RC), will be implemented from tomorrow (Dec. 1). Reddy, addressed media persons after chairing the progress…

Rangayana Theatre Fest 2025-26 weekend shows from today
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Rangayana Theatre Fest 2025-26 weekend shows from today

November 30, 2025

25th Bahuroopi National Theatre Festival in city from Jan. 12, 2026 Mysore/Mysuru: The 25th Bahuroopi National Theatre Festival will be held from Jan. 12, 2026 at Rangayana premises and this year’s theme will be ‘Thoughts of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar,’ said Rangyana Mysuru Director Satish Tiptur. Addressing the press persons at Rangayana premises yesterday, he said…

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