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‘Draft proposal to set up S.M. Krishna Study Chair’
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‘Draft proposal to set up S.M. Krishna Study Chair’

May 3, 2026

Higher Education Minister Dr. M.C. Sudhakar directs UoM VC; MLC Dinesh Gooligowda submits a memorandum to the Minister Bengaluru: Higher Education Minister Dr. M.C. Sudhakar, has directed the Vice-chancellor of University of Mysore (UoM), to submit a proposal to establish S.M. Krishna Study Chair at the Varsity. Following a memorandum submitted in this regard by…

National-level Hackathon
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National-level Hackathon

May 3, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: The Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, JSS Science and Technology University (JSS STU), Mysuru, is organising a 24-hour National-level Hackathon titled ‘SruJSShti 2026-EC Hackathon 1.0’ at its premises in city on May 9 and 10. With the theme ‘Where Circuits Meet Innovation,’ the hackathon aims to bring together bright minds from across the…

Retd. Police Officers Welfare Association: Monthly premium of Health Scheme hiked
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Retd. Police Officers Welfare Association: Monthly premium of Health Scheme hiked

May 3, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: The monthly premium for Retired Police Officers Health Scheme, has been increased, according to Press Secretary of Retired Police Officers Welfare Association Chamaiah. Following the increase in reimbursement of medical expenses provided to retired Police Officers, effective from November 2025, the Central Committee Meeting of Health Scheme Trust, held at the office of DG…

Two arrested for stealing MUV
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Two arrested for stealing MUV

May 3, 2026

Accused arrested based on CCTV footage, scientific evidences Mysore/Mysuru: Nanjangud Town Police have arrested two persons on charges of stealing a Multi-Utility Vehicle (MUV), parked in front of a house and have recovered the stolen vehicle from them. The accused were arrested based on CCTV footages and scientific evidences. Those arrested are Narayana Swamy of…

Rider killed as tipper runs over
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Rider killed as tipper runs over

May 3, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: A two-wheeler rider was killed on the spot when a tipper lorry allegedly ran over him at Bogadi Outer-Ring Road Junction last evening. The deceased has been identified as Manjunath (45) of Maratikyathanahalli, who was                               working at a bar.  Manjunath was riding his bike from Hinkal side towards Bogadi, when a tipper coming in…

2nd Mys-Hyderabad daily flight takes off
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2nd Mys-Hyderabad daily flight takes off

May 2, 2026

New Hyderabad flight timings Existing Hyderabad service Mysore/Mysuru: Mysore Airport has added a new daily flight to Hyderabad, further strengthening its regional connectivity under the Summer Schedule 2026. The service was inaugurated at a function held at the Airport yesterday. Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar flagged off the flight in the presence of Chamundeshwari…

Two die as boat capsizes at KRS Backwaters
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Two die as boat capsizes at KRS Backwaters

May 2, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Two persons from Bengaluru died after a boat capsized at the backwaters of the KRS Dam in Mandya district yesterday. A case has been registered at the Pandavapura Police Station. The victims were part of a 5-member family originally from Kerala and settled in Bengaluru. The family, comprising a couple, their child & the…

Junk Yard!
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Junk Yard!

May 2, 2026

77 scrapped KSRTC buses left on Srirampura roads Mysore/Mysuru: The auction of 77 overage KSRTC buses by the Mysuru City Division has ended up choking traffic in parts of the city, with several scrapped vehicles left parked along busy roads in Srirampura. The buses, including 33 Volvo coaches, were recently auctioned in line with Motor…

Varuna Lake revival on; water drained
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Varuna Lake revival on; water drained

May 2, 2026

Rs. 14.75 crore project; Ornithologists flag risks to bird habitat from sewage inflow Mysore/Mysuru: Varuna Lake, once a lifeline for agriculture, livestock and birdlife, is set for a major revival, with the Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Limited (CNNL) taking up a Rs. 14.75 crore restoration project. The plan focuses on cleaning and reviving the Lake using…

‘Residential layouts blocking natural water channels’
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‘Residential layouts blocking natural water channels’

May 2, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Social activist Ahinda Javarappa has reiterated his long-standing campaign against encroachments around Varuna Lake. Spread over 175.16 acres, the Lake spans Varuna survey No. 159 (165 acres), Chikkahalli survey No. 17 (6.23 acres) and Vajamangala survey No. 317 (3.28 acres) and remains a lifeline for surrounding villages. Javarappa said that earlier, rainwater flowing from…

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