Says there is no protection for Hindus or Officers in the State during the Congress regime Mysuru: Former Mysuru-Kodagu MP Prathap Simha has called for stringent action against those responsible for cutting the tail of calf at Nanjangud here this morning. Speaking to media persons, Prathap Simha said at the time when the cows are…
Alleged harassment of micro finance firms: Loanee villagers deserting home in Nanjangud taluk
January 16, 2025Nanjangud: Unable to bear the harassment of micro finance firms to repay the loan amount, the villagers, who have allegedly defaulted on repayment of loan, are deserting villages in Nanjangud taluk, the trend that has surfaced after a similar development was reported in Chamarajanagar district recently. The micro finance firms, that lend the amount to…
Fate of Devaraja Market, Lansdowne Building: Traders oppose CM’s call for demolition, rebuilding
January 16, 2025Mysuru: Even as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah issued directions to the officials to demolish and rebuild the century-old dilapidated Devaraja Market and Lansdowne Building after clearing all legal disputes, traders and shop tenants have strongly advocated for the preservation of the heritage buildings, emphasising repair over demolition. Recently, Siddaramaiah convened a meeting with Mysuru region elected…
Makara Sankranti celebrated in city
January 15, 2025Mysuru: Makara Sankranti, the first festival of the year was celebrated with joy and enthusiasm, across the district on Tuesday. The festival, mainly involving womenfolk, saw the women and girl children dressed in new clothes, distributing the packets of ellu-bella (mix of til and jaggery, along with roasted ground nuts and a piece of sugarcane),…
Colourful start to Bahuroopi National Theatre Festival
January 15, 2025Actors Atul Kulkarni, Prakash Raj add star touch to inaugural event Mysuru: The six-day Bahuroopi National Theatre Festival was off to a colourful start with renowned actor Atul Kulkarni inaugurating the event by unveiling the board which had the words of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar ‘Manasika Bidugadeye Nijavada Swathantra’ (Freedom of mind is real freedom) at…
This could happen only in US! – Dr. No Vs Dr. Yes
January 15, 2025The news of a leopard prowling around in the Infosys campus, north of Mysuru city, was not yet in public domain. So when the invite came for a dinner on the lawns of an industrialist-friend in the neighbourhood of Infosys, I willingly agreed to join the guests. Being winter, outdoor get-together was rather chilling but…
‘Sky Force’ to celebrate heroics of Kodagu Sqn. Ldr. A.B. Devayya
January 13, 2025Madikeri: ‘Sky Force,’ a Hindi historical war film highlighting the heroics of Squadron Leader Ajjamada B. Devayya, a Maha Vir Chakra (MVC) awardee from Kodagu, who heroically downed a Pakistani aircraft and made the ultimate sacrifice during 1965 Indo-Pak War, is set to release on Jan. 24, coinciding with Republic Day. Directed by Abhishek Anil…
Man dies outside hospital with pregnant wife inside
January 13, 2025Biting cold suspected to be reason for death Mysuru: A man, who had been sleeping outside Cheluvamba Hospital while his wife was admitted for delivery, died this morning. It is suspected that freezing temperatures, particularly during the night and early morning hours, contributed to his death. The deceased, Nagesh (35), son of late Govindaiah, was…
Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Nearly 60 lakh devotees take holy dip on Day-1
January 13, 2025Prayagraj: The 45-day Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, celebrated as the largest gathering on Earth, commenced early this morning at the sacred Triveni Sangam — the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers — in Prayagraj, on the occasion of Paush Purnima. Uttar Pradesh DGP Prashant Kumar stated, “Maha Kumbh 2025 has begun…
Rangayana set for yet another edition of Bahuroopi
January 12, 2025Six-day National Theatre Festival to focus on ‘Liberation: Social Justice – Movements and Theatre’ Mysuru: The much awaited Bahuroopi National Theatre Festival will be held from Jan. 14 to 19 at Rangayana in city. This year, festival is being organised with the theme ‘Liberation: Social Justice – Movements and Theatre.’ Apart from multilingual theatre plays,…















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