Mysuru: Over a month after the Karnataka High Court rejected a plea to transfer Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to the CBI, Special Court for MPs and MLAs in Bengaluru has sought clarification from Lokayukta Investigation Officer T.J. Udesh on certain points. The case, filed by Mysuru-based RTI activist Snehamayi…
Unable to find matrimonial alliance, youth ends life
March 19, 202527-year-old Masana Shetty of Madhuvanahalli in Kollegal taluk commits suicide by holding on to a high-tension electric line; weeping mother watches the whole incident, along with villagers Kollegal: A youth, dejected over not getting married, ended his life by clinging on to a high-tension electric line at Madhuvanahalli in Kollegal taluk yesterday. The hapless mother…
Making every sample count
March 19, 2025By M.T. Yogesh Kumar On International Women’s Day-2025, we celebrate the dedication of women whose tireless service in clinical laboratories makes a lasting impact. As the call for gender equality grows stronger, women continue to shatter barriers, excelling alongside men in every field. The realm of medical services is no exception, with women playing a…
Grand revival of Old DC Office as Heritage Museum
March 18, 2025Under Swadesh Darshan 2.0, iconic building to become a cultural landmark; DPR approved; Tender process begins, says Tourism Director Dr. K.V. Rajendra Mysuru: The Old Deputy Commissioner’s (DC) Office (Attara Kacheri) in the heart of the city is set to become a new tourist attraction under the Central Government’s Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme, with plans…
A pink bloom in city…
March 18, 2025Mysuru: The Cultural Capital Mysuru, which is known for the enchanting beauty of its natural environs, has now got a fillip with the spread of a floral carpet. It is indeed a visual treat to catch the sight of the flower petals adorning the surface of the streets, a perfect backdrop for selfies. The flower…
From Classroom to Camera…
March 18, 2025After a brief stint in teaching, Mysurean Akshata Ganesh passionately follows her dream of acting and cinema By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers She is a shining example of a woman achieving her dream of becoming an actress while balancing her roles as a teacher, wife and mother. Having established herself as a successful English teacher at…
Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway: No closure of entry, exit points, clarifies PWD Minister Jarkiholi
March 17, 2025Mandya: PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi has clarified that the entry and exit points on Mysuru- Bengaluru Highway (NH-275) near Bidadi, Mandya, Pandavapura and Srirangapatna taluks, have not been closed. He was replying to the pointed questions of MLC Dinesh Gooligowda, at the Legislative Council in Bengaluru on Saturday. However, Jarkiholi clarified that, following the spate…
Kodava Heritage Centre, Madikeri: No accountability
March 17, 2025It is beyond one’s understanding why no Kodava Samaja, Akhila Kodava Samaja or Federation of Kodava Samajas evinced interest in a project that would be their pride as inheritors of their sacred land Kodagu. In Democracy all are equal, but in Indian Democracy those belonging to a major religion and caste are more equal and…
Bringing dignity to Geriatric Care
March 17, 2025By B.N. Ramya Ageing is natural and inevitable, but ageing healthily is a choice. In today’s world, where nuclear families have become the norm, many elderly individuals find themselves in Day Care Centres or left alone as younger generations pursue their ambitions. Beyond financial security, seniors need care, companionship and psychological support to live their…
Temporary fix for damaged culvert on Mysuru-Manandavadi Road
March 16, 2025Mysuru: A damaged culvert on Mysuru-Manandavadi Road near the Centenary Hall of Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation (KSIC) Ltd. has become a serious threat to commuters and pedestrians alike. The metal crash guard on the culvert of a large drain is severely damaged, and the interlocking tiles on the footpath are caving in. The structure could…















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