Parents allege students lured with ‘easy pass’ in French optional language as same teachers set and evaluate papers By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Mysuru: Several private colleges affiliated with the University of Mysore (UoM) are allegedly compelling students to study French as an optional language along with English, bypassing regional languages in violation of the University…
DCP raised red flags over RCB felicitation at Vidhana Soudha
June 9, 2025Bengaluru: A confidential letter from the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) in charge of Vidhana Soudha security has surfaced, highlighting serious concerns over holding a felicitation ceremony for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the steps of Vidhana Soudha. In a detailed communication dated June 4, DCP M.N. Karibasavanagowda warned the State Government that the rushed…
A street named after a legendary Pailwan ‘Ustad Papaiahnavara Raste’
June 9, 2025By Gouri Satya, Sr. Journalist The history of wrestling in Mysuru is fascinating, and legendary wrestlers have left an indelible mark on the city’s cultural fabric. Their engrossing stories reflect the deep connection between the art of wrestling and the royal patronage during the reign of the Wadiyars. The name ‘Garadi’ itself, which is associated…
Old Police Patrolling GARUDA vehicles scrapped
June 8, 202512 out of 18 junked; only six in service now Mysuru: The iconic Garuda quick response vehicles of the Mysuru City Police are being phased out, marking the end of an era in fast Police response. Of the 18 Mahindra Bolero jeeps in the fleet, 12 have already been withdrawn from service and parked at…
KRS Dam Amusement Park project: Tender floated for 33-ft bronze Cauvery Statue
June 8, 2025Kushalnagar: Despite strong protests from farmers and farmers’ organisations against the proposed Amusement Park at Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam in Srirangapatna taluk, Mandya district, the State Government has invited quotations for the installation of a bronze Goddess Cauvery (Kaveri) statue. This Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Amusement Park project, planned to span 198 acres, includes a…
Head Constable stages solo protest outside Raj Bhavan
June 7, 2025Bengaluru: In an unusual development, a Police Head Constable staged a solo protest criticising the suspension of City Police Commissioner B. Dayanand and four other top Police Officers, in front of Raj Bhavan here yesterday. Narasimharaju, a Head Constable attached to Madivala Police Station, staged a protest, by holding the portrait of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar…
FOMO & Compensation
June 7, 2025A victory celebration turned to tragedy. But when the state of our Police and the quality of our political leadership are tragic, we are bound to have tragedies. It appears the reasons for the Bengaluru stampede were a collective failure of the Bengaluru Police, the politicians and the RCB marketing team. The Police failed to act…
Jagannatha Centre for Art and Culture New space for Mysuru’s cultural activities
June 7, 2025Website of multi-purpose cultural landmark jcacmysuru.com launched The website of Jagannatha Centre for Art and Culture (JCAC), a newly established multi-purpose cultural hub, was officially launched last evening at its premises in Vijayanagar 2nd Stage, Mysuru. JCAC, envisioned as a vibrant space for artistic expression and cultural dialogue, aims to foster creativity, innovation and enrichment…
Bengaluru Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede:Four including RCB Marketing Head held
June 6, 2025KSCA Secretary Shankar, Treasurer Jairam, RCB Vice-President and Head Rajesh Menon and DNA Finance Officer Majeed on the run Bengaluru: Following the filing of an FIR against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) management, DNA Entertainment Private Limited and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), a Police team led by Central Crime Branch (CCB) DCP M. Akshay…
State action triggers outrage; Ex-Officer backs B. Dayananda
June 6, 2025Mysuru: The suspension of Bengaluru City Police Commissioner B. Dayananda and four other senior officers has triggered a wave of public outrage, with social media flooded with posts condemning the State Government for allegedly making them scapegoats in the aftermath of the June 4 Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede claiming 11 lives. Following a Cabinet meeting yesterday,…















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