MLA wants earlier road-digging fee of Rs. 1,957 per metre back Bengaluru: The issue of road-digging for the installation of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) pipelines — along with the resulting road damage and meagre fees charged for excavation — was raised in the Assembly yesterday. Chamaraja MLA K. Harishgowda urged the Government to reinstate the…
Keeping Cool… How city Zoo is helping animals beat the heat
March 15, 2025Zoo deploys stringent health protocols, surveillance, rapid response team to tackle bird flu threat As temperatures soar, the Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, popularly known as Mysuru Zoo, has stepped up its efforts to ensure the well-being of its animals by implementing various measures to mitigate heat stress. With a focus on hydration, cooling systems and dietary…
Shaping Mysuru’s Dance Legacy…
March 15, 2025Dr. Kripa Phadke empowers through dance, passes on fine arts to future generations By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers Dance is more than an art form — it is an expression of culture, tradition and human emotion. Bharatanatyam, one of India’s most revered classical dance forms, is a synthesis of rhythm, story-telling and devotion that has been…
More rush for Mysore Silk
March 14, 2025Mysuru: The Centenary Hall on the premises of Silk Weaving Factory, Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation (KSIC) Ltd., on Manandavadi Road in the city, witnessed a heavy rush of women and men, for the consecutive second day today, to grab 25 percent discount offered on the seconds sale of eponymous Mysore Silk sarees. The discount sales…
DC holds meeting on re-opening of Kyathamaranahalli Masjid
March 14, 2025Mysuru: In a bid to end the row over the re-opening plans of the Masjid (Aleema Sadiya Education Institution and Masjid-E-Siddique-E-Akbar Trust) located on Kyathamaranahalli Main Road in Gayathripuram second stage in the city, Deputy Commissioner (DC) G. Lakshmikanth Reddy held a one-on-one meeting with minority community leaders and Hindu leaders at his Office on…
Breaking barriers with Grease & Grit…
March 14, 2025Mysuru’s woman mechanic powers ahead By M.B. Pavan Murthy On International Women’s Day, stories of resilience and determination shine a light on women who step beyond societal norms. One such trailblazer is Sumithra Raju, Mysuru’s two-wheeler mechanic, proving that no field is off-limits for women. For the past four years, Sumithra has been repairing scooters…
Actor Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: State withdraws CID probe into Police role in protocol misuse
March 13, 2025Bengaluru: The Karnataka Government has withdrawn its order directing the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to probe possible lapses and dereliction of duty by Police officers at Kempegowda International Airport (KIAL) in Bengaluru in connection with actor Ranya Rao’s gold smuggling case. The CID probe order was issued on Monday night but was revoked on Wednesday….
Green Wedding: Couple tie knot in eco-friendly ceremony; MCC gives ‘Green Marriage’ certificate
March 13, 2025Mysuru: Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) that is leaving no stone unturned to reclaim numero uno spot in Swachh Survekshan for Clean City rankings, gave a Green Marriage certificate to a couple who entered wedlock, by conducting the ceremony in compliance with Green Protocol, in the city yesterday. Dr. C.N. Shashank and M. Sanjana, who embraced…
Empowering lives through Empathy
March 13, 2025Her dedication to enhancing people’s quality of life sets her apart. With patience, empathy and strong communication skills at the core of her work, she has built deep connections with those she serves. Introducing Irfana Husen, whose unwavering commitment to understanding the challenges faced by individuals with speech and hearing impairments not only improves their…
Govt. House locked for ‘Devil’ shooting
March 12, 2025Mysuru: Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, who was released on bail on Oct. 30, 2024 in the Renukaswamy murder case, resumed shooting for the movie ‘Devil’ at the Government Guest House in Nazarbad here this morning. The gates of the Government House were locked and the premises was fortified with Police and private bouncers deployed at…














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