Mysore/Mysuru: BJP leaders and workers of the City and District units will lay siege to the Deputy Commissioner’s (DC) office tomorrow (June 18) at 10.30 am in protest against the increase of petrol and diesel prices by the State Government, said BJP City President L. Nagendra. Addressing press persons at Pathrakartara Bhavan in city yesterday,…
15 killed in train mishap at West Bengal
June 17, 2024Kolkata: The death toll in a collision between a passenger train and a goods train in West Bengal’s Darjeeling district this morning, has risen to 15. Also, over 60 passengers who sustained injuries were shifted to nearby Hospitals, even as rescue operations have continued. The collision took place between Kanchanjunga Express and a goods train…
Don’t treat celebrities like God; Justice should prevail: Sudeep
June 17, 2024Bengaluru: In response to the arrest of actor Darshan Thoogudeepa in the Renuka Swamy murder case, fellow Kannada actor Kiccha Sudeep emphasised that justice for victim Renuka Swamy’s family is paramount, and the film industry should not be tarnished due to the actions of one individual. Speaking to the media in Bengaluru, Sudeep urged people…
Rangayana’s legacy in danger as senior artistes retire
June 16, 202435-year-old theatre repertory has only three senior artistes; no action on contractual appointment of new faces Mysore/Mysuru: Rangayana, the pride of Mysuru, has enriched the world of theatre for the past three-and-a-half decades with numerous acclaimed plays embraced by diverse audiences. Founded in 1989 with 24 artistes under its first Director B.V. Karanth, this theatre…
Impact of guarantee schemes: State Government increases fuel prices
June 16, 2024Statewide protest by BJP tomorrow Bengaluru/Mysuru: Following the Congress-led State Government increasing Karnataka Sales Tax (KST) on petrol and diesel, the fuel rates in the State has gone up. Accordingly, the rate of petrol in Mysuru which was Rs. 99.40 per litre has gone up to Rs. 102.41 per litre an increase of Rs. 3.01…
City’s bus shelters unsafe, unsanitary
June 16, 2024Poorly maintained bus shelters tarnish the city’s image as a tourist destination What can you do if the wait for a KSRTC bus prolongs and there’s no place to sit? Unfortunately, not much, as most bus shelters in Mysuru city lag behind in providing basic amenities. It’s not just about seating; hygiene, tidy surroundings and…
Mysuru gears up for Intl. Day of Yoga
June 15, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The District Administration is all prepped up to host 10th International Day of Yoga (IDY) to be held on June 21 at the Mysore Palace premises. The first International Day of Yoga was held on June 21, 2014. Presiding over a meeting held to discuss preparations for the mega event at Deputy Commissioner’s Office…
CM Siddu reiterates his demand over NEET fiasco
June 15, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has reiterated that the students including the rank holders have suffered injustice in the recent National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) and hence have demanded for conducting a retest and probe into the alleged NEET mess. He was speaking to media persons outside his T.K. Layout residence in the city this…
Renukaswamy Murder Case: Two more accused surrender before Chitradurga Dy.SP
June 15, 2024Case exposes the dark underbelly of fandom, celebrity culture in Karnataka Bengaluru: The investigation into the murder of Renukaswamy from Chitradurga, involving popular Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, his alleged girlfriend Pavithra Gowda and 11 others has picked up pace with the surrender of two more suspects. Jaggu alias Jagadish and Anukumar surrendered to the Police…
The Cult of Celebrity: When Fans Go Too Far
June 15, 2024Kannada actor Darshan’s alleged involvement in a murder and the slow reaction from otherwise hyper ‘reactionary’ fellow actors, politicians and actors’ Fan Clubs makes us wonder: Are we unable to differentiate between what is real and a reel anymore? Are we unable to figure out what should be defended and what must be derided? The…















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