Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru city, known as heritage city due to Palaces, Temples and Circles, is also home to numerous artistically designed Circles. One such Circle is the Elgin Fountain Circle (officially named as Dr. Rajkumar Circle), having oldest fountain with historic importance too. But now, the Traffic Police, who are on a signal lights installation spree,…
Architecture with a soul
March 31, 2026INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day Special… Architect and Academic Dr. H.S. Champa speaks about shaping young architects, preserving Mysuru’s heritage and designing cities in harmony with nature. As cities expand rapidly and natural landscapes come under pressure, architect and academician Dr. H.S. Champa advocates a context-sensitive, nature-conscious approach to design. With over two decades of experience in…
Passionate Beats
March 30, 2026INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day Special… Srimathi Arun Kumar rediscovered her childhood love for traditional art after marriage and motherhood. Today, she leads a women’s Chende Mela in Mysuru. Many women give up their passion after marriage. Some continue their interests with family support. But only a few rediscover and pursue their dreams after marriage and motherhood….
Lakhs witness Panchamaharathotsava
March 30, 2026Mysuru, Mar. 30 – Lakhs of devotees from various parts of the State culminated at the temple town of Nanjangud, popularly known as Dakshina Kashi, to take part in the annual Dodda Jathre or the Panchamaharathotsava in the town, this morning. The Rathotsava began at the auspicious Meena Lagna between 5.50 am and 6.30 am….
No marks based evaluation for third language in SSLC exam
March 30, 2026Bengaluru, Mar. 30 – In a departure from decades old practise, the State Government has announced that from current academic year, SSLC students will not be awarded marks for third language subjects (Hindi, Urdu, Arabic etc.). Instead they will receive A,B,C and D grades. Announcing the decision here on Friday, Minister for School Education and…
‘New traffic signals for future growth’
March 29, 2026Minister defends 43 new traffic signals across Mysuru city Mysore/Mysuru: Social Welfare and Mysuru District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa has said that the additional 43 traffic signal lights recently installed in Mysuru city are based on scientific planning, keeping in mind the city’s future growth, smooth traffic flow and road safety. Speaking to reporters at…
Commercial LPG shortage: Firewood stoves make a fiery comeback
March 29, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: With the supply of commercial LPG cylinders coming to a complete halt, hoteliers across the city have been forced to fall back on traditional firewood stoves and hearths once considered outdated but now witnessing unprecedented demand. The disruption began in the aftermath of the Middle East conflict, which has severely affected India’s LPG imports….
Stories from the soil
March 29, 2026INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day Special… Writer and activist Kusuma Ayarahalli has steadily built a reputation with her writings rooted in rural life and social concerns. Dialogue writer for television serials, former content head in the TV industry, journalist with Akashvani, writer, columnist and activist, Kusuma Ayarahalli wears many hats. She is among the emerging voices in…
Nationwide bomb threat e-mails: Delhi Police arrest Mysuru resident
March 28, 2026Tech-savvy man sent 1,100 bomb threat e-mails to Govt. Offices, Courts, Schools across India Mysuru: A man accused of sending fake bomb threat messages that triggered panic across the country has been arrested by the Delhi Police with the assistance of the Mysuru City Police. An FIR was registered at the New Delhi Cyber Economic and…
Hunsur Police bust synthetic drug lab
March 28, 202648-kg Mephedrone worth Rs. 12 crore seized; Two, including one from Mysuru, arrested Mysuru: The Hunsur Rural Police have uncovered a major synthetic drug manufacturing racket operating from a remote farmhouse in Hunsur Taluk and seized48-kg of Mephedrone worth about Rs. 12 crore last evening. The seizure includes 7.35-kg of Mephedrone and 41-kg of drug…















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