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‘Nandini’ ghee becomes costlier by Rs. 90 a litre
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‘Nandini’ ghee becomes costlier by Rs. 90 a litre

November 6, 2025

Bengaluru: The Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), which had reduced the prices of its various ‘Nandini’ brand popular Milk products only in September after the Union Government cut GST rates, has now hiked ghee and butter prices just days after Deepavali festival. According to the revised rates which have come into immediate effect, the price of…

Reconsider hasty flyover plans: MP
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Reconsider hasty flyover plans: MP

November 5, 2025

Yaduveer bats for sustainable mobility over indiscriminate concrete expansion Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar has urged the State Government to reconsider the proposed construction of flyovers on Vinoba Road and Jhansi Rani Lakshmibai (JLB) Road in Mysuru, expressing concern over their potential impact on the city’s heritage character and environment. Addressing reporters at…

MDA begins groundwork for Bommenahalli Layout
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MDA begins groundwork for Bommenahalli Layout

November 5, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru Development Authority’s (MDA) plan to develop a new residential layout at Bommenahalli in Yelwal hobli, Mysuru taluk, has gained momentum with a preliminary site inspection marking the first step. Bommenahalli is located about 15 kilometres from Mysuru city. An MDA team, led by Commissioner K.R. Rakshith, Secretary K. Johnson and other officials,…

‘Official apathy’ stalls Devaraj Urs Study Chair
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‘Official apathy’ stalls Devaraj Urs Study Chair

November 5, 2025

No activities conducted since a year; Door of the Study Chair in Manasagangothri remains locked indicating sorry state of affairs Mysore/Mysuru: Even as the ‘indifferent looking’ statue of late former Chief Minister D. Devaraj Urs, unveiled at the premises of new Deputy Commissioner’s office premises in Siddarthanagar has triggered a controversy, here is an addition….

MCC approves Mysuru’s upgradation to Grade-1 City
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MCC approves Mysuru’s upgradation to Grade-1 City

November 4, 2025

Move set to boost property values and expand civic services across merged areas Mysore/Mysuru: Following Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s first meeting on upgrading Mysuru from a Grade-II to a Grade-I City Corporation under the Greater Mysuru plan, the MCC Council today approved the proposal. The Council meeting, chaired by MCC Additional Deputy Commissioner Kusuma Kumari, paves…

Rs. 500 cr. MDA fund to fuel Greater Mysuru development
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Rs. 500 cr. MDA fund to fuel Greater Mysuru development

November 4, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: Urban Development Minister Byrathi Suresh has announced that Rs. 500 crore from MDA will be utilised for integrated development of Greater Mysuru. Addressing reporters after the inaugural meeting on Greater Mysuru, the Minister said, MDA funds would be channelled towards holistic and sustainable growth. Mysuru, he noted, is blessed with a favourable climate, rich…

Moments after inauguration… Statue of Devaraj Urs sparks dissent over facial features
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Moments after inauguration… Statue of Devaraj Urs sparks dissent over facial features

November 4, 2025

Doesn’t resemble late leader, say many; sculptors cite daughter’s supervision Mysore/Mysuru: A day after the unveiling of the statue of former Chief Minister late D. Devaraj Urs at the premises of the new Deputy Commissioner’s Office in Siddarthanagar, Mysuru, dissenting voices have emerged over the statue’s appearance, which many say bears little resemblance to Devaraj…

After 8 years… MDA revives layout plan 15 kms from Mysuru at Bommenahalli near Yelwal
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After 8 years… MDA revives layout plan 15 kms from Mysuru at Bommenahalli near Yelwal

November 3, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: For the first time in eight years, the Mysuru Development Authority (MDA) has initiated steps to develop a new residential layout at Bommenahalli, coming under Yelwal hobli in Mysuru taluk, rekindling hope among thousands of long-waiting applicants. Bommenahalli is around 15 kilometres from Mysuru city. Now, under the leadership of MDA Chairman and Mysuru…

Outer Ring Road to get 35 more traffic signals
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Outer Ring Road to get 35 more traffic signals

November 3, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru City Police, who have already installed traffic signal lights at several junctions along the 42.5-km Outer Ring Road (ORR), is gearing up to install 35 additional signals by the  end of December. This move is part of a comprehensive traffic management initiative aimed at improving road safety and ensuring strict enforcement of…

Human-wild animal conflict: Will stop safaris if deaths persist, warns Khandre
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Human-wild animal conflict: Will stop safaris if deaths persist, warns Khandre

November 3, 2025

Chamarajanagar: Days after reducing the number of safaris at Bandipur and Nagarahole Tiger Reserves, citing rising man-animal conflict, Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre on Sunday warned that safaris would be suspended entirely if the situation is not brought under control. Speaking at a coordination meeting of Forest, Revenue and Police officials at the Chamarajanagar Zilla Panchayat…

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