By S.B. Devaraju The University of Mysore has conferred Honorary Doctorate upon veteran politician and senior BJP leader S.M. Krishna. His long-standing association with the University dates back to his student days, characterised by academic excellence. Having graduated from Maharaja’s College in Mysuru with a Bachelor’s degree and subsequently obtaining a law degree from the…
Rameshwaram Cafe blast case in Bengaluru: Police take 5 into custody
March 2, 2024CM holds meeting with top Police brass; one of injured is from Mysuru Bengaluru/Mysuru: The Bengaluru Police took one person into custody late last night and four more this morning in connection with the Rameshwaram Cafe blast case in Bengaluru. Reports from Bengaluru said that the Police are currently conducting investigations at an undisclosed location….
Water theft with pipes uncovered at KRS Dam
March 2, 2024Water clandestinely pumped to farm houses; officials disconnect supply, seize equipment Mysore/Mysuru: Amidst declining water levels at the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam in Srirangapatna Taluk of Mandya District, distress calls echo across Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mandya and Ramanagara districts due to acute water scarcity. This precarious situation notwithstanding, shockingly, it has come to light that…
We need Lakes, Now
March 2, 2024Summer is here and water woes are set to begin as water levels in KRS and Kabini Reservoirs are steadily diminishing. But not to worry, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) is prepared like it always is with, unfortunately, a temporary solution. But when will we get a permanent solution? The MCC, realising that the KRS…
Second PUC exams begin at 49 centres in Mysuru
March 1, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Second PUC exams began across the State this morning with several thousands of students appearing for examinations at 49 centres in Mysuru district alone. A total of 34,826 students have enrolled for the exams in Mysuru including freshers, repeaters and those who have taken up exams privately. Students from 261 PU colleges in the…
Jayaprakash Hegde Panel submits caste census report to State Govt.
March 1, 2024Bengaluru: After months of dithering and political speculation, the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes, led by its Chairman K. Jayaprakash Hegde, finally submitted the Socio-Economic and Education Survey report, commonly called ‘caste census,’ to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in sealed boxes in Bengaluru on yesterday afternoon. Commission Chairman Jayaprakash Hegde and members met the Chief…
Over 30 bikers skid after leakage from oil tanker
March 1, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Several two-wheeler riders experienced skidding incidents on New Sayyaji Rao Road near Bamboo Bazaar this morning due to oil spillage from a tanker. Eyewitnesses and Police officials attributed the spill to a leakage in the tanker that was traversing the road earlier in the morning. Reports indicate that over 30 riders, travelling at speed…
6 arrested for stabbing Cop in a moving train
February 29, 2024Despite being injured, Railway Constable pins down 2 of the accused in Maddur Mysore/Mysuru: The Government Railway Police (GRP) sleuths have arrested a six-member gang, all in their twenties, for stabbing a Constable aboard a moving train between Mysuru and Bengaluru. Remarkably, despite being injured and bleeding, the Constable pursued and caught hold of the…
Second PU exam from tomorrow
February 29, 2024Over 34,000 students to write exam in district; exam to be held in 26 centres across city Mysore/Mysuru: The Second PU exam (2023-24) of State Board will be held across the state and the district from tomorrow (Mar.1) to Mar.22 and the District Administration has geared up for the smooth conduct of the exam. In…
KERC slashes power tariffs after 16 years
February 29, 2024Domestic, industrial consumers to benefit from reduction ahead of Lok Sabha Elections Bengaluru: In a major relief for consumers across Karnataka, the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) announced a significant reduction in electricity tariffs for consumers using more than 100 units per month. This decision marks the first reduction in tariffs in 16 years, offering…















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