Operation intensified; villagers say staff lack seriousness, seek experienced capturers Mysore/Mysuru: For over a month, a tiger has been causing panic in Doddakanya, Chikkakanya, Bythahalli, Sindivalli and neighbouring villages, playing a hide-and-seek game with the Forest Department. The Department, joined by the Saragur Track Team and Fire and Emergency Services personnel, has intensified its operation…
Carol singing heralds X-mas
December 10, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Festive atmosphere prevailed at Teresian College campus in Siddarthanagar here this morning where thousands of children and young adults dressed in colourful attire, are participating in the day-long 31st carol singing competition heralding Christmas season in city. The carol singing competition, organised by Carmel Catholic Association (CCA), Mysuru, was jointly inaugurated by Apostolic Administrator…
Lack of rains to Chikklihole Dam: Submerged Shiva Temple surfaces in Kodagu
December 10, 2023Kushalnagar: A Temple that was submerged after the construction of the picturesque Chikklihole Reservoir in Kushalnagar Taluk of Kodagu district has emerged from the waters, thanks to the dry spell and the failure of monsoon. People are coming to see the Temple in hordes and the place has become a picnic spot and a weekend…
MCC draws up Rs. 570 crore plan for clean water, cleaner Mysuru
December 10, 2023High-capacity sewage treatment project to safeguard Cauvery water from contamination Mysore/Mysuru: Contamination of Cauvery water by sewage, affecting lakes and tanks in and around the city, has compelled residents to consume polluted water, while authorities have overlooked the critical issue till now. Finally, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has acknowledged the problem and formulated a…
Statue of Dr. Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Swamiji installed at Gun House Circle
December 9, 2023District-level Committee permits statue installation as it does not encroach upon public space Mysore/Mysuru: The issue surrounding installation of a statue at the Gun House Circle near Mysore Palace, a bone of contention among various organisations, took an unexpected turn last night with the abrupt installation of the statue of the late Suttur Seer Dr….
Heroic Arjuna not hit by bullet, clarifies Vet
December 9, 2023‘Elephant Prashantha was darted by accident as wild tusker charged at Arjuna’ By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Mysore/Mysuru: Amidst the controversy surrounding the demise of Dasara elephant Arjuna and facing criticism from Mahouts, Kavadis and wildlife activists for the perceived mishandling of the operation, including the firing of the tranquilliser dart, Nagarahole Tiger Reserve Veterinarian Dr….
Actress Leelavathi passes away; leaves behind a lasting legacy
December 9, 2023She had donned multiple roles as heroine, character actor and many more in her six-decade long career on big screen; last rites with Police honours at her farm in Soladevanahalli near Nelamangala later in the day Bengaluru: Veteran Kannada film actress Leelavathi passed away after a brief illness at a private hospital in Nelamangala, Bengaluru…
Bring back the Anti-Rowdy Squad
December 9, 2023Recently, a youth assaulted the MCC Revenue Inspector in his office because the Inspector had told him not to smoke on the office premises. A few weeks earlier, there was a report that three youths assaulted a middle-aged man for honking at them as they entered a one-way street. A few weeks ago, I witnessed an…
Conducive industrial milieu must for food processing: ISRO Chief
December 8, 2023At CFTRI’s four-day ninth IFCoN-2023, Dr. S. Somanath lays special emphasis on Small Scale Industries Mysore/Mysuru: Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Dr. S. Somanath opined that There is a need to encourage Small Scale Industries (SSIs) involved in food processing on a large scale in the country. He was speaking after inaugurating the…
Mysuru gears up to open three key infra projects
December 8, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Three mega projects, comprising two major infrastructure developments and a software project, are set for inauguration in Mysuru. These projects are anticipated to reshape the development landscape of the region by attracting more investments in Information Technology, facilitating smooth transportation and bolstering the export business. In a note to media persons, Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap…















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