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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…

Rs. 80 cr. con !
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Rs. 80 cr. con !

November 2, 2025

125 from six districts fall victim to stock market swindle Mysuru: A massive financial fraud has come to light in Mysuru, where over 125 unsuspecting individuals were duped of more than Rs. 80 crore. The accused lured victims with promises of high returns through stock market trading. The prime accused are S. Shruthi, a resident…

Three students from Mysuru washed away
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Three students from Mysuru washed away

November 2, 2025

Incident at Srirangapatna canal; one student dies at hospital Mysuru:  In a heart-wrenching tragedy near Sri Cauvery Boredevara Temple, located on the outskirts of Mandyadakoppalu village in Srirangapatna taluk of Mandya district, three students were washed away in the Ramaswamy Canal yesterday evening while washing clothes and utensils. A total of six students were swept…

State Govt. promoting Kannada at all levels: District Minister
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State Govt. promoting Kannada at all levels: District Minister

November 2, 2025

Mysuru: The 70th Kannada Rajyotsava was celebrated by the district administration with great enthusiasm and fervour at University of Mysore Athletic Grounds (Oval Grounds) here yesterday. District In-charge Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa, who led the celebrations, hoisted the Kannada Flag and offered floral tributes to the portrait of Goddess Bhuvaneshwari. Speaking on the occasion, Dr….

Mysuru to get 2 new Flyovers
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Mysuru to get 2 new Flyovers

October 31, 2025

Mysuru, Oct. 31 – If all goes according to the plan, the cultural capital Mysuru may get two new flyovers to ease of traffic flow. Public Works Department (PWD) has been mulling over to build flyovers on two prominent roads — JLB Road and Vinoba Road (Hunsur Road) — in city on the lines of…

Dy.CM to become CM?
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Dy.CM to become CM?

October 31, 2025

Bengaluru, Oct. 31 – Amid buzz over change of guard in the State, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is likely to succeed Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. If the sources are to be believed, Shivakumar may take oath as the 34th CM of Karnataka either on Nov. 21 or 26. That Shivakumar being a theist, the head…

Pending power bill: Visually challenged woman suffers CESC personnel’s ‘wrath’
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Pending power bill: Visually challenged woman suffers CESC personnel’s ‘wrath’

October 31, 2025

Nanjangud, Oct. 31- An octogenarian visually challenged woman was allegedly assaulted by the lineman and Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) of Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) Ltd., over the pending electricity bill. The woman shared her ordeal while being treated at a hospital, the video of which has gone viral on social media. Mahadevamma, aged 85…

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