From 57 deaths in May-June 2023 to six in November Mysore/Mysuru: The alarming number of fatal accidents on the Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway has seen a drastic decline, thanks to the enforcement of strict laws and action against commuters who violate the rules. Between September and November 2023, Police have booked over 5,000 cases against vehicles who…
Christmas celebrated with religious fervour
December 25, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Marking the birth of Jesus Christ, Christmas was celebrated across the city with grandeur and religious fervour last night. All churches were colourfully decorated for the festive occasion, resonating with carol singing and Holy Mass. Church services, including Midnight Mass on Christmas eve, are significant events. Last evening, homes, streets and public spaces were…
Thousands of tourists flock Mysuru, Kodagu for holidays
December 24, 2023Hotels report 100 percent occupancy; All parking slots full as tourists forced to park on busy roads Mysore/Mysuru: The Christmas and New Year season is attracting thousands of tourists to Mysuru and Kodagu, with visitors streaming in from Bengaluru and other locations since yesterday morning, taking advantage of the extended weekend. Consequently, toll booths along…
Parliament Security Breach – People will decide if I am a patriot or a traitor: MP
December 24, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Speaking for the first time to media after the recent Parliament security breach where the passes provided by his office were used by the perpetrators to carry out the daring scare in a high-security zone, Mysuru Kodagu MP Pratap Simmha asserted that the ultimate judges of whether he is a traitor or a patriot…
Sadguru Sri Madhusudan Sai – 2
December 24, 2023Alter ego of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba? [Continued from yesterday] K.B. Ganapathy (KBG): How did you become his successor? Sathya Sai Baba died in the year 2011. Sadguru Sri Madhusudan Sai was in Bengaluru. He had a prayer room attached to his living room. One day while he was sitting and praying, the apparition…
Parliament security breach case: Mysuru’s Manoranjan maybe mastermind, say Delhi Police
December 23, 2023New Delhi/Mysuru: The Delhi Police Special Cell sleuths, who are intensely interrogating the Parliament security breach case, are suspecting D. Manoranjan from Vijayanagar in Mysuru, to be the mastermind behind the conspiracy. Officers privy to the investigation have said that investigations have revealed that Manoranjan hatched the conspiracy to send a message to the ruling…
Siddaramaiah does a ‘U-turn’ on hijab ban
December 23, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: A day after announcing to withdraw ban on hijab, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah did a volte-face today saying no decision has been taken yet in this regard. Reacting to media queries this afternoon in the wake of his announcement to withdraw ban on hijab, while speaking to media persons during his visit to Kavalande in…
Tragedy of Indian Opposition
December 23, 2023What a month it has been so far — smoke canisters, suspended MPs, mimicry of the Vice-President and amendments to 150-yeKalyan Banerjeear-old laws. But the most disappointing outcome was the failure of the Opposition parties, yet again. The Opposition parties in India do not do their job. Period. From the Jan Sangh to the BJP…
Have sought drought relief, clearance for irrigation projects from Centre: CM
December 22, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddharamaiah said that he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi recently and sought immediate drought relief funds and also quick clearance for key irrigation projects of the State such as Mekedatu, Mahadayi and Upper Bhadra. Speaking to presspersons on his arrival at Mandakalli Airport…
Ayodhya Sri Ram Temple consecration: City sculptor Arun Yogiraj carves Ram Lalla statue
December 22, 2023The best among 3 idols to be placed in sanctum sanctorum Mysore/Mysuru: Preparing for the upcoming consecration ceremony of Sri Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Jan. 22, 2024, Mysuru-based sculptor Arun Yogiraj has completed the carving of the standing idol of Ram Lalla. Arun Yogiraj was one among the three sculptors — distinguished in their…















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