Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) is all set to process solid waste on its own at Sewage Farm in Vidyaranyapuram. Vidyaranyapuram Compost Plant, a remodelled waste processing plant, that was until 2022 functioned as Excel Plant, will be operational from December. The 200-tonne capacity Vidyaranyapuram Compost Plant, has been built under Swachh Bharat Mission, at…
Pay and Park at your health risk
November 28, 2025Sewage, stench and stray dogs plague KSRTC Sub-Urban Bus Stand parking lot Mysore/Mysuru: The cellar parking lot at the KSRTC Sub-Urban Bus Stand on Mother Teresa Road has become a severe public health hazard, with commuters forced to navigate through overflowing sewage and unbearable stench. Despite the daily plight of vehicle users, the authorities appear…
Fake Nandini Ghee racket: Mysuru couple arrested
November 27, 2025After bail, 2021 Mysuru Hosahundi ghee gang resurfaces in Tamil Nadu Mysuru/Bengaluru: A Mysuru couple, believed to be at the centre of a large-scale counterfeit Nandini ghee racket, has been arrested by Central Crime Branch (CCB) in Bengaluru. The accused — Shivakumar, 45 and his wife Ramya, 40 — were taken into custody yesterday as…
Roof, floodlights, parking facilities… Major revamp on cards for Torchlight Parade Grounds
November 27, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru Development Authority (MDA) has initiated a major upgradation project at the Bannimantap Torchlight Parade Grounds, which until now served primarily as the venue for the annual Dasara Air Show, Drone Show and Torchlight Parade. The plan includes constructing a permanent roof over the spectator stands, installing floodlights and adding other essential infrastructure…
Take a Book, Leave a Book
November 27, 2025Little Free Libraries revive community reading, rekindle city’s love for books Mysore/Mysuru: At a time when libraries are steadily fading from public life — overtaken by mobile phones and digital gadgets — one Mysurean has stepped forward with an inspiring initiative to revive the habit of reading and restore the culture of neighbourhood libraries. Mysuru,…
Subramanya Shashti observed
November 26, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Subramanya Shashti Jathra was observed with reverence at Shashti Sri Subramanyeshwara Swamy Temple, Siddalingapura on Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway, in the outskirts today. Hundreds of devotees from various parts of Mysuru, Mandya, Chamarajanagar and other districts, along with nearby villages like Naganahalli and Kalastavadi, thronged the temple in large numbers. While puja was offered to the…
State‑of‑the‑art Police Museum in Mysuru
November 26, 2025Intention is to protect Mysuru Police’s historic memorabilia & legacy: Home Minister Mysore/Mysuru: Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwar has announced that a fully equipped Karnataka Police Museum will be established in Mysuru. During his city tour yesterday, he visited KSRP Mounted Police Company, reviewed its functioning and gathered information from officers and staff. He also…
Climate change sends vegetable prices north
November 26, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Sudden changes in climatic conditions and a drop in yield have pushed up the prices of vegetables, with rates of chicken and eggs also rising sharply. Tomatoes, which remained stable throughout the year, have suddenly shot up from Rs. 20 per kg last week to Rs. 50 – 70 per kg. Drumsticks, earlier available…
Cyber crime: Students Beware!
November 25, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The rapidly spreading phenomenon of ‘digital arrest’ scams has now established a strong network in Mysuru as well, according to alarming revelations made by SDPI State President Abdul Majeed. Addressing a press meet at Pathrakarthara Bhavan here yesterday, he said that agents connected to this extortion racket have set up operations in Mysuru and…
PM Modi hoists saffron flag at Ayodhya Ram Mandir
November 25, 2025Ayodhya: Prime Minister Narendra Modi this morning hoisted the saffron flag at Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir during the sacred ‘Dhwaj Arohan’ ceremony, marking the formal completion of the temple’s construction. Calling it a moment of historic healing, he said, “The wounds and pain of centuries are healing today.” Modi said, Ayodhya was witnessing another epoch-making moment,…















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