Family with child assaulted after minor collision; dashcam footage helps Police nab accused Mysuru: A road rage incident on the Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway near Maddur on the night of July 4 turned violent when a family of four, including two women and a child, was assaulted by a group of men following a minor collision between…

SWR builds staff quarters, indoor stadium & auditorium Mysuru: A 125-year-old Government High School in Vontikoppal, regarded as a landmark in Mysuru’s educational history, is facing an uncertain future as the South Western Railway (SWR) is constructing mega projects on the surrounding land. Situated opposite Sri Lakshmi Venkataramana Swamy Temple in Vontikoppal (V.V. Mohalla), on…

Regional Commissioner cracks the whip on MCC over vendors occupying footpaths  In a landmark ruling on June 19, 2026, the Supreme Court of India held that the right to walk safely is a part of Article 19(1)(d) read with Article 21. The Court emphasised that unsafe footpaths, encroachments, and lack of pedestrian infrastructure violate constitutional…

Health screening of elephants begins for Mysuru Dasara 2026  Mysuru: The Forest Department has begun comprehensive health screenings of more than 20 elephants at the Mathigodu, Dubare and Rampura elephant camps as part of preparations for the 2026 Mysuru Dasara celebrations.  Veterinary teams conducted preliminary examinations before collecting blood and stool samples, which have been sent to laboratories for detailed analysis.   Female elephants are also undergoing…

Hunsur/ Hanagod: A Forest Beat Guard attached to Hunsur Wildlife Zone, who had illegally reared two deer and suspected to have killed one of the deer and consumed the meat, along with his relatives and friends, have been arrested.   The arrested Beat Guard is Ponnappa alias Naveen, a resident of Udavepura village near Hanagod. The arrest was made by Bengaluru Forest Vigilance Squad…

Gungral Chatra village in Mysuru tense; 6 stabbed, 5 arrested  Mysuru: Tension prevailed at Gungral Chatra village in Mysuru taluk after six villagers were allegedly stabbed by a group of five persons yesterday evening. Following the incident, five residents of Ittigegud in Mysuru city, including a 25-year-old woman, have been arrested. According to the Police, the incident was triggered after a tanker reportedly brushed against an autorickshaw, leading…

Dr. C.N. Manjunath releases books at Mysuru Lit Fest  Mysuru: Describing books as the guiding light of knowledge and enduring symbols of civilisation, Bengaluru South MP Dr. C.N. Manjunath said, reading remains indispensable despite rapid advances in technology and artificial intelligence.  Speaking after releasing the books ‘Dashakada Sambhramakke Barahada Bagina’ and ‘Bapuji Avara Nenapu’ at the Mysuru Literature Festival yesterday, he said Mysuru has earned global recognition…

Mysuru: In a major initiative to improve street lighting and public safety, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has identified 4,229 dark spots across the city and drawn up plans to illuminate them by installing new electric poles and LED streetlights. The dark spots include roads, residential layouts, parks and traffic junctions that currently lack adequate…

Mysuru: The iconic Kannada film ‘Gandhadagudi,’ immortalised by legendary actor Dr. Rajkumar, continues to hold relevance even today, though the concept of forest conservation has evolved significantly over the decades, said Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar. He was speaking after unveiling the cover of ‘Gandhadagudi: A Journey to Remember,’ a book by documentary filmmaker…