M.M. Hills: A 10-year-old boy from Bengaluru was killed in a leopard attack this morning between Indiganatha village and Nagamale in the forested stretch leading to Male Mahadeshwara Temple in Male Mahadeshwara Hills. The route is frequently used by devotees undertaking a padayatra to the hill shrine. The deceased is Harshith. He was trekking to…
Implement SC order on heritage buildings: MP writes to CM
May 10, 2026‘Restore, don’t rebuild heritage landmarks Devaraja Market and Lansdowne Building’ Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar has urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to immediately release funds for the conservation and restoration of Mysuru’s heritage structures, Devaraja Market and Lansdowne Building, in compliance with the recent Supreme Court directive. In a letter to the Chief Minister,…
Betraying partners is in Congress’ blood: PM
May 10, 2026Bengaluru: Accusing the Congress of betraying its alliance partners, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that backstabbing is in Congress’ blood and this party can go to any extent for the sake of power. He was speaking at the felicitation programme organised by BJP Karnataka State unit at HAL Airport here this morning. The PM had…
Where bones speak
May 10, 2026Archaeozoologist Dr. C.V. Sharada shares insights on how animal remains help reconstruct the past For archaeozoologist and environmental archaeologist Dr. C.V. Sharada, archaeology is not merely about uncovering the past. It offers a lens to understand the present and shape the future. By studying human-animal relationships, she brings out deeper insights into sustainability, climate change…
Waste menace: Spot fines fail to stop littering
May 9, 2026MCC collects Rs. 5.6 lakh fine in five months, yet no deterrence Mysore/Mysuru: As the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) steps up efforts to secure a top rank in Swachh Survekshan 2025-26, public cooperation in maintaining cleanliness continues to remain poor, with many residents and traders still dumping waste in public places. Beginning Monday, May 11,…
Lalitha Mahal lease process delayed
May 9, 2026Bidding firms seek easing of stringent conditions; annual 10 percent hike clause draws objections Bidders have requested relaxation of certain conditions and exemptions from the steep annual payments. These appeals will be discussed at the upcoming board meeting of Jungle Lodges and Resorts, where a final decision will be taken. The new deadline will also…
Cabinet clears 600-bed upgrade to Jayadeva Hospital in Mysuru
May 9, 2026Interactive digital exhibits at Mysuru Zoo under Rs. 80 crore modernisation initiative Bengaluru: Mysuru’s Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research is set for a major expansion, with the State Cabinet approving an increase in bed capacity from 400 to 600. The project has received administrative clearance at an estimated cost of Rs. 180 crore….
Mysuru Police launch Locked House Beat
May 8, 2026A proactive anti-burglary initiative to protect locked residences Residents may WhatsApp details to 82779-47777 Mysore/Mysuru: Leaving homes unattended during holidays or personal travel often leaves residents anxious about the safety of their valuables and property. To address these concerns and prevent burglaries, the Mysuru City Police have launched the ‘Locked House Beat System,’ a proactive…
2,300 objections filed against 561 tree-felling
May 8, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: The Forest Department has received more than 2,300 public objections against the proposed felling of 561 trees for National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) infrastructure projects in and around Mysuru. The public had been asked to submit objections by 5 pm yesterday. The NHAI has sought permission to remove 561 trees for a series…
Plan to axe 561 trees for flyover, road widening: MP promises eco-friendly execution of NHAI projects
May 8, 2026‘Affected trees to be translocated without affecting Mysuru’s heritage and green cover’ Mysore/Mysuru: Amid growing opposition to the proposed felling of 561 trees for National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) projects in and around Mysuru city, Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar last evening inspected areas where trees have been marked for removal to facilitate…















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