Centralised command centre, drones and thermal cameras to aid wildlife monitoring Bandipur: In a decisive move to curb rising instances of human-wildlife conflict, Forest Minister Eshwar B. Khandre has directed the formation of a State-level Task Force comprising local elected representatives, NGOs and environmental experts. The initiative aims to ensure a coordinated response to wildlife-related…
‘Good luck to those who want to ban RSS’
October 28, 2025From an electrical engineer from Andhra Pradesh to RSS Swayamsevak to the National General Secretary of BJP (2014 to 2020), it has been a long, interesting journey for Dr. Ram Madhav. He is also a well-known author and is currently serving as the President of the India Foundation, a New Delhi-based think tank. He recently…
Take Off…
October 27, 2025Direct flights from Mysuru to Mumbai, Goa & Tirupati soon Mysuru, Oct. 27 – The long-pending demand for enhanced air connectivity from Mysore Airport at Mandakalli is set to be fulfilled soon, with direct flights to major destinations including Mumbai, Goa and Tirupati likely to commence in the coming weeks. At present, barring Hyderabad and…
Wheel Lock !
October 27, 2025Mysuru, Oct. 27 – Finally responding to the growing menace of vehicles being parked haphazardly in ‘No Parking Zones’ and on main roads, the Mysuru City Traffic Police launched a special ‘Wheel Lock’ drive this morning around Devaraja Market, including New Sayyaji Rao Road. To deter haphazard parking and ensure traffic discipline, Police often use…
Dr. B.V. Rajagopal passes away
October 27, 2025Mysuru, Oct. 27- Dr. B.V. Rajagopal (89), city’s renowned physician and cardiologist, passed away following brief illness on Oct. 25 in city. A resident of Kuvempunagar, he leaves behind his daughters Dr. Kalpana Pandit and Dr. Srilaxmi Pandit, sons Dr. Sandeep Raj Pandit and Deepak Raj Pandit, an engineer and a host of relatives and…
432 dogs show off their skills
October 26, 2025Mysuru, Oct. 26 – The Scouts and Guides Grounds near the Old DC’s Office came alive this morning with wagging tails, cheerful barks, and excited cheers as the Canine Club of Mysore, affiliated with the Kennel Club of India, hosted the 11th and 12th Championship Dog Shows along with Obedience Trials. Hundreds of students, dog…
Canal land used for layout at Belagola!
October 26, 2025Mysuru, Oct. 26 – Mandya Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. Kumara has accorded sanction to prosecute two Revenue Department officials — a former Revenue Inspector and a former Village Accountant — for illegally converting canal land (Government property) for residential purposes in Belagola village of Srirangapatna taluk. The DC, who is the competent authority, issued the…
‘Only select Congress leaders are pushing RSS ban’
October 26, 2025Mysuru, Oct. 26 – It is not the intention of everyone in the Karnataka Congress Government to ban or regulate the activities of the RSS. This is merely the agenda of a few leaders, opined Author and India Foundation Chairman Dr. Ram Madhav. He was speaking at an interactive session titled ‘RSS 100 – Centenary…
Notorious habitual burglar arrested
October 25, 2025Mysuru, Oct. 25 – A notorious serial house burglar from Mysuru, wanted in over 50 cases across Mysuru and Bengaluru, has finally been arrested. The arrest was made by a team from Vidyaranyapuram Police Station, Bengaluru, who nabbed the accused in Mysuru after weeks of coordinated surveillance. Now the Police are moving to recover stolen…
R.S. Krishnaswamy passes away
October 25, 2025Bengaluru, Oct. 25- R.S. Krishnaswamy (RSK), son of late R.K. Srinivasan and nephew of acclaimed writer R.K. Narayan and renowned cartoonist R.K. Laxman, passed away here early this morning after a brief illness. He was 84. He is survived by his sons, Chetan and Kartik. His wife, Prabha, predeceased him. Last rites were held in…















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