Mysore/Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has questioned the source of funds for the Opposition BJP’s rallies and yatras, alleging that the party is receiving foreign money to organise religious yatras to Dharmasthala and public meetings. Interestingly, the BJP itself had earlier alleged that those conspiring against Dharmasthala, one of the most revered Hindu religious institutions, were…
President in City
September 1, 2025Mysuru: Mysuru is all set to welcome India’s First Citizen, President Droupadi Murmu, who will be in the city from 3 pm today till 10.30 am tomorrow. Her special flight took off from Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI), New Delhi and is scheduled to arrive at Mysore Airport at 3.10 pm. This marks her second…
60 years of AIISH: A pioneering speech & hearing institute in Mysuru
September 1, 2025By R. Raja Chandra It is heartening to know that the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, will be visiting Mysuru today to attend the Diamond Jubilee (60th anniversary) celebrations of All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH). AIISH, located in the lush green campus adjacent to the University of Mysore in Manasagangothri, is a…
Dasara Air Show set for Jumboo Savari Day: CM
September 1, 2025Air Show timing on Vijayadashami Day raises concerns of chaos and elephant disturbance Mysuru: The much-anticipated Dasara Air Show will most likely take place at Torchlight Parade Grounds in Bannimantap on Vijayadashami Day itself, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah confirmed yesterday. Speaking to reporters in Mysuru, the Chief Minister stated that the Centre has approved the Air…
e-Aasthi property registrations: Mysuru tops Karnataka with 1,50,671 e-Khatas
August 31, 2025Mysuru: Mysuru district has secured the top position in Karnataka in terms of creating properties under the e-Aasthi application, issuing e-Khatas to 1,50,671 properties since the launch of the e-Khata Abhiyan in July this year. An e-Khata is an essential document for the registration, sale and purchase of properties. As of Aug. 30, a total…
Police Commissioner’s Office turns Insta reel studio!
August 31, 2025Mysuru: A social media reel filmed inside the Mysuru City Police Commissioner’s Office premises at Nazarbad has gone viral, sparking public debate over enforcement lapses and accountability. Despite clear restrictions on photo and video shoots near sensitive landmarks — including heritage buildings and the Mysore Palace — a couple was spotted recording a reel within…
Elaborate security cover for President’s two-day visit
August 31, 2025Special IAF plane to carry President Droupadi Murmu to Mysore Airport at 3.10 pm Mysuru: In view of President Droupadi Murmu’s two-day tour of Mysuru from Sept. 1, City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar and DCP (Law and Order) R.N. Bindu Mani have drawn up elaborate security and traffic arrangements. The President will arrive tomorrow (Sept….
Property registration fee increased from 1% to 2% of overall value: 100% Fee Hike…
August 30, 2025With effect from tomorrow Mysore/Mysuru: Buying or registering property in Karnataka will become costlier starting tomorrow (Aug. 31), as the State Government has doubled the registration fee. Until now, the fee stood at 1 percent of the property value, but from Aug. 31 it will be levied at 2 percent. This decision has been taken…
Dasara Drone Show on Oct. 1, 2; trial run on Sept. 28, 29
August 30, 2025Venue: Torchlight Parade Grounds, Bannimantap Mysore/Mysuru: This Dasara promises a bonanza for spectators at the Torchlight Parade Grounds in Bannimantap. In addition to the famous Torchlight Parade and the recently announced Dasara Air Show, the venue will also host the much-anticipated Dasara Drone Show, which was a runaway hit last year. Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikanth…
Goats, Votes, Buses, Jumbos & Dumbos
August 30, 2025If you are among the unlucky thousands who commute daily through Bannimantap Main Road, you’ve probably realised by now that this stretch is less of a road and more of a seasonal circus. Depending on the month, you’re either dodging elephants, squeezing between goats or being dazzled by Homo sapiens behaving like Simians under decorative…















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