Mysuru: There seems to be no relief for industrialists in Mysuru City, especially in the Hebbal Industrial Area. After having suffered owing to garbage and debris issues, the industrialists are now facing the brunt of bad roads. Most of the roads in Hebbal Industrial Area have not been asphalted for years, resulting in the formation…
The Red Dump
June 17, 2025Mysuru: The tomato, which once brought a windfall for farmers, has now dented the fortunes of the agrarian community. Aggrieved farmers are dumping truckloads of tomatoes, especially the jam variety, onto streets and market yards, unable to earn any profit at present. The Bandipalya APMC yard on Mysuru-Nanjangud Road, which receives tonnes of tomatoes and…
Bamboo craft is no longer old-fashioned
June 16, 2025Artisans address raw material shortage, redefine tradition for modern markets Mysuru: Bamboo artisans were once predicted to have a bleak future, as more attractive alternatives made of plastic, porcelain, fibre, steel and aluminium offered stiff competition, making bamboo products seem old-fashioned. However, through sheer perseverance and skill, local artisans have overturned that prediction by infusing…
College campus ready, but awaits CM, Minister to open
June 16, 2025Students of Government First Grade College, Kuvempunagar, study amidst uncertainty Mysuru: Even as the academic year 2025-26 has begun, the long-awaited inauguration of the J.P. Nagar campus of the Government First Grade College (GFGC), Kuvempunagar, remains uncertain. The GFGC in Kuvempunagar, established in 1996 with a modest number of students, now has a strength of…
Tribal settlement sparks row in Nagarahole wildlife zone
June 16, 2025Deadlock in Athuru Kolli settlement: Forest Dept. says illegal; tribals say ancestral By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Fifty-two tribal families have recently settled deep inside the Athuru Kolli forest, a dense and wildlife-rich area within the Balekovu Division of Nagarahole Tiger Reserve, under the Kutta Range in Kodagu district. Despite the dangers posed by elephants, tigers, leopards…
International Day of Yoga-2025: Palace hosts rehearsal; 15,000 expected on June 21
June 15, 2025National event to be held at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh; PM Modi to take part Mysuru: As a prelude to the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) celebrations on June 21, the Department of AYUSH organised a rehearsal this morning at the Mysore Palace premises. The national event this year will be led by Prime Minister…
Locked toilets expose city’s costly sanitation failure
June 15, 2025Toilets built with crores of rupees under Govt. schemes in state of disuse; MCC cites multiple excuses Mysuru: Despite crores of rupees spent under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and similar schemes, more than 10 public toilets across the city have remained locked for years, exposing glaring official apathy and reducing the much-publicised ‘Open Defecation Free’…
Fields of Gold: Sunflower bloom into a seasonal spectacle at Gundlupet
June 15, 2025By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Facing the sun with their radiant yellow blooms, charming sunflower fields are now drawing crowds of tourists travelling through Gundlupet, especially those coming from Kerala and Ooty towards Mysuru. Visitors can’t resist stopping to snap selfies and reels amidst these dazzling golden expanses. Thanks to good pre-monsoon showers, farmers across Gundlupet…
Security breach at KRS Dam
June 14, 2025Trespassers film sensitive reservoir zones; footage exposes major security lapse Srirangapatna: Serious security concerns at the world-renowned KRS Dam in Srirangapatna Taluk of Mandya District have come to the fore, validating long-standing fears about glaring loopholes in its protective measures. With the Reservoir deemed a potential target for terrorist threats, security responsibility has been entrusted…
Ashoka Road to be Zero Tolerance Road
June 14, 2025From St. Philomena’s Church Junction to Dodda Gadiyara Mysuru: In a joint initiative, the City Traffic Police and the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) have taken up the development of Ashoka Road, located in the heart of the city, as a ‘Zero Tolerance’ stretch — aiming to set an example in effective traffic management. The Zero…















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