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Doctors’ strike to hit OPD services from tomorrow
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Doctors’ strike to hit OPD services from tomorrow

March 10, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Outpatient Department (OPD) services at Government Hospitals across Mysuru district are likely to be severely affected from tomorrow as doctors and other medical staff have called for a State-wide indefinite strike. The strike has been called by the Karnataka Government Medical Officers’ Association (KGMOA) in collaboration with the Karnataka State Health and Medical Education…

Mysore Silk demand echoes in Assembly
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Mysore Silk demand echoes in Assembly

March 10, 2026

High local orders may push Govt. to temporarily stop online sales Bengaluru: The huge demand for traditional Mysore Silk sarees produced by Government-run Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation (KSIC) Limited dominated discussions in the State Assembly yesterday, with legislators across party lines urging the Government to increase production and strengthen the historic institution. The discussion culminated…

Rs. 460 crore earmarked for Bommenahalli Layout
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Rs. 460 crore earmarked for Bommenahalli Layout

March 9, 2026

MDA presents surplus Budget; New layouts to be formed at Vijayashreepura Mysore/Mysuru: In a public-friendly initiative, the Mysuru Development Authority (MDA) has earmarked Rs. 460 crore to develop a new residential layout at Bommenahalli in partnership with farmers under a 50:50 ratio land sharing model. Presenting the MDA Budget for 2026-27 this morning, under the…

Grade separator work picks up pace at Kempegowda Circle
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Grade separator work picks up pace at Kempegowda Circle

March 9, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: The construction of the grade separator at Kempegowda Circle (Manipal Hospital Junction) at the entrance of the Mysuru-Bengaluru National Highway is progressing at a brisk pace, with work gaining momentum. The project, being executed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), is estimated to cost Rs. 120 crore. Work has currently commenced at…

Lady Mechanics !
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Lady Mechanics !

March 9, 2026

22 women keep KSRTC wheels turning Incredible ladies of Namma KSRTC work tirelessly behind the scenes to repair, maintain and keep the fleet of buses safe and roadworthy… By M.T. Yogesh Kumar The heart of Mysuru’s Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) Rural Division lies in the hands of women workers, who, behind the scenes,…

Proposed stadium on KSIC Filature Factory land: Deadline of Mar. 15 to scrap stadium plan
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Proposed stadium on KSIC Filature Factory land: Deadline of Mar. 15 to scrap stadium plan

March 8, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Leaders of various organisations that supported the fortnight-long strike by employees of the Mysore Silk Filature Factory, run by the Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation (KSIC), have set a Mar. 15 deadline for the State Government to withdraw its proposal to construct a stadium within the factory premises. The strike had brought operations to a…

Water sprinklers, fruits keep Zoo animals cool
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Water sprinklers, fruits keep Zoo animals cool

March 8, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: With summer temperatures already soaring to 35°C to 36°C in Mysuru, Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, popularly known as Mysuru Zoo, has introduced a range of measures to help animals and birds cope with the intense heat. Authorities at the Mysuru Zoo have stepped up efforts to ensure the well-being of over 1,500 animals and birds…

INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day Special… Redefining Leadership through Education
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INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day Special… Redefining Leadership through Education

March 8, 2026

International Women’s Day celebrates women who challenge expectations and carve their own paths. Aisshwarya DKS Hegde is one such young woman redefining leadership in her own way. As the daughter of Karnataka’s Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar (DKS), many might assume that politics was the inevitable path for her. Being part of a prominent political…

No takers for Seaplane Project
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No takers for Seaplane Project

March 7, 2026

Ambitious plan at KRS backwaters and 6 other places fails to attract bids from 15 operators Mysore/Mysuru: The Karnataka Government’s renewed bid to revive its ambitious seaplane project, aimed at boosting tourism at the backwaters of Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam in Mandya district and six other destinations, has hit a roadblock, with none of…

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