Chief Minister holds talks with Road Transport Unions Bengaluru: With the State Road Transport Unions declaring an indefinite strike from tomorrow (Aug. 5) across the State, seeking fulfilment of their demands, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is holding a meeting with Union leaders on finding a solution. Siddaramaiah first held a meeting with the Joint Action Committee…
Falcon Tyres sold for Rs. 130 crore
August 3, 2025Once illustrious factory joins list of Mysuru’s lost industries; 2,500 workers’ legacy fades into history Mysuru: The movable and immovable assets of Falcon Tyres on KRS Road in Metagalli have finally been sold after a prolonged legal battle that began in 2015, marking the end of a once-thriving industrial unit that employed nearly 2,500 workers….
Mass drug screening reveals widespread youth addiction
August 3, 2025Out of 1,751 youths tested in week-long drive, 509 test positive for narcotic substances Mysuru: In a concerted bid to combat the growing drug menace in Mysuru, the City Police yesterday conducted medical tests on hundreds of suspected substance users. Under the directions of City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar, a large-scale screening drive was organised…
Land loser gets Rs. 1.6 crore relief after Upa Lokayukta’s intervention
August 3, 2025Mysuru: Upa Lokayukta Justice K.N. Phaneendra, has cracked a whip on the officers of various Departments and realtors, for making people run from pillar to post to avail of the services, for no valid reasons. Upa Lokayukta Phaneendra, chaired the meeting to receive and dispose of the public grievances at Abdul Nazir Sab auditorium at…
Stray dogs, poor hygiene draw Upa Lokayukta’s ire at K.R. Hospital
August 2, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Continuing his inspection of various Government facilities for the third consecutive day in the city, Karnataka Upa Lokayukta Justice K.N. Phaneendra visited the century-old K.R. Hospital in the heart of the city this morning. Justice Phaneendra inspected every ward of the hospital and interacted with patients about the quality of treatment they were receiving,…
Warrior Women eye Maharani Trophy
August 2, 2025By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers After establishing themselves as one of the most prolific and sought-after franchises in Karnataka men’s cricket, the Mysore Warriors are now ready to make a mark in women’s cricket. The team is set to compete in the upcoming KSCA Maharani Trophy T20 Tournament, scheduled to take place from Aug. 4 to…
We need Dasara & … DC needs
August 2, 2025Mysureans love Dasara. Not just for its pageantry, elephants and fireworks, but because it’s the only time of the year when our city gets a much-needed facelift. Dasara is our Annual Civic Botox Session. Come October, our administration transforms into a cosmetologist, injecting quick Botox to beautify the city as best as possible. Like a…
From parks, tea shops to puncture stalls: Tight Police net on narcotics
August 1, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Following the recent bust of an MDMA production unit at Belavatha on Mysuru’s Outer Ring Road, the City Police have intensified their crackdown on narcotics across the city. Acting on fresh intelligence, officers under the jurisdiction of Nazarbad Police Station carried out targeted raids, vehicle checks and house searches in Raghavendranagar’s EWS Quarters late…
Light Testing… Countdown for Dasara begins with illumination demos
August 1, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: As Mysuru gears up for the grand Dasara festivities, countdown preparations are already visible in the city’s famed illumination displays — one of the festival’s biggest attractions during Navarathri. Demonstration of the lighting have begun in the evenings, offering glimpses of what promises to be another spectacular edition. Three days ago, the first demonstration…
70-member team to care for 14 Dasara elephants
August 1, 2025First batch led by Captain Abhimanyu to arrive on Aug. 4; Preparations in full swing at Mysore Palace Mysore/Mysuru: To manage the 14 elephants participating in Nada Habba Dasara 2025 festivities, led by the Golden Howdah elephant Captain Abhimanyu, the Forest Department has formed a dedicated team of 70 personnel, including mahouts and caretakers (kavadis)….















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