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Rush of Devotees on last Ashada Friday
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Rush of Devotees on last Ashada Friday

July 18, 2025

Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje climbs 1008 Hill steps Mysuru: On account of last Ashada Friday special puja today, a large number of devotees descended on Chamundi Hill in city. To cater to the swelling number of devotees, the temple will be kept open till 10 pm today. The presiding deity at the Goddess Chamundeshwari Temple…

Swachh Survekshan rankings: Mysuru joins ‘Super Swachh League’ in 3-10 lakh population category
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Swachh Survekshan rankings: Mysuru joins ‘Super Swachh League’ in 3-10 lakh population category

July 18, 2025

Citizens urge MCC’s health, sanitation wings to intensify efforts towards on-ground cleanliness Mysuru: Mysuru has secured third place in the newly introduced ‘Super Swachh League’ (SSL) under Swachh Survekshan 2024-25, ranking among India’s cleanest cities in the 3 to 10 lakh population category. The awards were presented in New Delhi yesterday by President Droupadi Murmu….

Sri Chamundeshwari Vardhanti at Hill Temple
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Sri Chamundeshwari Vardhanti at Hill Temple

July 17, 2025

Mysore Royal Family launches Utsava Murti procession Mysore/Mysuru: The Vardhanti (birthday) Mahotsava of Goddess Chamundeshwari was celebrated atop Chamundi Hill with festive fervour today. Vardhanti falls every year during Ashada month of Hindu calendar that draws huge footfalls of devotees, with the last Ashada Friday Special Puja at Goddess Chamundeshwari temple scheduled for tomorrow (July…

Worm-infested food: Two Cheluvamba Hospital staff members suspended
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Worm-infested food: Two Cheluvamba Hospital staff members suspended

July 17, 2025

State Food Commission Chairman slams MMC&RI hospitals for pathetic conditions Mysore/Mysuru: In a shocking revelation that has raised serious health concerns, Dr. H. Krishna, Chairperson of the Karnataka State Food Commission, has recommended the suspension of two staff members at Cheluvamba Hospital after discovering that severely malnourished children were being served expired and contaminated food….

Mathrumandali Circle: Where consensus goes in circles
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Mathrumandali Circle: Where consensus goes in circles

July 17, 2025

Four years on, no resolution yet; statue row keeps Mathrumandali Circle under siege Mysore/Mysuru: An inordinate delay in resolving the long-standing dispute over installation of a statue at Mathrumandali Circle in Vontikoppal has become a persistent challenge for the Police Department. The Circle, located in front of Mathrumandali School on Temple Road, was officially named…

CM’s 50:50 MUDA site scam case: Special Court seeks status report from Lokayukta
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CM’s 50:50 MUDA site scam case: Special Court seeks status report from Lokayukta

July 16, 2025

High Court Division Bench to hear CM Siddaramaiah’s appeal in September Bengaluru: The Special Court for Elected Representatives on Tuesday (July 15) heard a private complaint involving Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his wife B.M. Parvathi, in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land scam. Ahead of the hearing, the Mysuru Lokayukta Superintendent of…

Chamundi Vardhanti tomorrow: KSRTC to run buses from 8 am
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Chamundi Vardhanti tomorrow: KSRTC to run buses from 8 am

July 16, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: On account of Vardhanti (birthday) of Goddess Chamundeshwari tomorrow (July 17) atop Chamundi Hill, KSRTC will ply buses from Lalitha Mahal grounds to the Hill temple from 8 am. According to a press release from Sri Chamundeshwari Temple Development Authority, devotees coming to the hill through 1,001 steps from the foothill, are provided entry…

City buses get ‘Dhwani’ to guide visually-challenged commuters
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City buses get ‘Dhwani’ to guide visually-challenged commuters

July 15, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: In a significant step towards inclusive public transport, Transport Minister R. Ramalinga Reddy yesterday inaugurated the operation of sound-responsive buses equipped with ‘Dhwani Spandana’ devices designed to assist visually challenged passengers. The launch was held at the Mysuru City Bus Stand, where the Minister flagged off the first set of buses featuring this accessibility-focused…

CITB & Nalwadi Convention Halls in Hebbal rendered useless
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CITB & Nalwadi Convention Halls in Hebbal rendered useless

July 15, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: The Kalyana Mantapa (Community Hall) built by the City Improvement Trust Board (CITB) and the Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar Convention Hall constructed by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) — recently rebranded as Mysuru Development Authority (MDA) — at Hebbal have both fallen into disuse, turning what was envisioned as a public-friendly infrastructure into neglected…

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