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Residents oppose PRASHAD works, voice concerns to Pramoda Devi Wadiyar
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Residents oppose PRASHAD works, voice concerns to Pramoda Devi Wadiyar

January 16, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Strong opposition has emerged from residents against the development works being taken up at Chamundi Hill under the Central Government’s PRASHAD scheme. On Wednesday evening, members of the local community conveyed their objections to Pramoda Devi Wadiyar of the erstwhile Mysore royal family, stating that the works were unnecessary and detrimental to the sanctity…

Tarmac Talks
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Tarmac Talks

January 14, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Amid the ongoing “Chief Minister’s chair battle” in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar held separate conversations with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at the Mysore Airport yesterday. The brief but private exchanges, which took place on the Airport tarmac, have triggered intense curiosity in State political circles. Shivakumar reached the…

6-day Suttur Jathra from tomorrow
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6-day Suttur Jathra from tomorrow

January 14, 2026

Mahotsava to be held in Suttur Srikshetra from Jan. 15 to 20 Mysore/Mysuru: Suttur Srikshetra, located on the banks of River Kapila, in Nanjangud taluk, Mysuru district, has geared up for the six-day Adi Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara Shivayogi Jathra Mahotsava scheduled to be held from Jan. 15 to 20. As part of the mega event,…

Sankranti Shopping RUSH
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Sankranti Shopping RUSH

January 14, 2026

Festival of Harvest to be celebrated tomorrow Mysore/Mysuru: With Sankranti, the Festival of Harvest, being celebrated tomorrow (Jan. 15), markets and shops in the city have been flooded with the yellu-bella (sesame-jaggery), sugarcane stalks, puja items, flowers and other items. People have been thronging Devaraja Market, Vani Vilas Market and other markets across the city…

Hello Rahulji…
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Hello Rahulji…

January 13, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Even as the leadership issue in the ruling State Congress continues to be a topic of hot debate in political circles, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar arrived in city this afternoon at 2.10 from Bengaluru by a special aircraft to meet Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi…

Culture Minister inaugurates National Theatre Festival
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Culture Minister inaugurates National Theatre Festival

January 13, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: The 25th edition of Bahuroopi National Theatre Festival was formally inaugurated by Minster for Kannada & Culture Shivaraj S. Tangadagi by unveiling the ‘Amurta Shilpa’ of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar installed in front of Vanaranga at Rangayana premises yesterday. Later, addressing the gathering during the inaugural event, Minister Tangadagi said that this year’s Bahuroopi was…

City gets 50 new traffic signals
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City gets 50 new traffic signals

January 13, 2026

Aim is to reduce accidents at black spots Mysore/Mysuru: In an effort to reduce accidents and curb traffic violations, the Mysuru City Police have installed 50 new traffic signals at various junctions across the city. The signals have been set up after identifying accident-prone black spots, including the Five Lights Circle near Nanjumalige. Speaking to…

Rs. 50 crore to fix industrial roads
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Rs. 50 crore to fix industrial roads

January 12, 2026

Finally, relief in sight for Hebbal, Koorgalli industrial belt? Mysore/Mysuru: After years of neglect, the main roads in Mysuru’s Hootagalli, Koorgalli and Hebbal Industrial Area are finally set for a major overhaul.  The Hootagalli City Municipal Council (CMC) has completed the tender process for 20 infrastructure projects at an estimated cost of Rs. 50 crore….

Old KSRTC buses polluting city
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Old KSRTC buses polluting city

January 12, 2026

57% of city fleet comprises ageing buses from other depots Mysore/Mysuru: People opting for public transport in Mysuru city are being forced to travel in rickety and highly polluting KSRTC buses dumped from other depots, triggering widespread resentment and concern over commuting standards in the Heritage City. Several KSRTC buses are visibly old, uncomfortable and…

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