Mysuru: A Mysuru-based entrepreneur shot dead his wife and child in the United States before taking his own life. The couple’s younger son, aged seven, survived by sheer luck, as he had stepped out of the house at the time of the incident. Harsha Kikkeri, also known as Harshavardhan (57), CEO of ‘HoloWorld’ located in…
Pahalgam terror attack: Rajnath Singh meets Modi
April 28, 2025New Delhi: At a time when India is widely expected to respond militarily to the Pahalgam terrorist attack, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Prime Minister Narendra Modi this morning at the latter’s 7 Lok Kalyan Marg residence. This comes a day after Rajnath Singh met the Chief of General Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan to…
Mysuru’s War Memorial work nears final phase
April 28, 2025Mysuru: The final phase of the construction of the War Memorial at the NCC Parade Grounds near the old Deputy Commissioner’s Office in city is advancing at a swift pace. Currently, granite slabs are being installed on the memorial’s base and the final polishing work is underway to prepare the monument for its inauguration. Six…
Escalators at City Railway Station fail passengers daily
April 28, 2025Mysuru: The escalators at Mysuru City Railway Station are fast becoming a symbol of neglect, breaking down frequently and leaving passengers, including the elderly, children and persons with disabilities, to painfully climb the stairs. Two escalators near the ticket counter and another at the CFTRI Gate entrance have been repeatedly out of service. For many,…
Govt. urged to drop Sri Manteswamy, Sri Rachappaji and Sri Siddappaji Development Authority plan
April 28, 2025Mysuru: M.L. Varchusvi Srikanta Siddalinga Raje Urs, Matadhipati of Sri Manteswamy Mutt (Malavalli, Adi Honnayakana Halli and Sri Kappadi Kshetra), has urged the Government to withdraw its decision to constitute Sri Manteswamy, Sri Rachappaji and Sri Siddappaji Shrines Development Authority. M.L. Varchusvi, who has opposed the decision of the State Cabinet, stated that the aforementioned…
Siddaramaiah takes U-turn, says wage war if necessary
April 28, 2025Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah yesterday backtracked on his Saturday statement in Mysuru, where he had said that there was no need to wage war against Pakistan in retaliation for the Pahalgam terrorist attack that killed 26 people. He claimed his remarks had been misrepresented, asserting that India should never tolerate threats to its unity and…
Tributes paid to those killed in Pahalgam
April 28, 2025Mysuru: Bharath Scouts and Guides, in association with Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering, condemning the killing of tourists by terrorists at Pahalgam in Kashmir, staged a protest at Trinetra Circle in Gokulam 3rd Stage and paid tributes to those who lost their lives. Led by Bharath Scouts and Guides State Unit Commissioner and former Home Minister…
Former Mayor extends support to protesting physically challenged
April 28, 2025Mysuru: Former Mayor Sandesh Swamy has extended his support for the ongoing protest by the members of Nava Karnataka Physically Challenged Honorarium Activists Association, who are staging protest at the Deputy Commissioner’s (DC) Office premises urging for fulfilment of their various demands. The former Mayor, who visited the protesters on Saturday, said that the State…
Tree massacre: Environmentalist lodges complaint with Lokayukta
April 28, 2025Mysuru: Environmentalist Bhanu Mohan has lodged a complaint with the Lokayukta regarding chopping down of 40 fully grown trees on Hyder Ali Road in city for road-widening. Addressing a press meet at Pathrakarthara Bhavan in city recently, Bhanu Mohan said that though there was no necessity to widen Hyder Ali Road, the trees were chopped…
Rain plays spoilsport at Muddanda Cup Hockey Festival 2025: Mandepanda Champions
April 28, 2025Chenanda to host 26th edition of Family Hockey Tournament at Napoklu in 2026 Madikeri: The Mandepanda family was declared the winner of the Muddanda Hockey Festival 2025 held at Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa College Grounds, Madikeri, after heavy rain interrupted their final against the Chendanda family yesterday. Mandepanda was leading 1-0 when a downpour forced…















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