Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah distanced himself from the stampede incident that occurred outside M. Chinnaswamy Stadium during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) IPL victory celebrations on June 4. He held senior Police officials responsible for the failed security arrangements and claimed he was informed about the tragedy much later. Speaking to reporters at Mysore Airport last…
CID intensifies probe; to seek custody of accused
June 9, 2025Bengaluru Urban District Magistrate issues notices to 45 injured people to record their statements Bengaluru: The Criminal Investigation Department (CID), which is probing the June 4 stampede at Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium during the IPL 2025 victory celebrations of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), has intensified its investigation. The CID Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by…
DCP raised red flags over RCB felicitation at Vidhana Soudha
June 9, 2025Bengaluru: A confidential letter from the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) in charge of Vidhana Soudha security has surfaced, highlighting serious concerns over holding a felicitation ceremony for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the steps of Vidhana Soudha. In a detailed communication dated June 4, DCP M.N. Karibasavanagowda warned the State Government that the rushed…
Dy.CM Shivakumar sidesteps questions on Police letter
June 9, 2025Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Sunday chose not to respond to media queries regarding a letter sent by the Police to the Government, walking away from reporters without offering any comment. The controversy revolves around a communication from Vidhana Soudha DCP M.N. Karibasavanagowda to Sathyavati, Secretary of the Department of Personnel and Administrative…
Short stories must be concise, sharp in message: Ravi Joshi
June 9, 2025Acclaimed playwright and theatre director Vijay Padaki’s two new short story collections released Mysuru: Former Joint Secretary of Cabinet Secretariat Ravi Joshi emphasised that short stories must be inherently concise, precise and capable of sharply delivering their intended message. He shared these insights at a book launch event organised by the Lions Club of Mysore…
Youth held for possessing narcotic substance
June 9, 2025Mysuru: A 21-year-old youth, who was found carrying a narcotic substance, has been taken into custody by the City Crime Branch (CCB) Police. The youth has been identified as a resident of Rajivnagar and a B.Com student. He was taken into custody near Sathagalli Park and the Police have seized 5 grams Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), a…
Governance Talk Series at VVIET tomorrow
June 9, 2025Mysuru: In a concerted effort to foster youth participation in urban governance, the Vidya Vikas Institute of Engineering and Technology (VVIET), in collaboration with Hanns-Seidel-Stiftung (HSF) and Grassroots Research and Advocacy Movement (GRAAM), has organised a special Governance Talk titled ‘Urban Governance in Action: Pathways for Youth Engagement for a Cleaner, Smarter Mysuru’ on June…
Pt. Rajeev Taranath Memorial programmes in city on June 11
June 9, 2025Mysuru: The first death anniversary of the internationally renowned Sarod Maestro Pt. Rajeev Taranath will be observed in city on June 11. The Pt. Rajeev Taranath Memorial Trust is organising a cultural event in memory of this great musician at Ganabharathi auditorium in Kuvempungar on Wednesday (June 11) at 6 pm. The evening will feature talks…
Moonlight Musical Series at Suttur Mutt in city
June 9, 2025Mysuru: As part of its Monthly Moonlight Music-280, Suttur Mutt, Mysuru, has organised a vocal concert by Dr. Ranjani Vasuki at the Mutt premises, foot of Chamundi Hill, in city on June 11 at 6 pm. She will be accompanied by Vid. Venkatesh Joisar on violin, Vid. Phanindra Bhaskar on mridanga and Vid. Sharath Koushik…
A street named after a legendary Pailwan ‘Ustad Papaiahnavara Raste’
June 9, 2025By Gouri Satya, Sr. Journalist The history of wrestling in Mysuru is fascinating, and legendary wrestlers have left an indelible mark on the city’s cultural fabric. Their engrossing stories reflect the deep connection between the art of wrestling and the royal patronage during the reign of the Wadiyars. The name ‘Garadi’ itself, which is associated…















Recent Comments