Mysuru: In a collective outpouring of grief and outrage, members of various organisations and political parties in Mysuru staged candlelight protests across the city yesterday, condemning the ghastly terrorist attack on Hindu tourists at Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. The massacre, which claimed more than 28 lives — including three Kannadigas — has…
Case of ‘dead’ wife found alive: Court exonerates tribal man
April 24, 2025Mysuru: In a dramatic turn in the sensational case where a woman presumed murdered was later found alive, while her innocent husband languished in jail for two long years, the Fifth Additional District and Sessions Court has honourably acquitted Suresh, a tribal resident of Basavanahalli in Kushalnagar taluk, of all charges, including the alleged murder…
Judgement incomplete without full accountability: Advocate
April 24, 2025After going through such immense pain, it’s hard to feel joy again: Victim Suresh Mysuru: Advocate Pandu Poojari, who represented Suresh, expressed dissatisfaction with the compensation awarded and the limited scope of accountability. “We welcome the acquittal, but the trauma Suresh underwent cannot be compensated by just Rs. 1 lakh. We will appeal to the…
UPSC Exams: KAS Officer M.R. Nikhil from city secures 724th rank
April 24, 2025Mysuru: M.R. Nikhil from the city has secured 724th rank in the civil services examinations conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in September 2024, the results of which were announced recently. He is the son of Ramesh, a retired Municipal Commissioner and Dr. B.K. Prathima, Education Coordinator at BEO’s office, Srirangapatna and residents of…
Courtroom filled with intrigue in anticipation of judgement
April 24, 2025Mysuru: The Courtroom was abuzz with intrigue and anticipation last evening as one of the most gripping cases in recent memory reached its conclusion. As the Judge pronounced the verdict, the Courtroom was packed with senior advocates, junior lawyers, law students and media representatives, all keenly observing the proceedings with some diligently taking notes as…
Call to preserve Kodava land, language and culture
April 24, 2025Shree Kaveri Kodagu Mahila Sangha conducts annual cultural contests Mysuru: Shree Kaveri Kodagu Mahila Sangha, Mysuru, conducted its annual cultural competitions on Apr. 13 at Kodagu Sahakara Sangha premises in Jayalakshmipuram. Inaugurating the programme by lighting the traditional lamp, Kodagu Model School (Vidyashankar Layout, Sathagalli, Mysuru) Education Council Chairperson Chowrira Seethamma Kalaiah, who was the…
Week-long Bhagini Sangeethotsava begins
April 24, 2025Pejawar Mutt Seer calls for donating part of wealth for noble cause Mysuru: Bhagini Sangeethotsava, a seven-day classical music festival organised by BSS Vidyodaya School, Krishnamurthypuram, in the city, began yesterday. Udupi Pejawar Mutt Seer Sri Vishwaprasanna Teertha Swamiji, also the Chairman of the School, inaugurated the music festival at Padmaja Srinivas auditorium at its…
Lokayukta Cops conduct surprise inspection at 14 Sub-Registrar Offices
April 24, 2025Mysuru: In a surprise operation, Lokayukta Police personnel conducted inspection at 14 Sub-Registrar Offices in the district, including five in the city yesterday. Lokayukta Policemen split into several teams visited the Sub-Registrar Offices under general inspection and verified the records and style of functioning of the staff. They also collected the opinions of the general…
Bharatanatyam Rangapravesha of Sharvari Walimbe on May 4
April 24, 2025Mysuru: The Bharatanatyam Rangapravesha of Sharvari Walimbe (daughter of Abhay and late Anjali Walimbe), disciple of Guru Vidushi Mithra Naveen of Nadavidyalaya, Mysuru, will be held at Jaganmohan Palace in city on May 4 at 5.30 pm. S.D. Sureshkumar, Police Inspector, Vijayanagar Police Station, Mysuru, Shashidhara Dongre of L&T Technology Services Ltd. and Author and…
‘Vidyuth’ from tomorrow
April 24, 2025Mysuru: Vidyuth-2025, the annual cultural fest hosted by Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering (VVCE) will be held from Apr. 25 to 27 at the college premises. Addressing media persons at Pathrakarthara Bhavan here yesterday, College Principal (in-Charge) L.J. Sudev said, “Prof. S.R. Niranjana, Vice-Chairman, Karnataka State Higher Education Council, will inaugurate the event in presence of…















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