Investigation expands across Karnataka; KPID Act invoked Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru City Crime Branch (CCB) has received more than 200 complaints within just four days in connection with the multi-crore gold fraud allegedly committed by Soundar Raj alias Chinnathambi and his associate companies, SDJ Gold Company, DGF Gold and Diamonds and Dhanaganapathi Finance. On May 16,…
Booze party at Palace gate!
May 20, 2026Outrage over late-night public drinking near Jayamarthanda Gate Mysore/Mysuru: The premises near the Jayamarthanda Gate of the Mysore Palace, facing Doddakere Maidan, have turned into a late-night gathering spot for public drinking, raising concerns over safety and policing in the area. A video that began circulating on social media last night has sparked widespread criticism…
Nationwide pharmacy bandh call: Poor response; medical stores stay open in city
May 20, 2026Chemists and druggists extend support by sporting black bands Mysore/Mysuru: The 24-hour pharmacy bandh called by All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD) received a poor response in Mysuru as majority of pharmacies functioned as usual this morning. While only a few of the medical shops affiliated to AIOCD have closed their businesses in…
This market buzzes with chemical-free produce
May 20, 2026Ten years on, Farmers’ Weekly Market at CADA Office draws loyal customers Mysore/Mysuru: For the past decade, the Command Area Development Authority (CADA-Cauvery) Office on Sayyaji Rao Road in Mysuru has turned into a hub of organic trade every Sunday, as farmers from Mysuru, Mandya and Chamarajanagar districts gather for the Farmers’ Weekly Market. Started…
‘Act on effective implementation of PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana’
May 20, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Regional Commissioner Dr. Nitesh Patil, who holds additional charge as the Managing Director of Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) Ltd, has instructed the officials to act on creating awareness effectively about Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. Addressing the meeting of CESC officials and vendors at the main office of CESC at Vijayanagar…
Greater MCC, Greater woes?
May 20, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Even as the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) prepares to expand its limits and transform into a Greater Mysuru City Corporation, serious questions are being raised about its ability to manage the city’s mounting civic issues. Modern Mysuru, envisioned by erstwhile Maharaja Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar with well-planned infrastructure suited to his era, appears to have…
Fatal Dubare Camp elephant clash: Kanjan barred from Mysuru Dasara
May 20, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Following the violent attack by Dasara elephant Kanjan on elephant Jai Marthanda at Dubare Elephant Camp, which later led to Jai Marthanda’s death, Forest Minister Eshwar B. Khandre has directed that Kanjan will no longer participate in the Mysuru Dasara celebrations. The sudden clash between the two elephants also claimed the life of a…
Speakers stress role of women in Sangh’s 100-year journey
May 20, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: An interaction on the theme ‘Shatayu Sangh and Women’s Participation’ was organised at Silent Shores Resorts and Spa in city recently. Delhi-based author and social worker Dr. Shobha Vijender spoke on the role of women in nation-building and the contribution of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Rashtriya Sevika Samiti. Addressing the gathering, Dr. Shobha…
Seer lauds traditional practices for healthy living
May 20, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Suttur Mutt Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji observed that both health and culture can be preserved by following the traditional practices and scientific wisdom embedded in Indian culture after careful understanding and analysis. He was speaking after inaugurating ‘Kodu Kolluvavara Samavesha’, an exhibition-cum-sale of naturally dyed cotton handloom products organised by Charaka Women’s Multipurpose…
Petrol, diesel prices hiked yet again
May 20, 2026Fuel rates up by 94 paise in Mysuru Mysore/Mysuru: Petrol and diesel prices were hiked again on Tuesday, with fuel rates rising by around 90 paise per litre across the country. This marks the second increase in less than a week as soaring global crude oil prices continue to put pressure on State-run oil companies….















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