Mysuru: Online fraudsters, who lured a city resident to invest into shares, have cheated the resident to the tune of Rs. 21.60 lakh. The victim, a resident of Bogadi in city, joined a WhatsApp group which provides information on share market, where the fraudsters made him believe that he would get huge profits for his…
Harassment from money-lenders: Woman goes missing from Yelwal
February 19, 2025Mysuru: A woman, who had taken loans from private money lenders for family maintenance, has gone missing following alleged harassment from money lenders and her husband Mohan Kumar, an ex-serviceman, has lodged a complaint at Yelwal Police Station in this regard. The woman, who has gone missing is 34-year-old S. Shruthi, a resident of Bhadregowdanakoppal…
Pro-Kannada activists take out protest rally
February 19, 2025Mysuru: Urging for fulfilment of various demands, pro-Kannada activists representing various outfits, including Kannadambe Rakshana Vedike, took out a mammoth protest rally in the city yesterday. Writer Bannur K. Raju flagged off the rally at the premises of Kote Anjaneyaswamy temple here, that culminated at the new Deputy Commissioner’s Office premises on Bannur Road, after…
‘Mysuru Chalo’ rally against Udayagiri incident on Feb. 24
February 19, 2025Mysuru: The recent stone-pelting incident in front of Udayagiri Police Station is a direct challenge to the country’s internal security, said Mahesh Kadagadal, Convener of the Rashtra Suraksha Janaandolana Samithi. In response, a ‘Mysuru Chalo Janajagruti’ rally has been scheduled for Feb. 24 at 11 am at the premises of Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple near the…
Four prisoners released
February 19, 2025Mysuru: Four prisoners, serving time at Mysuru Central Jail, were granted early release on Saturday due to their good conduct during incarceration. The released individuals are Nagendra, Kumara, Kumara alias Bete, and Kumbara Poonacha. The release was authorised by Central Prison Chief Superintendent P.S. Ramesh, following directives from the State Government. During the release ceremony,…
Varsity’s decision to close School of Foreign Languages
February 19, 2025Poor vision of leadership, UoM Syndicate Sir, This morning I read the news that the University of Mysore (UoM) has decided to close down the School of Foreign Languages which was teaching 6 foreign languages. Reason: The school was not getting minimum 15 students in each language. I am sad to say that this decision…
AI fines and Highway toll gate congestion
February 19, 2025Urgent need for traffic reform Sir, I am writing to express my concerns about the current traffic enforcement practices by the Mysuru City Police, which are causing unnecessary congestion and frustration for road users, particularly at the toll gates on the Mysuru-Bengaluru National Highway. On Feb. 9, 2025 (Sunday), while returning from Mysuru to Bengaluru,…
Narasimhamurthy
February 19, 2025M.S. Narasimhamurthy (83), a retired engineer and a resident of Gangothri Layout, passed away in city on Feb. 14. He leaves behind his wife M.S. Umamurthy, one daughter, son-in-law, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill the same day.
Events tomorrow – feb. 20: Samskruthi Trust, Mysuru
February 19, 2025Naada Nrithya 2025, Inauguration – Nriyagiri Director Dr. Kripa Phadke, Kannada & Culture Assistant Director Dr. M.D. Sudarshan and Samskruthi Founder-Trustee Chaya chief guests, 6 pm; Students of Vidu. Shrilakshmi Kumar of Sri Umamaheshwara Nritya Kalakshetra, 6.15 pm; Students of Vidu. Srividya Rao of Shree Durga Nritya Acadey, Mysuru, 7 pm; Students of the Bharatanatyam…
Events tomorrow – feb. 20: Hale Beru Hosa Chiguru Cultural Trust, Mysuru
February 19, 202510th anniversary celebrations, Vasanta Rutugaana – Old Kannada-Hindi songs programme, Sri Yoganarasimhaswamy Temple Founder Prof. Bhashyam Swamiji inaugurates, MLC C.N. Manjegowda presides, Sri Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha, JLB Road, 5 pm.













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