Mysore/Mysuru: Former Assembly Speaker K.R. Ramesh Kumar, known for his blunt views, flagged the stark contrast between poor rural infrastructure and easy access to liquor, saying basic amenities like drinking water and roads remain elusive in villages even decades after Independence. “Even after several decades of Independence, there has been no remarkable progress in basic…
Golden Retriever dies of heatstroke; vets urge caution
April 26, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: With summer temperatures reaching 36°C to 37°C across the city, the dangers of heat stroke among pet dogs have come into focus following the death of a Golden Retriever. Rony, a seven-year-old Golden Retriever owned by Tejas of Vijayanagar, collapsed after a dog show held at Kuvempunagar yesterday afternoon. By around 3 pm, the…
Infant’s death at Cheluvamba Hospital: Police to write to Medical Board
April 26, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Following the death of an infant at Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Cheluvamba Hospital in the city, with parents alleging that the baby was attacked by ants and accusing staff of negligence, the Police have decided to write to the Medical Board to ascertain exact cause of death. The Police have decided to…
Kantara: Chapter 1 mimicry row: High Court gives four weeks for Ranveer to visit Chamundi Hill
April 26, 2026Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court on Saturday accepted Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh’s undertaking to visit the Chamundi Hill Temple in Mysuru to make amends for his mimicry of the temple deity’s depiction in the film Kantara: Chapter 1. Justice M. Nagaprasanna yesterday said he will pass orders to close Singh’s plea after recording Singh’s apology…
Vocalist-Author Krishna’s latest book released in city
April 26, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Renowned vocalist T.M. Krishna unveiled his latest literary work, “We, The People of India: Decoding a Nation’s Symbols” at Jagannatha Centre for Art and Culture (JCAC) in the city recently. The event drew a diverse audience of art enthusiasts, students and citizens. The highlight of the evening was a conversation between Krishna and noted…
Doctor files plaint after daughter’s obscene photos sent by e-mail
April 26, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: A doctor, attached to a private hospital in city, has filed a complaint alleging that someone had sent obscene photo of his daughter via e-mail to him, his wife, daughter and son-in-law just to harass them. The doctor has lodged a complaint at city’s CEN Police Station in this regard. In his complaint, Dr….
Negligent driving leads to chain collision
April 26, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Sudden braking by the driver of a private bus to pick up passengers led to serial accidents between the private bus and two KSRTC buses near Alanahalli on Mysuru-T.Narasipur Road yesterday morning. The incident occurred when all the three buses were proceeding one behind the other from T. Narasipur side towards Mysuru. After crossing…
Prayers mark Panchen Lama’s 37th birthday in Bylakuppe
April 26, 2026Bylakuppe: The Tibetan community in exile marked the 37th birthday of the 11th Panchen Lama, Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, with prayers, cultural programmes and renewed calls for justice at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery in Bylakuppe yesterday. The event brought together senior leaders of the Tibetan Government-in-exile, including Sikyong Penpa Tsering, Tibetan Parliament Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel, along…
Of statues that are alive!
April 26, 2026By Dr. K. Javeed Nayeem, MD After having narrated in my past three articles, the tales about the role of statues that are erected to commemorate the memories of distinguished personalities, I would like to tell you about how the trend has now changed. Whether this is for good or bad is for you to…
Drainage problem in Rajivnagar 3rd Stage
April 26, 2026Sir, This is to draw attention to an open drainage in Rajivnagar 3rd Stage, behind Narayana Hospital, Mysuru, which has become a major concern for residents of the area. We have been facing this issue for a long time and, despite repeated complaints to the authorities, no action has been taken so far. The open…














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