Mysore/Mysuru: In view of the passenger rush during summer holidays, South Central Railway has decided to extend the operation of the following special trains as below: Train No. 07033 Kakinada Town-Mysuru Bi-weekly Special, earlier scheduled to run up to Apr.20, will now operate additional trips on Apr. 24 and 27. Its pairing service, Train No….
Mysuru’s GRS Fantasy Park wins Big at IAAPI Awards-2026
April 23, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: In a significant achievement for Karnataka’s tourism and entertainment sector, GRS Fantasy Park, Mysuru, has been honoured with two major accolades at the Indian Association of Amusement Parks and Industries (IAAPI) Awards-2026, widely regarded as India’s most prestigious recognition platform for the amusement and leisure industry. The Mysuru-based park secured 1st place in Best…
Lost purse traced, returned to passenger
April 23, 2026Hubballi: Karthik, a passenger from Mysuru, who accidentally left behind his purse on Train No. 20661 after alighting at Haveri, got it back, thanks to swift action by Railway staff. Following a complaint on Rail Madad, Sharath Babu, Chief Ticket Inspector of Mysuru Division, South Western Railway, initiated a search near the passenger’s seat. The…
‘Bid to reclaim land allotted to farmers at Choranahalli’
April 23, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Alleging that constant attempts are being made to reclaim the agricultural land allotted to farmers at Survey No. 27 in Choranahalli, Varuna hobli in the taluk, farmer leader Manju Kiran has warned of staging an aggressive protest, if the farmers are meted out any injustice. Addressing media persons at Patrakarthara Bhavana in the city…
Bhramara Awardees
April 23, 2026Prof. K. Kemparaju & Prof. Kesturu S. Girish to be honoured for Research Helping Humanity Mysore/Mysuru: Prof. K. Kemparaju, Senior Professor, Department of Studies in Biochemistry, University of Mysore (UoM) and Prof. Kesturu S. Girish, Professor, Department of Studies in Biochemistry, Tumkur University, who have developed methods to save lives from Cobra bite and limbs…
Forest Guard’s body fished out from Kabini Backwaters
April 23, 2026H.D. Kote: A Forest Guard, who went for a swim in Kabini Backwaters near Udbur Camp in the taluk was drowned yesterday morning and his body was fished out this morning. The deceased is Supreeth (32), a resident of Ankanathapura village in the taluk who was serving as a Forest Guard at D.B. Kuppe Forest…
Two arrested for stealing railway relays in Hassan
April 23, 2026Hassan: Two persons have been arrested by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) in connection with the theft of railway relays (safety-critical electromagnetic switches that control signalling to ensure safe train operations), with property worth about Rs. 99,000 recovered. Acting on specific information, RPF personnel intercepted a man moving suspiciously on a Honda Activa without a…
JSS STU gets Platinum Band for Sustainability Excellence
April 23, 2026Msyore/Mysuru: JSS Science and Technology University (JSS STU), Mysuru, has been recognised in the Platinum Band for Sustainability Excellence-2026 under the Sustainable Institutions of India Green Rankings. This prestigious distinction places JSS STU among India’s leading institutions acknowledged for measurable environmental impact and sustainability leadership. Performance highlights include significant strides in energy efficiency through solar…
Elected unopposed as President of Sri Baneshwara Swamy Temple Trust
April 23, 2026M.N. Nataraj to promote historical sites in Kabini backwaters as religious tourism centres Mysore/Mysuru: M.N. Nataraj, former State Director of Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, has been elected unanimously as the President of historically famous Sri Baneshwara Swamy Temple Trust, Magge village, H.D. Kote taluk in the district. According to…
Yi Mysuru to host ‘YUVA Job Fair 2026’ at SJCE
April 23, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Young Indians (Yi) Mysuru, in collaboration with JSS Science and Technology University, Mysuru, will host the Yi Mysuru YUVA Job Fair 2026 on Apr.25 at SJCE Campus, Mysuru, from 9 am onwards. The job fair aims to serve as a vital bridge between industry and aspiring professionals by bringing together some of the region’s…















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