Mysore/Mysuru: The iconic Elephant Statue Circle, officially known as Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Circle (Highway Circle) at Bannimantap here, was damaged after a recklessly driven passenger vehicle rammed into the traffic island this morning. Fortunately, no injuries or loss of life were reported. The vehicle (KA-09-C-6906), which was proceeding on Nelson Mandela Road from the…
Modified SUV, 2 school buses seized
March 25, 2026Illegal modifications: Oversized tyres, raised height, high-intensity LED lights Mysore/Mysuru: Officials of the Regional Transport Office (RTO-West) have seized two school buses, two Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs), including a heavily modified Mahindra vehicle and one Multi-Utility Vehicle (MUV), for violation of transport rules. The drive, led by Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) Rajkumar, has been…
Trust flays insult to Hindu Seers, stages silent protest in city
March 25, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Members of the Save Hindu Temples Trust staged a silent protest in front of the old Deputy Commissioner’s Office on Hunsur Road this morning, condemning what they termed as insulting remarks against Hindu Seers. Addressing the protesters, Trust Founder M.M. Nikhilesh said Seers, Saints and religious leaders had made immense contributions to the spiritual…
Yet again… Food stalls coming up under high-tension wire
March 25, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Close to two weeks after 70 illegal food stalls under high-tension wire line near Vijayanagar water tank road were razed by Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) on Mar. 12, the same food vendors have zeroed in on an alternative place. Strangely, this new-found site under the same high-tension wire line is located near the Outer-Ring…
Heritage building renovations await SC decision: Minister
March 25, 2026Bengaluru: Urban Development Minister Byrathi Suresh has said that renovation of Mysuru’s iconic landmarks, including Mysore Palace, Lansdowne Building and Devaraja Market, cannot proceed until the Supreme Court (SC) delivers its verdict. Speaking in the Legislative Council yesterday, the Minister said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had already released funds to restore the dilapidated structures for public…
‘Ekatma Manav Darshan’ event at KSOU : Conference to begin at 5 pm despite Government move to cancel
March 25, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Even as the State Government late last evening ordered cancellation of the three-day International Conference titled ‘Ekatma Manav Darshan – Bharat’s World View’ at the Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) campus, the event is set to be held as scheduled from today (Mar. 25). The Conference is slated to be inaugurated at 5 pm,…
Ph.D to Suttur Junior Pontiff
March 25, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Sri Jayarajendra Swamiji, Junior Pontiff of Suttur Mutt, Nanjangud, has been awarded Ph.D in Philosophy by the University of Mysore (UoM), Mysuru, for his thesis ‘Ethics in the Bhakti Movements of South India – A Study’ submitted under the guidance of Dr. M. Daniel. Jayarajendra Swamiji is designated as the next Seer of the…
998 students graduate from JSS College of Arts, Commerce and Science
March 25, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: “Today’s education should nurture good thinking. There is a great need for good education for a better future. Students should plan big and do hard work; learning should not be limited merely to earning a degree. There must be continuity in learning. Learning every moment continuously is true education,” said Nadoja Dr. Wooday. P….
Scouts and Guides Awardees to be feted tomorrow
March 25, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Former Mayor P. Vishwanath and Dr. K.B. Gurumurthy will be felicitated on receiving ‘Silver Elephant’ Award (2025) given by Bharat Scouts and Guides, at a programme organised at Vidyavardhaka Engineering College in Gokulam at 3.30 pm tomorrow (Mar.26). Suttur Mutt Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji will grace the occasion. Bharat Scouts and Guides Karnataka…
Bidaram Ramamandira to host 110th Ramanavami Annual Heritage Music Festival from Mar. 26
March 25, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: The much- awaited 110th Ramanavami Annual Heritage Music Festival of Ganavisharada Bidaram Krishnappa’s Sri Prasanna Seetharama Mandira is scheduled to commence on Mar. 26. The 11-day festival will be inaugurated tomorrow at 6 pm by the President of the institution and philanthropist Dr. M. Jagannath Shenoy. This will be followed by the inaugural concert…















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