Mysore/Mysuru: With the increase in cases of drugs menace of late, the District Police conducted awareness programmes against narcotics and substance abuse at St. Joseph’s Women’s College, Rammanahalli, in the outskirts yesterday. Superintendent of Police (SP) Seema Latkar, who initiated the programme said that “The students should be made aware of the ill-effects of drugs,…
Chitradurga District Judge appointed as Administrative Officer of Murugha Mutt
July 4, 2023Bengaluru: In a significant development concerning Chitradurga’s Murugha Mutt, the Karnataka High Court on Monday appointed the Principal District and Sessions Court Judge of Chitradurga as the Administrative Officer of Chitradurga’s Murugha Rajendra Bruhanmutt. A Division Bench of Chief Justice P.B. Varale and Justice M.J.S. Kamal gave the order while hearing a petition that questioned…
Despite high security, thieves strike at Mysuru Airport
July 4, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Thieves have struck at high security Mysuru Airport in Mandakalli on Mysuru-Nanjangud Road and have made away with 19 batteries from solar light poles. The incident of theft came to light on June 28, with even the authorities unaware about how and when it happened. During the previous inspection held about five to six…
Case registered against sales representative for cheating company of Rs. 43.69 lakh
July 4, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Lakshmipuram Police have registered a case against a sales representative of a private company on charges of cheating the company by not depositing the payment of Rs. 43.69 lakh made by customers to the company. The case has been registered against 28-year-old M. Ravi, a resident of Lalithadripura in city. Ravi, who had worked…
Upset over hubby’s death, woman dies by suicide
July 4, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Depressed over her husband’s death, a woman allegedly committed suicide at Coimbatore Colony near Ratnapuri, in Hunsur taluk yesterday. Savithri (47), wife of Dore (55) is the deceased woman. Savithri took the drastic step to commit suicide by consuming pesticide, soon after her ailing husband was found dead on returning home. They are natives…
Varsity retired employees stage protest demanding release of pension
July 4, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Pensioners of University of Mysore (UoM) staged a demonstration in front of Crawford Hall here yesterday demanding immediate release of pension. Expressing concern over non-release of pension, the pensioners said that about 1,860 pensioners of the University are facing hardship. Pointing out that with the Karnataka High Court staying the appointment of V-C recently,…
AIDSO demands pro-student budget
July 4, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: With Chief Minister Siddharamaiah scheduled to present the State Budget on July 7, the AIDSO (All India Democratic Students Organisation), has appealed the Government to present a pro-student budget. The AIDSO presented a memorandum in this regard to Deputy Commissioner Dr. K.V. Rajendra here yesterday. Speaking on the occasion, AIDSO District Secretary Chandrakala said…
Scooter-borne youths waylay student, snatch mobile phone
July 4, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Three youths, triple riding on a scooter, waylaid a student on Temple Road in Vinayakanagar and have snatched his mobile phone. The student, who lost his mobile phone, is 19-year-old G. Arjun, a native of Yaliyur village in Gundlupet taluk, who was pursuing his PU course at the Government PU College at Vontikoppal and…
Hit-and-Run case: Rider killed as unidentified vehicle hits bike in Srirangapatna
July 4, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: In a hit-and-run case, a two-wheeler rider was killed on the spot when an unidentified vehicle rammed into the bike he was riding near Belagola Paper Mills in Srirangapatna taluk on Sunday evening. The deceased has been identified as K. Harish (29), son of Karpa and a resident of Kyathanahalli village in Pandavapura taluk….
Girl commits suicide
July 4, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: A girl, who was being harassed by a youth, forcing her to love him, ended her life by consuming poison. The incident took place at Ganagarahundi in Yelwal hobli on Saturday. The deceased girl is Harshitha (21) and the youth, who is allegedly responsible for her death, is 26-year-old Shivu of the same village….















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