Mysuru: Urban Development Minister Dr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah criticised the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) for not registering itself as an organisation. Speaking to reporters in Mysuru this morning, Dr. Yathindra questioned the RSS’s stand on registration. “The RSS claims it is a Hindutva organisation and therefore does not need to be registered. It also describes itself as a cultural organisation. However, RSS is not a cultural organisation but a political…
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Is Dr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah Mysuru’s new District Minister?
June 16, 2026Mysuru: Is MLC Dr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah, son of former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and now Urban Development Minister in the D.K. Shivakumar Cabinet, the new Mysuru District In-Charge Minister? Such speculation is gaining traction in political circles following Dr. Yathindra’s first visit to Mysuru this morning after assuming ministerial office. Observers point to his high-profile engagements and interactions with senior district officials as indicators of his growing influence in the region. …
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Flyers get traditional welcome, culture takes centre stage
June 16, 2026Yatri Suvidha Diwas at Mysore Airport Mysuru: Mysore Airport celebrated Yatri Suvidha Diwas yesterday with a series of cultural programmes, passenger engagement activities and community outreach initiatives. The event was inaugurated by V.M. Prabhuswamy, Assistant Director of the Tourism Department, Government of Karnataka. Cultural performances, including Bharatanatyam, Nadaswaram, Dollu Kunitha and group dances, were presented. Passengers arriving at the Airport were welcomed in traditional Mysuru style with kumkum, flowers, Mysore shawls, Mysore Pak and tourism brochures. Airport mascots interacted with travellers,…
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Historic temple re-emerges after 3 years at KRS Dam
June 16, 2026Srirangapatna: The historic Sri Lakshminarayanaswamy Temple has re-emerged from the backwaters of the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) reservoir after remaining submerged for nearly three years, drawing visitors from across Karnataka and outside eager to witness the rare phenomenon. While the temple’s reappearance has generated excitement among tourists and photographers, the sharply declining water level in the reservoir has become a matter of concern for farmers. According…
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Ancient temples surface as Kabini Dam level recedes
June 16, 2026Mysuru: The receding waters of the Kabini reservoir have once again brought to the surface remnants of ancient temples and cultural heritage sites that have remained submerged for decades. With water levels dropping sharply, stone structures, temple ruins and sculptures have emerged from the backwaters, offering a rare glimpse into the region’s forgotten past. Among the remains now visible are weathered inscriptions, idols…
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Tackling water crisis: GTD orders swift action
June 16, 2026Mysuru: MLA G.T. Devegowda (GTD) has directed officials to supply drinking water through tankers to areas in Chamundeshwari Constituency facing acute water shortage. He was speaking after chairing a joint progress review meeting of officials from Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), Hootagalli City Municipal Council (CMC) and Town Panchayats of Bogadi, Srirampura, Rammanahalli and Kadakola at MCC Zone-3 Office in Sharadadevinagar yesterday. Dry borewells Stating that most borewells in Hootagalli, Koorgalli and Belawadi have dried up, GTD said that although water…
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MP hears public woes in Chamundeshwari segment
June 16, 2026Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar conducted a public grievance hearing programme in several areas of the Chamundeshwari Assembly Constituency on Monday. As part of the initiative, he visited Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Nagar, Hosahundi, Gurur, Ramabainagar and Mahadevapura, where he interacted with residents and listened to their grievances. Most of the complaints pertained to civic issues such as drinking water supply, road conditions, underground drainage and street lighting. The MP assured…
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In six months: 225 persons go missing from Mysuru city; 165 traced
June 16, 2026Parental pressure, exam stress, family disputes force many to leave home Mysuru: Mysuru City Police have registered 225 missing persons cases in the past six months, with investigations showing that many of the disappearances were linked to issues such as parental pressure, domestic disputes and online relationships. Police officials said that the cases involve men, women and minors leaving…
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Beware of ‘cash for UPI payment’ scam in city
June 16, 2026Mysuru: ‘Cash for UPI payment,’ involving fraudsters targeting individuals or merchants by exploiting digital payment with the victim giving cash and getting scammed, is active in city. Here fraudsters approach unsuspecting individuals and tell them that they need cash & they would transfer money through UPI payment apps. Once the cash is given to the…
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Couple injured as car topples on Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway
June 16, 2026Mandya: A couple sustained serious injuries when the car in which they were travelling toppled and fell on the other side of the Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway near Gejjalagere in Maddur taluk of Mandya district of Sunday evening. It is learnt that the couple were travelling from Mysuru towards Bengaluru when the accident took place. As the car toppled and fell on the other side of…
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