Stands behind Noida and Chandigarh in 3-10 lakh population category Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru has been ranked the third cleanest city in India under the ‘Super Swachh League Cities’ category (for cities with a population between 3 lakh and 10 lakh) for the year 2024-25. The announcement was made by President Droupadi Murmu this morning at Swachh…
Sri Chamundeshwari Vardhanti at Hill Temple
July 17, 2025Mysore Royal Family launches Utsava Murti procession Mysore/Mysuru: The Vardhanti (birthday) Mahotsava of Goddess Chamundeshwari was celebrated atop Chamundi Hill with festive fervour today. Vardhanti falls every year during Ashada month of Hindu calendar that draws huge footfalls of devotees, with the last Ashada Friday Special Puja at Goddess Chamundeshwari temple scheduled for tomorrow (July…
Worm-infested food: Two Cheluvamba Hospital staff members suspended
July 17, 2025State Food Commission Chairman slams MMC&RI hospitals for pathetic conditions Mysore/Mysuru: In a shocking revelation that has raised serious health concerns, Dr. H. Krishna, Chairperson of the Karnataka State Food Commission, has recommended the suspension of two staff members at Cheluvamba Hospital after discovering that severely malnourished children were being served expired and contaminated food….
MDA’s unused building near city Zoo draws flak
July 17, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: BJP leader and Team Mysuru member Gokul Govardhan has voiced strong displeasure over the Mysuru Development Authority (MDA) for constructing a two-storey building near the Mysuru Zoo in Nazarbad and leaving it unused for several years. Despite the building being completed nearly three to four years ago, MDA has failed to put it to…
Mathrumandali Circle: Where consensus goes in circles
July 17, 2025Four years on, no resolution yet; statue row keeps Mathrumandali Circle under siege Mysore/Mysuru: An inordinate delay in resolving the long-standing dispute over installation of a statue at Mathrumandali Circle in Vontikoppal has become a persistent challenge for the Police Department. The Circle, located in front of Mathrumandali School on Temple Road, was officially named…
Kukkarahalli Lake: MGP urges UoM to lead restoration efforts
July 17, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Representatives from Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) recently met University of Mysore Vice-Chancellor Prof. N.K. Lokanath to discuss the condition and future of Kukkarahalli Lake. Since the Lake falls within the Manasagangothri campus, which is under the University’s jurisdiction, the MGP delegation stressed its ecological and civic importance, referencing findings from a detailed report by…
‘Usefulness of NEP-2020 not grasped’
July 17, 2025Prof. G.K. Panikkar at 57th Foundation Day of CIIL Mysore/Mysuru: The usefulness of NEP-2020, mother-tongue for higher education and the strict implementation of three language formula are not clearly grasped by many, said Prof. G.K. Panikkar, Director, International School of Dravidian Linguistics, Thiruvananthapuram, here this morning. Speaking at the inaugural event of 57th Foundation Day…
State Government’s ‘Sadhana Samavesha’ a big joke: BJP
July 17, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Taking strong exception to Congress Government’s ‘Sadhana Samavesha’ in city on July 19, the BJP termed the ‘Samavesha’ as the biggest joke of the year. Addressing a press meet at the BJP Office in Chamarajapuram this morning, BJP Spokesperson M.A. Mohan wondered why the Congress Government was organising ‘Sadhana Samavesha’, when there is no…
CM arriving in city tomorrow
July 17, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will inaugurate a training programme for KAS Taluk Nodal Officers at the Administrative Training Institute (ATI) on Lalitha Mahal Road in city at 3 pm tomorrow (July 18). The CM, who will leave Bengaluru’s HAL airport by a special flight at 10.30 am tomorrow, will land at Mysore Airport at 10.55…
Tibet Fest on July 19, 20 in city
July 17, 202590th birthday of The Dalai Lama Mysore/Mysuru: On account of 90th birthday of Tibetan Spiritual Leader The Dalai Lama, various Tibetan organisations under the banner of Tibetan Settlement Offices across South India, have jointly organised two-day Tibet Fest on July 19 and 20 at Kalamandira in the city. Bylakuppe Settlement Officer Gelek told media persons…















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