Mysore/Mysuru: As part of the comprehensive development plan under the PRASHAD scheme, new safety and infrastructure measures are set to be implemented at Chamundi Hill to accommodate the growing influx of pilgrims and tourists. With thousands visiting daily — and lakhs during festivals and special occasions — the Tourism Department has planned the installation of…
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Stampede Effect: No spectators!
July 12, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: In the wake of the stampede in front of M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru that killed 11 youths during the RCB’s victory parade on June 4, the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has decided to host the fourth edition of Maharaja Trophy as a closed-door affair with no spectators in the stands. The decision…
Justice Michael D’Cunha submits probe report to State Govt.
July 12, 2025Bengaluru: Former High Court Justice John Michael D’Cunha, who headed One-Man Judicial Commission to investigate into the stampede incident that took 11 lives and left about 60 people injured during the stampede that occurred at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4 during the RCB victory celebrations, submitted two volumes of probe report in a sealed…
Shivakumar refuses to take bait on leadership remarks
July 12, 2025Says, ‘We have a temple in Delhi,’ hinting at high command’s major role in decisions Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has refused to be drawn into a war of words over Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s recent statement about completing a full five-year term. Speaking to reporters at Kempegowda International Airport on his return from Delhi…
Siddaramaiah dares Shivakumar to parade his supporting MLAs
July 12, 2025Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has reportedly made it clear to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge that there is ‘no question’ of handing over power to Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. In a late-night meeting after being unable to secure an appointment with Rahul Gandhi, Siddaramaiah is said to have conveyed his firm stance and outlined reasons…
City Corporation strike enters fourth day: BJP leaders extend support, criticise Congress Ministers
July 12, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: With the indefinite strike by employees of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) and nine other City Corporations across the State entering its fourth day yesterday, senior BJP leaders, including former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa and Shivamogga MP B.Y. Raghavendra, visited the protest site in front of the MCC Main Office on Sayyaji Rao Road…
Minister to hold talks on July 15 in Bengaluru
July 12, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Amid growing pressure and public inconvenience due to the strike, the Secretary of the Urban Development Department held talks with representatives of the striking employees in Bengaluru yesterday afternoon. The demands were heard, and a follow-up meeting with the Urban Development Minister has been scheduled for Tuesday, July 15. However, employees have vowed to…
Leopard found dead at quarry site; poisoning suspected
July 12, 2025Chamarajanagar: A carcass of a leopard has been found at a granite quarry in Kottalavadi in the district yesterday. It is suspected to be a case of poisoning, that has flagged concerns, especially after a tigress and its four cubs were found dead due to poisoning at M.M. Hills Wildlife Sanctuary in the same district…
Online job con: Youth loses Rs. 6.7 lakh
July 12, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: A youth has lost Rs. 6.7 lakh to the lure of reaping huge returns, in a suspected online fraud. A complaint in this regard has been lodged at Cyber, Economics and Narcotics (CEN) crime Police station in the city. The victim, aged about 27 years from Naganahalli village in Metagalli Police Station limits responded…
Free transport service for KPS students
July 12, 2025Bengaluru: Students of Karnataka Public Schools (KPS), from LKG to II PUC, will be provided with free transport service in Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses, said Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar here yesterday. In a tweet on ‘X’ platform, Shivakumar mentioned that the decision was taken to strengthen the Government school, increase the…















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