Mysuru: Soon after the woman’s body was discovered, Police summoned the Dog Squad and sniffer dog Bheema arrived at the scene with handlers S. Basanth Kumar and Vasanth. After sniffing the victim’s body, Bheema initially walked a short distance before returning. On being prompted again, Bheema began tracking a scent trail along the road, eventually…
Film City Project takes off at Immavu
May 30, 2025PWD begins 3.6-km boundary wall work with Rs. 7.10 crore Mysuru: The long-awaited Film City project at Immavu in Nanjangud taluk is inching closer to reality, with the Public Works Department (PWD) initiating work on securing 110 acres of the 160-acre site earmarked for the development. Acting on directions from Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, the PWD…
Renowned Poet H.S. Venkatesh Murthy no more
May 30, 2025Bengaluru: Renowned Kannada poet, playwright and critic Dr. Hodigere Shanbhog Venkatesha Murthy, famously known as H.S Venkatesh Murthy, passed away at a private hospital in Bengaluru early this morning. He was 80. His body was kept at Ravindra Kalakshetra till 2 pm today for public to pay their respects. He leaves behind four sons, daughters-in-law…
Early monsoon brings life to Cauvery Basin
May 30, 2025KRS Reservoir touches 100.10 ft mark; Dhanushkoti waterfall thrills tourists Mysuru: Kodagu and other parts of the Cauvery Basin are witnessing a dramatic rise in river water levels following an early and intense South West Monsoon. The Dhanushkoti waterfall near K.R. Nagar in Chunchanakatte has turned into a roaring natural spectacle, attracting hundreds of visitors….
NDRF team on high alert to tackle monsoon disasters in Kodagu
May 30, 2025Madikeri: With the monsoon arriving earlier than usual this year, the 10th Battalion of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has been deployed in the district and is fully prepared to handle any rain-related emergencies. NDRF Inspector G.D. Harishchandra Pandey assured that the 30-member team, stationed at the Maithri Police Community Hall, is equipped with…
MP opposes any move to shift HAL outside State
May 30, 2025Mysuru: Even as Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is said to have appealed the Centre to shift the public sector HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited) to AP from Karnataka, Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Wadiyar said that the pride of Karnataka HAL was established by Kannadigas and that late Prime Minister Nehru had nothing to do with…
Savarkar’s ideology must be propagated for Hindu welfare
May 30, 2025Writer Dr. G.B. Harish speaks after receiving Veer Savarkar Samman Puraskar 2025 Mysuru: “Vinayak Damodar Veer Savarkar’s ideology must be propagated from the perspective of Hindu welfare. Only if Hindus remain the majority in this country will the Constitution and democratic values survive,” opined Dr. G.B. Harish, Founder, Vandemataram Pathashale, Bengaluru, writer-critic, Indian and Western…
Chiklihole Dam in Kodagu overflows after heavy rains
May 30, 2025Madikeri: The Chiklihole Dam near Rangasamudra, Kushalnagar — one of the district’s smallest water bodies — has reached full capacity following several days of heavy rainfall. Overflowing gracefully, it forms a scenic half-moon-shaped cascade that flows into the nearby river, drawing the attention of tourists and locals alike. With a storage capacity of just 0.18…
Tourists banned at Dubare Elephant Camp
May 30, 2025Mysuru: In view of continuous heavy rainfall across Kodagu district, tourist entry to the Dubare Elephant Camp has been suspended until further notice. The region is witnessing intense downpours accompanied by strong winds, resulting in fallen trees and blocked roads. With water levels in the Kaveri River rising rapidly, boat access to the camp has…
Tragedy at Shivanasamudra: Bengaluru MBBS student swept away; father alleges murder
May 30, 2025Kollegal: A trip to Shivanasamudra turned tragic for a group of medical students from Dayananda Sagar Medical College, Bengaluru, as one of them was swept away by the strong currents of the River Cauvery. The incident occurred on May 27 and the body of the missing student was recovered the next morning. In a shocking…















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