‘DKS had offered me a Congress ticket in 2023 Assembly elections’ Kumta: Former Mysuru-Kodagu MP Prathap Simha has reaffirmed his plans to enter State politics by contesting the Assembly elections scheduled for May 2028, expressing confidence of emerging victorious. Speaking at a programme in Kumta in Uttara Kannada yesterday, Simha outlined his political roadmap and…
Elephant scare: Sangama, Mekedatu shut till May 3
April 28, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: The Forest Department has restricted tourist entry to Sangama and Mekedatu in the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary till May 3, following an incident in which a wild elephant injured a woman. With summer drawing large crowds, the riverbank spots have been seeing a heavy inflow of visitors from Mysuru, Bengaluru, Mandya and other places. On…
Green cover at Bylakuppe earns PM Modi’s praise
April 28, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: In his recent ‘Mann Ki Baat’ address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the Karma Kagyu Monastery at Bylakuppe in Periyapatna taluk of Mysuru district, praising its efforts in environmental conservation. Referring to the monastery, the Prime Minister underscored the deep connection between Buddhist traditions and nature. “Lord Buddha attained enlightenment under a tree. Nature…
Mangaluru cooker bomb blast case: Main accused gets 10-year jail term
April 28, 2026Bengaluru/Mangaluru: A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) Court in Bengaluru yesterday sentenced the prime accused in the Mangaluru cooker bomb case to 10 years rigorous imprisonment and slapped a fine of Rs. 94,000. Mohamed Shariq had initially claimed innocence in the case, but later pleaded guilty under Section 229 of Cr.PC in December 2025, which…
Tiger cools off in forest pond at Nagarahole
April 28, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: A tiger was spotted cooling off in a forest pond in the Antharasanthe Range of H.D. Kote taluk in Nagarahole Tiger Reserve. With summer heat intensifying, visitors have been flocking to Nagarahole and Bandipur Tiger Reserves, where sightings of tigers, elephants and leopards are frequent. On Monday afternoon, tourists on a safari from Kakanakote…
Agniveer Recruitment Rally in Mysuru concludes
April 28, 2026Over 190 women candidates take part in final phase Mysore/Mysuru: A large number of women candidates participated on the concluding day of the 9-day Agniveer Recruitment Rally held at Chamundi Vihar Stadium in city yesterday. The Recruitment Rally for candidates from Karnataka and Kerala had begun in Mysuru on Apr. 19. More than 190 women…
2022 flashback: Mohamed Shariq rented a house at Metagalli
April 28, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: In November 2022, Mohamed Shariq had rented a room at Lokanayakanagar near Metagalli in Mysuru using a fake identity. During a Police search of the premises, three pressure cookers and several materials and tools used for making Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were recovered. The house, bearing No. 434 on Sanjeevini Main Road, 10th Cross,…
Amrutha Mahotsava – Nruthya Sapthaha International Dance Fest concludes
April 28, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: The Amrutha Mahotsava – Nruthya Sapthaha, International Dance Festival organised by Sri Uma Maheshwara Nruthya Kalakshetra Trust, J.P. Nagar, concluded on Apr. 20, at Nada Mantapa of Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Ashram on Nanjangud Road in city. The programme commenced with an invocation by Vidu. S. Nethra, creating a spiritually uplifting atmosphere. This was followed…
Rowdy parade held
April 28, 2026DCP warns rowdy sheeters of strict action if found involving themselves in criminal activities Mysore/Mysuru: In a bid to maintain peace, law and order situation in city, the City Crime Branch (CCB) Police, led by DCP (Law and Order) Dr. Harsha Priyamvada, conducted rowdy parade at their premises on Ashoka Road in city. A total…
Lack of career clarity can derail life, warns expert
April 28, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Career Counsellor Prashanth Kumar Nayak emphasised the importance of clarity of thought, stating that life can derail without a proper thought process. He was speaking at a career counselling programme titled ‘What next after SSLC?’ and ‘Artificial Intelligence (Al) in Education and Career Choices’ organised by Nypunya PU College at Hotel Southern Star on…















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