Barack Obama and Michelle Obama to lay foundation stone for International Yoga and Meditation Centre at Hallagere village Mandya: Former President of the United States (US) Barack Obama and former First Lady of the US Michelle Obama are expected to visit Mandya during May-June next year for the inauguration of ‘Mother Earth’ monument being constructed…
New row erupts in Mandya over Waqf Board claims
November 4, 2024Board claims ownership of Chandagalu Government School, Sri Chikkamma Chikkadevi Temple in Mahadevapura Mandya: In a continuation of the ongoing dispute involving the Waqf Board in the State, a new controversy has emerged in Mandya. The Waqf Board has claimed ownership of lands belonging to a Government school in Chandagalu and the Sri Chikkamma Chikkadevi…
20 months after Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway opens… Retaining wall slants, raising safety concerns
October 16, 2024Mandya: A section of the retaining wall on the Rs. 10,000 crore Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway, inaugurated just 20 months ago, has bent near Hale Boodanoor village in Mandya taluk, sparking serious concerns about the quality of construction. The wall, part of a prestigious Central Government road project, has visibly slanted, raising questions about the durability of…
Man shoots youth accusing him of illicit affair; arrested
October 14, 2024Pandavapura: A man allegedly shot a youth with a country-made pistol in an attempted murder over accusations of an illicit relationship with his wife. The incident occurred yesterday morning at Shambhunahalli village, Melukote hobli, near Jakkanahalli Cross, Mandya district. The injured youth has been identified as 29-year-old Manju of Shambhunahalli, while the accused is 37-year-old…
Accident on Bengaluru – Mysuru Highway
September 30, 2024Miraculous escape for over 70 passengers; 20 injured Mandya: More than 20 passengers were injured this morning when a KSRTC bus toppled after colliding with a parked goods carrier (canter) in front of Sanjo Hospital on the service road of the Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway. The incident occurred as the driver of the speeding Mysuru-bound KSRTC bus,…
Crimes resurface on Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway: Mysuru family escapes attack near Mandya
September 17, 2024Mysuru: After a lull of about four months, robberies and attempts to rob people on Mysuru-Bengaluru National Highway-275, particularly during the night and early morning hours, have resurfaced, alarming travellers. This resurgence comes despite Police assurances of 24×7 patrols and the installation of AI-powered cameras at multiple locations along the Highway. In a shocking incident,…
Newly wed goes missing after leaving behind death note
September 16, 2024Mandya: A newly married daughter of a Police officer has gone missing after leaving behind a death note. The missing woman is 24-year-old Anusha, daughter of an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) attached to Mandya’s Women Police Station. Family feud is said to be the reason for Anusha going missing. Anusha was given in marriage to Dinesh…
Violence during Ganesha idols procession: HDK visits Nagamangala
September 13, 2024Inspector suspended for dereliction of duty over violence Nagamangala: Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy (HDK) today visited Nagamangala town in Mandya district that witnessed violence during the procession of Ganesha idols on Sept. 11. HDK, who represents Mandya LS Constituency, under which Nagamangala is situated, took stock of the situation at Mandya Circle on Mysuru Road…
BJP delegation takes stock of situation
September 13, 2024Nagamangala: A delegation of BJP leaders including State BJP President B.Y. Vijayendra and Leader of Opposition in Legislative Assembly R. Ashok, visited the violence-hit Nagamangala town yesterday and took stock of the situation. Ashok said, the severity of the incident exceeds even the terrorist act and the miscreants have taken law into their hands. There…
Mandya female foeticide case: Three from Mysuru held
September 9, 2024Mandya: Mandya Police have arrested three more persons involved in the female foeticide cases in Pandavapura, Melukote and Bellur Police limits in the district, taking the total number of arrests to 15. Those arrested are 55-year-old Ramakrishna of Bevinahalli village in Bannur, T. Narasipur, 38-year-old Somashekar Patil of Adishakthi Layout in Mysuru and 22-year-old Guru…















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