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A Re-Look at Our Green Heritage
By Dr. K. Javeed Nayeem, MD The trees in and around our city have been in the news, sadly for some very wrong and unhappy reasons, over the past one month. The…
18 May 2025 · 6 min read
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Defective restoration of Clock Tower to be fixed
Officials, heritage experts visit Doddagadiyara, K.R. Circle, Town Hall Mysuru: Key missing elements in the restoration of the Silver Jubilee Clock Tower (Doddagadiyara), opposite Town Hall, will soon be addressed to restore…
18 May 2025 · 2 min read
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Kodagu braces for heavy rains this monsoon
10,922 people (2,955 families) at risk; 88 villages vulnerable; 83 relief centres set up 24x7 Emergency Helplines: 08272-221077/ 08272-221099 Dedicated WhatsApp Number: 85500-01077 for sharing photos, requesting assistance & sending alerts Kushalnagar:…
18 May 2025 · 2 min read
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TiE Mysuru to host Masterclass on AI & Business Automation
Mysuru: The TiE Mysuru Chapter will host an insightful Masterclass on “How to Use AI & Agents for Automation & Massive Business Growth,” featuring Anirudh Narayan, Co-founder & Chief Growth Officer at…
18 May 2025 · 1 min read
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Kodagu contractor murder case: Three arrested; blackmail is motive, say Police
Madikeri: Kodagu district police have successfully solved the murder of Sampath, also known as Shambhu, a wealthy contractor and the prime accused in the 2016 egg-hurling incident targeting Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s car…
18 May 2025 · 2 min read
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Part time job fraud: Accused from MP, denied bail by CJM court
Mysuru woman is victim Mysuru: City’s CJM Court has rejected the bail application of the accused, who had allegedly cheated a city woman over Rs. 6 lakh on the pretext of providing…
18 May 2025 · 1 min read
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Weekend gridlock: Endless waits at Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway toll plazas
Mysuru: Planning a weekend trip to Bengaluru or Mysuru? Think twice before hitting National Highway-275 (Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway), as hour-long delays at toll plazas are leaving thousands of commuters stranded in traffic chaos.…
18 May 2025 · 2 min read
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'Monsoon to be normal, not excessive'
Kushalnagar: Contrary to the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) forecast of above-average heavy to very heavy rainfall this South-West Monsoon, retired Deputy Director-General of the Geological Survey of India (GSI), Dr. H.S.M. Prakash,…
18 May 2025 · 1 min read
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ISRO's PSLV-C61/EOS-09 launch mission fails
Sriharikota: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) this morning launched its 101st satellite, EOS-09, aboard the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C61), but it failed minutes later. The 101st launch was done with…
18 May 2025 · 2 min read
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Steep fall in dengue, chikungunya cases
Mysuru: Insofar, there has been a sharp decline in the number of dengue and chikungunya cases reported in Mysuru district, the people can heave a sigh of relief. The Office of District…
18 May 2025 · 3 min read
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Legislators make donation under Divyachetana S.M. Krishna Endowment Fund
Mysuru: An Endowment Fund has been created in the name of former Chief Minister S.M. Krishna to preserve his legacy and it is named as Divyachetana S.M. Krishna Endowment Fund. Maddur MLA…
18 May 2025 · 1 min read
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LPG blast: Three houses gutted in accidental fire
Mysuru: Three houses were completely gutted in an accidental fire at Bore Anandur village in the taluk yesterday. The houses, which were destroyed, belonged to Shanivaregowda, Venkateshgowda and Srinivasagowda of the village.…
18 May 2025 · 1 min read
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Internal quota among SCs Deadline for survey extended till May 25
Bengaluru: The State Government on Friday announced that the ongoing door-to-door survey to obtain empirical data of Scheduled Castes (SCs), which was scheduled to conclude on May 17, has been extended till…
18 May 2025 · 1 min read
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Tibetans take out protest rally in city
Mysuru: Members of the Regional Tibetan Youth Congress, Regional Tibetan Women’s Congress and Tibetan Students Organisation, staged a protest in front of Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple, Mysore Palace North Gate, in the city…
18 May 2025 · 1 min read
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JD(S) MLCs demand action against Congress MLA Kothur Manjunath
Mysuru: JD(S) MLC C.N. Manjegowda has slammed Congress MLA Kothur Manjunath for belittling Operation Sindoor carried out by Indian Armed Forces. Manjegowda said that the Congress party must dismiss Manjunath for his…
18 May 2025 · 1 min read
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‘Apart from Pakistan, India has to battle antagonists within’
Mysuru: Strongly condemning the statements made by some Congress leaders of the State regarding the ceasefire between the two countries, former MP Prathap Simha said that India, apart from taking on Pakistan,…
18 May 2025 · 2 min read
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KRRS stages demonstration against Amusement Park and Cauvery Arati
Mandya: Strongly opposing the Government’s plans for establishing an Amusement Park and conducting of ‘Cauvery Arati’ on the lines of Ganga Arati, at KRS in Srirangapatna taluk, farmers under the banner of…
18 May 2025 · 1 min read
Voice of The Reader
Challenges posed by street food vendors
Ripe time to take decisive action Sir, I am writing to express my growing concern over the increasing number of street food vendors in our city and the significant challenges this trend…
18 May 2025 · 2 min read
Obituary
Kollira Kuttappa
Mysuru; Kollira Kuttappa (91), an ex-serviceman and a resident of No. 21, Block 27, BEML Layout in Srirampura 2nd Stage, passed away at a private hospital in city this morning. A native…
18 May 2025 · 1 min read
Obituary
Chandira Biddappa
Chandira Biddappa (93), an ex-serviceman and a resident of No. 34, MIG, HUDCO 2nd Stage in Bannimantap, passed away in the wee hours of today in city. He leaves behind his wife…
18 May 2025 · 1 min read
Obituary
Ittira Thangamma
Ittira Thangamma (98), daughter of late Ittira Achappa and a resident of No. 72, 2nd Block, 6th Main, Jayalakshmipuram, passed away yesterday in city. She leaves behind her sisters, sisters-in-law and a…
18 May 2025 · 1 min read
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C. Shankrappa
C. Shankrappa (70), retired employee of Vijaya Bank and a resident of Aniketana Road in Kuvempunagar, passed away yesterday in city. Assistant Secretary of Aniketana Residents Association, he leaves behind his wife…
18 May 2025 · 1 min read
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Gurudatta Prabhu
Gurudatta Prabhu (49), a resident of Shivarampet passed away yesterday in city. He leaves behind his parents, wife and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot…
18 May 2025 · 1 min read
Photo News
Silk India-2025 expo till June 1
Actress Risha Gowda (centre), who formally inaugurated the Silk India-2025 saree exhibition, organised by Abhivruddhi at Nanjaraja Bahadur Choultry on Vinoba Road in city on May 17, is seen taking a look…
18 May 2025 · 1 min read