Karnataka is grappling with a notable 35% deficiency in southwest monsoon rainfall from June through September, with Mysuru district hit hardest at 59%. Both north and south interior Karnataka faced severe shortfalls at 42% and 41%, respectively. Although rainfall saw a brief increase in July and August, it drastically dropped by 54% in September, exacerbating the ongoing drought and critically re
Weather News in Mysore
The Oriental Research Institute in Mysuru is embarking on a monumental project to digitise approximately 26 lakh palm leaf manuscripts. Initiated in 2022, this initiative has already digitised over 90% of the collection, allowing scholars to study these delicate originals without physical contact. Local women are key players in this effort, receiving training to assist in manuscript conservation.
Elevated manhole claims man’s life!?MCC’s faulty UGD works resulted in tragedy, allege relatives, residents Mysuru: A 48-year-old man died after suffering serious head injuries when the two-wheeler he was riding hit a protruding manhole on the night of Sept. 6, drawing attention to the hazards posed by incomplete and unscientific underground drainage (UGD) works in the city. The deceased... The post Elevated manhole claims man’s lif
Wooden Howdah rehearsal: Rain plays spoilsportMysuru: The first wooden howdah rehearsal was interrupted as a result of sudden heavy rains in city. The Forest Department, as part of the preparations to this year’s Jumboo Savari, mounted the wooden howdah on one of the Dasara jumbos, Mahendra. While the elephants were heading towards the Palace North Gates, the sudden cloudburst disrupted... The post Wooden Howdah rehearsal: Rain plays spoilspo
Heavy rains, flash floods, landslides claim nine lives in KeralamThiruvananthapuram: Flash floods and landslides due to heavy rains have claimed the lives of nine persons and left several people missing in Keralam over the past 24 hours as heavy rains continue to pound the State. Nine deaths were reported from Malappuram, Kottayam and Idukki districts. Rescue operations have intensified in Malappuram, where several people... The post Heavy rains, flash floods,
Rajivnagar received two mini-forests developed using the Miyawaki method to address rising temperatures, air pollution, and enhance biodiversity, with the project inaugurated by Mysuru City Corporation Commissioner M.K. Savitha.
Hebbal Lake Sewage Treatment Plant: MCC seeks continued assistance from InfosysWants 3-year extension for Infosys Foundation to run the facility; staff training to take over operations Mysuru: The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has formally requested the Infosys Foundation to continue operating the Hebbal Lake Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) for another two to three years, citing a lack of technical expertise and resources to take over... The post Hebbal Lake Sewage Treatment Pl
Guides told to provide factual information & data to touristsMysuru: “Tourist guides should always provide accurate and factual information and data on historical sites and other tourist spots,” said Karnataka Tourism Department Joint Director Motilal Krishna Lamani. He was speaking after inaugurating a training workshop on “Foreign Languages” for tourist guides organised in association with Tourism Department at Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre in.
Matches Sept. 15, 2018 temperature Mysuru: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) observatory in Mysuru city recorded a maximum temperature of 34.2°C yesterday (Sept. 6) matching the city’s highest-ever maximum temperature for September, recorded on Sept. 15, 2018. The minimum temperature was 19.8°C, with no departure from normal. The city recorded no rainfall in the 24... The post City records
Dasara Film Fest shelvedOfficials cite poor response and financial constraints to cancel the event Mysuru: Dasara Film Festival, one of the popular events during Dasara, has been shelved this year. As part of the Fest, popular Indian, international movies were being screened at multiplexes, University of Mysore Senate Bhavan and at Kalamandira complex. However, film buffs will not... The post Dasara Film Fest shelved app
School Education and Literacy department to launch three-month Rani Lakshmibai Atmaraksha Prashikshan programme in September across 375 schools
Karnataka Cabinet approves cloud seedingThe Karnataka Cabinet has approved an emergency cloud seeding programme with a budget of Rs. 28.52 crore to be implemented over the next 60 days in response to deficient monsoon rainfall.
Huge cache of wildlife trophies, arms & ammunitions seizedRaid on farm house in Bandipur… 48 spotted & sambar deer antlers, Switzerland calibre with magazine, single barrel rifle, Taiwan air soft submachine gun, revolver, live bullets, six Chinese bone or ivory chop sticks, Nepalese kukri gurkha knife and one Utility Terrain Vehicle found in possession of accused Mysuru: Forest Department officers raided a farm... The post Huge cache of wildlife trophies
Judicial Administration TrainingThe Backward Classes Welfare Department, Mysuru, has invited applications from eligible law graduates of Mysuru district for four-year Judicial Administration Training for the year 2026-27. Last date to apply is Aug. 31 by 5.30 pm. Only applicants residing in Mysuru district or with caste and income certificate obtained from Mysuru Taluk’s Tahsildar will be considered... The post Judicial Administ
CM Shivakumar visits Bhagamandala amidst rainPerforms puja at Bhagandeshwara Temple Madikeri: Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar (DKS) arrived at Bhagamandala in Kodagu amidst rains this morning. This is his first visit to Kodagu after becoming the CM. The Chief Minister was welcomed at the helipad in Cauvery College grounds by his Political Secretary A.S. Ponnanna, District Minister Narendra Swamy, Deputy Commissioner... The post CM Shivakumar
MCC turns to percolation pits for groundwater rechargingCSR-funded initiative begins with 20 pits in five parks; 2,000 more planned across Mysuru city Mysuru: With groundwater levels falling during summer, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has planned to construct rainwater percolation pits (Ingu Gundi in Kannada) in city parks to help recharge groundwater. For several years, borewells in several parks have been running... The post MCC turns to percola