Pulse of the Public
Pulse of the Public
Over 30 leading Kannada actors will join the Mysuru Dasara Jamboo Savari procession on an open-top Ambari bus, accompanied by a special tableau highlighting the 93-year history of Kannada cinema.
To simplify the clearance process for Ganeshotsava celebrations, the Saraguru taluk administration has introduced a single-window system at the taluk office, eliminating multi-office visits for organizers.
Tirumakudalu Narasipura taluk has been declared severely drought-affected after recording a massive 64% rainfall deficit this monsoon. Deputy CM Dr. G. Parameshwara inspected crop loss and directed officials to supply fodder kits and drinking water.
Srinivasa D, a lecturer at Government Girls PU College in Krishnarajanagara, Mysuru district, was selected for the state-level Best Lecturer Award presented at Vidhana Soudha on Teachers' Day.
The Karnataka High Court has rejected an application seeking suspension of sentence and bail for a man convicted of murdering his wife with a machete in Mysuru. A division bench observed that the trial court's findings were supported by overwhelming evidence, including CCTV footage.
The Karnataka High Court has overturned a trial court's acquittal and sentenced a 63-year-old retired KSRTC driver to life imprisonment for setting fire to a house in Mysuru in 2013, which resulted in the deaths of six people.
Hundreds of farmers under the banner of Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha staged a protest at the Kabini Dam in H.D. Kote, opposing the discharge of water to Tamil Nadu while local reservoirs face depleting levels. Protesters demanded an immediate halt to river releases, insisting that available water be prioritized for local agricultural canals and filling regional lakes.
Mysuru residents and environmental activists gathered at Cheluvamba Park to oppose proposed amendments to the Government Parks (Preservation) Act, 1975, which would permit public infrastructure on park land. Demonstrators expressed concern that allowing up to 5% of park land to be repurposed could trigger widespread commercialisation and environmental degradation of urban green spaces.
Formal preparations for Mysuru Dasara 2026 commenced as the first batch of nine elephants arrived in Mysuru following the ceremonial Gajapayana from Hunsur taluk. The event also marked the ceremonial retirement of veteran Howdah-carrier Abhimanyu.
The Karnataka Department of Horticulture has chosen 'Festival of Democracy' as the central theme for the Mysuru Dasara Flower Show 2026 at Kuppana Park. The ten-day exhibition, scheduled from October 11 to 20, will feature various floral competitions and commercial stalls.
Hunasuru MLA G.D. Harish Gowda launched ₹3.37 crore worth of development projects in Bilikere hobli, including an ₹85 lakh pipeline to fill Singaramaranahalli lake.
Mysuru district authorities recently conducted extensive raids on hotels and resorts, seizing large quantities of expired and unhygienic food items as part of a statewide food safety drive. The crackdown aims to ensure public health and adherence to food safety standards.