A monumental 70-foot statue of football legend Lionel Messi has been unveiled in Kolkata's Lake Town area, creating a new landmark for fans. Discover the details and significance of this grand tribute.
Mandya's minister directs officials to clear all pending 'Pouti Khata' applications within six months and reviews compensation for monsoon-damaged houses and crops. Read for key updates on revenue reforms and infrastructure.
A major security operation at Mandya District Prison involving 84 police and prison staff found no banned substances. The 1.5-hour search ensures inmate safety. Read the full report.
A 35-year-old woman was found dead in Varuna canal near Srirangapatna. Police suspect murder and robbery as her jewellery was missing. Read the full investigation details.
Shocking health data reveals nearly 30% of school children in Mandya district suffer from hypertension, the second highest in Karnataka. Experts blame junk food addiction. Read the full report.
A fatal accident on the Mysuru-Bengaluru highway near Gejjalagere claims two lives. Details on the victims, police investigation, and road safety concerns. Read the full report.
A 19-year-old died and a woman was critically injured in Mandya after their car overturned on ragi crops spread for drying on a main road. Police warn farmers against the dangerous practice.
A tipper truck driver died after his vehicle fell into a deep, water-filled stone quarry in Nagamangala, Mandya. Rescue ops face challenges. Police investigate.
The 225-year-old Amalodbhava Maate Church in Srirangapatna, Karnataka, held special Christmas prayers. Built by French missionary Fr Abbe Dubois, it's the region's first Catholic church. Read about its rich history and festive celebrations.
Mandya Zilla Panchayat CEO KR Nandini instructs officials to ensure uninterrupted clean water supply, expedite projects, and conduct water testing. Read about the district's action plan.
BJP workers in Mandya staged a major protest against the proposed Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Bill, 2025, calling it a threat to free speech. Read the full story.
Over 2,000 people expected at Mandya's Food Safety Day on Jan 9. Event aims to raise awareness through 14 departmental stalls. Chairman H Krishna urges collective effort.
Accidents on the Nidaghatta-Mysuru highway stretch surge to 293 in 2025, the highest since its 2023 launch. Discover the data, causes, and urgent calls for safety measures.
Tension prevailed in a Mandya village after people from the Scheduled Caste community entered temples with police protection. District Armed Reserve (DAR) forces were deployed to control the situation.
Lionel Messi has appreciated his 70ft statue in Kolkata's Lake Town, says Minister Sujit Bose. An enquiry committee is probing the Salt Lake stadium fiasco. Details inside.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah advocates for scientific temper and social equality, urging people to move beyond superstition and regressive caste customs. Read his full speech from Mandya.
Kannada organisations in Mandya protest exclusion of Kannada from railway promotion exams. They demand re-exam, disciplinary action & call it a violation of constitutional rights. Read more.
Congress workers were detained in Mandya after attempting to enter the BJP office, protesting alleged ED misuse against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case.
Ram Vanji Sutar, the legendary sculptor behind India's iconic Statue of Unity and Parliament's Gandhi statue, passed away at 100. His works immortalised national icons across decades.
Eminent sculptor Ram V Sutar, creator of the Statue of Unity and Assam's Lachit Borphukan statue, dies at 100. Read about his legacy and final works in Guwahati.
Mandya district secures top rank in Karnataka's educational survey. Deputy Commissioner credits teachers, clears Rs 7.6 crore honorarium and expands health scheme. Read more.
Pandavapura police arrest 19-year-old Darshan M. for daylight chain snatching. Gold ornaments worth Rs 5.6 lakh recovered. Swift action within 24 hours praised. Read the full story.
Mandya Congress workers staged a protest against BJP, alleging vendetta politics in the National Herald case targeting Sonia & Rahul Gandhi. Police intervened to prevent siege.
Legendary sculptor Ram Sutar, creator of the Statue of Unity, left a monumental 100-ft statue of Chhatrapati Shambhaji Maharaj for Pune. Discover his Pune legacy and the story behind his final work.
India mourns the legendary sculptor Ram V Sutar, creator of the Statue of Unity and many national monuments, who passed away at 100. Read about his life and iconic legacy.
Padma Bhushan awardee and legendary sculptor Ram Sutar, the creative force behind the Statue of Unity, passed away on December 17. Read about his life and iconic legacy.
Tragedy strikes in Karnataka as two women die in a sugarcane harvester accident. Details on the incident, police response, and ongoing investigation.
Karnataka govt plans SAF for Mandya district, which reported 46 communal clashes in 5 years. Nagamangala taluk alone saw 24 cases. Read more on the new security measure.
Congress activists in Mandya protest the Centre's proposal to rename MGNREGA as 'G-RAM-G Act,' calling it an attack on Gandhi's legacy. State-wide agitation threatened.
Karnataka Lokayukta raids Panchayat Raj Department manager in Mandya, seizing assets worth ₹1.5 crore. Details on the corruption probe and seized valuables inside.