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Rs. 25 crore land Reclaimed
38-gunta land located on Mysuru-Ooty NH-766 encroached upon by two brothers The brothers were running a pay & park facility and tea stall for over 15 years on Govt. land Mysuru Tahsildar…
6 Feb 2026 · 3 min read
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Ugly, obstructive signal poles inside Elephant Statue Circle removed
Mysore/Mysuru: Three blue traffic signal poles installed inside the iconic Elephant Statue Circle, officially known as Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Circle (previously Highway Circle) at Bannimantap, have been removed following public criticism…
6 Feb 2026 · 1 min read
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Lokayukta raids on two officers: Assets of 130.69%, 160.82% beyond income unearthed
Mysore/Mysuru: In an early morning operation yesterday, the Lokayukta Police conducted simultaneous raids in Mysuru targeting two Government officials accused of possessing assets disproportionate to their known sources of income. Lokayukta teams…
6 Feb 2026 · 2 min read
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PRASHAD works atop Chamundi Hill: High Court to hear petition on Feb. 13
Hindu activists prepare to submit records on threat to Temple, Gopura Mysore/Mysuru: Hindu social activists are preparing to submit documents to the High Court, alleging that works being carried out under the…
6 Feb 2026 · 2 min read
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All-women Akka Pade hits Mysuru streets to ensure women's safety
Women's Helpline: 181 Emergency Helpline: 112 Child Helpline: 1098 Mysore/Mysuru: A dedicated Women’s Police Unit, Akka Pade, has quietly begun operations in Mysuru to strengthen safety for women and girls. The all-women…
6 Feb 2026 · 2 min read
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HDK urges rail connectivity fillip for Old Mysuru region
Mysore/Mysuru: Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy (HDK) held discussions with Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw yesterday afternoon at his office in Parliament House in New Delhi, raising several long-pending…
6 Feb 2026 · 2 min read
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World Wetland Day | Conserve Ranganathittu wetlands for good of Gen Next: Srirangapatna MLA
Mysore/Mysuru: Students from various schools participated in the World Wetland Day celebrations, organised by the Forest Department, Wildlife Division, Mysuru, at Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary at Srirangapatna taluk in Mandya district recently. Srirangapatna…
6 Feb 2026 · 2 min read
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CM to present State Budget on Mar. 6
Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who also holds the Finance portfolio, will present the State Budget (2026-27) on Mar. 6. Amidst the ongoing power struggle, Siddaramaiah has started preparations for presenting the Budget…
6 Feb 2026 · 1 min read
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Ballot papers to be used in Gram Panchayat polls
Bengaluru: With the tenure of the current term of most of the Gram Panchayats (GPs) across the State set to end in a couple of weeks, the State Government has issued an…
6 Feb 2026 · 1 min read
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Two on the run after drug lab bust at Yandahalli
Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru South Police are searching for two suspects said to be involved in drug manufacturing at a house in Yandahalli near Sapthamatruka Layout. Despite intensive searches, the accused evaded arrest…
6 Feb 2026 · 1 min read
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Elephant attack death at Bandipur: Rs. 20 lakh compensation cheque handed over to family
Mysore/Mysuru: A compensation cheque of Rs. 20 lakh was handed over to the family members of the man, who was trampled to death when he was attending nature’s call. The incident took…
6 Feb 2026 · 1 min read
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‘Wadiyar Express needs to stop at Ramanagara’
New Delhi: Union Minister Kumaraswamy has also requested Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for stoppage of Wadiyar Express in Ramanagara, along with providing improvised Aadhaar-based services and basic amenities for Mandya district. During…
6 Feb 2026 · 1 min read
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Human-wildlife conflict: Rs. 11.65 crore rail barricade plan for Nagarahole forests
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Cabinet has cleared several major proposals spanning wildlife protection, technology, infrastructure, education and social welfare. To mitigate human-wildlife conflict, approval has been granted for the installation of railway barricades…
6 Feb 2026 · 1 min read
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2nd ITEC executive course at Bandipur, Nagarahole Tiger Reserve from Feb. 9 to 13
Mysore/Mysuru: The second Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) executive course, organised by International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) will be held from Feb. 9 to 13 at Bandipur and Nagarahole Tiger Reserve…
6 Feb 2026 · 1 min read
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Sri Purandara - Thyagaraja Aradhana & 39th Annual Day: Thyagaraja Sangeetha Sabha to fete senior achievers in classical music
Mysore/Mysuru: Sri Thyagaraja Sangeetha Sabha Charitable Trust, Mysuru, will be celebrating the Aradhana of Sri Purandaradasa and Sri Thyagarajaswamy on Feb.8 at Sri Prasanna Parvathi Kalyana Mantapa, V.V. Mohalla, Mysuru. The celebrations…
6 Feb 2026 · 1 min read
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Twin music events on Sunday at Vasudevacharya’s House
Mysore/Mysuru: The residence of Mysore Vasudevacharya in the city is hosting two music programmes on Feb. 8 at 10.30 am. Pradyumna Bhat, a promising young musician now settled in Bengaluru, will be…
6 Feb 2026 · 1 min read
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‘Lifetime Achievement’ award for Hamsalekha
Bengaluru: Renowned Kannada Lyricist and Music Director Hamsalekha has been selected for the prestigious ‘Lifetime Achievement’ award of the 17th Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFes) being held at Bengaluru, in consideration of…
6 Feb 2026 · 1 min read
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KRISHNE Dance School presents... Bharatanatyam Arangetram of Manasvi at Kalandhika
Mysore/Mysuru: KRISHNE Dance School will present the Bharatanatyam Arangetram (Rangapravesha) of N.V. Manasvi, disciple of Vidu. Dimple, at Kalandhika Auditorium, Vasundhara Bhavan, Saraswathipuram on Feb. 8 at 6 pm. Prof. Nagesh V.…
6 Feb 2026 · 2 min read
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Hindustani classical music concert on Feb. 8
Mysore/Mysuru: Gayana Sabha, Mysuru, has organised a Hindustani Classical Music concert by Reshma Bhat of Kumta, on Feb. 8 at Ganabharathi auditorium, Mysuru at 6 pm. She will be accompanied by Sathish…
6 Feb 2026 · 1 min read
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Partial cancellation of train services
Mysore/Mysuru: Due to Road Under Bridge (RUB) construction work between Mysuru and Mysuru New Goods Terminal Bypass, the following train services under South Western Railway (SWR) Mysuru Division will be partially cancelled…
6 Feb 2026 · 1 min read
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MGP meeting on World Consumer Rights Day
Mysore/Mysuru: The newly elected executive committee of the Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) will mark World Consumer Rights Day 2026 (March 15) with innovative, school and college-centric activities. As a curtain-raiser, a monthly…
6 Feb 2026 · 1 min read
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City NCC cadet at R-Day Parade
Mysore/Mysuru: Sergeant Eeshan Karve, a 9th grade student of Manasarowar Pushkarini Vidyashrama, Mysuru, took part as an NCC cadet at the Republic Day (R-Day) Parade-2026 and the Prime Minister’s Rally in New…
6 Feb 2026 · 1 min read
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Cancer detection and awareness camp at St. Philomena’s College
Mysore/Mysuru: As part of its Oak Jubilee Year, St. Philomena’s College (Autonomous), Bannimantap, Mysuru, had organised a Cancer (Breast & Uterus) Detection and Awareness Camp for women students and staff to mark…
6 Feb 2026 · 1 min read
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Bedazzled at Style Bazaar in city on Feb. 7 and 8
Mysore/Mysuru: Style Bazaar revisits the fashion savvy Mysuru with its vibrant spirit and fast forward designs on Feb. 7 and 8 from 10 am to 9 pm at Hotel Quorum on Vinoba…
6 Feb 2026 · 1 min read