Mysuru: Tension gripped the City Railway Station this afternoon following a bomb threat call made to the Railway Police Station. At around 12.30 pm, an unidentified caller informed the Police that a bomb had been planted at the station. Reports indicate that the caller, allegedly from Andhra Pradesh, bizarrely claimed that Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister…
Massive Police Run
March 9, 2025Mysuru: The Karnataka State Police (KSP) Run 2025 witnessed an overwhelming response this morning, with over 10,000 participants, including Police Personnel, servicemen, professional athletes and citizens of all age groups, gathering at the Mysore Palace premises. Themed ‘Namma Police, Namma Hemme’ (Our Police, Our Pride), the event aimed to foster a stronger connection between the…
Saving Nagarahole: Water tankers step in as several lakes run dry
March 9, 2025Forest Department initiates measures to ensure that rich wildlife survives in sun-scorched terrain Mysuru: As temperatures soar, the forests of Nagarahole Tiger Reserve are feeling the brunt of the heat. Drying lakes and parched landscapes have prompted urgent measures to ensure that the region’s rich wildlife, from majestic tigers to towering elephants, does not suffer…
Mother to reclaim 14 MUDA sites after probe ends: Dr. Yathindra
March 9, 2025Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s son and MLC Dr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah has stated that his mother, B.M. Parvathi, will reclaim the 14 Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) sites she had surrendered, once the ongoing investigation concludes. “Despite not committing any wrongdoing, my parents were falsely accused and put in a difficult position. The baseless allegations caused…
Abhishek Manu Singhvi in Mysuru as plea seeks CBI probe into MUDA case
March 9, 2025Mysuru: Senior Supreme Court advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, who represented Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment case, visited Mysuru. Arriving on Saturday, he is reportedly staying at a private hotel and has held discussions with former MUDA officials and local leaders regarding the case. Though there were reports that…
Women’s Day at City Police Commissioner’s Office
March 9, 2025Mysuru: The International Women’s Day was celebrated at the City Police Commissioner’s office, Nazarbad yesterday. The Principal District and Sessions Court Judge Usha Rani and mountaineer Dr. Usha Hegde inaugurated the Women’s Day celebration, in the presence of City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar, DCP (Crime and Traffic) S. Jahnavi and other women Police personnel. In…
Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader bats for 50 percent reservation for women
March 9, 2025Mysuru: Karnataka Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader has batted for 50 percent reservation for women in Parliament and all State Assemblies. He was speaking at the valedictory of the Women’s Day celebration organised by Bharat Scouts and Guides at Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering premises here yesterday. Noting that women have got talent, Khader said that reservation…
Lok Adalat: 41 couples reunite; 7,268 cases settled
March 9, 2025Mysuru: As many as 7,268 cases were settled and 41 warring couples reunited at the National Lok Adalat held in all City and District Law Courts yesterday. There were 1,22,125 cases pending in the City and Taluk Courts of the District, out of which 61,193 were civil cases and 60,932 criminal cases. Of these, 37,816…
Ticket Inspector returns lost bag in train with Rs. 56,770
March 9, 2025Mysuru: In a remarkable display of integrity and commitment to passenger service, a senior railway official ensured the safe return of a lost handbag containing Rs. 56,770 in cash on Train No. 20664 (MGR Chennai Central to KSR Bengaluru). Yesterday, M.S. Anitha, Deputy Chief Ticket Inspector (DCTI) of the Mysuru Division, was on duty in…
Mukul Saran Mathur takes charge as SWR General Manager
March 9, 2025Hubballi: Mukul Saran Mathur has taken charge as General Manager of South Western Railway (SWR). He was received with an RPF Guard of Honour at Rail Soudha, Gadag Road, Hubballi. As part of his first official engagement, Mathur flagged off eight new motorcycles and three cars for the Railway Protection Force (RPF) squad. He chaired…
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