Month: August, 2025

Bro steals from Bro!
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Bro steals from Bro!

August 5, 2025

Man enters brother’s house through roof, steals Rs. 14-lakh worth gold and cash; arrested Mysore/Mysuru: In a case of familial betrayal, the Mysuru District Police have arrested a man for allegedly stealing gold ornaments and cash, worth Rs. 14 lakh, from his brother’s house in Madakehundi village under Hullahalli Police Station limits in the outskirts…

Indefinite KSRTC strike begins: City services hit; rural areas disconnected
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Indefinite KSRTC strike begins: City services hit; rural areas disconnected

August 5, 2025

Private bus operators make a killing; charge hefty fares on Mysuru-Bengaluru route Mysore/Mysuru: Defying the High Court order to maintain restraint, Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) workers launched an indefinite strike across the State this morning, largely affecting the regular bus commuters, office-goers, students and mainly the women, who were widely travelling for free…

‘Is alternative arrangement on big scale possible’
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‘Is alternative arrangement on big scale possible’

August 5, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru:  Shivakumar, State Organising Secretary of KSRTC Staff and Workers Federation, has asked, whether it is possible to depute the outsourced and trainee staff to 24,000-fleet of Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses, as an alternative arrangement on account of KSRTC strike. On the eve of KSTRC strike yesterday, Shivakumar said, free electricity connection…

Bio-medical waste mixing draws MCC warning
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Bio-medical waste mixing draws MCC warning

August 5, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: Expressing concern over the  public tendency of mixing Bio and Medical wastes with other solid wastes, Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Commissioner Shaikh Tanveer Asif has warned that it will affect the health of the general public and also will have a disastrous bearing on the environment. He was speaking after chairing a meeting of…

Ashokapuram Township to be formed in 20 acres: District Minister
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Ashokapuram Township to be formed in 20 acres: District Minister

August 5, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: Stating that Ashokapuram Township will be formed in a 20-acre area, District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa said that measures will be taken in this regard  if land is available within the city limits or in the outskirts. He was speaking at the inauguration of the new Association of Vishwamanva Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Samudaya Bhavan…

Minister Dr. Mahadevappa’s KRS Dam remarks: Calculated plan to rename KRS Dam after Tipu, says BJP
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Minister Dr. Mahadevappa’s KRS Dam remarks: Calculated plan to rename KRS Dam after Tipu, says BJP

August 5, 2025

Bengaluru: The Karnataka BJP has accused the Congress-led State Government of conspiring to rename the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam after Tipu Sultan, following a fresh controversy sparked by Social Welfare Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa’s claim that Tipu had laid the dam’s foundation stone. Dr. Mahadevappa, a close associate of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, remarked on…

‘Go ahead, say Tipu started Dasara too’
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‘Go ahead, say Tipu started Dasara too’

August 5, 2025

Former MP Prathap Simha slams Dr. Mahadevapppa, questions why such hatred towards Nalwadi Mysore/Mysuru: Former MP Prathap Simha has hit back at District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevapppa, remarking, “Go ahead and claim that even Dasara was started by Tipu Sultan — people of Mysuru will be truly enlightened!” Responding to Dr. Mahadevapppa’s recent statement that…

Nine Dasara elephants housed at Aranya Bhavan
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Nine Dasara elephants housed at Aranya Bhavan

August 5, 2025

Prashantha, Mahendra and Dhananjaya to undergo training as backup Howdah carriers Mysore/Mysuru: The first batch of nine Dasara elephants, led by the iconic Golden Howdah carrier and commander Captain Abhimanyu, reached Aranya Bhavan in Ashokapuram last evening. Their arrival followed the traditional launch of the Gajapayana — the ceremonial journey from Veeranahosahalli Gate in Nagarahole…

Jumbo insurance !
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Jumbo insurance !

August 5, 2025

14 Dasara elephants, 43 staff insured for Rs. 2.04 crore; valid from Aug. 4 to Oct. 5 Mysore/Mysuru: As in previous years, the Forest Department has insured all 14 Dasara elephants, their mahouts, kavadis, supporting staff and public properties for a total sum of Rs. 2.04 crore. The policy is effective from Aug. 4 to…

Unruly parking at chat, snack stalls chokes roads
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Unruly parking at chat, snack stalls chokes roads

August 5, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: Several intersections and roadside stretches across Mysuru, including T.K. Layout Circle, are increasingly overrun by small vehicles, auto rickshaws and pushcarts selling vegetables and street food. These informal setups routinely obstruct vehicular movement, triggering traffic congestion and posing safety hazards. Citizens are urging the authorities to relocate these vendors to designated vending zones. Major…

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