Month: December, 2025

Absence of CCTV footage hampers blast probe
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Absence of CCTV footage hampers blast probe

December 27, 2025

Despite 150 cameras and PTZ coverage at gates, sequence of events goes uncaptured Mysore/Mysuru: As the investigation deepens into the helium cylinder blast where three persons were killed, including the balloon vendor, investigators are grappling with several gaps and limited leads. A major hurdle in the investigation has been the absence of usable CCTV footage….

BJP questions Police, seeks NIA probe
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BJP questions Police, seeks NIA probe

December 27, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: Raising suspicions over the helium cylinder blast that occurred while a balloon was being filled near Jayamarthanda Gate of Mysore Palace on Thursday night, State BJP OBC Morcha President Raghu R. Kautilya said the incident has created fear among city residents. Addressing a press conference at the BJP office in Chamarajapuram this morning, Raghu…

K.R. Hospital bio-waste shed catches fire
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K.R. Hospital bio-waste shed catches fire

December 27, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: Panic gripped areas surrounding K.R. Hospital as the bio-waste shed engulfed in flames leaving out thick smoke. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon at about 3.30 pm at the shed located behind Nursing College where the old beds, bedspreads and other materials were stored.  According to sources, the coir used for the beds initially caught…

Killing of Hindus in Bangladesh: Hindu Organisations take out torchlight march in city
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Killing of Hindus in Bangladesh: Hindu Organisations take out torchlight march in city

December 27, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: Strongly condemning the brutal killing of Hindus and attacks on Hindu temples in neighbouring Bangladesh, Hindu Organisations took out a mega torchlight march in city last evening to register their protest. “Attacks, atrocities and violence against Hindus is increasing by the day in poll-bound Bangladesh, which the international community should condemn in the strongest…

Dismantle drug networks ahead of New Year: Addl. SP
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Dismantle drug networks ahead of New Year: Addl. SP

December 27, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: Additional Superintendent of Police (Addl.SP) C. Mallik has directed officers to intensify action against drug supply as New Year celebrations approach. He made the remarks while chairing a district-level Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) meeting at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office yesterday. Highlighting the expanding network of narcotics, Mallik stressed the need to create awareness among…

Prolonged jungle safari ban triggers tourism crisis
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Prolonged jungle safari ban triggers tourism crisis

December 27, 2025

4,000 livelihoods at risk, says Karnataka Eco-Tourism Resorts Association Mysore/Mysuru: A prolonged ban on jungle safaris at Karnataka’s premier tiger reserves of Bandipur and Nagarahole has dealt a severe blow to the tourism sector, triggering mass booking cancellations at resorts and homestays and raising fears of large-scale job losses during the peak season. With December…

101st birth anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee celebrated
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101st birth anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee celebrated

December 27, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: BJP Chamundeshwari Rural Mandal had organised a cricket tournament as part of 101st birth anniversary celebrations of former Prime Minister of India Atal Bihari Vajpayee on Thursday. In the final match, Kadakola Mahashakti Kendra defeated Jayapura Mahashakti Kendra by 85 runs to emerge as winners. The trophies to the winners and runner-up teams were…

Forest Department employees to get insurance cover
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Forest Department employees to get insurance cover

December 27, 2025

Bengaluru: Minister for Forest, Environment and Ecology Eshwar Khandre announced that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) had been entered into with Bank of Baroda to provide Rs. 2 crore accident (death) insurance to regular staff of the department and Rs. 20 lakh insurance coverage for outsourced employees. Speaking to mediapersons,  he said frontline workers in…

‘PRASHAD scheme will harm Chamundi Hill’
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‘PRASHAD scheme will harm Chamundi Hill’

December 27, 2025

35 houses built after Chamundeshwari Development Authority formation Mysore/Mysuru: Former Mayor B.L. Bhyrappa has demanded that works proposed at sacred Chamundi Hill under the Central Government’s PRASHAD (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive) scheme be abandoned, warning that the project would harm the fragile Hill ecosystem. Addressing a press conference at the Pathrakarthara Bhavan…

Ayurveda experts discuss diet, lifestyle, sustainable health
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Ayurveda experts discuss diet, lifestyle, sustainable health

December 27, 2025

Global Cauvery Ayurvedic Research & Development conference opens Mysore/Mysuru: A two-day CCARD International Conference-2025, jointly organised by Cauvery Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital, Mysuru, and the Maharaja Institute of Ayurvedic Medical Sciences and Hospital (MIAMSH), Mandya, began yesterday at SDM-IMD auditorium  in city. The conference, titled “Intersecting Nutrition, Lifestyle Medicine and Sustainable Health Care,” focused…

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