Month: January, 2026

12-year hunt ends…: ‘Mari Veerappan’ trapped in train
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12-year hunt ends…: ‘Mari Veerappan’ trapped in train

January 8, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: In a dramatic operation inside a Chamarajanagar-bound train in Mysuru last night, Forest Department sleuths arrested notorious poacher Muniswamy alias ‘Shikari’ Govinda (32), ending a relentless 12-year pursuit. Nicknamed “Mari Veerappan,” ‘Shikari’ Govinda is accused of several serious wildlife crimes and is wanted in three tiger killings over the last five to six years,…

Survey ordered to clear KRS backwater encroachments
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Survey ordered to clear KRS backwater encroachments

January 8, 2026

Pandavapura Asst. Commissioner-led Committee to take up task soon Mandya: A Committee headed by the Assistant Commissioner of Pandavapura Sub-Division in Mandya district will soon begin a survey to identify and clear encroachments in the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) backwater region. Mandya Deputy Commissioner Dr. Kumara, who chaired a meeting of the Committee in Mandya…

I want… I too want… I also want…
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I want… I too want… I also want…

January 8, 2026

Chamaraja BJP ticket drama heats up Mysore/Mysuru: Even as the war of words intensifies between former Mysuru-Kodagu MP Prathap Simha and former Chamaraja MLA and City BJP President L. Nagendra over contesting from the Chamaraja Constituency in the 2028 Assembly elections, a third aspirant has entered the fray. In just a matter of four days,…

MP Yaduveer Wadiyar pays surprise visit to Taluk Office
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MP Yaduveer Wadiyar pays surprise visit to Taluk Office

January 8, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Amid a flurry of complaints on rampant corruption and deficiency in delivery of services, Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar paid a surprise visit to the Taluk Office in Nazarbad here this noon. During his surprise visit, the MP took the officials and staff to task for laxity in issuance of income and caste…

Streetlights Off, Darkness On
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Streetlights Off, Darkness On

January 8, 2026

Dark stretch of T. Narasipur Road poses risk to motorists, pedestrians Mysore/Mysuru: Though electric poles fitted with streetlights line the stretch of T. Narasipur Road (National Highway) passing through Lalitha Mahal Nagar and Giridarshini Layout, the area remains in complete darkness as the lights are not being switched on, causing serious problems for motorists and…

Devaraj Urs ‘Non-Stop CM’, Siddaramaiah ‘Breaking CM’
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Devaraj Urs ‘Non-Stop CM’, Siddaramaiah ‘Breaking CM’

January 8, 2026

State BJP OBC Morcha President Raghu Kautilya mocks Siddu’s followers for rejoicing his feat as longest serving Chief Minister Mysore/Mysuru: Even as the followers of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah are rejoicing the feat of their leader, for surpassing the record of former Chief Minister late D. Devaraj Urs, to become the longest serving CM, State BJP…

Siddaramaiah is in no way comparable with Devaraj Urs: MLC Vishwanath
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Siddaramaiah is in no way comparable with Devaraj Urs: MLC Vishwanath

January 8, 2026

Bengaluru: MLC A.H. Vishwanath said that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is in no way comparable with former Chief Minister late D. Devaraj Urs, whose record Siddaramaiah broke as the longest serving Chief Minister of Karnataka. Speaking to presspersons after meeting Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar at his Sadashivanagar residence here yesterday, Vishwanath termed  Siddaramaiah’s breaking of…

Lake made likeable
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Lake made likeable

January 8, 2026

Parasanayakana Kere restored back to life; a CREDIT-I initiative under CSR funds of Asian Paints Mysore/Mysuru:  A lake area replete with waste has got a new lease of life, hoping to spring as a new tourist attraction. Parasanayakana Kere (lake), located on Uttanahalli Road at the foot of Chamundi Hill, sports a new look, attracting…

Govt. will find a permanent solution to end Mysore Varsity’s woes: CM
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Govt. will find a permanent solution to end Mysore Varsity’s woes: CM

January 8, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: A day after Higher Education Minister Dr. M.C. Sudhakar aired concerns about dearth of funds in the over a century-old University of Mysore (UoM) during the Varsity’s convocation on Monday, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday assured that the Government would find a permanent solution for UoM’s woes. Speaking at MLC K. Shivakumar felicitation programme…

Police Constable ends life
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Police Constable ends life

January 8, 2026

Maddur: A Police Constable reportedly ended his life by hanging self to the ceiling fan at the rest room behind the Town Police Station on Tuesday night and the incident came to light when another Police Constable went to the rest room. The deceased has been identified as Ramesh (35), who was posted on Court…

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