Mysore/Mysuru: The trees that form the lung space of Mysuru have their roots in princely rule that still stand testimony to the farsighted vision of Wadiyars, the erstwhile rulers of Mysuru. Now, the Wadiyars have taken a lead in conserving the tree species belonging to different genera for posterity. From Palace to plantation A comprehensive…
Rs. 60 lakh cash, gold seized so far; seven places searched Mysore/Mysuru: In an early morning operation today, 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 searched the residences, offices and other properties linked to K.R. Chandrashekar, Junior…
Mysore/Mysuru: Revenue Minister Krishna Byregowda has given a confusing and conflicting reply in the Assembly regarding the alleged encroachment of a lake in K.C. Layout (Kempu Cheluvajammanni Layout) near the foot of Chamundi Hill in Mysuru. The lake in question falls under Kurubarahalli Survey No. 4 and is being claimed as a private property. Two…
Mysore/Mysuru: Udayagiri police have arrested three individuals who were attempting to sell narcotic substances. The Police have seized 11 grams and 90 milligrams of MDMA (methylenedioxy-methamphetamine, known commonly as ecstasy or molly), valued at Rs. 1.20 lakh and the car used in the crime. The arrested accused are Ameer Khan (27), a resident of K.R….
Bengaluru: Even as the leadership tussle continues in the State Congress, the Congress High Command, in a move aimed at resolving the power sharing issue, is said to have convened a meeting with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his Deputy D.K. Shivakumar at New Delhi on Feb.8. Opposition leader in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, who…
Mysore/Mysuru: The compound walls of Government Office buildings across city have turned into a platform to disseminate the message of cleanliness in an artistic way. The walls are being painted with pictorial messages to send home the message of cleanliness as part of Swachh Survekshan 2025-26. Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has launched the initiative of…
Mysore/Mysuru: A corner space at the intersection of Government Ayurveda Hospital Circle and Irwin Road poses danger as the trench dug for a civil work remains open, with cement blocks and crushed stones laid in a haphazard way. The trench is dug near the heritage pillars, at the entrance of Irwin Road from Government Ayurveda…
Mandya: Following a complaint related to bribery, Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Excise R. Nagashayana, has been kept under suspension by the Government. According to a complaint lodged by one Sundar, Nagashayana had allegedly demanded a bribe of Rs. 60 lakh to grant CL-7 license. An audio clip, purportedly believed to be containing the record of…
Chamarajanagar: The Chamarajanagar District Court has rejected the bail applications of three accused persons, who were arrested following the death of 17 devotees who had consumed poison-laced prasada at Kichuguth Sulwadi Maramma Temple here in 2018. Former junior pontiff of Salur Mutt at Hanur taluk Immadi Mahadevaswamy is the prime accused in the case. The…
Mysore/Mysuru: A man was trampled to death by a wild elephant at Matakere ‘B’ Colony, coming under Bandipur Tiger Reserve, Saragur taluk, Mysuru district, in the wee hours of today. The deceased has been identified as Mada alias Madappa (65), a resident of the Colony, who was working as a watchman of a temple. Mada…
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