Month: March, 2026

‘New traffic signals for future growth’
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‘New traffic signals for future growth’

March 29, 2026

Minister defends 43 new traffic signals across Mysuru city Mysore/Mysuru: Social Welfare and Mysuru District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa has said that the additional 43 traffic signal lights recently installed in Mysuru city are based on scientific planning, keeping in mind the city’s future growth, smooth traffic flow and road safety. Speaking to reporters at…

Minister Dr. Sharan Prakash Patil inaugurates medical facilities
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Minister Dr. Sharan Prakash Patil inaugurates medical facilities

March 29, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Minister for Medical Education Dr. Sharan Prakash Patil inaugurated a slew of new  medical facilities — EEG (Electro Encephalo Graph), NCS (Nerve Conduction Study), Neuro Cath Lab, Cath Lab, ESW (Kidney Stone Removal) machinery, X-Ray Department, Bio-Chemistry Lab, Endoscopy Unit  among others — at Princess Krishnajammanni Super Speciality Hospital, attached to Mysore Medical College…

Commercial LPG shortage: Firewood stoves make a fiery comeback
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Commercial LPG shortage: Firewood stoves make a fiery comeback

March 29, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: With the supply of commercial LPG cylinders coming to a complete halt, hoteliers across the city have been forced to fall back on traditional firewood stoves and hearths once considered outdated but now witnessing unprecedented demand. The disruption began in the aftermath of the Middle East conflict, which has severely affected India’s LPG imports….

Banned plastic seized during MCC raid
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Banned plastic seized during MCC raid

March 29, 2026

Over Rs. 2 lakh fine collected in single day Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), which is acting tough on the usage, storage and sale of banned plastic conducted raids on shops recently and collected a total fine of Rs. 2,05,700 from various shops for violating norms besides seizing a large quantity of banned plastic…

Agrahara Circle to get Rs. 50 lakh makeover
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Agrahara Circle to get Rs. 50 lakh makeover

March 29, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: The historic N. Madhavrao Circle, popularly known as Agrahara Circle, is set for redevelopment at a cost of Rs. 50 lakh. The Mysuru Development Authority (MDA) has sanctioned special funds for the project and Krishnaraja MLA T.S. Srivatsa is leading the initiative to restore the structure and give the landmark a fresh look. Despite…

Traditional architectural style
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Traditional architectural style

March 29, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: The redevelopment of Mysuru’s Agrahara Circle will not only restore the landmark but also highlight traditional architectural elements. The plan includes a stone-built outer ring, a central fountain and a specially designed pavilion topped with a seated statue of Lord Shiva. Traditional-style retaining walls will also be constructed along adjoining roads, giving the Circle…

Miraculous escape for motorists as huge tree falls across road
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Miraculous escape for motorists as huge tree falls across road

March 29, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: A bike rider and an autorickshaw driver had a miraculous escape when a huge tree got uprooted and fell on the vehicles near Sahakara Bhavan on Chamaraja Double Road in city yesterday afternoon. Both the vehicles have been damaged in the incident. This tree had leaned towards the road since a few days and…

Rain brings some respite from scorching heat
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Rain brings some respite from scorching heat

March 29, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Scattered to heavy rainfall brought some respite to Mysureans from scorching heat last night with incidents of tree branches falling on the roads at two places in city. Though there was sun shining bright from the morning, clouds suddenly covered the sky in the evening and in just a few hours, rain began to…

Auto driver booked for wheelie stunt on JLB Road
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Auto driver booked for wheelie stunt on JLB Road

March 29, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Devaraja Traffic Police have registered a case against the driver of a passenger autorickshaw (KA-02-D-5313) for performing midnight wheelie stunt with the auto on JLB Road between Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa Circle and Dasappa Circle. The auto diver, against whom the case has been registered, is Harish. A video of Harish performing wheelie using…

‘Soul to the World’ poetry anthology released
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‘Soul to the World’ poetry anthology released

March 29, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru Book Clubs Charitable Trust had organised the release of ‘Soul to the World: An Anthology of Poems’ by Dubai-based poet Kirthana Uthappa Jaisimha, at a private hotel yesterday. The book explores themes of inner peace, emotional growth and spiritual evolution. The poems celebrate nature, humanity and wildlife, while emphasising the importance of embracing…

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