Date: August 1st, 2026

Rousing welcome for CM in Mysuru
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Rousing welcome for CM in Mysuru

August 1, 2026

D.K. Shivakumar to receive Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Oval Grounds helipad Mysuru: Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar (DKS) received a grand welcome from Congress workers and supporters during his visit to Mysuru this noon, his first to the city after assuming office as the Chief Minister. His visit coincided with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit…

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Drop bandh on Cauvery, CM tells pro-Kannada outfits

August 1, 2026

Mysuru: Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar appealed to pro-Kannada organisations to withdraw their call for a Karnataka bandh on Aug. 13, while asserting that any protest should have a valid reason and remain peaceful. Speaking to mediapersons after arriving at Mysore Airport by helicopter this noon, Shivakumar said, “I have come to Mysuru in ‘shubha galige’…

PM to inaugurate Viveka Smaraka at 3.30 pm
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PM to inaugurate Viveka Smaraka at 3.30 pm

August 1, 2026

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Mysuru this afternoon after laying the foundation stone, inaugurating and dedicating to the nation multiple development projects worth over Rs. 17,900 crore at Bhogapuram in Andhra Pradesh’s Vizianagaram district. His special aircraft is scheduled to land at Mysore Airport in Mandakalli at 2.45 pm. From there,…

Traffic snarls hit Mysuru; several roads closed today
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Traffic snarls hit Mysuru; several roads closed today

August 1, 2026

Mysuru: In view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Mysuru, several major roads, including JLB Road, Devaraj Urs Road and Hunsur Main Road from Aishwarya Petrol Bunk, were closed yesterday afternoon as part of security rehearsals. The closures triggered heavy traffic congestion across the city. With Friday coinciding with Ashada Friday and the start…

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Kabini Dam nears full capacity; Harangi releases 13,000 cusecs

August 1, 2026

Mysuru: The Kabini Reservoir at Beechanahalli village in H.D. Kote taluk of Mysuru district is just four feet short of reaching its full reservoir level, according to Assistant Executive Engineer Ganesh. Heavy rainfall in Wayanad, Keralam, over the past few days has resulted in a significant increase in inflow into the reservoir. Yesterday, the reservoir…

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Flood alert: 16,000 cusecs to be released from Kabini

August 1, 2026

Mysuru: Authorities have issued a flood precautionary alert as the Kabini reservoir continues to receive heavy inflows following incessant rainfall in its  catchment area. The reservoir recorded an inflow of 15,500 cusecs this morning. Officials said that from 8 am today, around 16,000 cusecs of water is likely to be released downstream, with the discharge…

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Youth stripped, beaten in Chamarajanagar: HC slams State Govt.

August 1, 2026

Bengaluru: The High Court has expressed its serious concern over the incident of  mob assaulting a mentally unsound teenaged youth, following the alleged insult to the statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar at Masanapura village in Chamarajanagar district. Justice M. Nagaprasanna, who was hearing a petition recently filed by one Chandru, 19, a resident of Uppara…

State sanctions Rs. 95 lakh to protect Varuna Aqueduct
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State sanctions Rs. 95 lakh to protect Varuna Aqueduct

August 1, 2026

8-ft high compound wall, pillar reinforcement planned Mysuru: The State Government has released Rs. 95 lakh for the protection of the Varuna Aqueduct (D. Devaraj Urs Canal) that supports irrigation for lakhs of families. Administrative approval has been granted and work is expected to begin once technical clearance is obtained. The Aqueduct, located near Hale…

MDA flayed for delaying site allotments to achievers
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MDA flayed for delaying site allotments to achievers

August 1, 2026

We seek justice and our rights, not charity, says Shaurya Chakra Awardee Mysuru:  Social activist Snehamayi Krishna has accused the Mysuru Development Authority (MDA) of deliberately delaying the allotment of H-category residential sites earmarked for achievers. Addressing a press conference at Pathrakarthara Bhavan in Mysuru recently, Krishna recalled that the erstwhile Mysuru Urban Development Authority…

No question of withdrawing MUDA case: Snehamayi Krishna
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No question of withdrawing MUDA case: Snehamayi Krishna

August 1, 2026

Mysuru: Activist Snehamayi Krishna has said he will continue his legal battle over the alleged irregularities in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment case, asserting that the fight will continue until those responsible are brought to justice. Speaking to reporters, Snehamayi Krishna alleged that a false ‘B report’ had been filed in connection…

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