Date: August 8th, 2026

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NO DEMOLITION

August 8, 2026

Supreme Court directs MCC to protect and restore Devaraja Market, Lansdowne Building Mysuru: Putting an end to the long-drawn litigation over the historic Devaraja Market and Lansdowne Building in Mysuru, the Supreme Court has ordered the protection of the two heritage structures. At the final hearing of the Special Leave Petition (SLP) on Aug. 6,…

MCC initiated restoration process: Commissioner
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MCC initiated restoration process: Commissioner

August 8, 2026

Mysuru: In her submission through a team of advocates, Mysuru City Corporation Commissioner M.K. Savitha told the Supreme Court that steps have been initiated for the conservation and restoration of Devaraja Market and Lansdowne Building, in accordance with the Court’s May 4, 2026 order. Both INTACH and IIT Roorkee had found that the two heritage…

Three kidnap cases involving Rs. 39 lakh ransom cracked
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Three kidnap cases involving Rs. 39 lakh ransom cracked

August 8, 2026

Mysuru District Police solve major extortion cases; four arrested, four absconding Mysuru: The Mysuru District Police have arrested four persons in connection with three kidnapping and extortion cases and are on the lookout for four others who are absconding. Addressing a press conference at his office this morning, Mysuru SP Mallikarjun Baladandi said the arrests…

Lift-seekers rob motorist; 1 woman, 3 men nabbed
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Lift-seekers rob motorist; 1 woman, 3 men nabbed

August 8, 2026

Incident near Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway entry point Mysuru: The Mysuru South Police have arrested four persons in connection with a dacoity reported near Kempegowda Circle (Manipal Hospital Junction) near the entrance of Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway in city on Aug. 2. According to the complaint lodged by Vinay of J.P. Nagar, the incident occurred around 10 pm when…

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BE-M.Tech graduate, friend held in 9 bike theft cases

August 8, 2026

Mysuru: The Mysuru District Police have arrested two persons, including a BE-M.Tech graduate, allegedly involved in bike thefts and cracked nine cases reported in different parts of Karnataka. Nine stolen Royal Enfield bikes, collectively valued at Rs. 10 lakh, have been recovered from the accused. They were experts in high-value Royal Enfield bikes and had…

257 Government educational institutions in Mysuru lack e-Khata
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257 Government educational institutions in Mysuru lack e-Khata

August 8, 2026

Mysuru: In a startling disclosure, it has come to notice that over 250 Government educational institutions in the district are without e-Khata, owing to their failure in providing relevant documents to the Local Bodies, leaving them with several lakhs of rupees arrears pending in the form of property tax. Interestingly, Maharaja’s High School and Junior…

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Public brawl lands three college students in trouble

August 8, 2026

Mysuru: Jayapura Police have registered a case against three youths, including two minors, for allegedly fighting in a public place and disturbing public peace at R.T. Nagar. The accused are residents of Dattagalli and Vidyaranyapuram. According to the complaint lodged by Police Constable Rajendra, the three, all college students, were involved in a quarrel near…

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Know your culture first: Karandlaje to Dr. Yathindra

August 8, 2026

Mysuru: Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje has strongly reacted to Urban Development Minister Dr Yathindra Siddaramaiah’s statement that India should not become a Hindu nation. Speaking to reporters after offering prayers at Chamundeshwari Temple on the last Ashada Friday yesterday, Karandlaje said, Dr. Yathindra should first ask his mother about the roots of his culture and…

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Siddaramaiah, Kharge sacrificed loyalists to promote sons: Simha

August 8, 2026

Mysuru: Former MP Prathap Simha has alleged that former CM Siddaramaiah and AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge deliberately weakened the political leadership in their respective regions to promote their sons. Speaking to reporters in Mysuru yesterday, Simha alleged that Kharge sidelined several leaders in the Kalaburagi region to promote his son Priyank Kharge, now Home Minister,…

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