Month: August, 2026

Forest offices put under tight security
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Forest offices put under tight security

August 17, 2026

Police officers guarding the office of the Conservator of Forests (CF) in Chamarajanagar. Chamarajanagar: Following the fatal shootout involving three suspected poachers at the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary, the Chamarajanagar District Administration has stepped up security around key Forest Department offices. The move follows the vandalisation of the Forest Department office at Shagya in Hanur taluk…

Case takes a twist as injured man disappears
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Case takes a twist as injured man disappears

August 17, 2026

Chamarajanagar District Minister C. Puttarangashetty, former MLA Narendra and DC Shreeroopa enquiring the health of Mahimadas, the injured survivor of the Hanur encounter at a private hospital in Mysuru. Mysuru: Mahimadas Bin Benjamin (45) of Mariyamangala village, who was reportedly injured and went into hiding following the Forest Department encounter in the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary,…

Raids uncover hygiene lapses at city hotels
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Raids uncover hygiene lapses at city hotels

August 17, 2026

Four hotels found violating food safety norms; notices served Food Safety and Drug Administration officials conducting quality checks at the kitchen in one of the hotels in city. Mysuru: As part of the ongoing Statewide crackdown on hygiene and quality violations at hotels, restaurants, resorts and other food establishments, Food Safety and Drug Safety officers…

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Teacher loses Rs. 13.44 lakh to online fraudsters

August 17, 2026

Mysuru: A teacher, believing an advertisement pertaining to online investment to gain more profit, has lost Rs. 13.44 lakh to online fraudsters. The teacher, who lost his money, is 55-year-old Mohan (name changed), a resident of Rajivnagar in city. Mohan, who was browsing YouTube, came across an advertisement featuring Priyanka Gandhi and Union Minister Nirmala…

Separate FIRs registered against accused Chinnathambi, customers
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Separate FIRs registered against accused Chinnathambi, customers

August 17, 2026

Multi-crore gold loan scam Mysuru: Separate FIRs have been registered against accused Chinnathambi, who has allegedly cheated thousands of customers by pledging their gold and not returning the same and against customers. While the customers lodged a complaint accusing three persons including Soundar Raj alias Chinnathambi and Kavithashree of abetment to suicide, a Police Head…

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TN CM flays killing of three ‘Tamils’

August 17, 2026

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has strongly condemned the “killing” of three “Tamils” in a firing incident involving Karnataka Forest Department personnel, saying the explanation offered by the Department was “unacceptable.” Demanding a high-level probe into the incident, Vijay said, it was “heartbreaking” that Anthony Samy, John Rose Peter and Kumar, residents…

Cabinet berth: BJP demands B. Nagendra’s resignation
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Cabinet berth: BJP demands B. Nagendra’s resignation

August 17, 2026

Mysuru: Charging that Planning and Statistics Minister B. Nagendra is a prime accused in the Karnataka Valmiki Development Corporation scam, the City and District BJP Units launched an indefinite day-night stir at CAVA College Road near Deputy Commissioner’s Office in Siddarthanagar this morning. The stir is part of the State-wide demonstration demanding the removal of…

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Forest encounter triggers uproar in Assembly, Council

August 17, 2026

Government orders judicial inquiry Bengaluru: The killing of three men in an exchange of fire with Forest Department personnel on Aug. 15 at Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary in Chamarajanagar led to an uproar in the Karnataka Legislative Council this morning, forcing a brief adjournment of the House. The Government assured the Council that a judicial inquiry…

Voice of The Reader

Street food carts Vs regulated hotels

August 17, 2026

Sir, There is no doubt that unregulated food carts have become a hazard to pedestrians and motorists. Occupying footpaths and roads, they create traffic problems, generate waste and affect the city’s appearance. Hygiene and public health are also genuine concerns. However, simply removing food carts may not be the solution. They continue to attract customers…

Events Today

Ganabharathi and Raasavrunda

August 17, 2026

‘Nartana Namana,’ Pu.Ti.Na’s ‘Gokula Nirgamana’ in memory of Dr. K. Rama Shastry, Dance choreography by Vidu. Nandini Eswer; Music direction by late Vidu. S.K. Vasumathi; Dance direction by Dr. Rohitha Eswer; Performing artistes are Chinmayee Bharadwaj, M.S. Nityashree, M.A. Anisha, L. Kundanika, Sanvi Samarth, N. Harini, U. Brunda, Sinchana Iyengar, N. Anuradha, N. Devika, N….

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