Hospital Director Dr. B. Dinesh rejects allegations linking doctor shortage to patient deaths Mysuru: Amid allegations that the absence of doctors led to the deaths of 11 patients at Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research on KRS Road in 24 hours, Hospital Director Dr. B. Dinesh has dismissed the claims, saying attempts are being made to tarnish the image of…
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‘NIMHANS-model hospital to be built at original site’
June 18, 2026Mysuru: The National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) in Mysuru will be constructed in its original place despite opposition from farmers. The NIMHANS-model hospital complex will be constructed on 20 acres of land at Gudumadanahalli village in Varuna Hobli of Mysuru taluk. The land comprises Survey No. 8 (5.05 acres), Survey No. 60 (6.10 acres) and Survey No. 68 (8.25 acres), collectively measuring…
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Echo of Dattagalli restobar fire: Excise Dy.SP among 5 suspended
June 18, 2026Mysuru: Following the major fire accident at a restobar in Dattagalli on June 15, five Excise Department personnel, including a Deputy Superintendent of Excise (Dy. SP) were suspended yesterday on charges of dereliction of duty. Those suspended are Dy.SP H.K. Ramesh, Mysuru Zone-3 Excise Inspector Ashish, Excise Sub-Inspectors Ranganath and Dileep Kumar and Excise Constable Rajesh. The suspension order came in the wake of the visit of Urban…
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Excise DC may be suspended soon?
June 18, 2026Mysuru: Even as Minister Dr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah has recommended the suspension of Mysuru Excise DC S. Nagarajappa following the fatal fire mishap at a restobar in Dattagalli, the officer continues to remain in office, triggering speculation in official circles. Sources said, as per procedure, any disciplinary action against an officer of the Deputy Commissioner rank must be taken by the State Government. It is learnt, an…
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Building owner absconds
June 18, 2026Mysuru: As Kuvempunagar Police continue their investigation into the fire accident at Maara Restobar in Dattagalli, the building owner, Keshavmurthy, has reportedly gone absconding after being named in the FIR. According to the FIR filed on Monday, restobar owner Preetham Puneeth has been named as Accused No. 1, Keshavmurthy as Accused No. 2 and others as Accused No. 3. Police said Keshavmurthy has been absconding since the case was registered, hampering…
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Voting begins for Legislative Council polls; Result this evening
June 18, 2026Bengaluru: The voting for 7 vacant Legislative Council seats from the Karnataka Assembly began at the Vidhana Soudha here this morning. While the ruling Congress has fielded 5 candidates, the Opposition BJP has fielded 2 candidates and its coalition partner, the JD(S), in one. The vacancies have been caused by the retirement of 7 members whose tenure would end…
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‘Keep Mysuru clean for Dasara, review steep MCC shop rentals’
June 18, 2026UD Minister Dr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah reviews performance of MCC, MDA Mysuru: Urban Development Minister Dr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah directed civic officials to prioritise cleanliness and civic infrastructure, stressing that Mysuru must retain its reputation as one of the cleanest cities in the country. Chairing a review meeting with officials of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) and Mysuru Development Authority (MDA) in Bengaluru yesterday, the Minister said, cleanliness assumes greater significance with Dasara festivities attracting…
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Hosahundi Junction Black Spot on Outer Ring Road: Rs. 20.8 crore flyover work begins despite opposition
June 18, 2026Mysuru: Work on the proposed grade separator at the junction of the Outer Ring Road (ORR) and Devalapura Road near Hosahundi has begun despite strong opposition from environmentalists and residents, who have vowed to resist the project if it involves felling trees. National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) identified Devalapura Road junction as an accident-prone ‘black spot’ following a series of…
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440 plant pots to adorn D.D. Urs Road
June 18, 2026Mysuru: In a green initiative aimed at enhancing the city’s aesthetics, D. Devaraj Urs Road Traders Association has launched a programme to place potted plants in front of shops and commercial establishments along the busy D.D. Urs Road in Mysuru’s Central Business District (CBD). Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Commissioner Shaikh Tanveer Asif formally launched the initiative by watering a plant pot on the road on June…
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Echo of tragedy at Dubare Elephant Camp: Elephant camps get new safety guidelines
June 18, 2026Mysuru: Following the death of a woman tourist at Dubare Elephant Camp in Kodagu on May 18 when Makhna elephant Airavata fell on the woman after it was attacked by another elephant Kanjan and Airavata succumbing to injuries the next day, the Forest Department has issued 10 non-negotiable guidelines for safety of tourists, staff, elephants, accident prevention and quick emergency response at all elephant camps across the…
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