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Petrol, diesel prices hiked yet again
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Petrol, diesel prices hiked yet again

May 20, 2026

Fuel rates up by 94 paise in Mysuru Mysore/Mysuru: Petrol and diesel prices were hiked again on Tuesday, with fuel rates rising by around 90 paise per litre across the country. This marks the second increase in less than a week as soaring global crude oil prices continue to put pressure on State-run oil companies….

National Technology Day celebrated at CFTRI
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National Technology Day celebrated at CFTRI

May 20, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: National Technology Day was celebrated at CSIR-CFTRI with the theme ‘Responsible Innovation for Inclusive Growth’, in city recently. The programme highlighted the importance of technology-driven innovations in addressing societal and industrial needs. A. Apparao, Managing Director, CEC Flavours and Fragrances Pvt. Ltd., who was the Chief Guest, delivered the Technology Day address. Recalling his…

Ganja hidden among marigold, pigeon pea crops: Additional SP
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Ganja hidden among marigold, pigeon pea crops: Additional SP

May 20, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Additional Superintendent of Police C. Mallik has said cannabis (ganja) plants are often cultivated clandestinely among crops such as marigold and pigeon pea and directed officials of the Horticulture and Agriculture Departments to conduct regular field inspections to detect illegal cultivation. Speaking at the Narco Coordination (NCORD) Committee meeting held at the Deputy Commissioner’s…

Gang poses as ‘fundraisers’, cheats public in Mandya
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Gang poses as ‘fundraisers’, cheats public in Mandya

May 20, 2026

Mandya: There is a gang on the prowl which is robbing people on the pretext of collecting donations. The gang members act as if they are specially abled and rob people of their mobile phones, purse and other items. Two such incidents have been caught on CCTV cameras. The gang is said to be active…

Three arrested for smuggling PDS rice; 11 quintals seized
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Three arrested for smuggling PDS rice; 11 quintals seized

May 20, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: In a joint operation, the Food and Civil Supplies Department officials and the Police have taken three persons into custody after they were found transporting PDS rice illegally in an auto on Sunday. A total of 11.43 quintal PDS rice, which was purchased from the public and the auto used for the transportation has…

Unidentified bodies found
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Unidentified bodies found

May 20, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: In separate cases, Mysuru City and Railway Police have found bodies of unidentified persons at various locations in city and have registered cases. In the first case, an unidentified man, who was found lying in an unconscious state near Harding Circle and admitted to K.R. Hospital by Nazarbad Police has breathed his last at…

Telugu Samskruthika Samithi to host ‘An Evening with Samavedam’
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Telugu Samskruthika Samithi to host ‘An Evening with Samavedam’

May 20, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Telugu Samskruthika  Samithi, Mysuru, has organised ‘An Evening with Samavedam’ at PD Reddy Telugu Bhavanam in Ramakrishnanagar on May 26 from 6.30 pm to 8 pm. It features a divine discourse by Brahmashri Samavedam Shanmukha Sarma, a renowned spiritual luminary, recipient of the Samanvaya Saraswati and Telugu Koyila awards. Profile: Brahmasri Samavedam, born on…

MCC revives Town Hall renovation project
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MCC revives Town Hall renovation project

May 19, 2026

Sanctions Rs. 3 crore; tender process completed; works to commence soon Mysore/Mysuru: With the iconic Sri Rangacharlu Memorial Hall, popularly known as the Town Hall, showing signs of severe deterioration after years of neglect, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has finally initiated steps to restore the heritage structure by releasing Rs. 3 crore for renovation…

Prof. Shivram Malavalli of SJCE-STEP passes away
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Prof. Shivram Malavalli of SJCE-STEP passes away

May 19, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Professor Shivram Malavalli (76), Founding Director of SJCE-Science and Technology Entrepreneurs Park (SJCE-STEP) in Mysuru and a resident of Bogadi 2nd Stage, passed away this morning in city. He leaves behind two sons — Manjesh Bhargav and Akhilesh Bhargav  — and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot…

KSIC modernises Filature Factory
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KSIC modernises Filature Factory

May 19, 2026

Adds two new machines to boost silk yarn production; recruits 30 workers Mysore/Mysuru: Mysore Silk sarees, which continue to enjoy unmatched popularity even after more than a century, may soon be available in larger quantities with Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation (KSIC) procuring two new machines for its 114-year-old Filature Factory at Bhyrapura in T. Narasipur…

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