Two fatal accidents caused by unscientific road humps laid on Bogadi Main Road; White stripes painted too late; Visibility still an issue Mysore/Mysuru: In a clear case of official apathy, two innocent youths died after riding over unscientific road humps that surfaced overnight on Bogadi Main Road in the city. Yashwanth (27), son of Rajendra…
Case will be booked against erring MCC officials: DCP
January 30, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP – Crime and Traffic) S. Jahnavi has affirmed that legal action will be taken against Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) officials responsible for installing road humps without obtaining necessary permissions. This negligence led to tragic consequences, claiming two lives on Bogadi Main Road. The road humps suddenly appeared on the…
Unscientific road humps to be replaced with rumble strips
January 30, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: In response to a series of accidents on the stretch of the road between Kukkarahalli Lake and AIISH Junctions, where the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) installed speed-breakers leading to two deaths, DCP (Crime and Traffic) S. Jahnavi, accompanied by ACP (Traffic) Parashuramappa and KR Traffic Police Inspector M. Irshad inspected the road yesterday. The…
The elusive death certificate!
January 30, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Despite Court orders explicitly prohibiting imposition of unnecessary hassles on people seeking death certificates, the bureaucratic machinery in Mysuru is withholding such documents from grieving family members. Officials cite jurisdictional and boundary issues as reasons for denial and the family members are forced to run from pillar to post for the crucial document. The…
Chamaraja MLA inspects K.R. Hospital renovation works
January 30, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Chamaraja MLA K. Harishgowda inspected the renovation works of heritage K.R. Hospital and other buildings on Monday. On the eve of Centenary Year of Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMC&RI), the State Government has sanctioned Rs. 84 crore to carry out the renovation works of Medical College, K.R. Hospital Administrative Office building, Out-patient…
Over 200 human rights cases solved in Mysuru: KSHRC Chairman
January 30, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Karnataka State Human Rights Commission (KSHRC) Chairman Justice L. Narayanaswamy said that ‘the Commission has resolved more than 200 of the 300 Human Rights violation cases registered in Mysuru district in a period of two months.’ Addressing a press meet at Jaladarshini Guest House here this morning, Narayanaswamy said that he and the Commission…
Row over installation of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar name board: 30 injured in group clash
January 30, 2024Tense situation prevails at Hallare village in Nanjangud Mysore/Mysuru: More than 30 people including a Circle Police Inspector were injured in a fight between two groups over the installation of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s name board at Hallare village in Nanjangud taluk here yesterday. On receiving the information, SP Seema Latkar, Additional SP Dr. B.N. Nandini,…
Keragodu Hanuma Dhwaja row: Police resort to lathi-charge as protest turns violent
January 30, 2024Mandya: Strongly condemning the removal of Hanuma Dhwaja (Hanuma Flag) at Keragodu in Mandya taluk late on Saturday night and the Police lathi-charge that ensued, hundreds of BJP, JD(S) workers and scores of Hindu activists took out a massive padayatra to Mandya yesterday. The Padayatra, which began with the performance of Puja at Keragodu Anjaneyaswamy…
Stray cattle eat unsold veggies in Devaraja Market; vendors hit
January 30, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The merchants at Devaraja Market in the city are facing considerable distress due to the ongoing issue of roaming cattle, particularly during the night. The expansive market, which transforms into a haven for these cattle after dark, poses a significant challenge for shopkeepers. Fruits and vegetables, stored by merchants and covered with tarpaulin and…
‘Karineera Veera’ receives rousing response
January 30, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The Kannada play titled ‘Karineera Veera,’ based on the life story of freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, known as Veer Savarkar, was staged to a packed audience at Kirurangamandira (Mini Theatre) in Kalamandira premises on Hunsur Road in city yesterday. The play, directed by former Rangayana Director Addanda C. Cariappa, was able to catch…















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