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Three incidents in May 2023 where elders were targeted
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Three incidents in May 2023 where elders were targeted

September 7, 2023

Mysore/Mysuru: This incident revives a concerning pattern in the city, where a gang has been active, exclusively targeting elderly individuals operating four-wheel vehicles. In this sinister scheme, motorcycle riders confront senior citizens driving cars, falsely accuse them of causing accidents and then proceed to extort money from them. This criminal trend came to light with…

Flash protest by city Advocates
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Flash protest by city Advocates

September 7, 2023

Demand action against Hunsur Dy.SP for alleged verbal abuse of a lady Advocate Mysore/Mysuru: Hundreds of Advocates, led by the Bar Association, organised a sudden protest this morning in front of the Mahatma Gandhi Statue at the junction of Krishnaraja Boulevard. They were demanding the suspension of Hunsur Dy.SP Mahesh and Inspector Ravi, accusing them…

Panel to study feasibility of Swadesh Darshan 2.0 Scheme
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Panel to study feasibility of Swadesh Darshan 2.0 Scheme

September 7, 2023

Mysore/Mysuru: A meeting of the ‘Destination Management Committee’ was convened to discuss plans for the implementation of the Rs. 80-crore Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme by the Central Government. The meeting took place at the new building of the Jaladarshini Guest House this morning. Swadesh Darshan 2.0 initiative aims to enhance the tourism potential of these…

Silt eats into storage capacity of KRS, Kabini, Harangi Dams
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Silt eats into storage capacity of KRS, Kabini, Harangi Dams

September 7, 2023

If silt is cleared from three Reservoirs, storage capacity can be increased by up to 8 tmcft By Bapu Lingaraj Urs Mysore/Mysuru: The live storage capacity of Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS), Harangi and Kabini Reservoirs along the Cauvery Basin is decreasing due to siltation. Surprisingly, successive Governments have not taken any action to address this…

Rain brings down temperature, tree in city
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Rain brings down temperature, tree in city

September 7, 2023

Mysore/Mysuru: Mysureans, who were reeling under heat due to scorching sun, found some relief yesterday following moderate rain. The rain not only brought down the temperature but also brought down a huge tree in front of Commercial Tax Office on Dewan’s Road. Luckily, no one was injured in the incident. MCC’s Abhaya team members Irshad,…

MCC Officials seize PoP Ganesha idols at Hebbal
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MCC Officials seize PoP Ganesha idols at Hebbal

September 7, 2023

Mysore/Mysuru: The Officials of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Health Wing have seized Plaster of Paris (PoP) Ganesha idols at Hebbal in city on Tuesday. The idols were made in violation of ban on making  idols using materials considered hazardous to environment. Following complaints from the public about PoP Ganesha idols kept for sale at the…

Youth’s organs save six lives
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Youth’s organs save six lives

September 7, 2023

Mysore/Mysuru: E.A. Prajwal, a 20-year-old youth from Pandavapura in Mandya, is ‘shining bright’ by donating his  organs and saving six lives. Prajwal was brought to Apollo BGS Hospitals, Mysuru, on Aug.30 at 6 pm after he met with a bike accident near Pandavapura Sugar Factory, Railway Flyover Road. An initial CT scan showed a brain…

Ahead of Ayodhya Ram Temple’s opening, Yakshagana in city
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Ahead of Ayodhya Ram Temple’s opening, Yakshagana in city

September 7, 2023

Mysore/Mysuru: In view of the inauguration of Ayodhya Ram Mandir, Uttar Pradesh in 2024, Mahalingeshwara Seva Samiti, Mysuru, has organised Yakshagana from Sept. 8 to 10 in the city. Samiti Treasurer Puttasidda Nayaka told media persons at Pathrakartara Bhavana in the city yesterday, “As part of its 36th year tour (Tirugata), Sri Mahaganapathi Yakshagana Mandali,…

Air Cmde. L.K. Jain assumes charge as Air Officer Commanding
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Air Cmde. L.K. Jain assumes charge as Air Officer Commanding

September 7, 2023

Mysore/Mysuru: Air Commodore Lalit Kumar Jain assumed the Command as Air Officer Commanding and President of 2 Air Force Selection Board (AFSB), Mysuru, on Sept. 1. Air Cmde. L.K. Jain is an alumnus of National Defence Academy (NDA) and was commissioned in the Flying (Navigation) branch of the Indian Air Force in 1990. He has…

Shuttle Badminton for teachers on Sept. 10
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Shuttle Badminton for teachers on Sept. 10

September 7, 2023

Mysore/Mysuru:  As part of Teachers Day celebrations, Bhavishya Academy of the city has organised Shuttle Badminton Tournament for teachers on Sept. 10 at 8.30 am at Sports Park, Rajarajeshwari Nagar here. Announcing this at a press meet at Pathrakartara Bhavana in the city yesterday, Academy Manager M.R. Sudheendra said: “The tournament will be conducted in…

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