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Rape complaint by US tourist: Kodagu homestay licence cancelled
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Rape complaint by US tourist: Kodagu homestay licence cancelled

April 23, 2026

Victim to record her statement before a Magistrate in Mysuru Mysore/Mysuru: The Kodagu Deputy Commissioner, who is also Chairman of the District Tourism Committee, has cancelled the licence of a homestay at Kutta following allegations of rape made by a woman tourist from the United States. The homestay, operated by P.A. Ponnappa of Faith Cinchona…

Hospitals brace for heatwave
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Hospitals brace for heatwave

April 23, 2026

Heatstroke wards readied at K.R. Hospital and Cheluvamba Hospital in Mysuru Mysore/Mysuru: With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting a hotter-than-usual summer and temperatures likely to rise by up to 3°C above normal, Government hospitals across the State are gearing up to handle heat-related illnesses. Following State Government‘s directions, district hospitals have begun setting up…

Vedike alleges curbs on Hindu symbols, stages protest
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Vedike alleges curbs on Hindu symbols, stages protest

April 23, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Members of the city unit of Hindu Jagaran Vedike staged a protest last evening, alleging that employees at Lenskart outlets were being discouraged from wearing traditional Hindu symbols such as kumkum and bangles. The protest was held outside the company’s showroom on D. Devaraj Urs Road. Activists later entered the store, applied kumkum on…

Extension of Special Train Services
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Extension of Special Train Services

April 23, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: In view of the passenger rush during summer holidays, South Central Railway has decided to extend the operation of the following special trains as below: Train No. 07033 Kakinada Town-Mysuru Bi-weekly Special, earlier scheduled to run up to Apr.20, will now operate additional trips on Apr. 24 and 27. Its pairing service, Train No….

Mysuru’s GRS Fantasy Park wins Big at IAAPI Awards-2026
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Mysuru’s GRS Fantasy Park wins Big at IAAPI Awards-2026

April 23, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: In a significant achievement for Karnataka’s tourism and entertainment sector, GRS Fantasy Park, Mysuru, has been honoured with two major accolades at the Indian Association of Amusement Parks and Industries (IAAPI) Awards-2026, widely regarded as India’s most prestigious recognition platform for the amusement and leisure industry. The Mysuru-based park secured 1st place in Best…

Lost purse traced, returned to passenger
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Lost purse traced, returned to passenger

April 23, 2026

Hubballi: Karthik, a passenger from Mysuru, who accidentally left behind his purse on Train No. 20661 after alighting at Haveri, got it back, thanks to swift action by Railway staff. Following a complaint on Rail Madad, Sharath Babu, Chief Ticket Inspector of Mysuru Division, South Western Railway, initiated a search near the passenger’s seat. The…

Bhramara Awardees
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Bhramara Awardees

April 23, 2026

Prof. K. Kemparaju & Prof. Kesturu S. Girish to be honoured for Research Helping Humanity Mysore/Mysuru: Prof. K. Kemparaju, Senior Professor, Department of Studies in Biochemistry, University of Mysore (UoM) and Prof. Kesturu S. Girish, Professor, Department of Studies in Biochemistry, Tumkur University, who have developed methods to save lives from Cobra bite and limbs…

‘Bid to reclaim land allotted to farmers at Choranahalli’
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‘Bid to reclaim land allotted to farmers at Choranahalli’

April 23, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Alleging that constant attempts are being made to reclaim the agricultural  land allotted to farmers at Survey No. 27 in Choranahalli, Varuna hobli in the taluk, farmer leader Manju Kiran has warned of staging an aggressive protest, if the farmers are meted out any injustice. Addressing media persons at Patrakarthara Bhavana in the city…

Forest Guard’s body fished out from Kabini Backwaters
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Forest Guard’s body fished out from Kabini Backwaters

April 23, 2026

H.D. Kote: A Forest Guard, who went for a swim in Kabini Backwaters near Udbur Camp in the taluk was drowned yesterday morning and his body was fished out this morning. The deceased is Supreeth (32), a resident of Ankanathapura village in the taluk who was serving as a Forest Guard at D.B. Kuppe Forest…

Two arrested for stealing railway relays in Hassan
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Two arrested for stealing railway relays in Hassan

April 23, 2026

Hassan: Two persons have been arrested by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) in connection with the theft of railway relays (safety-critical electromagnetic switches that control signalling to ensure safe train operations), with property worth about Rs. 99,000 recovered. Acting on specific information, RPF personnel intercepted a man moving suspiciously on a Honda Activa without a…

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