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T. Narasipur Stadium plan runs into a row
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T. Narasipur Stadium plan runs into a row

February 21, 2026

Environmental lovers riled over selecting ecologically rich site for the project; demand change in location Mysore/Mysuru: The proposed stadium of Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES), at an estimated cost of Rs. 6 crore, at T. Narasipur in the district, has triggered a controversy. The environmentalists have raised exception, as the land earmarked for…

Greens petition DC: Cite threat to ecology
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Greens petition DC: Cite threat to ecology

February 21, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: The environmentalists have submitted a memorandum to the District Administration, against the proposal to build a stadium at the land belonging to KSIC’s Filature Factory at T. Narasipur in the district, at the cost of greenery. In a memorandum addressed to Deputy Commissioner (DC) G. Lakshmikanth Reddy, that was handed over to Additional DC…

Ambulances stuck in traffic chaos, golden hour lost
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Ambulances stuck in traffic chaos, golden hour lost

February 21, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Patients battling for survival are facing critical delays in reaching hospitals as ambulances struggle to navigate heavy traffic at K.R. Circle, raising serious concerns about emergency response in the city. Despite the urgency of the ‘golden hour’, when every second can determine life or death, motorists are allegedly failing to give way even when…

Heli ride to attract visitors for Budanur Utsav in Mandya
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Heli ride to attract visitors for Budanur Utsav in Mandya

February 21, 2026

Mandya: In an effort to attract youngsters and tourists to the ongoing three-day Budanur Utsav near Chikkamandya here, the Mandya District Administration launched the helicopter ride here yesterday. Launching the helicopter ride, Agriculture and District Minister N. Cheluvarayaswamy said along with carrying out regular development works in the district, helicopter ride has been introduced as…

MLC accuses Siddaramaiah Govt. of excessive borrowings
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MLC accuses Siddaramaiah Govt. of excessive borrowings

February 21, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: MLC A.H. Vishwanath has accused the Siddaramaiah-led Congress Government of borrowing excessively without any discretion. Addressing a press meet at Jaladarshini Guest House here this morning, Vishwanath said that the Siddaramaiah Government is boasting about its Guarantee Schemes, even as the Supreme Court has rapped the State Governments for announcing freebies and Guarantees without…

II PUC exams: Top 10: ZP CEO tells Principals to set aim
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II PUC exams: Top 10: ZP CEO tells Principals to set aim

February 21, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: With II PUC exams set to begin from Feb. 28, Zilla Panchayat (ZP) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) S. Ukesh Kumar has directed the Principals of Government PU Colleges in the district to strive towards securing overall results within top 10. Chairing the meeting held at ZP Meeting Hall here on Thursday, Ukesh Kumar called…

Rs. 38 lakh lost to cyber fraud
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Rs. 38 lakh lost to cyber fraud

February 21, 2026

73-yr-old retired individual, homemaker among latest victims; CEN Cops file FIRs Mysore/Mysuru: In two separate cases, a septuagenarian person and a homemaker have together lost Rs. 38 lakh to a cyber fraud racket. In the first case, 73-year-old M. Rajashekar (name changed to protect identity), a retired person and resident of Srirampura Second Stage, has…

Now, access free Wi-Fi facility at Mysore Airport
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Now, access free Wi-Fi facility at Mysore Airport

February 21, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Passengers at the Mysore Airport in Mandakalli can now access complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, following its virtual inauguration yesterday by Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu. The launch was part of a nationwide initiative held from Coimbatore International Airport, where several passenger-friendly facilities were rolled out across regional airports.  The new Wi-Fi service…

Duplin merchants in ‘complex’ situation
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Duplin merchants in ‘complex’ situation

February 21, 2026

Wary of losing business following MDA’s diktat to vacate shops by March first week: Merchants Assn. Mysore/Mysuru: Following the decision of Mysuru Development Authority (MDA) to evict the tenants of Duplin Complex near Chikkagadiyara in city, the Duplin Complex Merchants Association is wary over suffering a dent in their business. Addressing media persons at the…

64th show of Kailasam’s play ‘Huttadalli Hutta’ tomorrow
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64th show of Kailasam’s play ‘Huttadalli Hutta’ tomorrow

February 21, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Antharanga Amateur Theatre Group has successfully staged Kailasam’s famous play ‘Huttadalli Hutta’ in many places. Late T. P. Kailasam, a genius playwright, wrote many plays that are still relevant today. With the support of Niranthara Foundation, Mysuru, Antharanga is staging the 64th show of Kailasam’s play ‘Huttadalli Hutta’ at Mini Theatre in Kalamandira premises…

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