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Revision in timings of trains  

June 26, 2026

Mysuru: The timings of the following trains will be revised from July with effect from the dates mentioned against each:  1. Train No. 20693 Jodhpur-KSR Bengaluru Bi-weekly Superfast Express will arrive/depart Ghatprabha at 08:28/08:30 hrs instead of 08:43/08:45 hrs and Belagavi at 09:35/09:40 hrs instead of 09:50/09:55 hrs, with effect from the journey commencing on 25.7.2026.  2. Train No. 20686 KSR…

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BSNL’s offers for rural youths 

June 26, 2026

Mysuru: BSNL is offering zero-cost installation cost for high-speed FTTH (Fibre-to-the-Home) internet connections in rural areas under the Digital Bharat Nidhi (BharatNet) initiative.  Free installation: Under this initiative, Wi-Fi router and optical fibre cable is provided free and customers need to pay only the monthly subscription.  Attractive plan: FTTH plans to start as low as Rs. 249 per…

This Dasara will have Kambala 
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This Dasara will have Kambala 

June 26, 2026

Mysuru will host traditional buffalo races on Oct. 18 and 19 at 23-acre MDA land in Sathagalli  Mysuru: The wait is finally over for Kambala enthusiasts. The much-awaited Mysuru Dasara Kambala-2026, the traditional buffalo race synonymous with coastal Karnataka, will be held on Oct. 18 and 19 as part of this year’s Nada Habba Dasara celebrations. The…

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Karnataka Ekikarana Trust

June 26, 2026

Inauguration of three-day one-woman shows in memory of Dr. Siddanatha Ballari, who fought for freedom and unification of Karnataka, Thinker and Columnist N. Diwakar inaugurates, Chamaraja MLA K. Harishgowda presides, Playwright Dr. Sujatha Akki will be present, Senior Theatre Person N.S. Gopinath delivers the keynote address; Staging of one-woman show ‘Ahalye’ by Harinakshi Rao, directed…

A worthy statue at last 
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A worthy statue at last 

June 25, 2026

The old Devaraj Urs statue, which did not resemble him, was replaced today by a new statue sculpted by Mysuru’s sculptor Arun Yogiraj of Balak Ram idol-fame  Mysuru: A statue of former Chief Minister late D. Devaraj Urs, which was earlier installed at new Deputy Commissioner’s (DC) office premises in Siddarthanagar, was replaced by a nine-feet tall new statue sculpted by renowned sculptor of city, Arun Yogiraj of Ayodhya Sri Ram Mandir’s Balak Ram idol-fame, today.  The statue…

Alive but declared dead! 
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Alive but declared dead! 

June 25, 2026

Mysuru: In a major goof up, Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Zonal Office-6 has allegedly issued a death certificate in the name of a person, who is hale and hearty, depriving him of benefits, he is legally entitled for.  Shivannachari, a native of Honakanapura village in Gundlupet taluk, Chamarajanagar district, had breathed his last, on his way to K.R. Hospital in the city on Apr.14,…

ED raids Excise Addl. Commissioner linked places: ED has been misled… 
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ED raids Excise Addl. Commissioner linked places: ED has been misled… 

June 25, 2026

Mysuru: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid on retired lady Excise Inspector Yamuna, residing at Dattagalli in the city, went on for 21 hours, from early morning hours of yesterday to wee hours of today.  The raid was a part of concerted operation carried out by ED officials from Bengaluru and Goa, on six places connected to Additional Commissioner of Excise, Belagavi division, Dr. Y. Manjunath,…

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Public response sought to cut 32 trees along NH-766 

June 25, 2026

Mysuru: The Forest Department has invited public objections to a proposal seeking permission to remove 32 trees along National Highway-766 (NH-766) on Mysuru-Nanjangud Road for road safety improvement works planned by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).  In a public notice issued under Section 8(3) of the Karnataka Tree Preservation Act, 1976 (as amended in 2014), the…

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Gold biscuits stolen from flat: Flat owner expresses doubts on house help 

June 25, 2026

Mysuru: Gold biscuits, weighing 45 grams, which were kept in the almirah at a flat, has been stolen and the flat owner, expressing his doubts on the house help, has lodged a complaint with Kuvempunagar Police.  The theft took place at the flat of Hitesh in Pramur Adonis Apartment at Kanakadasanagar in city.  In his complaint, Hitesh has stated that he been conducting business in…

Freed 18 bonded labourers issued release certificates 
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Freed 18 bonded labourers issued release certificates 

June 25, 2026

Mysuru: The 18 bonded labourers rescued from an illegal brick kiln at Bevinahalli village in Sosale hobli of T. Narasipur taluk have been provided temporary rehabilitation and immediate relief of Rs. 30,000 each, besides being issued official release certificates.  The rehabilitation process was overseen by Principal District and Sessions Judge of Mysuru Usha Rani, who is also the Chairperson of the District Legal Services Authority…

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