80 cases in Mysuru city; Rs. 50 crore lost to scammers; Rs. 5 crore recovered Mysuru / Belagavi: Karnataka residents have fallen prey to a staggering Rs. 109.01 crore loss in 2024 due to ‘digital arrest’ scams, where fraudsters impersonate law enforcement officials to extort money. A total of 641 cases were reported across the…
SC orders Government to issue TDR to Mysore Royal Family
December 13, 2024New Delhi: The Supreme Court has directed the Karnataka Government and Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) on Tuesday, to issue Transferable Development Rights (TDRs) as per the Karnataka Stamp Act to the legal heir of the late scion of Mysore Royal Family Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar for the proposed acquisition of the land of Bangalore Palace…
Full-scale aircraft emergency exercise at Mysore Airport
December 13, 2024Mysuru: The Mysore Airport authorities conducted a comprehensive aircraft emergency exercise yesterday, designed to test the real-time preparedness of various stakeholders involved in emergency response. A mock aircraft model was used to simulate an incident where the aircraft overshot the runway. To replicate the scenario of the plane catching fire, the mock-up’s undercarriage was intentionally…
D.K. Shivakumar’s burning desire to become CM!
December 13, 2024Winter session at Suvarna Soudha in Belagavi sees some funny moments with both Dy.CM and Opposition Leader R. Ashoka, airing their views over snatching power by ‘hook or crook’ Belagavi: The ongoing winter session of State Legislative Assembly witnessed some funny moments, as Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, made no bones of his burning desire…
‘Name Mysuru Ring Road after S.M. Krishna’
December 13, 2024MLC Vishwanath urges State Government Mysuru: MLC A.H. Vishwanath has urged the State Government to name the Outer Ring Road (ORR) in Mysuru after S.M. Krishna as he was instrumental in the development of the ORR. Addressing a press meet at Jaladarshini Guest House here yesterday, Vishwanath said it was Krishna who declared Mysuru as…
Polluted water: 194 people take ill in Mysuru
December 13, 2024Mysuru: One girl has been confirmed with cholera among a total of 194 residents of Shanthinagar, Ghousianagar and Rajivnagar, who suffered from vomiting and diarrhoea due to polluted water. On Dec. 12 (yesterday), during the survey of an area with a population of 1,184 in 308 houses coming under Shanthinagar PHC limits, one more case…
BJP stages protest, seeks funds for Backward Class Boards, Corporations
December 13, 2024Mysuru: Alleging that the State Congress Government had failed in releasing funds for Boards, Corporations and other bodies meant for the welfare of Backward Classes, the BJP OBC Morcha staged a demonstration at Gandhi Square in the heart of the city this morning, seeking immediate release of funds. This protest was staged as part of…
20 out of 26 robberies solved on Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway
December 13, 2024Home Minister provides data in written reply in Legislative Council to MLC Madhu Madegowda Belagavi: The Mysuru-Bengaluru National Highway-275 has become a hotspot for both robberies and traffic violations, raising concerns over passenger safety and law enforcement effectiveness. A total of 26 robbery cases have been reported on the highway and its service roads, with…
TiE Global Summit 2024: 18 excellence awards draw curtains on four-day event
December 13, 2024Mysuru: The TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs) Global Summit (TGS)- 2024 concluded successfully at the Mysore Palace premises last evening, blending innovation with India’s rich cultural heritage. The four-day event served as a vibrant platform for exploring global entrepreneurial opportunities while showcasing the spirit of collaboration and tradition. The summit was organised by TiE Bangalore and…
Chennai-Mysuru Superfast to be run as ordinary express train from Jan. 3
December 13, 2024Chennai: Starting Jan. 3, the Chennai-Mysuru Intercity Express will be reclassified from a Superfast to an ordinary express train, following a decision by the South Western Railway (SWR) and approval from the Railway Board. The move comes after an increase in stoppages over the years reduced the train’s average speed below the 55 kmph benchmark…
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