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Former Intl. cricket umpire Vikramaraju passes away
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Former Intl. cricket umpire Vikramaraju passes away

June 7, 2026

Former International Cricket Umpire V. Vikramaraju, passed away at his residence in city this morning. He was 92. A resident of Kuvempunagar, he is survived by his wife Dakshayani Vikram, son Charan, daughter Rajashree, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, grand children and host of relatives and friends. Last rites will be held at the foot of Chamundi Hill…

Nalwadi practised ‘democracy in monarchy’: Retd. IAS officer
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Nalwadi practised ‘democracy in monarchy’: Retd. IAS officer

June 7, 2026

Retired IAS Officer B.R. Jayaramaraje Urs, addressing the gathering during the Yuva Janotsava and Prathibha Puraskara, organised by Karnataka Ursu Mahamandali Charitable Trust at Sri Krishna Temple premises, Gokulam in the city this morning. (Sitting from left) Swami Sarvajayananda of Sri Ramakrishna Ashram, Mysuru, President of Karnataka Ursu Mahamandali Charitable Trust B.S. Sridharaje Urs and…

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Domestic LPG cylinder price hiked by Rs. 29

June 7, 2026

The Central Government has hiked the price of domestic LPG cylinder by Rs. 29 making it the second increase in 3 months since start of US-Iran war. In Mysuru, the 14.2 kg LPG cylinder has increased to Rs. 946.50 from Rs. 917.50 with effect from today. It may be noted that the price of LPG…

‘Lalitha Mahal could turn into Lansdowne-like ruin’
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‘Lalitha Mahal could turn into Lansdowne-like ruin’

June 7, 2026

Former MP Prathap Simha says no visible progress on saving heritage structure Former MP Prathap Simha speaking at Mysore Travel Mart in JCAC yesterday. Former Mysuru-Kodagu MP Prathap Simha has expressed concern that the proposed renovation of the century-old Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel could meet the same fate as the Lansdowne Building, which he said…

Forest staff gain firepower
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Forest staff gain firepower

June 7, 2026

42 frontline staff undergo intensive firearms training to curb poaching Forest staff practice rifle firing at Doddabyadarahalli Firing Range in Mandya. For the first time in Karnataka, frontline Forest personnel in Mysuru, Mandya and Chamarajanagar have undergone intensive firearms training aimed at strengthening forest protection and curbing poaching. With large tracts of Mysuru and Chamarajanagar…

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MOF to host talk on ‘How Old is Bangalore?’ tomorrow

June 6, 2026

Mysuru, June 6- Mysore Open Forum (MOF) has organised a talk on ‘How Old is Bangalore? – A City Read Through Its Stones’ by P. L. Udaya Kumar, Heritage Conservationist and Project Director (Hon.), The Mythic Society, at 10.30 am on June 7 at Kalpa Kshetra Auditorium, #581/1, Vijayanagar 4th Stage, 1st Phase, Mysuru [Mob:…

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Chamundi Hill Authority clarifies on Rs.50 entry ticket

June 6, 2026

Mysuru, June 6 – Following reports in a section of the press that the Chamundi Hill Development Authority has done away with Rs.50 entry ticket to the Hill temple, the Chamundeshwari Hill Development Authority (officially the Shree Chamundeshwari Kshetra Development Authority) has clarified that the Rs. 50 entry ticket counter has been restarted after a…

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No leaders behind me: DKS sets tone on day one as CM

June 6, 2026

Mysuru, June 6 – On his first day as Karnataka Chief Minister, D.K. Shivakumar (DKS) held a series of meetings with senior Government officials at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on June 4, issuing directions on administrative functioning and reviewing key issues. Shortly after taking the oath, during a press interaction at Vidhana Soudha, the Chief…

Malabar distributes scholarship
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Malabar distributes scholarship

June 6, 2026

Mysuru, June 6- Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Mysuru Branch, conducted a scholarship distribution event on June 4, awarding scholarships to 442 students, under Malabar Charitable Trust. The total value of the scholarships amounted to Rs. 35.66 lakh. Chief guests Dr. D.S. Prathima, Regional Joint Director, Mysuru, C.K. Bhavya, Director of RUDSETI Mysuru, P. Shivanna, Principal…

Echo of inmate death at Madikeri Jail: DGP, IGP review security lapses; investigation on
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Echo of inmate death at Madikeri Jail: DGP, IGP review security lapses; investigation on

June 6, 2026

Madikeri, June 6 – The investigation into the stabbing of an undertrial prisoner at Madikeri Central Jail has intensified, with senior prison officials conducting a detailed inspection of the facility yesterday. Director General of Police (Prisons and Correctional Services) Alok Kumar and IGP (Southern Zone Prisons) Divyashree visited the jail and reviewed security arrangements, barrack…

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