Mysuru: The controversy surrounding the T. Narasipur Ganesha procession, in which Inspector Dhananjaya was accused of using derogatory words against Hindu activists, has taken a new turn with the Police registering an FIR against the person who recorded the video containing the alleged remarks. The FIR (No. 323/2026) was registered at the T. Narasipur Police…
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‘I have not distorted video; went there as Police called’
September 17, 2026Mysuru: Speaking to reporters, Manjunath of ‘Benki TV’ alleged that Police personnel at the station had invited him to record the Inspector’s briefing and later pressured him to delete the footage after the video triggered a political controversy. Rejecting the allegation that he had tampered with the video, Manjunath said he had preserved the original…
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Farmers protest against MCDCC Bank for not advancing loans
September 17, 2026Mysuru: Accusing the Mysuru-Chamarajanagar District Central Co-operative (MCDCC) Bank of not advancing fresh loans despite clearing all previous loans, farmers of Hunsur and Periyapatna taluks staged a demonstration in front of MCDCC Bank headquarters at Nehru Circle on Ashoka Road in the heart of the city yesterday. “The Bank authorities are not advancing fresh loans…
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Gang stealing copper pipes from solar panels active in Bannimantap
September 17, 2026Mysuru: A gang stealing copper pipes from solar panels installed on terraces of houses is active and such an attempt took place in broad daylight at Bannimantap ‘C’ Layout recently but was foiled. On Sept. 14 at about 10.23 am, miscreants who climbed on the terrace of the house belonging to S.M. Arafat through the…
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Elephant calf dies after tree falls on it at BRT Reserve
September 17, 2026Chamarajanagar: A two-year-old male elephant calf died after a tree fell on it at the Biligiri Ranganatha Tiger (BRT) Reserve on Sept. 15. The incident occurred in the Karepalya forest area of Punajuru Range. At around 7 am on Sept. 15, Forest Department staff received information that a tree had fallen on the calf. Forest…
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19-year-old accident victim’s organs donated
September 17, 2026Mysuru: The parents of a 19-year-old youth, who was declared brain dead by doctors at a private hospital in Mysuru, have donated his organs, giving hope to patients awaiting transplants. Bharath Kumar, the only son of Shivamadu and Lakshmamma of Moodalahundi village in the district, was a fruit trader. On Sept. 8, Bharath was riding…
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Teacher’s organ donation gives seven people a new lease of life
September 17, 2026Mysuru: Bengaluru-based teacher Maletira Shoba Kiran, who served at Cauvery School, has given a new lease of life to seven people through organ donation following her death. Shoba, daughter of late Palekanda Dicka and Kamala, and wife of Maletira Kiran, was known for her dedication to teaching. Following her death, her family decided to donate…
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C.V.R. Murthy to inaugurate silver jubilee edition ‘BuildTech 26’ seminar tomorrow
September 17, 2026Mysuru: BuildTech Seminar, the annual flagship event organised by the Mysore Centre of the Builders’ Association of India (BAI), has entered its 25th year and will be held on Sept. 18 and 19 at MBCT Auditorium, Akkamahadevi Road, Mysuru. Eminent civil and earthquake engineer Dr. C.V.R. Murthy will inaugurate the silver jubilee edition — BuildTech…
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Cauvery Theerthodbhava at Talacauvery on Oct. 17
September 17, 2026Madikeri: The sacred Cauvery Theerthodbhava, marking the auspicious Tula Sankramana, will be held at Talacauvery in Kodagu district on Oct. 17, with the holy water expected to emerge at 7.50 pm. This revered event marks the moment when the river Cauvery springs forth from the Brahmakundike. This year’s Theerthodbhava is expected to draw a larger…
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JSS Radio 91.2 FM Phone-in programme tomorrow
September 17, 2026Mysuru: With the objective of creating awareness among the public about arthritis, joint pain and other joint-related disorders, JSS Radio 91.2 FM Community Radio Station, Mysuru, is organising a live phone-in programme with an expert doctor. Dr. R. Subramanian, Professor and Head of the Department of Rheumatology at JSS Medical College and Hospital, will participate…
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