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Hunsur jewellery heist: Needle of suspicion points to insiders
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Hunsur jewellery heist: Needle of suspicion points to insiders

December 29, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: The daring jewellery store robbery in Hunsur town has left the Police baffled by the ease with which the heist was executed in just six minutes. Investigators are examining the possibility of insider involvement, given the precise manner in which the robbery was carried out. The incident occurred while the store manager was away…

Check-posts on high alert
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Check-posts on high alert

December 29, 2025

Kerala, Madikeri, Mysuru, Hassan routes under Police scanner Mysore/Mysuru:  The Police are tracking down the accused and have launched operations based on images of the suspects obtained from CCTV footage. Each team, headed by an Inspector and comprising five personnel, is working independently to trace the culprits. CCTV footage has clearly captured the faces of…

Hawkers evicted: Shops outside Mysore Palace Varaha Gate cleared
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Hawkers evicted: Shops outside Mysore Palace Varaha Gate cleared

December 29, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: Following the helium cylinder blast outside Jayamarthanda Gate of Mysore Palace on Thursday night that claimed three lives and subsequent public outcry over security lapses, the city Police yesterday cleared petty shops and evicted roadside vendors near Varaha Gate of the Palace, opposite the Gun House. A commando platoon has been stationed near Varaha…

President Murmu takes dived sortie onboard INS Vaghsheer
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President Murmu takes dived sortie onboard INS Vaghsheer

December 29, 2025

Karwar: President Droupadi Murmu undertook her maiden submarine sortie aboard INS Vaghsheer, a state-of-the-art Kalvari-class submarine here yesterday.  Accompanied by Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, she embarked on the submarine at Karwar Naval Harbour. During over 2-hour-long sortie, she interacted with submarine crew and witnessed operational demonstrations. Murmu became the second President…

Vaikunta Ekadashi at city temples tomorrow
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Vaikunta Ekadashi at city temples tomorrow

December 29, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: ISKCON Mysuru at Jayanagar will be celebrating Vaikunta Ekadashi on Tuesday (Dec.30) with great devotion and spiritual fervour. A Vaikunta Dwara will be specially erected at the main entrance of the temple. Devotees will be blessed with the opportunity of Vaikunta Dwara Pravesha from 7.30 am to 10 pm, continuously without any closure. Thousands…

Drones give Cops aerial advantage
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Drones give Cops aerial advantage

December 29, 2025

City Police get four drones for crime prevention, surveillance and crowd control Mysore/Mysuru: Patrolling with torches and batons is steadily giving way to technology-driven policing, with the Police Department adopting drones to strengthen law enforcement and public safety. In the past, policing relied largely on traditional gear and manual patrols. Over the years, however, the…

Busted!
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Busted!

December 29, 2025

Maharashtra Anti Narcotic Task Force raids drug manufacturing unit in Bengaluru; Contraband worth Rs. 55.88 crore seized, 3 arrested Bengaluru: In a major breakthrough the Maharashtra Anti Narcotic Task Force (ANTF) busted three mephedrone manufacturing units at Spandana Layout Colony, N.G. Gollahalli in Kothanur and Yarappanahalli here on Saturday. Acting on a tip-off, the Maharashtra…

Two tigers captured in same spot in 48 hours
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Two tigers captured in same spot in 48 hours

December 29, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: A pair of tigers, which were creating havoc by raiding villagers in forest borders and killing livestock, have been captured at the same spot in a gap of within 48 hours. Villagers of Agasanahundi, Siddapura, Kallati, G.M. Halli and Metikuppe among other villages bordering Metikuppe Range of Nagarahole Tiger Reserve in H.D. Kote taluk…

After 36 years… KPCC mulls over reviving Student Union elections
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After 36 years… KPCC mulls over reviving Student Union elections

December 29, 2025

Bengaluru: Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President D.K. Shivakumar (DKS) has constituted a Committee of party leaders to study the process and modalities for conducting Student Union elections in the State and to submit a report. It’s a significant development since the State Government is considering revoking a 36-year ban on student elections in the…

Vishwamanava Day in memory of Kuvempu
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Vishwamanava Day in memory of Kuvempu

December 29, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: Vishwamanava Day, marking the 122nd birth anniversary of Poet Laureate Kuvempu, was celebrated under the joint aegis of District Administration, Kannada and Culture Department and Mysuru City Corporation (MCC)at Kiru Rangamandira in Kalamandira premises this morning. Former Prasaranga (University of Mysore) Director Prof. C. Naganna delivered a special lecture on Rashtrakavi Kuvempu. Earlier, floral…

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